Customer Reviews for AcuRite - Iris (5-in-1) Weather Station with Direct-to-Wi-Fi Display for Remote Monitoring - White/Black
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Can't take the Texas Gulf Coast!
on June 16, 2023
Posted by: MarkInTexas
from Port Isabel, TX
I have owned at least 4 of the AcuRite 5-in-1 weather stations. All 3 units that I have placed into service in Port Isabel, TX have failed after approximately 3 years each. The wind direction vane will typically seize up first, followed by the anemometer seizing up. Until AcuRite can build a unit to withstand the Texas LOWER Gulf Coast (think SpaceX Boca Chica) I do not recommend this product. My 1 unit in Pasadena, TX works find.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from AcuRiteBy acuritepwr, acuritepwr, June 21, 2023
Thank you for the time that you have taken to write your review we appreciate your feedback. We do recommend keeping all moving parts lubricated to prevent seizing for the best results. If there is ever anything that we can assist you with, please reach out to our support team via live chat or email request.
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