Winterizing Hayward heat pump in Texas

[dmcconnell68]

Hi,

Just looking for recommendations on winterizing a Hayward heat pump in Texas.

The manual says to:

• turn off breaker
• disconnect in/out water connections
• drain water
• tilt or blow out with air
• reconnect in/out water connections
• cover to prevent snow getting inside

My pump runs 24 x 7, but we can have a few hard freezes here a year, I just want to be sure I'm covered. I do have a bypass valve for the heater.

Is there any reason to reconnect the water connections or can I just put the shipping plugs back in?

It doesn't really snow here very often, so should I cover it or not?

Any other recommendations?

Thanks,
David

 

[Catanzaro]

Is there any reason to reconnect the water connections or can I just put the shipping plugs back in?

If you are confident in your bypass valves, then "NO", you do not have to connect for the winter. If you have a cover for the heater, use it as it protects the elements from wind, sun, etc. If not, entirely up to you what you want to do.