[Luna Sketch]

We’ve got a small garage that gets a few mice in the winter, and I was thinking about picking up a Repellio for it. Just curious if anyone has tried it in a garage or if it’s better for like, actual rooms inside the house. The coverage area seems decent, but I wasn’t sure if the cold or how open it is would mess with the soundwaves or something.

[Paul Graves]

I’d probably just try it out in the garage honestly. Cold temps shouldn’t matter much since it just plugs into the wall. Worst case you move it inside later, it’s not like it’s a big commitment.

[AnnaK]

Garages are fine for it, though I’d keep it near where they’re getting in.

[Sara Beast]

I’ve had mine plugged into an unheated shed for about two months now and it’s still running fine. The cold didn’t seem to bother it, but I do think the sheer amount of clutter in there blocked the sound from reaching the corners. It’s probably doing something, but I wouldn’t rely on it as the only thing keeping mice out of a space like that.

[Noah Kent]

I’ve been thinking about grabbing one for my own garage too, so I’m curious how this thread goes. The layout in mine is kind of broken up with shelves and stored stuff, so even if the soundwaves work in the cold, I’m not sure they’d reach the corners where the mice actually come in. I’d probably just pick one up and see, but I wouldn’t expect it to be a one-and-done fix. Seems like something you’d need to position carefully, maybe even move around a few times before it does anything. That’s my main hesitation. I’d rather know that before spending the money.

[Dana Lee]

I think it’ll do fine in a garage honestly. The sound waves aren’t going to care if it’s cold, they just bounce off whatever is around. My bigger concern would be how much stuff you have stacked in there. If the garage is cluttered, the waves won’t reach as far because boxes and shelves block them. That’s probably true inside the house too, but garages tend to hold more junk.

I’d say plug it in close to where you’ve seen the mice, like along the wall near their path, and just see what happens. It’s not like it costs a fortune or needs any setup. If it doesn’t seem to help after a few weeks, you can always move it somewhere else. I wouldn’t overthink the temperature part of it.

[Emma40]

Cold won’t mess with it, mine runs in an unheated space all winter.

[Rivers]

I’d say it works fine in a garage, but people tend to overestimate what one little plug-in unit can do. If the space is cluttered or you’ve got stuff stacked around, the signal isn’t going to reach everywhere. I’d grab two for a garage, especially if it’s got any kind of workshop setup going on.

[Mike Reynolds]

Cold won’t be the issue. My bigger concern would be how much stuff you have stacked in there. Soundwaves don’t travel through clutter worth a damn, so if your garage is packed with boxes and shelving, one unit isn’t going to cover the whole space. Keep it near the problem area and set your expectations accordingly.

[emily_r]

I would probably give it a shot in the garage, but I wouldn’t expect it to be a miracle fix. The cold shouldn’t be an issue, but I think the real problem is going to be how much you have stored in there. If it’s packed with boxes and stuff, the sound just won’t get around very well.

[Eli]

I ran mine in a detached garage for a full winter and it didn’t have any issues with the cold. The bigger problem was that I only had one unit and the space was packed with shelves and boxes, so the coverage was spotty. If your garage is fairly open, it should be fine.

[S4r4 Hernández]

I’d personally keep it indoors and use traps in the garage.

[Tina M]

I think it depends on how much you’re expecting from it. I’ve had one in a shed-like space and it did okay, but those little guys can be stubborn. If your garage is packed with boxes and stuff, the sound isn’t going to reach everywhere. I’d say try it, but keep a trap or two out as backup just in case.

[Alex Miller]

I’ve had one out in my garage for the past couple of winters and it does fine. The cold never seemed to mess with it. I think the bigger thing is just making sure it’s plugged in somewhere that isn’t completely buried behind boxes or shelves. I had mine near the door with a pretty clear path across the floor and I noticed way less mouse activity that season. It didn’t totally clear them out, but I wasn’t seeing fresh droppings as often. I think people expect it to be this forcefield that zaps every corner of the room, but it’s really more of a nudge to keep them from settling in. If your garage is small and not packed floor to ceiling with junk, I’d say give it a shot. It’s cheap enough to just try alongside whatever else you’re already doing.

[Jenny__M]

I’ve had mine in a semi-heated garage for about six months now and honestly the cold never seemed to bother it. What I noticed is that it worked way better once I cleared some stuff away from the walls. I had a bunch of boxes stacked up against one side and the mice were basically just hanging out behind them. After I moved things around and made sure the unit had a clear path to the middle of the space, I stopped seeing droppings in that area. It’s not like they vanished overnight, but it did help. I think the key is just making sure nothing is blocking it, especially in a garage where people tend to shove a lot of junk around. I’d say give it a shot, just don’t hide it behind a shelf or anything. 😊

[Maya Singh]

I’ve had mine in a fairly open carport for a few months now, not exactly a garage but similar vibe with the cold and draftiness. It’s been fine, no issues with the weather or anything. What I noticed is that it seems to work better when there’s less clutter around. My carport has a bunch of boxes and random stuff stacked up, and the mice still found their way to the corners where the sound probably didn’t reach. When I moved it closer to that area, it seemed to help more. So I’d say the open space isn’t a problem, but the stuff in the way might be. If your garage is pretty tidy, I’d give it a shot. If it’s packed with shelves and storage, maybe pair it with a trap or two just in case.

[Carla M.]

I actually think people undersell how well these things do in garages. Mine has been plugged into an outlet in my garage for over a year now, and it’s been working fine the whole time. The cold never seemed to bother it, even when we had that rough stretch of freezing temps last winter. I didn’t notice any change in how often I’d see mouse droppings, which was basically never after the first couple of weeks.

The one thing that surprised me is that I think it works even better out there because there’s usually less furniture and clutter blocking the soundwaves than in a cluttered bedroom or living room. I had a friend who used one in a storage room packed with boxes and said it didn’t do much, but that’s kind of on the setup, not the device itself. As long as you’ve got an outlet somewhere near where the mice are coming in, I’d say go for it.

[Chris Reed]

The cold shouldn’t be an issue, mine has sat through some pretty harsh winters and it kept running fine. I think people overthink the “open space” thing too, the soundwaves still bounce around enough to cover a typical garage. It’s not a miracle worker but for a small space like that it does the job.

[Tom Ray]

I wouldn’t overthink the cold thing. But for me the bigger question is whether you actually want to rely on it as your only line of defense in a garage. I ran one in my workshop for a season and it seemed to keep things quieter, but I also had a few traps set up as backup. The soundwaves don’t care about temperature, but they do bounce around weirdly if you’ve got a lot of shelving or boxes stacked up. Garages tend to have more clutter than a bedroom, so the coverage ends up uneven no matter what the box says. I’d say plug it in near where you’ve seen the droppings, not just wherever the outlet is easiest. And if your garage is attached to the house, you might want one inside too, because the mice might just move closer to the door instead of leaving entirely. It’s not a bad tool, just don’t expect it to do all the work by itself.

[Jade Writes]

I don’t think you need to worry too much about it being a garage. Mine’s been plugged into an unheated one for a while now and it just sits there doing its thing. The soundwave stuff isn’t really affected by temperature from what I can tell. It’s more about making sure nothing’s blocking it.

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