Does this unit automatically defrost? At what low ambient outdoor air temperature does it still operate effieciently?
1064492
We haven't used it in the summer enough to know if it will defrost on it's own. The first unit we had leaked and frosted up and didn't work well at all. This new unit didn't come until fall so we will find out how well it handles our hot summers (100+). However, we have been very impressed with how well it has heated throughout our winter. Our lowest outdoor temperatures this winter have been in the single digits for a week at a time - warming into the upper teens, yet we were still able to keep the office heated to 68-70. It didn't raise the temperature as fast at these low outdoor temps, but once it got up to temperature, it still maintained them. My husband kept the office set for 59 overnight, turned it up to 70 at 6:00am and it was in the mid 60's by 8:00 when he went up to work. At current temperatures (around 30-35) it is warming the office in less than an hour up to 70. The office is in our garage, the walls are insulated and has new efficient windows. The office is 12x12. I hope this is helpful.
1064493
Sure it defrosts as needed. It is operational for heating down to 5F, in cooling down to 32F. Ambient.
13896
According to the Troubleshooting section of the instruction manual, the unit will not operate satisfactorily if the temperature is below 41 F. I would imagine that all higher temps are okay unless the unit overheats in extreme temperatures, but that was not mentioned. I hope this helps. Rx
879079
We live in Wisconsin and it gets real cold here in the winter. We have had our 10 cu ft freezer in the garage for 13 years. Works great and I am guessing that it doesn't run much during the cold spells. Jim
1983373
It turns itself off on auto mode whenever it gets to the correct temperature. We leave it on in the bathroom overnight so that the temp never falls too far in the winter. Actually, I leave it on all winter on auto mode. We just adjust the setting if we feel it needs to be warmer or cooler. Hope this helps :)
2054329
Never bothered to do anything other than make sure all the water has been drained out of the unit and leave the drain plug out. Sits in the garage over the winter and it easily goes below freezing during the colder months. Never had an issue in over 20+ years.
46907
The thermostat is automatic, which turns on when the temperature drops to freezing and turns off when the temperature goes above freezing. It works GREAT, as the water does not freeze, and insures an outdoor cat or dog has water 24/7 during the winter i.e., we have been taking care of a semi-feral cat that has fresh unfrozen water with her food during the winter in a feeding station we built for her in our backyard. We also built her an insulated house, but TNR (trap-neuter-return) has been the most humane thing we have done for her!!! :)
836318
Yes, it would annoy you a bit. It appears to me that it will go off all winter; it even alerts for frost. I don't hate the unit, but it's not like the other, cooler OS unit that I had.
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.
145054
Hi David, According to the manual: "P1- Unit is defrosting-- Allow the unit time to automaticallydefrost. The error will clear after the unit self defrosts."
2215186
It works great, however, if the outside air temp is below 10-15 degrees fahrenheit or so, the unit will not work. So, when it's really, really cold out, for some reason the system has a safety mechanism that prevents it from working. Sounds crazy, but true. Once the day warms up enough, it kicks back on.
1580628
The thermostat works like many in other such units: it will allow the ambient temperature to drop a degree or two below the set temperature before it cuts in and it will exceed the set temperature by the same degree or two before it cuts out. It's not a highly sophisticated unit--it's just a space heater, after all--but I have been very satisfied with its performance. I purchased it for use it in a fairly small space and it's just perfect.
415046
Thank you for your interest in Goedeker's! This refrigerator does not allow for the defrost cycle to be turned off. It does, however, allow for it to be sped up.
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.
2063096
Bill - we have used it in cold weather with very good results (32 degrees and above), but not sure about performance in sub zero weather. Sorry we couldn't be of more help. Have you called the manufacturer for input?
2271331
The operating temperature for that unit is 34-114 degrees. Anything more or less will affect the performance of the unit.
1826351
It has a thermostat embedded in the strip ... it will turn itself on when it gets below freezing and back off again when the air temperature rises. They work well.
145052
Hi David, According to the manual: "P1- Unit is defrosting-- Allow the unit time to automatically defrost. The error will clear after the unit self defrosts."