What happens in the winter? Can you not add scraps to it because it will freeze or can you keep it in a garage?
842690
You can add scraps in winter, but outside, no composting will happen. Keeping inside might help, but it needs to be kept pretty warm to really stay composting.
1083568
Mine did freeze this winter. I had to use a bowl and refill it frequently on days it did not get above freezing. If you have access to power you can place a bird bath warmer in your bucket and then hang it high so cords are out of the way. I do not have an outlet near my coop so I did not heat mine.
1971411
yes, just make sure the temp difference between outside and inside isn't great. Like is shouldn't be freezing outside
565149
I got his for my dad for Christmas of this year 2012 but he hasn't put it out yet. We don't get as cold as that here any more but she is small and dainty enough that I would bring her in if you have a really hard freeze. I wouldn't trust leaving her out. We leave our more sturdy solar lights outside no matter what. Sorry can't be more helpful.
458402
I live in western Washington and I store mine in a shed. I would not store outside. We get plenty of rain and some snow and electric mowers are common here. This mower has a cord not a battery so cold should not affect it.
2017129
I have it put away til i need it next. I would not think it would hold up to winter conditions.
1468757
The freezer does develop a little ice spot in the front near the door on the ceiling. But the freezer comes with an ice scraper to scrape it off. Doesn't take long at all. I have not noticed any major icy frost build up any where else in the freezer. It is relatively quiet. I store my freezer in my son's nursery as it houses his milk. It does cycle on and off but it is quieter than the fridge in your kitchen. A low hum that isn't really noticeable amongst the other background noise in the home. It does not rattle and shudder like some fridges.
1042375
I keep adding to my compost all winter. I just don't turn it over as often, maybe once every 2 weeks or so. While nothing will "cook" during the winter, you'll have fresh material on standby for when it does start to warm up. I suppose my only tip would be to make sure you add material to it during the daytime and make sure your composter stays in a sunny spot. The door can freeze "shut" at night due to the lower temperatures and any moisture along the track. I've already been through one winter with it and I sincerely had no issues and didn't have to make any changes to the way I used the tumbler.
1320254
you would not want to have water freeze in the barrel as it would more than likely split the seams. We live in Iowa where the temps get to -20 so we just drain the barrel at end of Fall and store it in our storage shed til Spring. Hope this helps.
515098
Well, I'm not the authority on this question. I would contact manufacturer because that is a really good question. Currently, mine is set up outside in the elements, but I have thought several times that I sure hope it doesn't rust. I just have not taken the time to move it into the garage...lazy. Let us know if you find out that it needs to be stored indoors. Thanks!
496092
As you have found out in this last week, It can get cold enough to freeze in the winter, even in Yuma. That being said, if you have an insulated garage, that would be your best bet.
1353439
I have just installed the box and haven't been in winter weather with it yet. I am planning to install a sheet metal cover over it and will be o.k. if I keep it dry.
1462405
I'm in Alaska. My worm composters are in my garage all year round. Other wise they would freeze over the 6 months of winter. They are very compact and don't take too much room.
529500
My intent is to clean it out and store it for the winter. This is the first winter we have used it so I do not know how it will handle the freeze / thaw with the soil left in place.
228413
I have no idea, read the contract I guess. we dismantle ours each fall & put it in the garage (after cleaning & drying it). Don't leave it out during winter to get trashed by leaves, branches, bird feces, sun & freezing. Just put it away until Mother's day & set it up after cleaning it carefully. It should last a long time then.It's all about effort.
754338
I would certainly not keep water in it through the winter. I bring my rain barrel inside--either my garage or my storage shed. I think it would make it through he winter if empty but I do not plan to do that.
1428829
I think you would be OK. I keep mine in the garage and the temperature there is often in the low thirties but doe not freeze. I use to power my snow blower and it works great, never get hard or become difficult to wind up after use. You could probably ask the manufacturer and see what they say.