What tempuratures are the units rate to? I live in Alaska and wonder if the units will survive the brutal cold here.
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I believe the batteries and lack of sun will be the troublesome part. The combination of the cold reducing battery output along with the lack of sunshine at that latitude will most likely not provide enough power. I would call Dakota Alerts 605-356-2772 or fill out their contact form here: http://www.dakotaalert.com/contact.php and see what they say. I live on the 42nd parallel and have both units in the shade most of the day. They have worked great so far but this will be the first winter for them. When the leaves go they will get more sun.
2044779
I don't know about temperature ratings for it, but it works fine in our Oregon climate.
2044780
I really don't know but the manufacturer may be able to help. The other problem is the batteries are charged by sunlight and while I have never had a problem you might during the winter. I really like mine it has worked flawlessly since I installed it.
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.
1278298
the unit has a heat source so it doesn't seem to matter the temp of the room (above freezing). I have it in my garage and it is often in the 40 degree range. The unit does put out heat when operating (when removing humidity--if humidity is at or lower than your setting the heat turns off but fan continues to operate). You should be fine. I love this thing. I moved from Eastern WA where humidity is hardly ever above 50%, to Western Wa where it is in the 80-99% most of the time. I am allergic to mildew/molds etc and this unit keeps my home dry and no musty scents. I was prepared to purchase a second one for the upstairs but this dandy unit keeps both floors perfect. C the unit has a heat source so it doesn't seem to matter the temp of the room (above freezing). I have it in my garage and it is often in the 40 degree range. The unit does put out heat when operating (when removing humidity--if humidity is at or lower than your setting the heat turns off but fan continues to operate). You should be fine. I love this thing. I moved from Eastern WA where humidity is hardly ever above 50%, to Western Wa where it is in the 80-99% most of the time. I am allergic to mildew/molds etc and this unit keeps my home dry and no musty scents. I was prepared to purchase a... » Read More the unit has a heat source so it doesn't seem to matter the temp of the room (above freezing). I have it in my garage and it is often in the 40 degree range. The unit does put out heat when operating (when removing humidity--if humidity is at or lower than your setting the heat turns off but fan continues to operate). You should be fine. I love this thing. I moved from Eastern WA where humidity is hardly ever above 50%, to Western Wa where it is in the 80-99% most of the time. I am allergic to mildew/molds etc and this unit keeps my home dry and no musty scents. I was prepared to purchase a second one for the upstairs but this dandy unit keeps both floors perfect. C « Show Less
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I live near the water on Bainbridge Island in Washington state, the unit has been in my garage for almost a year and we've had no issues with maintaining temp or any other issue. I did locate as far away from other heat generating appliances just in case. I have a smaller unit that has been in my garage for six years with no issues.
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My unit is new. I've only fired it up a couple of times when the house temp was down in the 50's so it may be different during the winter. But it seems like the minimum is in the low 60's or high 50's. It's really hard to tell at this point, since the delta between the outside and the inside isn't great. Your mileage will vary.
1381956
My area is similar. I live in northern Wisconsin where the temps have been below 0 for 3 months. I kept my furnace at 58 to 60 and the heater at 72 but it never went over 55 to 60. It was cold but when propane was $5 per gallon it got me through till the price came down
546364
I would not recommend buying this unit. I am on my second one and they do not keep the product cold. As for outdoors I have no idea the compressor is in the back and could be damaged by rain adverse weather.
824124
I can not answer the question as I live in Austin, TX. My unit is installed inside the home that has an annual temperature variation from 68 degrees in the winter to 80 degrees in the summer. The unit has functioned flawlessly since I installed it. I am very happy with the unit. My original unit lasted 12 years plus.
2030463
We've had some pretty severe thunderstorms here in the southeast and mine (I have two) worked just fine afterwards. I leave them out continuously. Coldest we've had it here this winter so far was around 11 F, and they kept working.
2271331
The operating temperature for that unit is 34-114 degrees. Anything more or less will affect the performance of the unit.
1612645
We are virtual opposite extremes in environment ... I live in Maui so no real cold temp concerns.... Did not read anything about it but I'm sure if you google the manual , it will tell you. Aloha, Kev
1697386
I never tested this pack in an extreme climate like that of the Alaskan Tundra. I make the best of my gear however, in those kind of weather conditions, your going to want the right tools for the job. I think there are better packs to suite what your looking for but I wouldn't mind using this pack an Alaskan tundra hunt. I hope that answers your question.
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
1502112
Here, in Arizona we get 110+ summer temperatures, though not much humidity. My unit handles it great.
1211371
I have a 3400 sq foot, four story home, at 10000 feet altitude in Utah, where it gets below -20F at night in the winter. I have two of these, one on the ground floor, one on the third floor. House stays nice and warm in the 70's, my gas bill is less than a hundred dollars a month. I should have installed these years ago (my electric bill heating with baseboards ran up to 700 USD a month).
915464
Left mine out from August to December last year. Had to take it down after the snow and ice started setting on it. It's back up now for this year. This is in western PA weather. I don't think they can handle harsh weather. Would rip and tear.
1207957
That I am not sure of. We live in Iowa and temps get up to 100. We have them in a kennel were it usually does not get above 90 and they do fine. I would suggest trying to contact the seller and ask them personally on this one.