Ice Storm Toronto: Is espresso machine safe in low temperatures?

#1: Post by **Franck** » December 24th, 2013, 10:07 am

I'm in Toronto, so I have had no power since Saturday and my house is slowly becoming colder and colder.

What is the lowest temperature that my espresso machine can withstand?

I'm debating whether or not I should just pack it up and bring it to my parents' house since they have power.

#2: Post by **kolu** » December 24th, 2013, 10:14 am

drain the water out of the machine?

#3: Post by **kize** » December 24th, 2013, 11:26 am

As long as it is not subjected to freezing temps you should be fine.

#4: Post by HB » December 24th, 2013, 1:21 pm

It would take a really hard freeze to burst the internals of an espresso machine stored indoors.

#5: Post by **JohnB.** » December 24th, 2013, 2:05 pm

You've got nothing to worry about until the pipes in your house start freezing. By that time I would hope that both you & the espresso machine are at your parent's house.

#6: Post by **LaDan** » December 25th, 2013, 12:01 pm

Run a car in anti freeze through the machine and you'll be OK.

Just kidding!!!