Has anyone used this under their desk? We have a no space heater policy but if this is quiet, sits low, and is small, I'm hoping to get away with it.
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This is an excellent heater,no noise does a good job with a auto thermostat that turns off when it reaches your set temp.It is 38"long might be too big for your desk,
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It is 40 inches long , 6 inches wide , and 9 inches tall . It is totally silent , other than a slight click from when the heat kicks on from the thermostat , but is barely audible . There is no fan at all , it is a convection heater , as it heats colder air that is pulled in from the bottom and blows warm/hot air out the top via natural drafting . ( heat rises ) I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want my legs too close to it's top , because it does get hot on the very top where the heated air rises . But if you can tuck it under a long desk , and it's away from your legs , then maybe .
288381
You definetly will not hear the unit running. It sits very low to the floor. It's a bit long, maybe 48 inches but you should see those specs in the description. It puts out some very warm and soothing heat. You will not be disappointed in this unit, and no one will know why you are the warmest person in the building.
288382
I would not use it under a desk as heat rises and may cause some concerns. It is quiet indeed. I use mine along a wall and it does a terrific job.
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I have two of these units and they work well, BUT they are noisy! I use them in my workshop, so it doesn't matter, but for sleeping you might consider a portable radiator - very little noise. I preheat my bedroom with a noisy heater and at bedtime, switch to the radiator. Works for me!
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The fans on both of my units are very quiet, I don't notice them at all, and they're sitting on the desk next to me. It's a quiet fan hum of rushing air. If the noise bothered me, I'd sit them under the desk, maybe. I wonder if you got one with a bad fan?
866237
It's very quiet. I don't think it can be used under a desk because your knees would strike the desk.
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It's pretty quiet. The most likely problems you would have in a cubicle would be the length of your legs plus the height of the desk. I can't use mine under my desk because my knees hit the desk - ow. So I have to put it against the wall opposite the desk. The other issue is that if you have a desk chair on casters, you will have to swap it out for on that doesn't move. I easily do both of these accommodations in order to be able to bike at work!
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This works for small spaces, like under a desk. I use it in my RV bathroom and it heats that up quite nicely. However, it's too small to heat a larger room. It has a dial where you can set it to whatever temperature you want and have it maintain that temperature. In my RV, I have it set for medium (about halfway around the dial) and RV Bathroom is quite toasty. Not sure how to answer for "cost efficiency" other than to say only use it in SMALL rooms.
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I would pick a different space heater. Mine burned out within a couple of months and both the manufacturer and the seller refused to replace it or do anything about it.
965247
It's a small room heater. I was using for under my work desk, but it could heat a small room...but not likely a larger room, such as a living room.
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I leave it in a smaller room than that at a lower temp. So, not sure, but I would think so. The real key with this heater is that it is SILENT and automatic. Set it and forget it!
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I don't see any point in setting a fan next to this either. If you want a heater with a fan, get one that has the fan built in. Having said that, this heater will nicely envelope a room in heat once it's been on for a bit. We use it in a bedroom and it's perfect. I did try it out in our living room, which is about 20 x 12 and eh, wasn't real impressed with the heat throw. Better suited to bedrooms or smaller dens, etc.
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When using it to control a little space heater, the unit gets hot and affects the perceived temperature since the probe is so close to the unit. For this reason I place the unit close to the ceiling fan.
841942
Just like the other people said, your answer is yes. For me it's not a gigantic heater, I use it for my feet at my desk and it works perfect for that. I guess in a small room it would probably work OK also, just take a bit of time where warming my feet is instant.
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I have mine in an enclosed cabinet - but with an open back. I have never had any problems with heat, in fact I found one of my cats sleeping on top of it (I don't recommend this but cats do as they will) so it can't get too hot. Someone has been trolling online about major heat problems here on Amazon and in Hifi forums, ignore him.
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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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Not sure what you mean exactly by the question. I haven't had a chance to use the heating unit. It all depends on the size of the space as well. I do think it's a very effective unit and worth the price, but it's not as quiet as I hoped it would be.
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Hello, I use this in my office and it is a wonder, really provides very adequate heat. My husband who is a mechanical person installed this, cut out the wall, etc. and thoroughly inspected the device before installation. It is quite contained, protected and encased, the only heat source is frontward and outward, keep things away from blocking the intake air flow, other than that, this is a super great purchase and really provides excellent warmth and that is adjustable with the knob to the level you desire. Do not forget to turn it off when you are done for the day. Hope this is reassuring to you, really excellent purchase for our desired location, small office. Hello, I use this in my office and it is a wonder, really provides very adequate heat. My husband who is a mechanical person installed this, cut out the wall, etc. and thoroughly inspected the device before installation. It is quite contained, protected and encased, the only heat source is frontward and outward, keep things away from blocking the intake air flow, other than that, this is a super great purchase and really provides excellent warmth and that is adjustable with the knob to the level you desire. Do not forget to turn it off when you are done for the day. Hope this is reassuring... » Read More Hello, I use this in my office and it is a wonder, really provides very adequate heat. My husband who is a mechanical person installed this, cut out the wall, etc. and thoroughly inspected the device before installation. It is quite contained, protected and encased, the only heat source is frontward and outward, keep things away from blocking the intake air flow, other than that, this is a super great purchase and really provides excellent warmth and that is adjustable with the knob to the level you desire. Do not forget to turn it off when you are done for the day. Hope this is reassuring to you, really excellent purchase for our desired location, small office. « Show Less
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Oh no. This sets on my desk in an open cube and it is very quiet. You'll be amazed. Hope this helps.