Can it be used on a back porch in the winter where the temp may go down below freezing?
505820
No,I wouldn't try it.The inner liner is plastic and those types of temperatures would make it difficult for it to maintain a comfortable temperature.
3994
Technically, yes but with conditions. To state the obvious, the unit can't be installed outdoors where the temperature will consistently be below freezing. Also, while the lid largely shelters the computer board from the elements, wild rain storms (think FL hurricane type weather) could theoretically damage the computer board. There are UV inhibitors in the plastic so the unit shouldn't fade its color. To be safe, I'd put a grill cover over it and secure it. Or put it in a car port, etc.
1600612
YES..it has a thermostat, it can be set so low that it will only come on at freezing if desired.
873894
I use mine in the garage but it doesn't get as cold in Colorado as it does in Minnesota. However, I can't think of why it wouldn't work.
2137952
If it is a last resort then yes. I would not purposely use this in a blizzard or snow.
172748
You could use it out side, however, it is NOT insulated so therefore in the cold or heat you would need to do something different. Also the top does not fasten, it just sets on top. I would NOT recommend it for outside use
2199625
I would not recommend it for below freezing temps. it is not thick. winter I use it and a down feather comforter. summer I only use this. I also live in Texas.
1719425
We have had this unit on back porch in middle Georgia since late February. There have been perhaps 10 nights where the temperature dropped below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. We have recognized no problems but we have had few occasions when callers were at the door during the hours of such coldness.
578053
I can't see any reason this wouldn't work. It may cool down faster outside in winter than it would in the house. It may be counter productive if the temperature drops below freezing.
1830438
This dependes on whether it is an enclosed space and the ambient temperature around the space. If you have an enclosed area with household temp. around of about 65 F I would think this would work just fine. But there is not a thermostatic control to prevent it from going over that temperature.
518844
Only if it is away from ANY rain or snow...I have an enclosed front porch and it is perfect! I do not recommend leaving it on when gone from the house or when sleeping...
83778
it work great in my garage. but a open porch, and real cold may not work. i get it up to 80 in my garage. and i love it.
315975
You probably could, but you wouldn't be able to use it in below freezing temperatures. You would have to drain it, which is easy as it has a valve designed for it.
563939
Yes it can be used outdoors but it must be protected from rain and snow such as on a covered porch. I have one high up on a covered porch so not water hits it through this cold winter in PA and so far no problems. If not protected from water it cannot be used outdoors.
315130
I don't see any reason why it cannot be used outside as long as it's above freezing temperatures.
57560
Yes under a porch but it has to be placed on a non-flamable surface (ground or concrete). I use mine on cement under a covering.
348366
I am confident the unit will be inoperative when temperatures drop below freezing. Try fencing, netting, or a system that generates lights and noise.