Is it good if I put it in basement? Is there any "overheat protection" turn off on its own when it gets too hot?
1283450
This unit heats things around it. In the basement where you have cold floors and walls I don't think you would be happy. It has trouble in the basement.
1283451
It is thermostat controlled ... when it reaches the temperature you set, it stops heating. I've never had one to overheat.
1283452
The temperature is thermostatically controlled so the unit would turn off and come back on when needed.Never used mine in a basement, but if there's moisture I would be concerned.
1283453
It only heats a very small space like a 150 sq ft room. I would not use it for sole source heat. We use ours to supplement a natural gas furnace and move it around to areas we are in during the day. It has a built in thermostat which turns the unit off and on. I would not recommend having it running if you are not present.
1283454
It would be great in a basement . Best heater I have ever owned well worth the price I have 2 of them . Yes it has overheat protection and has a very accurate adjustable thermostat .
1283455
You set your desired temp the coils heat up inside,set off blower and when that temp isreached it shuts down ,not off but then will "reheat" and continue the cycle
1592879
I have not experienced any overheating. The console has small round "legs" and sits high enough for airflow. I maxed the board out about 40 nights in a row last fall in this case and never an issue of it getting warm.
540079
Way too hot. Using on carpeted concrete basement floor in home office in Mid-Atlantic state. Once it is warmed up, it is too hot to use for long, even through shoes, even when using an external low/hi switch to reduce power. I have not found a satisfactory switch to sufficiently reduce the power and have to keep turning it off every hour or so to let it cool down because it is burning my feet. These guys need to come out w/ a product that is half the wattage (this one is rated at 90W), or recommend an external variable power switch that actually works and actually allows you to reduce the power and temperature significantly. Way too hot. Using on carpeted concrete basement floor in home office in Mid-Atlantic state. Once it is warmed up, it is too hot to use for long, even through shoes, even when using an external low/hi switch to reduce power. I have not found a satisfactory switch to sufficiently reduce the power and have to keep turning it off every hour or so to let it cool down because it is burning my feet. These guys need to come out w/ a product that is half the wattage (this one is rated at 90W), or recommend an external variable power switch that actually works and actually allows you to reduce the... » Read More Way too hot. Using on carpeted concrete basement floor in home office in Mid-Atlantic state. Once it is warmed up, it is too hot to use for long, even through shoes, even when using an external low/hi switch to reduce power. I have not found a satisfactory switch to sufficiently reduce the power and have to keep turning it off every hour or so to let it cool down because it is burning my feet. These guys need to come out w/ a product that is half the wattage (this one is rated at 90W), or recommend an external variable power switch that actually works and actually allows you to reduce the power and temperature significantly. « Show Less
2062398
i have no problem. A little bit make a noisy. YES, about 20 minutes overheats, i do like this. main switch turns off and then on and use.
1983376
The exterior does not get real hot. I have never worried about leaving the room with it on.
2152917
I have not noticed much difference. If anything, I believe it would make it a bit warmer. That said, I use it in my basement (my summer home!) and I was not overly warm.
1297245
The thermostat will keep the temp. In a safe range. Leaving the unit running to long could cause over heating.
961144
Yes, and the thing is WONDERFUL....it made our basement into a liveable space. The only thing is that it generates heat (which is great in the winter) so we are going to have to put an a/c unit down there for the summer.
1793413
I haven't had overheating issues. My house is small and mostly hard woods except for an area rug. I am amazed by the suction power and love mine. I have only had it a couple months though.
506966
I keep mine (Two now, one in the greenhouse) at 70, (2.5 to 3 on the dial) and it shuts off as expected. If it ran continuously, I would cook. I suspect your basement is very large or very drafty if it seems to run all the time. The greenhouse has been chilly with the arctic exposure, but the heater still only runs in cycles, as it doesn't take long to heat the 100 sq. feet.
670723
Mine is in the corner of my basement in a crock with a cover. If I'm close to the crock when it kicks on I can here it run, otherwise I never here it run.
2223978
Jody, yes, the entire tower is cool to the touch. Obviously, if you keep your hand in front where the heat emits, your hand will get hot. I've had my ATH-1 on for the entire winter (it's heating the finished basement) and the tower is cool to the touch.- joe
1588254
I never experience a situation of over heating, but I need to let you know that this equipment is in our country house, and not used in the day by day. Hope it helps.
1995639
Sorry, I use mine in the basement as well. It would be about like running an air conditioner.
1464206
Hello David, 1. Mine does not get hot to the extent that I could not touch it. I would say "warm". 2. It doesn't make a noise (except for the alarm when the battery goes below 11V). 3. Yes, it needs ventilation, so don't cover it up. It must be mounted upright. You could rig up one of those 12V muffin fans to help it. And hoover the vents from time to time. I haven't had any problems with mine in 3 years, it works 24/24 7/7. A good machine.cheersRalph
428795
That hasn't been my experience. I leave the cover on all the time - no problem with overheating. I love this cover!
712572
My basement area is approximately 650 square feet. Using only two of heating elements keeps the area comfortable. After a short period, have to turn down.