I live in the North East. How does this lock perform in cold, icy climates and hot summers (i.e., buttons freeze, battery burns up)?
1037112
Truthfully, I would not buy this product again! I carry a key just in case it doesn't work - so that should tell you something!
1037113
This is a really great device. I've had it for over a year now and with daily use, I've only replaced the batteries once. As for the cold and hot weather, it works perfectly fine. I'm in Chicago and it doesn't get much colder than here in the winter and super hot in the summers. I totally recommend it.
1037114
I have a 6-8 year old version of this lockset. The keypad is redesigned, but other than that it looks very familiar. I used it in a sunroom that is unheated in the winter. We seldom ever used the door, but after replacing batteries three times in three years, I just stopped replacing batteries. Not sure whether condensation from the cold shortened the battery life or not, but would not buy again unless the battery compartment and/or connections are sealed on the indoor side as well.
2024653
I live in Vermont... It's cold here... last winter we were frequently in the -15°F range... These operate on watch batteries - 2nd winter running and I haven't changed them yet. My only suggestion is be careful mounting them with screws, if it's cold and you over-tighten the screw you crack the mounting plate.
1089084
I've had this lock for about 1 year on my front door without any problems at all. I'm still on the original battery too.So far, it's been great. Typical east Tennessee wind & thunderstorms blowing on it.
223356
I have shipped this battery to Singapore where the weather is between 27-35'C. Sometimes I forgot about the phone and left it in my car where the temperature could go up to 45'C. No problems.
977393
This lock is keyed. They give you 3 keys, one with a small LED built in and 2 normal keys. I haven't had an issue with freezing (I live in New England), but you do have to lubricate the lock regularly to keep it operating smoothly.
697602
I've used this for 2 years now in Denver on the same set of batteries. We certainly don't have the same level of cold that Alaska does, but we have our share of cold days, and I've never had a problem with this even on sub-zero days.
1719424
I live in upstate new york,acually on the canadien border.Needless to say,we have extreme winter weather.My doorbell is unprotected from the elements and it has worked beautifully.
783198
We are in Australia and have been using these alarms summer and winter, lowest here would have been -2 degrees. As long as you use non rechargeable batteries they should work fine
731346
No. Not really. It's cold here about 6 months out of the year. Never had any issues. I've only changed the batteries twice in about 14 months as well. Gets to maybe -20 on the coldest days. Mine are mounted under my porch without the outside shell however. Maybe different results while using protective case.
355832
Not sure and there's nothing in the manual addressing temperature ranges for use. My guess, since this unit operates from a battery, it may not perform as well in very cold temperatures. I would also be concerned about frost jamming the mechanism. There's a technical support number you can call, 800-222-1055. Good luck.
535719
I will in Illinois and have not had problems with the lid freezing. My composer has exposure to the sun in the winter and have not had any issues.
679108
With a normal installation the electronics (battery, circuit boards) are located on the interior side of the door and out of the weather. The keypad is outside. I have two installs on exterior doors that get wet when it rains. After almost 3 years of rain, shine, snow, wind, 0F - 85F, no problems or malfunction with either install. So, I would say they are weather proof. Someone else will have to comment on whether or not they are Hurricane-proof or -40F proof.
2173236
i have mine for almost a year now. the only problem i have had is it would freeze until the battery dies out
991287
I bought mine in April and I've already replaced the batteries twice. My controller is only about 10ft away with direct line of sight to the door. Did anyone change settings on their lock to lower the query interval?
2031454
We had it outside on a mountain top in central WV this past winter. Did not get to -20 (!!!), but only to just below +10. However, the cold did affect battery life. But snow and ice (if on the device), makes it inoperable; not necessarily the cold.
732112
I live in a very cold place, this type (lipo) of battery heats up when in use, but leave out in cold without using will probably ruin them.
2129336
We've used this product for a few winters. I purchased several for our family. No problems with the locking mechanism at all.