Can this be used in a unheated garage in Colorado? Does it have a temp range?
1853271
The batteries are the part with a temperature range--lithium batteries will function in freezing conditions whereas regular alkaline batteries will not. One of these has worked in an unheated attic with lithium long-life batteries installed.
1853272
the instructions forbid the installation of this detector in a cold garage!!
1853273
This is a question best directed to the manufacturer. However, I would offer that if it is not too cold to prevent regular batteries in a flashlight kept in the garage from working it will probably be all right. I'd also take into consideration where it is placed--certainly not on an outside wall or directly in front of a window or other indirect exposure to the elements.
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.
1737472
This doesn't have a battery - mine came with bare wires that had to be wired to a plug - so cold temps shouldn't be an issue. Has worked great in my Colorado garage since mid-Feb 2014.
943621
Probably so, I have two of them in my motorhome, which is approx. 300sq.ft and they kept it at 72 degrees inside, while outside got down to 28 degrees! It depends on sq.ft. of the garage, and how well it is insulated, you might need two.
108257
My garage is 24 x 24, insulated w/ 10' ceiling. I live in Louisiana and the coldest it's gotten is about 32 degrees. I can get my garage up to 80 degrees in less than an hour.
2238380
I have one of these units in my garage and it heats the garage fairly well if the door is kept closed and the temperature is not too cold...Concerning your concern about whether it the heat spreads from this unit...the unit doesn't have a fan...It is just ambient heat, but I have been satisfied with the unit thus far...Hope this helps...Larry
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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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Lol, given it is a garage heater yes it works. It heats my 440 sq foot 2 car garage with ease it has insulation in the ceiling. However it requires a 240v 30 amp outlet. Should be ok with no insulation too. It will surprise you - should maintain 65-70 degrees on high with no insulation in temps to around 20. I usually keep it on half thermostat to take the chill off unless I'm working on a project, then I turn it way up and heats the 440 sq ft garage to 70-75 in about 10 minutes from 50. Will work just fine for your small room. Keep the thermostat on auto and desired temp if using constantly as this should help with your electric bill.
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II live in lower northeast Pa and heat a 600 sq ft well insulated garage with this heater. In real cold weather it takes a couple hours to bring the temp up from approx. 40 degrees, but once there, it holds it well at 70 degrees. Usually have to set it back to 2/3's to keep temp at 70. Mine does not have a thermostat but I only use it when I'm working in the garage so it is not a problem. I'm not sure if a thermostat is available with this unit.
1316795
My garage is well insulated just shy of 900 sq. ft. This little heater will have my garage heated to 60+ degrees with the thermostat barely on the medium setting. That is with outside temps in the low 20's.Great heater,don't buy anything else,
1786074
yes, thats where I us it. I have a uninsulated garage for my shop and I live in the mountains of colorado. they take a few minutes to get to their full brightness but I have had no problems with them.
21934
I use this in a 2-car garage and it heats relatively well. My garage is not insulated, so the area I work in is warm, and the entire garage gets relatively warmer. I turn it on only when I am working.
580795
I would say No...it has a "thermostat" dial, and in our large garage it keeps it at 45 degrees at the lowest setting during the winter. The first on e I bought would not cycle on and off , so make sure its working like it should.
310824
Can definitely be stored in the garage or even a closet when not in use. It works best around 80 degrees. When it's 90 or hotter I don't even feel like it makes much of a difference. Still would rather have it than not though.
656338
don't know but used in unheated garage and was below 0 a couple of weeks ago and worked fine.
580794
I would say No...it has a "thermostat" dial, and in our large garage it keeps it at 45 degrees at the lowest setting during the winter.The first on e I bought would not cycle on and off , so make sure its working like it should.
2202895
Yes, the thermostat is rated for 45 to 90 degrees. The knob is just shows low to high, but it equates to 45° to 90° according to my instructions. One feature that sold me was the selector switch which allows picking 3000 or 4000 or 5000 watt settings. Keeps my single car, uninsulated garage comfortable.