Will audio gear be ok in unheated house


I have a cottage.   I drain the pipes and the house is left unheated over the winter.  I have been taking my audio gear home (except for the speakers)  when I leave in the fall  for theft worries, but  mostly because I am not sure  the equipment will be OK in an unheated house in an often damp environment until the late spring when I return.

It is a pain taking it back and forth and I would prefer to leave it there.  Maybe in garbage bags with some bags of dessicant in the garbage bags.

Anybody have any experience with this.  I have been unable to find a good answer searching the web.

 

Thanks

peipaul

Yes, fluctuations in temperature and humidity in a non climate controlled environment can be detrimental to any part of those speakers including the cabinets and veneer. 

 

@elliottbnewcombjr I think the National Fire safety association would take exception to your space heater recommendation, they aren't intended to be lest on for long periods and certainly not unattended 

I'm not suggesting a toy heater.

entire homes have electric baseboard heat, they are left on low for winters all over the world, Countless people from the North East go to Florida for the winters

quickie search, this one is plug, or approved for hard wire

 

a thourough search will find many safe options

all you need is a closet with an old school incandescent light bulb in it, left on should be enough to keep the closet warm ie above freezing and dry. And not run up your power bill. 

Marine supply stores offer low wattage heater sticks expressly for dehumidification. They're not expensive and far safer than a room heater or light bulb. I'd also consider making the closet more theft-resitant with a heavy duty door, hinges, and lock. At a minimum, line the inside of the door with 3/4" plywood and install a deadbolt. It won't stop a determined thief, but it will slow and hopefully discourage them. Look