I am considering this for an unconventional use - to warm the floor area in front of my couch. Do you think it would work for this purpose?
305313
No. It's small and doesn't generate alot of heat. Just gentle heat to get seeds started.
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.
305315
Yes, it would work. No risk of fire. But remember to close when not in use. To save energy.
305316
This mat does not get very warm and it is not very large. There are no adjustments. If it is for your feet, there are probably products better for that purpose.
305317
I don't think so. It is only 11 watts I don't think it would warm it enough to give you what you are looking for.
305318
Nope. Too small. Go for a dog bed warmer-you can get them and they are alright for walking on, and generally bigger.
1679996
No. I tried to use it in a 12 x 20 room and it didn't generate enough heat for the room. It only made noise. I could feel the heat right next to it. It can possibly be used ubder your desk to warm up your feet. I stored mine in the attic. What a waste.
1580329
We use it in a bedroom 350 square feet with hardwood floors and it warms the room . Don't know if it would be warm enough on its own for a living area .
668633
I thought mine worked well. The size of the room and its insulation make a big difference. The most effective for me was using it to heat our 12x14' master bedroom at night, and we kept the door to the rest of the house closed. With just the wall panel, the bedroom would get too warm and we'd have to turn off the heat during the night, which was great!
2034976
i use it to heat a 1,000 ft first floor of a house. no insulation, but i have walls . i think it will do the trick. i also use ceiling fans to bring the heat down. i live in cleveland warmer than your weather
8328
I don't believe it is meant to heat up a room so much as place on a desktop and keep you warm. This is how I use it and it works very well. It is small and takes up little space . It only has ON or OFF settings.
108750
I personally would not use it for that. It works really well on carpets. It suppose it could work on a hard floor if the floor were very clean, but any grit on the floor would be forced between the floor and it which could scratch it or the floor. I think just using a towel or blanket on a floor like that would be preferable.
778749
I would say no. It's designed more for putting under a desk to warm your legs and feet. And, it's more of a radiant heat. I'm very pleased with it for that purpose. I use it in a cold, unheated basement under a computer desk. I think you'd have better luck with a small ceramic heater.
578053
I can't see any reason this wouldn't work. It may cool down faster outside in winter than it would in the house. It may be counter productive if the temperature drops below freezing.
2262706
I gives a little heat, but I only use it outside on my deck. Don't expect it to keep you warm on a chilly evening outside... it's more for a light glow and ambience. Perhaps in an enclosed area it would warm the space.
529684
You could MAKE it work but it is intended to be used for an underfloor heat mat with a temperature probe, so you would need to do some heavy modification to it. In other words, as intended, no it will not.
372433
Should work fine. I have mine in a dog house. It's 4x8 and 8 feet high. Gets to 40c below here and it keeps it warm in there for my mutt. Walls are press board and there is carpeting in there. It gets warm but if you keep drapes away (like any heater) it will be fine. Make sure the wiring is up to code and get the right voltage thermostat and it works great!!!
1474737
Yes, I think it would be good for that. It might be a little big but it's not strong enough for a big room. I bought it to go in front of my exercise equipment and have to put it on a chair to reach my face and upper body.
641250
I dont think it would be warm enough. Even in mild temperatures I have to have a heat lamp in it.
1229123
I haven't tried it but I think it would work. It can get very hot on high. I'd start with low and back off some until I got a feeling for how much heat is needed.
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.
1535711
I use it in a three car garage(720 sq ft) to take the chill off when I'm working out there. It works out quite well for me. I like it and myself I think it would heat a 20x13 room.