How well does it actually heat? I want it for my screened porch and have been looking at tall heaters...not pretty. Thanx I'm a coldie!
1990030
Because there are no reflective panels to provide the same radiant heat effect as a proper patio heater, you have to basically lean right into it (past the table edge) to get much effect at all. All the heat energy is going up. An enclosed porch might trap more heat, but all that warmed air is going up to the ceiling. So no.
1990031
it heats really well, and once the lava rock is warmed up you can turn the flame down and it still puts out a ton of heat.
1990032
Hi Carol, it doesn't put out a lot of heat. That is a dissapointment for us, also it has a funny odor when it's burning thought it would stop after a couple times of using it. We've used it about 6 times over the summer.
1990033
I think it kicks out pretty good heat at high. The rocks take sometime to get hot and red, but they do get there. Probalby wouldnt be as hot as the tall heaters, but it would be nicer. Very impressed with unit.
1990034
I bought this for my porch and it does not really heat very well. If you are looking for something that will heat your porch I would go with a different option.
1990035
I think it is more for the look of a fire and a little warmth than a heater... one complaint we heard before buying is your wine glass can get hot sitting on the table which is true so it does throw some heat.
1990036
We live in Southern California so it never gets really cold here. If you're seating close to the firepit it will certainly keep you warm, the same way a tall heater will keep you warm if you're next to it.
1990037
I think that this is a very nice fire pit - but it is not meant to be a heater. I believe the taller heaters that I have been around at outdoor restaurant patios are much warmer. This fire pit is nice to sit around - and does provide a little warmth on a chilly night, but it does not heat up the space around it. If you are looking for heat - get the heater.... If you want ambiance, get the fire pit!
1990038
the burner that came with it does not mix the air and gas correctly it causes soot to collect on the rocks and occasionally smoke I would not recommend this for a closed in area
1241558
Yes, this is an awesome heater. I have a hugs living room and it heats everything just fine. Make sure to point it in your direction to heat you up faster, the rest of the room will follow.
925269
I don't find this gets excessively hot to the touch at all. Yes, it does get toasty, but I can touch the heater and not feel burnt. Again, with small children go ahead and put it up on something so they can't get close to it if you are worried. My pets also have no problem with this, they lay in front, although they aren't laying right up against it.
83778
it work great in my garage. but a open porch, and real cold may not work. i get it up to 80 in my garage. and i love it.
1019118
I've got mine hanging on the wall, almost in a corner our "mud room" porch. The room is about 8' x 20' with a tall ceiling about 11' tall. It keeps that drafty outside room nice and toasty and would heat it to 100 degrees if I wanted.
1568598
Actually...I hooked it up to my home natural gas supply. I do not know.However, yes, it is a large heater. I have a 2550 square ft two story home. I got this to supplement during our particularly snarky winters here in Michigan.It keeps us warm and toasty! Also helps reduce the need for the main furnace use, which is 150000 btu's.I noticed a significant reduction in my heating bills.The heater works well, with no issues.I am in my second season with it.Quite happy.
707038
depends,,,,is the porch insulated,,,i use mine to heat a greenhouse,,,works fine in cold weather,,warmer it is a bit much,,,fan comes on auto when too hot,,,sorry couldn't be more help
1169941
I have my little heater since 2011. I have it slightly elevated off the floor. Bought one of those decorative pedestals from Ballard Designs. No problem elevated. As long as the entire unit is sitting on a flat surface.
2076023
I have this heater. Actually 2 of them. I loved it when I was using it. Did a fantastic job of heating my home. The one and ONLY reason I stopped using it is because the cost of kerosene has really skyrocketed since last year, plus it's extremely hard to find it here now. But I am considering biting the dust and getting some for these days that are record-breakingly low this year. The main thing you have to remember with the 2304 DH is to keep it a minimum of 4-6 feet from anything around it. If you have pets, don't worry. Most animals (I have 2 dogs and a cat) learn to get close to it to get warm and to scootch away as they warm up. I've never once had a problem with my pets getting burned. Also, I never leave mine running all night or when I'm not home. And of course, don't ever place anything on top of it. Also of course, don't use anything but K-1 kerosene in it. As long as you use common sense, you won't have a problem and will be just as satisfied with yours as I am with mine.
1984670
Other than a small desk fire from melting plastic and having to run the air conditioner in February - NEeeewww... Not too hot...!That IS a joke BTW.... It's 30 INCHES C to C with Multiples of LED's for backlighting! Why would it be cold? Yes, it's warm, NO, I can't heat our house with it... I have used it every day for over a year, it's a great monitor. The AR coating is WAY over done.. The heat is on the warm side but to be expected from this size of monitor until some genius figures out the light output per watt sucked from the outlet answer. LM
850677
This is a VERY good heater. I am using it a 400 square foot garage it heats very well regardless of the temperature outside very efficiently . That said I know it will heat the area that you will be using it in. However the fan that is on this heater does not produce a large air flow. It is basically designed to move the heat away from the heater with very little air flow. What I would recommend is to buy a few small floor fans to move the air throughout the cabin. I am not sure there is a heater on the market that would provide enough air flow to provide the cabin with uniform heat
1957934
Well James, since I got my heater it has not been cold enough for me to run for long periods of time. I have used it the most this month, I'm curious to see what my light bill will show. So far I like it, I have had an EdenPure heater prior to this one and the cord didn't heat up I used it for six years.
327372
I agree that the specs are confusing. In purchasing mine I went with the advice of several friends that owned similar heaters. they told me that theirs were heating approx. 2/3 of the sq. footage stated in the ads. I found this to be quite accurate. Other than that I am very pleased with my heater. Hope this helps!
141631
Hi. I bought this last year. Love it. It does generate heat. A fill up of ethanol lasts about 3-4 hours. I use it in a 300-400 square feet room and it gets quite cozy fast. Heats up the room nicely. I bought it exactly for that as I cant turn on my electrical heater because my sofa is right in front. For complimentary heating in cooler winter nights, it does the job. But you can't leave it on unattended. So if looking for heat overnight, this is not it. Its also very pretty, sets a great ambiance. I also use it on my patio.
60845
We love our unit! It does a good job heating a larger area but it's definitely warmer directly in front of the unit itself. It can be concealed somewhat in a corner, but I would make sure it has enough air flow around it.
1969701
I had mine on high for about 5 minutes heating an outside bathroom today...when I walked by, my hand brushed against the front part that the (very hot) heat actually blows out of & it was hot enough that I pulled away ~very~ quickly, but it didn't burn me. When I touched it 30 seconds later to see if it was still hot, it was totally cooled off. It really is the best heater I have owned, but I will be careful not to touch the front part again right after turning it off!
707037
Teresa, this heater is a great heater. It lights easy and has 2 settings. Ours stays on the low most of the time. I think it would do a great job!