How well does the exterior unit handle extreme weather conditions? Mainly, cold and snow?
1970400
seem to recieve the same even in extream conditions , I hope this awnswers your question
1970401
So far so good. I live just outside of Boston and have mine mounted at the peak of the roof and entirely exposed. We've had a lot of cold and snow already this year and it seems to be holding up. I only installed in September of this year so haven't made it through a full winter yet.
1970402
Cold weather and rain has been no problem for me. The unit is weather tight.
954532
we use ours inside the home. I don't think that it would hold up to temperature fluctuations or rain/snow very well.
2102887
With proper ventilation (to keep your roof cold) and insulation (so house air doesn't warm it up) you shouldn't have any ice damns so will be OK. I redid all that on my place before installing the guard, so don't know how it does with heavy damning. Without damning it has held up fine in the snow.
2075489
Yes, I have had four units outside, sort of networked together, and they work fine. In fact, they work far better than the manufacturer claims. Mine have been in the rain, snow, ice, and sub-zero, and 110+ degree weather for about four years now without a problem. They work equally well regardless of the season. I put each of mine in little "bird house" type enclosure to keep the moisture off the electronics directly, yet allow good air flow through them. I'm sure that had a lot to do with the reliability. You can mount them anywhere you like as the signal will follow the terrain, pass thru house structures, even brick. Only metal, and perhaps large rocks, will impede the signal. My four units reach 90ft apiece, and are arranged like sprinklers in a rectangular pattern. They cover about 3 acres for my puppies to run. There are no issues at all with the overlapping signals, either between the units or for the puppies.
772636
We kept our outside this past winter, and it still looks good as new! It was a very brutal winter with lots of snow and extreme cold.
1032684
IMHO, Absolutely! I have used mine for over a year...outside. It is mounted on the corner of the house, beneath the over hang from the roof. It has snowed, hailed and experienced negative Fahrenheit temperatures this winter with no trouble at all.
2086985
I bought and installed mine 2 years ago in an exposed outdoor location. I'm located in northern NJ and the unit is like new and works perfectly. It has survived numerous downpours, a few tropical storms, superstorm Sandy, several weeks of below freezing temps and several snow storms. Granted I shut that circuit off in the winter but there's been no evidence of wear and tear. I have it installed on a stake I've set in the ground so in winter I put a bucket over it to keep the snow off it. The box has no gaskets and isn't sealed up tight to make it weather proof. Whatever moisture gets in seems to easily find its way out. I was a little worried like you before I bought it but it seems to hold up very well. I bought and installed mine 2 years ago in an exposed outdoor location. I'm located in northern NJ and the unit is like new and works perfectly. It has survived numerous downpours, a few tropical storms, superstorm Sandy, several weeks of below freezing temps and several snow storms. Granted I shut that circuit off in the winter but there's been no evidence of wear and tear. I have it installed on a stake I've set in the ground so in winter I put a bucket over it to keep the snow off it. The box has no gaskets and isn't sealed up tight to make it weather proof. Whatever moisture gets in... » Read More I bought and installed mine 2 years ago in an exposed outdoor location. I'm located in northern NJ and the unit is like new and works perfectly. It has survived numerous downpours, a few tropical storms, superstorm Sandy, several weeks of below freezing temps and several snow storms. Granted I shut that circuit off in the winter but there's been no evidence of wear and tear. I have it installed on a stake I've set in the ground so in winter I put a bucket over it to keep the snow off it. The box has no gaskets and isn't sealed up tight to make it weather proof. Whatever moisture gets in seems to easily find its way out. I was a little worried like you before I bought it but it seems to hold up very well. « Show Less
1938164
Mine works great. I think you will really like it. I love mine. Particularly with the snow this past winter. There is some trial and error involved in installation but not too bad.
1177023
It will do OK in wind. My previous one was anchored to the ground by burying the feet and held up OK in 70 MPH gusts. heavy snow can be a problem as they get older and the tarp starts to sag a little. I tend to go out with a broom and bump off the snow from the underside if we get more than an inch or so.
2025551
Good question, but I'm not the one to ask unfortunately. I purchased it in the fall and it been freezing and cold here in the N.E. Based on its construction, which is fairly heavy duty plastic of a honeycomb type nature (its not solid plastic but has cavities between the inner and out layers) I would imagine it would hold up well.
1213377
I'm hoping it will last me for at least a few years. We have experienced a lot of rain and it is holding up just fine. I'm just worried about heavy wet snow.
1592647
The outdoor model is designed to be okay down to 30 below zero ( with no wind ). Of course the supply lines outside the heater still need to be insulated.
1274861
Snow might land on top of it, but that would not interfere with the operation. I live in Detroit and we're near record snowfall this winter, but this unit is performing like a champ.
523648
Yes. Mine is in New England and survived 2 snow storms. Lowest temp thus far about 22.
778243
It's up year round here, but no snow. It handles wind with no issue. But I don't think I'd leave it up for snow.
271539
No. The inside unit is not built for the outside weather. You need he outside module for that.
989054
I have lived in two extremes. Germany cold and August Georgia hot....as in its 100 degrees today. I have never had a problem with this unit. But do check it once a month for normal maintain. Joe