What to do with the chiller during winter?Updated 7 days ago
Planning to use your water chiller in freezing temps?
Let us quickly walk you through how the chiller works so the rest makes more sense:
How the chiller operates:
- After setting it up and powering it on, you select your preferred temperature on the display.
- The compressor only runs when needed. If the water temperature rises above your set point, it will cycle on until it cools back down, then shut off again.
- In the coldest months, nature takes over. Your water often stays below your set point naturally, so the compressor won’t need to run. The pump, however, keeps circulating the water through the filter 24/7, which means your plunge stays both cold and clean.
When temperatures drop below freezing:
- For short periods, the chiller is fine since circulating water doesn’t freeze easily.
- In harsher or prolonged freezing weather, there is a risk of water inside the pipes freezing and causing damage. Because the chiller isn’t designed to operate in subzero temperatures, such damage would not be covered under warranty. To protect your unit and keep your warranty valid, we recommend letting nature do the cooling and storing the chiller indoors during the coldest stretches.
An easy solution for winter:
To ensure you can still enjoy a full luxury plunge, we offer a power adapter for the water chiller pump and filter for just $29. This lets you run the pump and filtration separately from the chiller, so even during freezing weeks, you’ll enjoy:
- Water that won’t freeze, even during the harshest weather (thanks to circulation from the pump)
- Ongoing filtration (so it stays clean)
- Naturally cold water (kept chilled by outdoor temperatures)
Then, once it warms up, you can simply reconnect the chiller and be ready to go.
This way, you’ll enjoy year-round plunges with peace of mind! Winter just requires a small, simple adjustment to keep your system safe.
Quick tip for storing your chiller: Whenever you’re not using it, simply disconnect the hoses, tilt the unit to drain any water, and store it indoors where it won’t freeze.