Protect Your Chiller from Freezing
As winter approaches, it’s time for a quick reminder to winter-proof your chiller against freezing temperatures. While our cold therapy chiller is designed to withstand the rigors of everyday outdoor use, freezing temperatures can damage it. So, your chiller needs attention to make sure it stays in top condition.
Your chiller has an internal heat exchanger, which has the coils for cooling the water. If there’s still water inside and temperatures drop below freezing, that water can expand, causing the heat exchanger to burst. Unfortunately, our warranty doesn’t cover this type of damage, so it’s important to stay ahead of any freezing temps.
Before those frosty nights arrive, here’s how to keep your chiller in prime shape:
It’s best to bring in your chiller well before temps drop to freezing. Aim to move it indoors when the ambient temperature dips to around 45-55°F. At that point, the outside temperature will likely keep your cold plunge water icy enough without the chiller’s help.
Our standard water chillers, if used in a covered, but not climate-controlled area can be at risk too. If you have one of these in an enclosure, it’s just as important to winter-proof your chiller using the same steps. Once temperatures approach freezing, it’s time to move it indoors.
Once winter has passed and freezing temps are no longer a threat, you can set your chiller back up outside. Just keep an eye on the forecast, and be sure freezing weather is behind you!
Don’t wait until the first freeze to protect your chiller, it’s better to act sooner. Bring it in at the 45-55°F range, you avoid the risk of forgetting about it when freezing temperatures arrive unexpectedly.
