Does this require electricity? I am wondering if I could use it when we lose power.
1533236
Of course you can...that's the best feature of the unit. All you need is gas (or propane) hookup and batteries to operate the remote.
1533237
Uses batteries for control if you add a blower fan that will require home voltage but as for the fireplace its fully functional without power.
1533238
Oh, and the reason I bought it was FOR when we lose power, which we did, and we had this heater. With a gas stove, gas hot water heater, and this heater, outages are now fun. None of them need household power.
1533239
No, it does not need electricity except for some AA batteries to turn on the gas valve by a switch on the unit or using the remote. I put this heater in myself last winter and love it! Puts out a lot of heat and gives some moisture during those dry winter months. They don't tell you in the manual, but I drilled some holes on the inside of each foot and put a tiny lag bolt through each foot (on the inside, cant see them) into the floor to bolt the unit in place.
1781255
It DOES use serious electricity. I notice the lights dim ever so slightly in the room where I use it. No blown fuses. I wonder if you should use it when you're not taxing yourelectic (when AC is off). Maybe an elecyrician can offer advice.
1212823
it must be plugged into a wall socket. Or if you have a power inverter you could use a 12vt outlet. It does not have a battery in it.
121995
No, it doesn't. It's necessary for the unit to be plugged in to a power outlet for use.
43742
I don't think so. I think it requires power to operate, but I haven't tried this.
253254
Hi Eddie. Unfortunately, You will need to turn it back on yourself after a power outage. Have a great day!Vermin
1307817
No, it doesn't use electricity. It connects to the the TV directly using a cable that is provided with the product.
868191
yes, it does need to be plugged in. and there is an off and on switch too on the device to save on the electric bill
545680
Depends on what you need it for...if for basic emergency light, yes, but will not serve as a generator for power, except for another battery system. If you have anything that could be powered by plug, then it will power that for a while (radio for emergency, other electrical equipment, etc.). This is a great unit. I use mine often on the ranch to pump tractor tires, jump start old vehicles, etc.
1060461
No, it requires a power cord, (enclosed). It's a good product, I use it all the time. Hope this helps!
1523480
It is not a portable unit and does not use batteries. It must use the power chord to operate.
415578
I do not think so! I would say you need something electric or at least battery operated.
946685
I would not attempt to use the unit without electricity. The unit works like a forced air heating system. You have the burner train and air is force through the flames to produce heat at the outlet.
36544
It doesn't require electricity. I bought it for my daughter and she loves it.
1428082
Yes you need a power outlet to plug the unit into for power. Hope this answers your question.
1828920
NO. I have it plugged into my computer battery back up so I can use it when the power goes out.
126288
No..it doesn't use ANY electricity. Works exclusively off of the heat from a stove burner.