Anyone use in attached but unheated garage? Another reseller of product says, "do not let unit freeze". My garage could get down to 20 to 30 F...
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I installed in the winter and never had an issue. VA doesn't get too cold for long but it does get in the 20's and 30's. As I said, never had an issue...attached unheated garage.
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I got one last year, my garage is unheated too, dont use heavy load when its cold and it work fine
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I bought this as a Christmas gift for a friend which lives in Illinois in 2012. He attached it to ceiling in an 'outside' garage which is not climate controlled. He does have a heat source but only uses it (heat) periodicly while doing small projects in the garage. He has had 'no' issues with hoist!
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Ours is left outside with a canvas cover over it all winter in the Adirondacks.
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Hi ther I cant say anything about freeze becouse I bot this item like 2 months ago, I use for constr thing , shetrock, thinset, backeboard , etc up to 150 lbs , still work but I se is problem whith lik oill from gears. workers use some time so hart and is so hot outside .
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According to the Troubleshooting section of the instruction manual, the unit will not operate satisfactorily if the temperature is below 41º 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
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Since it runs on propane, I would not run it in an unvented enclosed space. I haven't used it below 40 yet. I hope in an open garage it can be used in low temps. I suspect it can be.
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I have mine in my garage in Tampa. It is doing fine. The Temp is consistent and I have had no problems. Good luck
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Mine works great. Three stal garage just use it to keep above freezing. It is expensive to run.
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Hi Scott. I don't know from experience yet, but I'm in the same boat as you. I live in Ohio & have this bulb in my unheated garage. I read at least one review somewhere that said low temperature is not a problem & basically I'm hoping that review was correct. Btw, I'm very happy with this bulb so far despite the high price. I considered putting in fluorescent lighting but don't need to now with how much light this puts out. Good luck! Jerry
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I would say it depends on how harsh your winters get. If much below freezing, to be on the safe side, I don't think I would. I live in Minneapolis where it can get down below zero so I have kept mine in a heated garage over winter.
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Minimum temperature for heat? I use this in home office in 1 walled off bay in un-insulated 3 car Garage. Tonight it was 52 degrees F when I turned it on and after about 45 minutes its 64. I don't see why it'd have a minimum but may not want to try below 32? Read the manual? Might be specified... Extended warranties: Dunno....in general I never use them but have recently started for my kids cell phones but nothing else. This might be a good candidate though ...it works great after a few years but if something breaks its probably not repairable...(spare parts from China??? no Maytag repairmen on this thing???) Minimum temperature for heat? I use this in home office in 1 walled off bay in un-insulated 3 car Garage. Tonight it was 52 degrees F when I turned it on and after about 45 minutes its 64. I don't see why it'd have a minimum but may not want to try below 32? Read the manual? Might be specified... Extended warranties: Dunno....in general I never use them but have recently started for my kids cell phones but nothing else. This might be a good candidate though ...it works great after a few years but if something breaks its probably not repairable...(spare parts from China??? no... » Read More Minimum temperature for heat? I use this in home office in 1 walled off bay in un-insulated 3 car Garage. Tonight it was 52 degrees F when I turned it on and after about 45 minutes its 64. I don't see why it'd have a minimum but may not want to try below 32? Read the manual? Might be specified... Extended warranties: Dunno....in general I never use them but have recently started for my kids cell phones but nothing else. This might be a good candidate though ...it works great after a few years but if something breaks its probably not repairable...(spare parts from China??? no Maytag repairmen on this thing???) « Show Less
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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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I used mine all winter long in the basement here in central il. Havent had any issues and the thing works great! Ive unplugged it a few times but for the most part it runs 24/7. I know for sure it ran alright around 50°f maybe lower.
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This heater works best in a closed off room versus trying to heat an entire house. I use mine in master (20x20) bedroom over top garage. It has no problem keeping the room around 72 degrees. The thermostat on unit is off by 5 degrees for some reason.
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Mine stays in a bonus room over the garage and we only heat and cool when we use the room. It depends on your climate, but mine has been unaffected by the temp changes. I was a little concerned, but the kit is really pretty sturdy. It's cute! It can really be played.
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This is the 6th of these I have installed in varying garage and shop sizes and locations. Each has performed flawlessly for my intended purpose of keeping gear and equipment from cold damage. I hold at about 50-55 degrees F when I'm not actively in the space.
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I did not have that problem. Do you live in a cold climate? If so, try putting it in your garage overnight on a really cold day. That might help.
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I bought two to heat a barely insulated garage in the PNW where temperatures are generally mild. If the temperature is between 40 and 50 then only one unit can keep the garage at about 60 or which is a comfortable temperature for shop work. If the temp is between 30 and 40 then I'll run both of them and will get the same 60 degrees. It never really gets below 30 here so I can't answer that.
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had similar problems,but not with this product.I to have a insulated garage,but if the door is open for some time it gets cold.Then it warms up and the cycle continues all winter. Now, in early fall, I move all my car care products indoors for the winter
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I keep mine in a front room that was a garage, ideally it should be kept at a lower temp but i would only seeing it affect its life at that temp. Perhaps get 1 year or so out of it vs. 2-3.