Freezing washing machine

[Rsmith99]

We are going through about a week of 5 degree or less temperatures.
I have the heat turned up, space heaters running, and faucets dripping.
But my cold water line to my washing machine keeps freezing.
Is there a way to hook up the water lines so I could drip them? I don’t want to have to keep disconnecting them every night.

Thanks.

 

[Eman85]

Is the line in an unheated area? Any insulation around it? If it's accessible you could try heat tape.

 

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[Rsmith99]

My house was replumbed in the attic. The washer is on an outside wall. The pipes have foam insulation and about 18” of blown insulation on top.

I just need a way to drip the faucets when not in use, but still be able to wash clothes when needed. Repeatedly disconnecting and reconnecting the lines can’t be good for the connections.

 

[Jeff H Young]

you mean like

We are going through about a week of 5 degree or less temperatures.
I have the heat turned up, space heaters running, and faucets dripping.
But my cold water line to my washing machine keeps freezing.
Is there a way to hook up the water lines so I could drip them? I don’t want to have to keep disconnecting them every night.

Thanks.

You mean putting tees on the hoses and with valve andthen run garden hose to to a sink or floor drain? sure that works kinda hokey but if thats what you want entirely possible and easy to build. easy as pie!

 

[Rsmith99]

Yes, it would kinda hokey. I guess a quick partial fill every couple of hours will have to do.

 

[Jeff H Young]

Yes, it would kinda hokey. I guess a quick partial fill every couple of hours will have to do.

not that big a deal its your house