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I have a water tight TV Enclosure installed on my patio under cover. This is the first year I plan on leaving the TV out all winter. I have the enclosed TV covered with a canvas cover for cold weather (freezing) protection. We don't have a lot of sub 32 degree weather but??? The TV is an LED/LCD? Fishing for ideas of a small thermostat controlled heater to put in the enclosure just to make sure the TV is protected if needed.. FISHING FOR IDEAS?? Any suggestions or is a heater even needed? Thanks in advance..
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Since you don’t get a lot of freezing weather, your covered TV enclosure with a canvas cover should already give the TV a fair amount of protection. However, adding a small heater could help on those particularly cold nights when the temperature drops below freezing.
A compact, thermostat-controlled heater, something around 100-150 watts might be perfect. You could set it to turn on just above freezing, keeping the TV a bit warmer without wasting energy. If you’re looking for something more subtle, you could consider a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater strip or heating pad. These low-wattage strips are often used in electronics enclosures, providing just enough warmth to protect against cold without taking up much space. As an extra precaution, you could also add a dehumidifier pack, like silica gel, to help absorb any moisture that could condense inside. -
You've actually done a really solid job protecting your TV already. Here's the thing about modern LED/LCD TVs - they're pretty robust when it comes to cold weather. Unless you're dealing with frequent deep freezes or leaving it in sub-freezing temperatures for weeks at a time, you're probably fine without a heater.
If you really want to add some heat protection, a simple solution would be a small ceramic heater (like the kind used in terrariums) with a basic thermostat controller. Just set it to kick on when temperatures drop below 40°F and you're good to go. Honestly though, with your current setup and only occasional freezing temperatures, I'd probably skip the heater altogether. Just keep an eye on things during any particularly cold snaps.
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