Drain the water, then let the ice maker hibernate

Drain the water, then let the ice maker hibernate.

Winterizing an ice maker in an unheated cabin means getting every drop of water out of the line and the unit, then leaving the fridge door open so nothing freezes and cracks.

First, shut off the water supply valve that feeds the fridge — usually under the sink or behind the fridge. Then disconnect the water line at the back of the cabinet and let it drain into a bucket. Crank the fridge’s ice maker into a “harvest