could I use this outside or would it overheat after the cold is used?
1501479
This is not a durable product. If you buy it be sure to save your receipt and check for wear and defects BEFORE your return period ends. It will only cool about 10 degrees below the surrounding temperature. Keep this in mind and do NOT lay it on any rough surfaces. I took mine back so I don't remember if it said not to use it outdoors. I always recommend people call the manufacturer with questions like this.
1997250
We have ours outside on a covered porch. Out of the elements, but subjected to heat, humidity, and now cold. Still working great!
120895
I live in Panama City Beach Florida and therefore can not answer your question properly. I ise mine during and after tropical storms and heavy rains to protect my property. I can not speak to you about cold temperature applications. Sorry.
602708
Yes you can use it outside - it's designed for that purpose, BUT you need to shelter it. I use one on my front porch against the wall of the house. Sometimes snow will blow onto it, but that's rare. I have another one on a screen porch against a wall also. Remember that it heats up only when an animal stays on it. You can test it by placing a small toss pillow on the pad and check back in 10 min or so.Please everyone remember that, if you place the pad inside a doghouse or dog pen/run, there MUST be a portion of dog house floor or pen floor that has NO heat pad. Your animal could get a thermal burn if he/she is not able to get away from the hot pad. I am serious. Please pay attention to that. Yes you can use it outside - it's designed for that purpose, BUT you need to shelter it. I use one on my front porch against the wall of the house. Sometimes snow will blow onto it, but that's rare. I have another one on a screen porch against a wall also. Remember that it heats up only when an animal stays on it. You can test it by placing a small toss pillow on the pad and check back in 10 min or so.Please everyone remember that, if you place the pad inside a doghouse or dog pen/run, there MUST be a portion of dog house floor or pen floor that has NO heat pad. Your animal... » Read More Yes you can use it outside - it's designed for that purpose, BUT you need to shelter it. I use one on my front porch against the wall of the house. Sometimes snow will blow onto it, but that's rare. I have another one on a screen porch against a wall also. Remember that it heats up only when an animal stays on it. You can test it by placing a small toss pillow on the pad and check back in 10 min or so.Please everyone remember that, if you place the pad inside a doghouse or dog pen/run, there MUST be a portion of dog house floor or pen floor that has NO heat pad. Your animal could get a thermal burn if he/she is not able to get away from the hot pad. I am serious. Please pay attention to that. « Show Less
1628559
To be honest, as long as it wont get wet but the cord needs to be plugged into an outlet. But it only gets "warm". I'm not sure if it will do much good outside, the cold will probably be colder than the heating pad can get. I've used it for my small dog, and it's just enough to warm him up inside. I'm not sure how wel it will do outside, unless its just a bit chilly out and not cold.
1319275
I cannot imagine leaving it plugged in outside but if your concern is the flexibility of the cord, it should be fine. I leave mine plugged in an unheated garage. While it is slightly less flexible than during the summer, it is still far more usable than most cords. I cannot speak to the safety of leaving a cord plugged in outside all winter.
659320
This is being used in an outside FL bar and works great. I have both hot and cold hooked up so I can't answer your cold only question directly. I don't see why not though.
1056398
i would recommend not using in winter; i have only used it in spring/fall myself; it may keep out snow, but the cold is another issue...
349625
I really don't know for sure we bought this a few months ago and haven't had any problems yet with it being too hot. It seems cool enough but it's still cold weather.
1645061
I wouldn't use this outside, I don't think it wouldn't give off enough heat for outdoor use.
2244587
Please note: this device does not have a heater. It has a heat-pump.Basically it runs the air conditioning in reverse, pulling heat from the outside and releasing it inside.This means that yes, you must exchange air with the outside, cause that is where the heat is coming from. But it also means that if it is very cold outside, there is not enough heat to pump to the inside. If the outside temperature is below 45-50 F it will be very difficult to heat anything. At that point a small electric heater will work better and far more economical.
722764
I am using it indoor. Not sure whether it can resist the cold weather or not.
96125
Yes you can use it outside in the winter we leave ours out all winter and they still work.
1510258
This question is older but in case the original poster or someone else still wants an answer: Yes, you can set it up outside in the winter. I would recommend putting a tarp under it to keep the bottom dry. Don't leave it out to get damp. If it does get damp / wet, set it up in your garage or similar covered area and run it till it is dry. You do not want to fold it up and put it away with it being damp. Also, I know this may be obvious, but don't set it up and run it in the rain.
1090998
Outdoor at the end of our porch is where we use it. Kept it out all winter did not damage it at all
143552
I've never had this happen, and I've used it at temperatures below zero. But, I suppose it depends. If you're using it in the Arctic or Antarctic, then it probably would freeze some what. I bet if you're not out too long it would work at temperatures around -10C to -15C for a long time. Colder than that, and it might begin to freeze over a bit. I would check out the manufacturer's specifications and make sure that whatever temperature you plan to use it in is within the spec range.
981724
I have used it twice for the same purpose as you state and it was cold 24 hrs later. Keep in mind the tempature of where you are using it will determine how long it keeps cold. I used it for a plane trip across country.