how large an area will this heat indoors?
1516004
I use mine in a outdoor screen room.seal it up for the winter. But i do have to sayit will put out a lot of heat. If you use it indoors make sure you follow all the precautions in theinstruction manual. (PLEASE MAKE SURE TO TAKE THE PRECAUTIONS SERIOUSLY)Hope this helps you.Robert B.
1516005
My drafty workshop (a converted garage) is 11x22 and needs approximately 10,000 BTUs. A good rule of thumb is 30-60 BTUs per square foot based on average ceilings. Drafty spaces in northern climates would need closer to 60, while my Tennessee shop needs about 40 BTUs per square foot, or about 10,000 BTUs. I have this heater and the max is 18,000 BTUs, which means I almost never run it on full power.An indoor space, well insulated, somewhere near the Mason Dixon Line would need about 40 BTUs per square foot, I'd think, meaning this heater would heat about 450 square feet. Less if you're further north, more if you're further south. It does not have a blower, so a ceiling fan really helps disburse the heat. My drafty workshop (a converted garage) is 11x22 and needs approximately 10,000 BTUs. A good rule of thumb is 30-60 BTUs per square foot based on average ceilings. Drafty spaces in northern climates would need closer to 60, while my Tennessee shop needs about 40 BTUs per square foot, or about 10,000 BTUs. I have this heater and the max is 18,000 BTUs, which means I almost never run it on full power.An indoor space, well insulated, somewhere near the Mason Dixon Line would need about 40 BTUs per square foot, I'd think, meaning this heater would heat about 450 square feet. Less if... » Read More My drafty workshop (a converted garage) is 11x22 and needs approximately 10,000 BTUs. A good rule of thumb is 30-60 BTUs per square foot based on average ceilings. Drafty spaces in northern climates would need closer to 60, while my Tennessee shop needs about 40 BTUs per square foot, or about 10,000 BTUs. I have this heater and the max is 18,000 BTUs, which means I almost never run it on full power.An indoor space, well insulated, somewhere near the Mason Dixon Line would need about 40 BTUs per square foot, I'd think, meaning this heater would heat about 450 square feet. Less if you're further north, more if you're further south. It does not have a blower, so a ceiling fan really helps disburse the heat. « Show Less
1516006
I haven't used it indoors. We have it on an outdoor covered deck and it heats athe seating area.
1516007
I use it in a garage 24x24 and love it. Burns less fuel than I thought it would.
1516008
I have a trailer that is about 300 square foot and I can use it on low and even then it gets to hot. I think 400 square foot is what it is sized for
1376027
I use it to heat a room of about 15' x 20' in size. It does just fine, when it is real cold outside (10 degrees or 22 degrees below freezing) it takes a while to reheat it up after a weekend or not using it a few days.
542438
I would say at least 3-4 feet, but , for the money your spending , I would purchase an infrared heater which is cool to the touch and heats the room just as good if not better.
1525544
You feel the heat immediately but best results are achieved in a medium size room after it is on for a half hour or so. It heats my computer room of 140 square feet very comfortably in that amount of time.
23161
I have a 500 sq ft room with a 12000 btu unit and it does great heating and cooling. Maybe a 10000 btu unit would be enough for you.
291227
We have this heater installed in an open area of our home that is 2 levels (a drop of 2 steps to the lower level) and approx 30 x 40 with an open beamed ceiling. An open hall leads off upper area and there are open doors to other rooms. It takes the chill off the entire 1500 sq foot house, is not very effective in the back 3 rooms of the house, but keeps the upper area where it is installed (30 x 20) very comfortable. I definitely would go bigger if you want it to heat your entire house, but it's great for smaller areas. It is economic to run. We are very happy with it.
776281
Currently it is heating a 300 sq ft office. Its works really well. It can probably heat rooms that are larger.
2078789
My living room is 13x20, hallway is 9 & kitchen dining is 20x8 and adjacent to the living room via open doorway. The unit heats the living room well. I have it placed near the picture window and front door. If I place a floor fan in the room it heats the kitchen/dining, and hall just fine.
2051379
I heat a 24 x 24 garage with 10' ceiling. Works great, but a bigger heater would be advised for a 30x40 building. Also depends on your location and what you have for heat loss.
1580329
We use it in a bedroom 350 square feet with hardwood floors and it warms the room . Don't know if it would be warm enough on its own for a living area .
269238
I'm heat and cooling a 12 x 30 atic room and it does great. The room is well insulated though. Hope this helps.
495528
While I can't say exactly, it kept living/dining/kitchen area, hall and bath in our condo warm in western PA. Guessing that was about 500 square feet. I really liked this heater a lot. Have since moved and no longer have it but will be getting another one.
878444
I think you will be surprised at how well this heater will work in that space. I use it in a room that is 15x20 and we have it on the lowest setting most of the time and stay at 68 degrees easily. It's a fabulous heater.
329878
My living room is about 500 square feet and goes right into my kitchen. It does just fine UNLESS I am baking/roasting something in the oven. I find when this is the case, the AC can not keep my room cool enough.
380882
Spark,We have been very happy with this unit. We have 3 now. It should heat room that size quite easily. Set the heater to the temperature you want, don't just set it on high because it will continue to heat the room, and it will make your room too hot...
1335251
this is a tall unit. It easily heats up the entire room. My room is 12 x 12 with 10 foot ceilings.
1081679
I mainly use it in my living room/tv/dining room, about 25x30. It is sort of one large room with half walls. It heats the entire area well.