Winterize Rv Water Heater Bypass

When that happens the water heater is by passed.

Winterize rv water heater bypass.

By passing the water heater saves you the cost of filling the water heater tank with six or more gallons of rv antifreeze to winterize the rv water system. Consult with the owner s manuals for your refrigerator ice maker washing machine and dishwasher if so equipped for winterizing instructions. When you bypass the water heater you can drain the water heater tank and the tank is safe for winter storage. The winterization process can be a baffling practice for a new rv owner.

Bypass your water heater. Once the steps above are taken care of make sure to open all of the fuacets both hot and cold and the hot and cold drain lines. In this video we will explain how to operate them and what they do. Wait until the temperature and pressure come down.

Don t drain the water heater if it s hot or as pressure built up. Simply turn the valve perpendicular to the line on a one valve system to bypass the hot water tank. Bypass your water heater. You should also bypass your filter or remove it before you pour anti freeze in the system.

You do not want to drain the water heater at this time. If yours doesn t you can install a cheap kit. Some rvs come with a factory installed bypass valve.