Does this only heat (and draw power) when cat is on it? Or does it heat continuously?
852512
I think it is only supposed to heat when the cat is on it. But I noticed when I plugged it in this fall that is seemed warm without the cat.The cat seems to like it and stayed outside all last year. (Pacific Northwest) on covered porch.G McM
852513
It seems to heat continuously, but the cat being on it makes it warmer, I THINK. It uses 40 watts according to the box. My cat doesn't seem to want to come off of it. It has been a great help for a cat that will not move indoors yet.
852514
It heats continuously. I have a thermal switch. Farm Innovators Model TC-3 Cold Weather Thermo Cube Thermostatically Controlled Outlet - On at 35-Degrees/Off at 45-Degrees I plug it into the thermal switch so that it turns off when it is 45F.
852515
It heats continuously, but a very low, subtle heat. For our purposes, using it in a small modified dog house for our cats, it was perfect. The inside of the house stayed a bit warmer when the mat was plugged in. I believe the pad might become warmer when it's being used.
852516
It only warms up when the cat is on it. We have it in a cat house and when you apply pressure it turns on and begins to warm.
852517
its continuous, you can put it on a timer I suppose, not sure if they make a contact sensor for it that would turn it on when the cat lays on it but that'd be pretty nice
925266
All protable heaters will get hot, they produce HEAT. This is cool to the touch and only heats up from the front and does a good job. My pets have no trouble around it. If I had a crawling baby, I would hang this unit on a wall also. I also have DeLonghi oil filled radiator DeLonghi TRH0715 Safeheat. It has a metal cover over the main unit. This produces more heat upward and is only warm to the touch. Without the cover they are hot to the touch. About $20.00 more, but worth it.
173253
The only hot part is the hot air blown by the fan at the bottom. I haven't actually touched the fan while it's on, but the air coming out is hot/warm. I have two cats and my cats are completely safe around this. They love to sleep on top of it or on pillows right in front.
1651731
The heating element has two thermostats, one keeps the bed just above the ambient temperature as long as the bed is plugged in. The second thermostat raises the temperature of the heating element once your pet lays on it. As long as you follow the directions it is very safe to use. We bought two for our outdoor cats this winter, and they love them especially at night. These were a great buy.
2195905
It can go either way. The heating portion is sandwiched between thin layers of foam and it's warm on both sides when the cat is laying on it. The light side the plush side but the other side is warm too. The cats love it.
1699209
I hope I don't steer you wrong here, I leave mine on 24/7 at full blast. My cat is old & she needs constant heat. You might want to be carefull not to let the room it is in get too hot. My last one was the same model as this, when I shut the door to the small room I keep it in for more than four hours, it burned out. Good Luck Joe.
867069
I'm not sure anyone could answer this question in reality. My bill is different every month. Our weather varies every month. I could tell no difference. It doesn't not get as warm as a heating pad. You can put a timer if you only want to used it at night. It couldn't cost anymore than a night light I would say. It depends on how badly you want your cat to stay warm in extreme cold. It was worth whatever it cost to keep my cat from being without ANY warmth when it was 8degrees in his shed. He LOVES it. I have it over a year and I would order another one right now if I needed to. But it has worked great now almost through 2 winters. Hope this helps. I'm not sure anyone could answer this question in reality. My bill is different every month. Our weather varies every month. I could tell no difference. It doesn't not get as warm as a heating pad. You can put a timer if you only want to used it at night. It couldn't cost anymore than a night light I would say. It depends on how badly you want your cat to stay warm in extreme cold. It was worth whatever it cost to keep my cat from being without ANY warmth when it was 8degrees in his shed. He LOVES it. I have it over a year and I would order another one right now if I needed to. But it has... » Read More I'm not sure anyone could answer this question in reality. My bill is different every month. Our weather varies every month. I could tell no difference. It doesn't not get as warm as a heating pad. You can put a timer if you only want to used it at night. It couldn't cost anymore than a night light I would say. It depends on how badly you want your cat to stay warm in extreme cold. It was worth whatever it cost to keep my cat from being without ANY warmth when it was 8degrees in his shed. He LOVES it. I have it over a year and I would order another one right now if I needed to. But it has worked great now almost through 2 winters. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Hi Debbie. The answer is yes. Mine has been plugged in for 3 years now and I did not see any appreciable increase in my electric bill the first few months I used it. (I have an extra on stand-by when this one finally gives out) Also, when the pet is not on the mat the temperature decreases to very low only to be increased to 102 or so degrees with the pressure of the pet when it returns. This is the best and my outside kitties have spent many freezing nights in their warm box with the mat on which to sleep. Initially these were feral cats which allowed me to care for them from a safe distance. Loved the opportunity to domesticate them. And I also had a mat for my inside kitty as well who loved her bed just as much as the outside critters. I think this was the best purchase I've made for a pet. Wish I'd known about it when my other kitties were still alive. I'm sure a pup would appreciate this mat as well as any older animal. Can't praise this product enough!
1394468
I leave mine plugged in constantly. It is pressure sensitive and heats up once your cat goes inside. The cord is designed for outdoor use. I feel safe keeping it plugged in.
482153
Yes. It warms up when the cat get in the bed. I have two cats and they each have one.
741857
YES! It has a cord attached to it that needs to be plugged in. If you buy this please, PLEASE, pay attention to all directions about setting it up! My son did not read the directions when it came to the heating pad and I had to redo it! Make sure it is heating properly before putting it out for the cats or they won't stay in it!
514927
This item is only warm and does not project enough heat to melt anything. I have it outside in a shelter made of wood panels and it works just OK for this. The shelter is for feral cats to come and eat providing protection from the cold.
399575
Just on and off switch, and its weak, has to be direct under to feel the heat. Mine was broken after a few usage; it automatically turns off while its on then could never turn back on again until unknown time. Returned to seller and bought a propane instead, much much more powerful. Propane is the only way to go, you wouldn't save anything on electric.
944020
It is a fanless unit.Surprisingly , it doesn't heat up much even after extended use
1034051
I plug mine in at the beginning of winter and leave it plugged in until spring. It goes "off" when the cat is not sleeping on it. When the cat gets back on it, it warms back up. It is not totally off, but on a sleep mode, not very warm (best way I can describe it.)
1106917
This unit does produce any heat. On the contrary I sometimes use it as a fam
334117
The unit stays powered all the time. I not checked excessive heating (only a slight heating, that's normal).