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we do the same as richard & rhonda but it gets -20 to -30 here in idaho, I remove the filters (aquapure) to the ice maker and blow out that line seperatly,then i drain the water heater, jumper the hot and cold at the w/h and then i disconnect the 12v pump on the inlet, stick a short hose into a gallon of r/v antifreeze, turn on the pump and pressurize it to 25 to 35 lbs. and open faucets till pink flows (this also takes care of the traps) usually this takes about 1 1/2 to 2 gallons. then i drain the holding tank. and leave the faucets open. in the spring i flush the lines and then hook-up the w/h. sounds like alot but we haven't froze anything yet! dont forget the windshield washer box if it gets this cold. also any canned goods,liquid soaps,aerosol cans ect. dry-z-air also helps on moisture control. hope this helps. brian