Do these units require electricity and or battery or both (aside from propane that is?)
297037
You do NOT have to plug the fan into the electric outlet - I never have. Heater works great!
297038
It does have an electronic fan but if the power goes down your still good to go. I love mine and stay nice and warm all winter long ♥
297039
Does not require electricity, it has a fan that runs on 120VAC but is not necessary. It uses a AAA battery for ignition but can be lit with a match. Very good heater, safe and attractive. Very powerful so no recommended small spaces,
297040
They don't require electricity--unless you want to run the fan. They do require a battery to run the thermostat and electronic ignition. I am "off grid" and haven't used the fan. I'm heating a 400 sq ft space and haven't felt the need to use the fan. The low setting is all I've ever used. Having the thermostat has been very helpful, as it turns the heater on and off and keeps the space from overheating.
297041
Battery for the ignition.... electricity - if you want/need the optional blower to work.... but not required.
297042
I agree with all the previous answers, and to add to a bit, that AAA battery for the ignition lasts a very long time. However a long (grill-style) lighter works great too, and i prefer this option if i need a prolonged period of lighting attempts, such as the initial connection when there is no propane in the lines.
189957
Unit is strictly battery powered. It uses size AA batteries. For as much as I use mine, I judge the battery life to be pretty darned good.
2140256
Hi Linda, it does require a Propane tank. Hope that helps? We love it. Kenny
2223004
No electrical source required...grill is Awesome, I've used for 2 years with no issues. I would buy another.
479500
This heater doesn't require electricity to use but there is a blower inside of the grill that can blow hot air out. That blower requires electricity but is an optional feature and has an on/off/auto switch. I use it because it is very effective in moving air around the home. It has a white noise effect.
2175359
It needs both, you can run it for a short time on just batteries but some features will be missing. The batteries are needed to maintain operation when power fails. You should always have AC power and batteries.
1871609
The answer is both! You can power it with batteries and it does not need power from the appliance, such as my pellet stove that has only two wires and does not supply power. Or if your appliance does supply power - hook it up and save on batteries.
496089
No electricity needed. I live in Yuma, AZ and have it installed in my garage, which get's very hot during the summers and so far so good.
860172
They require 120VAC power, i.e., need to be plugged in. They are portable, but need a power source.
1176978
This is electric, uses both dc and ac current. Just plug it into you cigarette lighter, no propane.
903831
My unit came without batteries, so I had to use batteries, unless I purchased a power cord. The unit requires six (6) AA batteries, which seem to last quite a long time, maybe around a year with normal usage.
1456295
Electric..... I thought battery but it wasn't but still used them for a police themed Grooms BBQ, had to use extension cords.
1328324
Not required, even if hooked up to a generator instead of city/county power. My refrigerator and freezer work fine as well as some battery chargers I had running off the dirty output of a poorly regulating generator but the UPS kept flickering on and off so I had to unplug it.
137906
They require an electric connection. I believe they MAY be able to run off a heavy duty 12 volt rechargeable battery, but I have not done it that way.
1347897
Mine required a gas line, but you can buy them ready for a propane tank. Great product !
1951854
It has a battery powered ignitor(AAA battery). So no electric needed. If the ignitor goes out a grill lighter will come in handy. It heats my single wide mobile home no problem. This winter has been much more comfortable than the last few. I have no problem keeping the house warm on frigid days and nights. One of the main reasons I bought it was incase of power outages. Hope this helps.
479501
No is natural gas the one that I got and the one that have electronic ignition use batteries but if you want to use the fan use electricity, but in case the electricity go off, it will work any way with out fan but you still have heat. I hope this help you :)