How durable is this unit in inclement weather? I live in Kansas so we range from 110 degree heat to sub-zero cold, and regularly have heavy winds.
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We actually just put tis together last week so we are unsure how durable it will be in inclement weather but we will find out I guess. We live in upstate NY so certainly share your concerns. Sorry I couldn't help you out.
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I am in NYC and just went through a pretty significant winter ... the unit has no effects from the winter - still standing tall and works great.
2053339
Didn't complete full year season cycle yet, if remember will let you know the durability in two months, we are still covered in snow.
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We live in New Mexico with similar climates it sounds like. It holds up well. However we plan ahead with cases of strong wind and lay it down on it's side in the mornings before we leave for work or at night before bed. My sister has one as well for her kids, and they have it filled with a sand and water mixture, and the don't lay it down like we do. Hers has not fallen. Hope that helps.
2103563
We live in WI and We just bought one. I will let you know how it holds up over the fall and winter.
237039
I live in Colorado and have had both snow and heavy rain and had no issues. I did built a shelving system inside though just to be safe in the event that water somehow came in the bottom (hasn't happened as of now). I can't speak to wind as I placed the shed right next to the house and it's fairly protected. I will say though that after you get it built and have it loaded with garden stuff it becomes pretty sturdy. Hope that helps.
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I have only had this product for 6 months, not all of which have been cold! I used it on a fairly regular basis during the 3ish winter months I had it and have been pleased with it. I would be fairly confident that it would hold up well. Also, the low setting is actually pretty warm so I imagine the heating element would last even longer if low ended up being sufficient for you as well.
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Quite well. In fact I've had mine outside for the last couple years now - through "polar vortex" and mid summer heat and it's held up extremely well. Quite sturdy.
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I was actually surprised with the durability of this plastic. It withstands the wind well as long as there are no sagging parts or loose ends for the wind to grab. However it does not withstand weather during the winter in colder places, mine became brittle under freezing conditions but i think it would work fine long term in a tropical environment, hope this helps.
310294
It tends to get windy here as long as you have it anchored down with all the doors and windows closed you should be fine. We had wind gusts over 40 mph with no issues.
457532
No. The unit is sealed. This doesn't mean that it's resistant to the weather. I have used mine for over 4 yrs with no issues.
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We are in Montana it is now currently 25 degrees below 0 [not wind chill] and it is working fine today and since last September when it was installed. Feb. 6,2014
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I guess it depends on how you define 'cold weather', we have two units that were placed outside from the beginning by our installer and no problem to date, we are in south central Texas. 'hope that helps you, good product
1357034
We just had a week of 15-25 degree days and it consistently blew about 80 degree air. Should be no freeze up as freeze up is from humidity.
457632
Only have had it a few months but has survived sub-zero weather, snow, ice, rain. wind. No problems thus far.
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The cold I can speak too, but the snow only to a certain degree... The unit has managed fine in sub zero temps, and due to the completely insane weather in the NE this winter it has managed well during temperature swings of 40+ degrees on a day to day basis.We've only gotten a maximum of about 6 to 8 inches of snow and its handled that fine. The slope of the lid helps a bit as well. Not sure about 2 feet...
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I've used mine outdoors for a year with no issue. It appears to be a pretty weather tight unit.
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I live in Indiana so we have had some cold weather however I have not been through a winter with it. It seems to work well all the time. I like to use the cover that comes with it that keeps the unit clean and from getting soaked. Hope this helps. Thank you
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We plugged in a fan and had it on low when we needed it which was seldom. We used it in 105+ weather throughout the midwest and never had a problem with it getting too hot. In Arizona, even though it was over 100+ every day, we never overheated. If anything at night it was very cold because of the design for venting heat through the top. We lived in this for 30 days with four kids and two adults...never had a problem. Hope this helps.
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Hi Mary. Well, I live in Michigan and so far so good. A few times I used it around 40 degrees. I have not had any problems at all. I know its going to get alot coler but so far I love it.