Has anyone used in a garage or basement in winter?
1948256
I live in California and used it in my living room when it was over 100 degrees outside. It worked perfectly so I can see no reason why it wouldn't also work in a garage or basement.
1948257
we only used it outside, from my experience if you set it up in the garage you can not secure it to the floor with the sticks , it is going to move around as kids jump in it....
1948258
No, only outdoors. I suppose you can do it indoors if you have enough space. although it is going to be hard to secure because there are pegs that you drive into the ground.
1948259
Yes... I bought it for my grandkids, and it's been set up in the garage several times during colder weather. Basement? Well - if the ceiling is high enough, it should work fine, too.
125891
I actually used it I my garage when it was cold and it actually kept me warm.
1737475
I am also in MN and it worked like a champ when I installed it this last january. (Garage not heated)
1679447
I use it in a 24x28 garage. I do work in the garage in the winter and it will keep it at 70-75 degrees. I was usi9ng milk house heaters before and they kept burning out the thermostats . For me this heater works great. Lloyd Jones
953085
I keep mine in an unused bedroom we have turned into a store room. Living in Texas it's not really an option to keep the cooler in the garage, at least not for about 9 months of the year. The air conditioning is usually about 74 degrees in my home and the cooler has little to no effort in keeping an internal temp of 52-55 degrees. Even though the door is supposed to be UV protected I make sure and keep the curtains drawn as to keep sunlight from hitting the door directly.
1336094
Hello, Our basement does not get quite that cold so I am unsure. I would call the company and ask. If it would not freeze up, it works amazing. It is a great item.
2161961
I've had my garage (400sqft) down to 70 degrees. The outside temp today was 92 (heat index of 101). I would check the insulation above the bedroom and other possible factors, maybe even a bad unit.
1749736
Yes I have . My garage has a concrete floor and a metal deck ceiling and it works fine. You just to make sure its tight. I've had it for 6 months and it's great! I have two bikes on it.
1755148
I installed in the winter and never had an issue. VA doesn't get too cold for long but it does get in the 20's and 30's. As I said, never had an issue...attached unheated garage.
1518577
I would say it depends on how harsh your winters get. If much below freezing, to be on the safe side, I don't think I would. I live in Minneapolis where it can get down below zero so I have kept mine in a heated garage over winter.
2196091
I am. It's going to be relative to the size of your room. I use it in my basement, which is quite large but it's a secondary heat source and helps take the chill off in the winter.
97009
I don't believe you would have any problem with this unit at that temperature due to the auto- defrost feature. However, I would not feel comfortable running it for very long at these temperatures. Also when the temp is that low, you usually don't need a dehumidifier. I don't know. Maybe it is different in a garage.
517920
I have 4 in a garage that on occasion gets down around 40 in the winter and they seem to be fine so far.
308272
No. My basement is about 50 degrees and it keeps on running. If used in a basement I don't understand the ice up question. Its a dehumidifier, not an air conditioner.
1473690
I used mine all winter long in the basement here in central il. Havent had any issues and the thing works great! Ive unplugged it a few times but for the most part it runs 24/7. I know for sure it ran alright around 50°f maybe lower.
961144
Yes, and the thing is WONDERFUL....it made our basement into a liveable space. The only thing is that it generates heat (which is great in the winter) so we are going to have to put an a/c unit down there for the summer.
407282
I would say, yes. I know mine has been effective and I store mine in a garage where the temps reach into the high 90's in the summer.