Does the housing remain cool/warm to the touch during continuous operation? This will be used near pets and disabled.
1528791
The Pelonis V 5 disc heater has a "cool touch housing". Even so, you should not allow any combustible within 3 feet (per a tag attached to the heater). The ceramic discs do not glow red like some other types of electric heaters. I am just a consumer who uses 3 of these in my home. I have used these for 10 years or so and highly recommend this heater.
1528792
The unit does stay cool/warm to the touch but the front grille does get hot. Thus a pet would not be able to lean against the front grill.
1559840
The only setting this heating pad have is, on and off. The pad stays on, which is a good thing because most of the inexpensive heating pads, shut off in 2 hours. I purchased many for the stray cats, that come into my garage. I kept one for myself, which is in my favorite TV chair. It keeps my back comfortably warm. I have no complaint about this inexpensive, continuous running, comfortably warm heating pad.
941651
Mine stays in a bonus room over the garage and we only heat and cool when we use the room. It depends on your climate, but mine has been unaffected by the temp changes. I was a little concerned, but the kit is really pretty sturdy. It's cute! It can really be played.
83915
Not that I am aware of although the blanket really retains heat well even after its off.
1651730
It's always slightly warmer than ambient temperature which, is essentially shut down. It warms when weight is applied then cools when not in use.
1174598
Yes, all of the heater is cool to the touch if it is running as it is now. I touched it everywhere and felt no heat.
1324329
Every part of the heater is cool to the touch, with the exception of where the hot air comes from the grill. The air gets hot, but not to the point of danger. I would doubt that an animal would stay that close to it. I use the unit to warm a parrot's cage. It provides just enough warmth to keep him happy.
1562544
It does get pretty warm. I'd definitely put a towel or something over it or wire it to the outside so they don't burn their feet. It doesn't really get hot though until something is sitting on it. I think it's pressure activated.
1983376
The exterior does not get real hot. I have never worried about leaving the room with it on.
1207563
It doesn't get hot just warm. It's the same temperature as the low/medium setting on a heating pad. If you put your hand on it it feels like a spot your pet has been laying in for a few hours. It won't burn them or damage any surface it's on, just wrap a towel around it.
1657295
Sorry, no. We don't use it much. Ours doesn't stay cool as long as reported. If you have to clean yours it's obviously working for you.
2107317
I use mine in the garage so I can't really tell and I haven't noticed if the garage is warmer.
518308
I would say you probably can. It doesn't get hot like a human heating pad because K&H; says on their site that animals have different internal thermostats. Their heating pads are designed to warm the animal and not make them hot. Their site is very informative and they have all kinds of wonderful products for pets. I have 4 heating pads and one of the nylon cat houses that has a heating pad and is beautifully made!!! I highly recommend their products based on my experiences with them. Sturdy materials, heavy duty wire and coils around them, nylon, all of it. And, the fleece covers which have 4 elastic corners to go over the pad so it is soft and fleecy. I think each heating pad offers one. I would say you probably can. It doesn't get hot like a human heating pad because K&H; says on their site that animals have different internal thermostats. Their heating pads are designed to warm the animal and not make them hot. Their site is very informative and they have all kinds of wonderful products for pets. I have 4 heating pads and one of the nylon cat houses that has a heating pad and is beautifully made!!! I highly recommend their products based on my experiences with them. Sturdy materials, heavy duty wire and coils around them, nylon, all of it. And, the fleece covers which have... » Read More I would say you probably can. It doesn't get hot like a human heating pad because K&H; says on their site that animals have different internal thermostats. Their heating pads are designed to warm the animal and not make them hot. Their site is very informative and they have all kinds of wonderful products for pets. I have 4 heating pads and one of the nylon cat houses that has a heating pad and is beautifully made!!! I highly recommend their products based on my experiences with them. Sturdy materials, heavy duty wire and coils around them, nylon, all of it. And, the fleece covers which have 4 elastic corners to go over the pad so it is soft and fleecy. I think each heating pad offers one. « Show Less
1972576
Yes it stays cool and doesn't get hotat all. Also, there's enough grip room to hold it with your fingers
1023049
Yes in the sense that as it heats towels, it warms. Our bath is rather spread out, so,it doesn't heat a lot, but with the doors closed,,it does relieve some chill. We are in mid-Atlantic, not a hard core cold state.
1920313
This house was purchased for the Western Fremont County Humane Society as a donation to two dogs that live in -20 degrees to 90+ degrees. Not sure if many dogs hang out in a dog house when the temps are above 70 degrees...they just usually find some shade and cool ground.I do believe it will work for you!
895206
I keep it plugged in all day, every day and have for months. My cat stays on it much of the time since I am keeping my kitty in the basement due to allergies. It is not noisey in the least. The mat does not get at all too hot. I think it is regulated to the pet s body temp. The mat does not even feel warm until you place your hand on it for a bit. I highly recommend.