That sounds frustrating. It's not too cold down here in Bedfordshire, but that could soon change. I've heard the 3d printers can be fussy. I would quite like one, but would have to justify the expense.
It can be a pain to get spares for some things, but we should be encouraging repairs to cut waste.
Hope things improve.
!BEER
It's amazing how useful a 3D printer can be, but I'd say we are still a long way from them being essential for 99% of people :)