Would this space heater be practical to use on a carpeted floor or does it get too hot underneath?
304851
I have it sitting on an area rug and it is OK. The heat projects out , not down.
304852
We used this in carpeted home and in motorhome. Its well shielded. Its more for ambiance than whole room. Worked well in rving .
304853
The warm air does blow out from under the unit. I would be a little worried putting this on carpet to be honest. The upper part and front do stay cool. I am always making sure though, that there is nothing near or under it when it is running. It will heat a room very nicely!
304854
I bought this for my mom last Christmas and she LOVES it! It's perfect in her apartment which is carpeted. Although it puts out good heat (or not if you just want the warmth "feel" of a fire)the unit itself does not get hot. You could even set something on top of it while it's on and it wouldn't get hot. We both just love this little heater...I'm even asking for one for Christmas!!
304855
I have mine on wood floors, but the heat actually blows straight out from underneath. My floors are not getting hot or even feeling warmer than they should. Also worth noting is that this unit sits about 5 3/4" off the ground. Unless you have a thick, loose pile carpeting you should have no problem at all!
304856
Heat comes from the bottom but the stove is on legs & does not get hot underneath. The fan on the heater blows heat straight out from the front of the heater.
982945
We use it on our wood floor all the time. It has protective feet on the bottom to buffer the heat. My wife has even used it on our leather couch. She absolutely loves this heater. Great purchase!
1557769
Mine is on carpet. I have had many room heaters this one is the best I have ever owned. It is quiet, cool to touch, and it really heats the room.
1401753
I used to, when the outside temp drops below 30 F. this heater struggles. Although I do have an open room apt, so it's heating two floors.Keeping it on 24/7 will keep my place at 61-62 F., my apt is 750 Sq. Ft. open ceiling. This unit will have no problem staying on 24/7, youcould also set your desired temp. and it will cycle on and off throughout the day.Space heaters get a bad rep., as long as you don't stick flammable objects in front of this unit orbury it in laundry it will not be any more dangerous then a baseboard heater.
1898858
Yes, I would say you could. It is not huge or particularly heavy. But consider that heat rises so the best spot to have heat emanating from is always at the floor. Leaving it on the floor will work better. It is a nice unit and except for the noise which might disturb sleep, I regret returning it. If I were designing it I would activate the thermostat on low power. Why that was not done is a mystery.
1898860
I truly don't see why not, It sits on my carpet and the carpet doesn't get hot. actually you came up with a good idea, of which I will try tonight. Thanks and keep warm and safe. Jeff Richardson.
712672
Oh yes, but I don't think you want to keep it on long or it will really get very hot in room. When I turn mine on at lowest setting for around 5-7 minutes the room-about 400 sq ft- is well warm enough to turn it off. Also the first setting-didn't know this-cools, then second and third heat. Will work for me quite well living in hot climate but with cold Winters. Very pleased with it. One thing also is it MUST be on flat surface, not carpet or it goes off. They call it a safety feature and it's on the bottom if not connected to hard surface constantly, goes off. So I set it bit higher on wooden stool and works fine. But oh does it heat fast Oh yes, but I don't think you want to keep it on long or it will really get very hot in room. When I turn mine on at lowest setting for around 5-7 minutes the room-about 400 sq ft- is well warm enough to turn it off. Also the first setting-didn't know this-cools, then second and third heat. Will work for me quite well living in hot climate but with cold Winters. Very pleased with it. One thing also is it MUST be on flat surface, not carpet or it goes off. They call it a safety feature and it's on the bottom if not connected to hard surface constantly, goes off. So I set it bit higher on... » Read More Oh yes, but I don't think you want to keep it on long or it will really get very hot in room. When I turn mine on at lowest setting for around 5-7 minutes the room-about 400 sq ft- is well warm enough to turn it off. Also the first setting-didn't know this-cools, then second and third heat. Will work for me quite well living in hot climate but with cold Winters. Very pleased with it. One thing also is it MUST be on flat surface, not carpet or it goes off. They call it a safety feature and it's on the bottom if not connected to hard surface constantly, goes off. So I set it bit higher on wooden stool and works fine. But oh does it heat fast « Show Less
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I am not an expert on the Downward firing vented port, maybe google that... but we have it standing on a carpet floor.No problem so far.
305314
I do not. It does not output a lot of heat...only a small amount in a localized area. A floor heater would likely be a better option....in my opinion.
1594149
It is a comfort heater. I live in a small apartment and it it will keep up as long as the temperatures don't fall below 30 degrees. It does not heat the carpet. The narrow outlet towards the top of the unit blows forced air over some sort of heating element. It is quite powerful, but not the same as a built in appliance. You can touch the unit anywhere and it will not burn you. It is very safe for children pets. It is a 1500 watt unit. multiply 1500 x hours x your rate in kilowatts/hour and you get the cost of operation.
213882
The housing doesn't really get hot, but the unit should be suspended slightly above the floor to direct heat where it is needed. IR light does not heat the air, but will heat objects within the line of sight several feet away. Heat Storm makes a "roll cage" for floor use of this light.
2036757
Absolutely. I have had one of these units on a carpet since February. It has been in use constantly for about the last 2 weeks, and the bottom has never gotten excessively warm. Overall these units seem to be extremely safe, IMHO.
1687650
I have used mine on carpet for a couple of years. The only problem is that it likes to slide around on me. It's great for keeping my feet warm.
855673
It is my understanding that this type of heater should not be used in a tightly enclosed space like a basement, for fear of carbon monoxide build up. I know it is safe for a garage where there is more ventilation.
731387
I think it will be ok on carpet. It blows out heat at the bottom but not hot enough to burn carpet. It blows straight out and heat rises.
511230
I'd say you would be okay if you keep it at the highest setting. Otherwise, might not be exactly toasty in the whole room in chilly MN weather (as a native Minnesotan, I feel your pain). I use it under my desk at work and it is perfect for that small space. If you just run it right next to you while watching tv, it'll be plenty warm enough, I think.
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I use it on a carpeted floor. It works fine for me. My caepet has very low pile.