Does the outside get hot? My first HAI lasted 8 years, and part of why I loved it was the fact that the outside didn't get hot.
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I bought this one for my niece because like you my hai is still going strong since i bought it in 06... but the outside does get warm, not unbearable but warm
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Personally, the outside doesn't get too hot for me, which is why I love it. My old straighteners used to get hot all around, causing me to burn my fingers. I guess it just depends on the temperature you have it on. The outside does get hot around the max of 400. But at cooler temperatures, it obviously gets less hot!
106977
Outside is warm, inside I am not really sure. By now, I am fine with this product, I use it for one year and on daily basis.
213881
Yes, the housing does get hot. But we have placed it on our wood deck floor with no problem. I wouldn't leave it in a small enclosed place, or right up against a wall or corner, but in the open on the deck it's been fine. (But I haven't left it out there for more than 1-2 hours so far) I also would not want it around children.
1919214
The outside of this seems to stay fairly cool. Our tenant had it sitting on a laminate topped desk and it didn't cause "melt-age". (I know that's not an actual word.....but, you got the gist, right?) Anyway, she used it for over a year and neither she nor her 5 year old son had any accidents or complaints.
558687
We've had ours for a year and love it! The grey doesn't seem to get too hot, they've never complained, plus there's vents in the top if you want additional air when the visits are down. But definitely not hot to the touch.
1394314
I have mine outdoors in a barbecue island. Only front is open to weather. It works fine after several years.
380432
I had mine for over a week and it was fine. I just kept it in a cool place.
1887940
I would say if you don't overheat it...it will last for many years. I love mine.
1764710
I don't have those extremes here. It has weathered 8 degrees to 103 degrees with no problems.
1940615
I ran mine 24/7 for over a year. It never overheated and never had any other problems. Of course, I removed it from the window when it was storming to prevent it from getting wet.
768226
I have had my Haier Portable Air Conditioner for 3 years and never a drop of water has come out of it. I check it every fall before I put it away so I can drain it if needed. I do only use mine in the upstairs bedroom in the evenings and then it is off for the night. I cannot speak for one that is used all day, every day during the hot months. I have had great service from this unit and only wish I had purchased one sooner. It supplements our central A/C since we do not have a separate upstairs system and in the summer, in Mississippi, it is just uncomfortably warm when trying to sleep. I have only ever used the unit for A/C. Enjoy your purchase. I have had my Haier Portable Air Conditioner for 3 years and never a drop of water has come out of it. I check it every fall before I put it away so I can drain it if needed. I do only use mine in the upstairs bedroom in the evenings and then it is off for the night. I cannot speak for one that is used all day, every day during the hot months. I have had great service from this unit and only wish I had purchased one sooner. It supplements our central A/C since we do not have a separate upstairs system and in the summer, in Mississippi, it is just uncomfortably warm when trying to sleep. I... » Read More I have had my Haier Portable Air Conditioner for 3 years and never a drop of water has come out of it. I check it every fall before I put it away so I can drain it if needed. I do only use mine in the upstairs bedroom in the evenings and then it is off for the night. I cannot speak for one that is used all day, every day during the hot months. I have had great service from this unit and only wish I had purchased one sooner. It supplements our central A/C since we do not have a separate upstairs system and in the summer, in Mississippi, it is just uncomfortably warm when trying to sleep. I have only ever used the unit for A/C. Enjoy your purchase. « Show Less
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The case does not get hot, the front panel gets very warm because that is where the hot air is coming from of course. I have been very happy with my original one. I returned the second one I purchased from Amazon because it lacked the hardware to assemble the base and the box had been previously opened.
1983910
No, it does not get hot. I have never had it overheat or even get warm to the touch.
770371
I keep mine in the garage, but I've never noticed it getting warm or hot to the touch on the outside, admittedly. It always feels somewhat cool to the touch, even on hot days (I live south of the OBX, so every day is a hot, humid day).
343473
Yes, but it really does not get hot. It is the only feature that isn't 100% great. I personally don't mind that it does not get hot.
1367431
Yes it does not get hot on the outside. I would be concerned about using it on the carpet. I have used it daily this winter and it keeps me warm but again does not get hot on the outside.
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My bathroom one hasn't burned out yet after 18 months. But I do wonder if the higher humidity will eventually hurt it.