can door bell exposed to weather
56052
We have a small overhang by our front door, but I think the doorbell is still exposed to rain and snow--especially this year. It still looks and sounds great.
56053
I've had this doorbell exposed to rain, fog, and sun since 2011. There is a little bit of rust around the metal perimeter of the plastic button, but that's it. I'm happy with how it has held up.
56054
I expect that it would weather well, however we have ours mounted in a porch covered area. Ours looks as good as the day we bought it.
56055
Yes. Mine gets sun and rain no problem. This is my second house I installed it and have had no problems whatsoever.
1376599
While the product is sold as a "door bell" which implies an outside location, I would say, it is not completely sealed from water/weather. It is in two parts. A base, which contains the transmitter and batteries and is affixed to the structure and a cover, which snaps over the base and contains the button. While I suspect it can withstand some rain delivered by wind, I feel it should be placed in a somewhat protected location. I hope this is helpful.
961150
the direct answer is no, it can't be exposed to snow, rain, or water ... i have used it for 2 christmas seasons with my outside decorations ... my fix is to cover the unit with saran wrap which keeps the outlets dry
1354054
The level switch is water proof but the control unit has holes for cooling and an opening for the alarm so if it was mounted in the weather it would fail.
1363239
Bob, I think any electrical component with the contacts exposed to the weather would not be suitable to be used outside. You would have to use parts specially designed for outside use.
2086170
I have installed the sensors on my sliding gate and my pedestrian gate. I feared that the weather may affect them, but they have been there for many months in all types of weather and have performed flawlessly. My sensors are approximately 15- 20 metres from the base unit. The answer to your question is YES (even though they are advertised as "window and door sensors")
1085139
The sounder unit has no weather sealing. The bell push has a flexible plastic band between the two parts that separate and that I assume is there to prevent water from getting in.
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.
1912992
Yes, I have had no problems with the weather. However, make sure you stake it down at all poles. Only other thing I have done is to keep the door open a bit to stop mildew. I love mine, hope you enjoy yours.
1009284
As long as there's not a lot of traffic by the door. I use mine outside and had to be creative to keep it from going off every time the wind blew anything around it. Hope this helped :)
627923
Unit isn't weather proof, if you mount outdoors, it does need to be potected from moisture.
125625
The door bell doesn't work with a motion detector at least not how I have mine hooked up. My push button is on a non covered front porch and seems to be very efficiently weather proofed. It's great - better than any others I've had or seen.
1166778
Hmmm I think so... I don't have a storm door however it is on a covered porch. Part of it is plastic so I suspect it will not be harmed by the elements, particularly since you have an awning.
679109
Yes, very weather proof. We have installed them on 5 outside laundry room doors. No problems in 3 years.
1089091
I have had my unit for almost a year on an exterior door, but under a covered porch. It is still exposed to wind, snow and rain. I have had no problems and love it. Original batteries still working strong.
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.
463803
There is no indication either way. I do use mine out of doors. I have wraped the connections with suitable weather proof outdoor tape. Have had no problems in over a year of use.