What is the coldest outside temperature that this will work under? I live in southern Indiana, temps can get down to 0 here in the winter.
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I can't say where I read this, but my recollection is that it works down to the mid-30's. I do know that it works great to take the edge off the chilly spring mornings. It doesn't replace the main furnace, but it can allow you to keep it off for many of the chilly spring and fall days.
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It will work at any temp, but, since it is a heat pump, it transfers enough heat to keep a moderately large room warm, unless you are cold blooded then you will need to add another source: electric base board.. It gets down to below zero here and I have mine in a 10 x 30 room that has a bath and it will maintain a 70 degree temp. Also, in the winter, the outside unit runs all the time to transfer heat, but the inside unit does not run all the time, only when the outside unit as accumulated heat in the system, so you will see a bump in your electric bill. As a summer air conditioner, you can't beat it. For a single room that has no ducted air handling system, this is still cheaper than adding a separate HVAC system. For more information on how heat pumps work, perform a search on the internet. Then you will understand why heat pumps have difficulty in real cold outside temps.
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This is a heat pump/AC. Therefore, it becomes ineffective for heat using the pump at around 40 deg. I'm not sure, but I don't think it has heat strips. I would have to read the manual. My house is all electric so my central air is a heat pump that has heat strips the kick in at around 40 deg. I live in San Antonio so this unit very satisfactory for my needs. It is in our new sun room.
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I was told it would work down to 5 degrees, but I have not use the heat unit.
2223821
We live in S. Texas and the coldest we have had it in is 50! Worked great for us!!
1786272
I used a gauge similar to this one for over 5 years with no problems. I used it during the winter months but I can't recall if the temps were ever below freezing. The manual for this gauge says the operating temp is 0-100 F. http://measurement-ltd.com/docs/MS-4021-Product-Manual.pdf
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Does this do well in small rooms with absolutely no heat during a Midwest winter? Or is this generally purchased to supplement other types of heat? Our little cabin has 2 rooms approx 15x15 ft. Outside temps are likely to be below freezing for the majority of 2-3 months or so. Thanks!
780654
First, this is bad, but lets try to verify that you cannot get the temperature down. Please make sure you are 6 inches from a back wall, and what is the ambient temperature. I own four units. They work well enough. 54-59 degrees. Sadly, I just threw out my last empty box today!
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That is correct - this pad is not thermostatically controlled and, generally speaking, should not be used in above-freezing conditions. I solved that issue by adding a thermostat to the circuit. My pad now comes on and off around 25 degrees to keep my battery warm when it's cold but doesn't cook it when the weather is nice.
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It depends on the the tempature. If it's really cold like it has been it doesn't work(like below zero) & you will have to use a snow rake. If it is hovering at 32 degrees or above it works fine.
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I wish I could help you. It doesn't get that cold normally down here, so I didn't put any thing over it. But, I thought about doing that too.Dave
2011712
We had wind chills of 30 below and the water never froze, although I had a very thin layer on top of the water, as someone else mentioned. Actual air temps got as low as 3 below with no problems.
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I have mine in the garage. The temperature dosn't get quite get that low, but I can't see why it would not run at that temp.You are still above freezing.Richard S.
2024655
Living in the midwest, we have some very cold temps .. several days in a row of sub zero temps ... and so far it has worked very well. We have had it for almost three years
2193641
I dont know, it didnt get above 32 here. However I dont see how it would, it seems to be a constant heat source. Mine just couldnt handle the cold apparently, it froze through the first night.
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I am from Iowa and the temps stay below 0 for days. No problem if the do not have any moisture inside, which mine never have maybe because I keep the sensor 2-4 inches above ground level.
1014361
Not sure but we had a horrible winter last year with temperatures in the single digits and wind chills of below zero. It worked all winter.
167477
Not sure, I live in Texas. I believe the lowest temperature was around 34F and it worked perfectly fine.
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I don't know, but mine stopped working when temps got below 0 outside recently
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to some point, how cold does it get out side? I had it in a room 12x24 and it ran all the time and never got above 0 c, it was -20 outside