How does this shower hold up in cold weather? Any failure in parts?
238125
If you live in a climate with freezing temperatures, this fixture should be drained for winter.
238126
I live in Florida, absolutely no problems. I had one in Virginia and had to drain it completely each winter.
238127
We installed this item in our outdoor shower last summer. It went through one of the most severe winters in recent memory last winter (we had left it outside with the shower and merely wrapped it tightly) and worked fine when we fired it up early this summer.
238128
im in Florida so cant answer honestly it is a very well make unit in my opinion should be no issue
238129
Don't know - it is installed at my barn in S.Fla. on an outside wall, and I have not had to use in winter yet. But I cannot imagine why there would be any problems. I suppose if the weather is at a freezing temp the pipe and shower head could freeze up; but other than that I do not know. Seems like a heavy duty fixture.
238130
We mounted the entire piece to a board that we "screw//fasten into place. The hot and cold hoses shrew right into the bottom of the shower body. So we remove the hoses and the board with shower mounted on - and take it in for the winter. It is exactly what we wanted and a fair price.
238131
If you have freezing temps you will have to drain the fixture. I drained mine last fall and had no problems this spring when I started using it again.
421417
Ours is covered by the porch so I can't speak for moisture sake. It lasted through the cold winter temps, below zero and all. The most ours has ever been subjected to is a light drizzle. Ours has been working consistently with no problems for over 2 years now.
1306521
I live in the Southwest, so it doesn't get as cold as it does other places. While I can see how the heated versions would be nice elsewhere, it didn't seem a necessary cost for where I live and the cool water is actually quite nice when the heater is on. The main advice I hear from other people is that you should make sure your pipes are well insulated, so the water going through the bidet doesn't freeze or get too cold in winter.
658067
I've only used this through one winter, and other than the initial cold water that comes out when you first turn it on (if water hadn't been used in the house for awhile) I've never had it go cold while showering, even if water got turned on somewhere else during that time, or I adjusted the water temp during a shower. I used to have that problem with a Bosch unit I had and was told it could be caused by water glow, and was advised to get the unit serviced and the screens cleaned.
670778
I havent had the opportunity to use it in temps that low. I do, however, suspect it will be susceptible to water and ice, as it does attach to the license plate frame and will be out in all kinds of weather. So far it has done what I wanted it to do. I did wrap all connections in electrical tape, as I think moisture will be its main enemy.
124757
Mine is installed on a back wall of the house, in a semi sheltered alcove. It is not usually very cold in Columbus, GA and we have had no problems with it. I would hope there is a setting that would cause it to run a little to keep it from freezing.?? My wife lets the hot water drip just a little anytime that we expect sub 32 degree weather. Bob Behar
1323503
I have this shower and have not had any problems. Do you think it's defective? It was so pricey I'd check with Amazon to get another one or call the mfg.
722906
I use this heater in my bird bath during the winter months. I've had it for a couple of years now and it still delivers as promised.
1940365
I don't use it in the rain so I can't answer how it would hold up. Works fine in cold weather.
1151639
We have had one for the past 3 winters running in the bathroom, sitting on a utility table/drawer with absolutely no problems. It is well away from water, so no problems.
2086984
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.
787448
Cold weather yes, water proof not sure, I mounted mine on the inside of vehicle.
778245
It is pretty sturdy all right, but uncertain about snow load. You would need to ask the company about that. I have kept mine up all year with rain and wind and no damage. I love Coolaroo.
1137215
I have had no problems with mine. It has made it through an ice storm lasting three days and several rain events. Works perfectly!
1434785
I can't answer regarding how the components weather, but everything is brass and chrome-looking plastic which I think would hold up reasonably well. Mine is indoors and I don't have any issues. If it's in the salt-air and direct sun, I imagine the plastic could weather, but this is probably true of all manufacturers. I have owned a ton of Hansgrohe over the years and I personally wouldn't hesitate to install this, or any of their stuff for that matter, outside if I had the need. Hansgrohe is solid and dependable.
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Cold spells, yes, I've experienced it as well. I guess it doesn't want to overload or burn itself out in some way. We had to keep the flow low to get hot water. I don't think it can handle two showers. the inlet is small, and when you look inside, the valve inside makes it smaller. I got two years out of mine before it died.
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I've used it through 2 winters and at times it was buried under snow. No problems.