If you turn it on, unplug from wall and replug, does it stay on? Looking for a pad I can use w/external timer.
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I've not tried that directly, but I suspect the controller is not smart enough to remember it's settings without power, ie, you unplug, it resets to off.
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No, if you disconnect power you must manually turn it on. Cannot use it with an external timer.
1013530
Mine goes off and stays off, when I pull, then reinsert the power plug.Mine stays off when i pull then reinsert the plug,
1013531
You could use a timer, but only to turn it off before the 10 hours expires. We turn it on manually about 10 minutes before bed time on pre heat low. The directions cover multiple models, so you would have to check the details.
1863024
Mine does the same thing. It stays on indefinitely, so must be a timer issue. I have contacted Amazon and they are sending a replacement.
608524
When you use the timer it turns off automatically. You probably used the "on" position not the timer.
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It has a manual on/off but does have its own thermostat. The pad does not heat up like a "human" heating pad. It maintains a comfortable temperature based on the pet's body temp. It never feels "hot" to the touch. I don't know if it would work with an external timer. It may have to be manually turned on & off. I could give it a try & let you know later.
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I have had mine for 18 months and no problems. Keep it off for a longer amount of time when you unplug and see if it will then reset.
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Seriously ? Mine never stops unless I power it off. The only thing I can think of is something with the timer setting. Maybe you have the timer set to go off every few minutes. Can you get a stopwatch and get some data on the intervals of on/off ? Maybe unplugging it will reset it if it is for some reason set by the timer option. If that doesn't reset it then perhaps it is malfunctioning. It definitely sounds like timer related.
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I have not put a timer on mine , but after your question, I tried programming in different cplot,and modes,then cut the power with a wall switch, and it has come back on in the same mode.
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I have one too and the timer doesn't work. I quite working after a couple of months. Other than that, it seems to be holding up ok. I don't have a contact number but wish my timer wouldn't have stopped working.
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I also had this happen after months of use and thought I'd just used it to death. I came back to buy another one and tried this and it is working perfectly again! Just unplug everything. I let it sit for about 15 minutes (plugging it back in immediately did not work) and then plugged in the pad, and plugged the pad into the wall. No more blinking light, it turned right on and started heating up right away. Thanks for this tip! Hopefully it can help someone else, too!
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Yes, it shut off when you close the pad, but make sure the pad is perfectly back in the correct rotation for complete shut off.
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hi emily, i always use mine w/ the continuous on option. i can can set it low enough so it doesn't burn me .it's a great heating pad!
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I have done it once. First try unplugging it and disconnecting it for 10-20 seconds. This might help you not have to reset it.
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Hello -- I'm not exactly sure what you mean by does it work after unplugging then plugging back in. If the unit is powered off (and I think it would have the same behavior if attached to a programmable timer) then you need to actually turn it on manually for it to run again after that. Its thermostat works so well that maybe you wouldn't need to attach it to the timed power. Just set the temp you want, it will run as much as it needs to in order to get to that temp, then it will "inactivate" but it starts up again if the temp in the room begins to drop. So if it were me I'd avoid the timed outlet/power strip.Kathy Hello -- I'm not exactly sure what you mean by does it work after unplugging then plugging back in. If the unit is powered off (and I think it would have the same behavior if attached to a programmable timer) then you need to actually turn it on manually for it to run again after that. Its thermostat works so well that maybe you wouldn't need to attach it to the timed power. Just set the temp you want, it will run as much as it needs to in order to get to that temp, then it will "inactivate" but it starts up again if the temp in the room begins to drop. So if it were me I'd avoid... » Read More Hello -- I'm not exactly sure what you mean by does it work after unplugging then plugging back in. If the unit is powered off (and I think it would have the same behavior if attached to a programmable timer) then you need to actually turn it on manually for it to run again after that. Its thermostat works so well that maybe you wouldn't need to attach it to the timed power. Just set the temp you want, it will run as much as it needs to in order to get to that temp, then it will "inactivate" but it starts up again if the temp in the room begins to drop. So if it were me I'd avoid the timed outlet/power strip.Kathy « Show Less
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I believe I have had that situation in the form of unplugging the device for a minute while on. As I remember, it did not reset to "off." Sorry I can't be more specific. If I remember, I'll try it at home tonight.
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Yup that's what I have mine on. I bought a cheap timer (2 pack Stanley) from Amazon and it works perfectly. I use the timer function all the time and then turn timer off when I want to operate it manually
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If you want it off at specific times you can attach it to a cheap timer you can get in any harddware store for a few bucks. The reason you can do that with this unit is that i has an automatic power interruption/restoration restart feature. External timers are equivalent to power failure, and most brands stay off after interrupted power comes back - not this one. The timer built in selects short intervals for round clock on-off, which is not what you want.
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Our power went out for an hour last week. The timer did not have to be reset after the power came back on. Also, I found it easier to program the timer if I plug it into an extension cord to program it, and you can disconnect it to plug it in directly to the power receptacle on the wall without losing the programming (if it is fully charged).