Winterize Rv Water Heater Bypass

Are you confused by the bypass valves on the back of your water heater.

Winterize rv water heater bypass.

Don t drain the water heater if it s hot or as pressure built up. Consult with the owner s manuals for your refrigerator ice maker washing machine and dishwasher if so equipped for winterizing instructions. This helps drain all of the rest of the water out of the system. 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.

The winterization process can be a baffling practice for a new rv owner. Bypass your water heater. When that happens the water heater is by passed. Bypass your water heater.

Wait until the temperature and pressure come down. Some rvs come with a factory installed bypass valve. Simply turn the valve perpendicular to the line on a one valve system to bypass the hot water tank. Typically you would use the by pass system when the rv is winterized using an rv approved anti freeze.

In this video we will explain how to operate them and what they do. You should also bypass your filter or remove it before you pour anti freeze in the system. 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.