All freezers have climate class ratings that tell you the best external operating temperature for them.
Washing machine in garage freeze.
If your washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or it will be moved in freezing temperatures follow the instructions below to winterize the washer and prevent damage to the washer.
How to protect washing machines.
My garage is unheated and happens to be where the washer and dryer.
At the end of the wash cycle you may find that excess water may freeze inside the hoses and pumps causing leakage when the weather becomes warmer.
Perhaps the most vulnerable appliance to extreme cold weather is your washing machine because of the constant use of water.
Hi my daughter moved into this house where the washer and dryer are in the garage.
The washer froze over the last few days during a cold.
Fortunately the washing machine resumed working with no harm done.
The winter of 13 14 was especially brutal especially in january when it had dipped in to the negative double digits outside.
So my own experience shows how a garage is a bad place to install a washing machine.
Remove washer drain hose from drain.
Washing machines in the garage run the risk of freezing during winter weather.
Like washing machines you should proceed with caution if storing your freezer in the garage.
Pay attention to winter weather forecasts and take precautions to protect the washing machine when frigid temperatures are expected.
If you have an ice maker and the appliance is connected to a water supply your hoses can freeze just like those in your washer.
Turn off water supply faucets.
In areas with below freezing winter temperatures the washer may suffer damage when hoses or valves freeze and burst.
Knowing how freezing can hurt your washer and knowing how to prevent this damage will help your appliance last a long time.
Disconnect the hoses from the water supply and drain out the water from the hoses.