how does the door work in freezing cold weather?
1867875
I am not sure yet since this will be the first winter that we have it installed. We put a hood around it on the outside with a side exit so that it would not be subjected to direct rain or snow. We also hope that it will eliminate any drafts that might occur.
989341
I just installed it,but appears to stop the drafts i had with other stripping. looks like it will work well in zero weather. Easy to install, fits tight even if your door is slightly out of plumb. I would buy it again.
588088
Probably, though I live in VA and we don't often get heavy snow. It is a simple mechanism. A spring that you bend to fit loosely into a plastic bracket. It blocks the door, and when the door is opened (no effort needed to release) the spring pops up and stays up. The ball is empty plastic and only for visibility. I installed one on my mailbox and one for my neighbor and we both love it. They work great and are pretty easy to install on a traditional rural mailbox.
627997
It has worked great for us, we do have some issue with getting enough sun to recharge it, due to living in a wooded area. We have it (I am not to up on this stuff so bear with me) hooked to a battery/mighty mule gate opener and we have a gate approximately 10ft wide and it opens it just fine. So far no issue with cold temp's. We live in the Central United States. So not sure how cold it gets where you are at. Hope this helps
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.
2038938
Edit: you could probably leave the freezer door open and it would defrost it that way
219739
I would not apply it in cold weather, but my experience, after many years, proves it to be a good, lasting product. I would suggest that you apply it, however, in warm weather. I live in Maryland. Often our winters are snowy. I have used it successfully on my bilco doors as well as my driveway.
2152977
They are similar to an accordion door. They "bend/flex" as my dog goes in or out. When the weather is cold or damp, it's nice that it has that "bend" in the door; it helps keep the moisture/cold out.
493120
There's a flap on the top front that you flip open. The cold air comes out there. We have had this model for two years, and have been very happy with it.
1681648
I don't know what to say. It would depend on what kind of door it is. If there is a door jam it has to be dragged over, it wouldn't last but if it is flat under your door, it should be fine. this is our second Winter to use ours, we're still very pleased.
2243121
I haven't spent a winter with mine. But my husband doesn't think it will freeze because of the small surface of contact within the metal parts. I live in a very cold area during winter too. We feel they should work year round.
131231
Use the Ruff Weather door from the same manufacturer. Great doors that do a great job of keeping the cold side cold and the warm side warm. The regular doors don't work very well at this.
1391038
The door has a fairly strong magnet. You should not have a problem with them opening unless considerable stress is involved.
41182
I just open the door, check the temperature and close the door. It has always worked for me.
1719422
Mine is attached to an exterior door facing the northwest where all the weather hits. It's worked fine through the 2014/2015 winter in Dayton, Ohio.
1347593
It does have an internal freeze protection circuit to keep things warm inside. The folks at Rinnai Customer Service are very helpful. They may be able to address arctic conditions.
169345
I don't remember but I live in Vermont and it has been solid as a rock snow has not bothered it al all I put a automatic window opener on mine I love it so happy I bought it good luck