Ideally, if you can remove your hose reel before winter comes, then yes, you should do it. But really, it just depends on the model of your hose reel. If your hose reel is made of rust and corrosion-resistant materials, then you should be okay for the winter weather. Many of the wall-mount hose reels in our list come with some combination of rust and corrosion-resistant materials that can withstand the change of season. However, many portable hose reels are not made of these resistant materials, and thus, you should definitely put them into storage for winter or else it will most likely get damaged.