How to drain the water from the pipeline to prevent freezing (Hokkaido, Tohoku)

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In winter (December to February) when the cold becomes severe, the temperature may go below freezing and water pipes may freeze.
If the water pipe freezes, water can not be used. There are various problems in daily life such as washing, cooking, bathing, toilets and laundry. There are also unexpected repair times and costs. Requests for ice removal during busy season can not be handled on the same day. Check the weather forecast frequently, and if it is expected that the temperature will drop the next morning, please drain the water pipe and water heater to prevent freezing.

*※ When you leave your room for a few days, freezing is likely to occur.*
## How to drain the water (Hokkaido)

①Switch the electric water draining operation panel to "water drain". 【Procedure of operation】 Press the "Push" button and switch from "Flowing" to "Draining". (The drainage control panel is installed on the water heater or on the wall around the bathroom.)
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②Drain water from each facility. ●Water heater 【Procedure of operation】 There is a screw (water drain) under the water supply pipe, loosen the screw and drain the water. Take water in the container. (Do not touch the white knob on the front.)
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●Bathroom・Sink 【Procedure of operation】 Open the faucet and drain the water, then loosen the tap below the handle to drain the water. There is a screw that can be turned by hand, so loosen the screw and drain the water. ※ The installation position of the screw differs depending on the type of faucet. ●Kitchen 【Procedure of operation】 Open the faucet, drain the water, open the storage door under the kitchen, loosen the water drain and drain the water. There are screws at the bottom, so loosen the screws and drain the water. Take the water in the container. ※ Please do not touch the white knob on the front. ●Toilet 【Procedure of operation】 With the toilet lever pulled towards you, press the white button. The lever is locked and the water in the tank is drained. ●Washing machine 【Procedure of operation】 Remove the water supply hose from the tap of the washing machine and turn the handle to drain the water. (Please take water in the container.) ※If there is a tab in the end of the faucet as you can see in the picture, please push it up to drain the water.