Does this model come on and off with the thermostat? I bought a different make/model the unit stayed on all the time; the only adjustment I could make was varying the size of the flame. I do NOT want that - I want it to come on and off. MANY thanks for your replies. Does this model come on and off with the thermostat? I bought a different make/model the unit stayed on all the time; the only adjustment I could make was varying the size of the flame. I do NOT... » Read More Does this model come on and off with the thermostat? I bought a different make/model the unit stayed on all the time; the only adjustment I could make was varying the size of the flame. I do NOT want that - I want it to come on and off. MANY thanks for your replies. « Show Less
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yes this unit works fine it works just like a thermostat - i have 3 blue flames @ my residence - currently i am in the process of removing my heating system as the blue flames are very efficient and operate wether the power is on or off - also i will have a fourth installed by october
2022520
Yes, The unit comes on and off with a built in thermostat. The pilot does stay on though. I use it to heat a small greenhouseand it was very effective.
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I don't have this thermostat anymore, but the one I got to replace it is about the same size, 3 1/4 high by by 5 long (inches).The reason I replaced this thermostat for a programmable one is because this thermostat has no "variance"; that is, if you set it for 72 it will call for heat at 71 and no longer call at 73. My pellet stove was constantly cycling on and off - it never really shut down. With my new programmable thermostat, I can set the variance. I can set it for 72, but so it will not call for heat until temp drops to 70, and will keep calling until temp rises to 74. Now the stove actually gets to rest for a while! I don't have this thermostat anymore, but the one I got to replace it is about the same size, 3 1/4 high by by 5 long (inches).The reason I replaced this thermostat for a programmable one is because this thermostat has no "variance"; that is, if you set it for 72 it will call for heat at 71 and no longer call at 73. My pellet stove was constantly cycling on and off - it never really shut down. With my new programmable thermostat, I can set the variance. I can set it for 72, but so it will not call for heat until temp drops to 70, and will keep calling until... » Read More I don't have this thermostat anymore, but the one I got to replace it is about the same size, 3 1/4 high by by 5 long (inches).The reason I replaced this thermostat for a programmable one is because this thermostat has no "variance"; that is, if you set it for 72 it will call for heat at 71 and no longer call at 73. My pellet stove was constantly cycling on and off - it never really shut down. With my new programmable thermostat, I can set the variance. I can set it for 72, but so it will not call for heat until temp drops to 70, and will keep calling until temp rises to 74. Now the stove actually gets to rest for a while! « Show Less
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You can run the heater on either "Hi" or "Low" and it will not shut off on those setting. If you choose to use one of the "Hi and a temp" or "Low and a temp" it will shut off when the heater reaches that temp, but will start up again just like your furnace. Hope that helps.
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You are running it a bit too low....try a little higher setting until it stays lit The temp control is not an exact science...there is a thermal senser ( safety device ) that extends into the flame, it will shut the gas off if it does not sense enough heat....so if you run at too low a setting the flame is not hot enough and the senser shuts off the gas...pain in the ........but it works.
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I found I had to set the temperature a few degrees higher for it to come on. I believe this is because the sensor/antenna is close to the wall. I am trying to remember how the programming works. I just have mine set at 72 round the clock. I will check when back home. But I love this unit! Nice steady heat and electric bill did not go up.
2084190
Yes it does "raise" and lower the flame along with doing the on/off function and set the temperature. I will be honest though, I usually just click it off when we are warm and hit it back on when needed. By the time I realize we are very toasted, I am ready to cool down. Temperature will work real good if you set it from the beginning.
2159459
What I have found is if you turn the thermostat all the way up it acts as a constant on. Hope this helps
1398637
yes, it definitely does come with a thermostat. Basically, you turn it up all the way and let it run until things get to a temperature that you like, then you very slowly turn it down until the heater turns off. It will then turn on and off automatically to keep it around that temperature. Not sure what the other answers saying no are talking about. You open up the front door, and underneath down at the bottom there's a thermostat knob. There is DEFINITELY a thermostat on this.
1240882
Yes, but without the fan which goes off with the flame effect the unit will overheat. The flame is intended to be on whenever the unit is on.
1126743
Mine is called a flame dancer. You control the heights of the flame on the regulator there is no thermostat. Whenever it feels like we're warm enough we lower the flame. Used it recently at a Christmas lights parade at night. Was great.
403481
This heater has a thermostat built in that you can adjust to your desired temp. once turned on it will turn on if needed and not run when not needed. It also has a built in auto-shut off in the unit gets too hot, fire prevention device. Works and heats very well.
294257
No, it has flame only, low and high. I did read that it will turn itself off if overheated. It doesn't turn itself off when the room is a certain temperature.
403478
You turn it on and it's good to go...you control it with the remote control. There's a high and a low setting. Once it reaches the max. temp within both of those settings, it will shut off and come back on, just like your furnace. The temperature is a digital panel on the front, so you know what temp the room is at. Very handy unit.
128906
Best thing is to talk with your H/A man , but what I understand is the model works on Electric or Gas furnaces.There is for the fan an on / auto setting on off , you can turn the system switch off however if you turn the fan switch to on it will make your fan run and circular the air throughout you house , it has done a good job for us so far . Good luck
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Turn the knob to pilot and press down and hold a while until the thermocouple kicks in, so the pilot will stay lit. Main problem I have had installing these---if the gas has been off a long time, it takes forever to clear the line of air, because the very small hole for the pilot has such a small flow. In that case I loosen a fitting close to the heater and allow a fair amount of gas to flow out --then tighten the fitting. Sounds scary, but so long as you just loosen the fitting , it won't take but a few seconds to tighten the fitting. You can typically tell by the smell when you finally get pure gas flowing. Turn the knob to pilot and press down and hold a while until the thermocouple kicks in, so the pilot will stay lit. Main problem I have had installing these---if the gas has been off a long time, it takes forever to clear the line of air, because the very small hole for the pilot has such a small flow. In that case I loosen a fitting close to the heater and allow a fair amount of gas to flow out --then tighten the fitting. Sounds scary, but so long as you just loosen the fitting , it won't take but a few seconds to tighten the fitting. You can typically tell by the smell when you finally... » Read More Turn the knob to pilot and press down and hold a while until the thermocouple kicks in, so the pilot will stay lit. Main problem I have had installing these---if the gas has been off a long time, it takes forever to clear the line of air, because the very small hole for the pilot has such a small flow. In that case I loosen a fitting close to the heater and allow a fair amount of gas to flow out --then tighten the fitting. Sounds scary, but so long as you just loosen the fitting , it won't take but a few seconds to tighten the fitting. You can typically tell by the smell when you finally get pure gas flowing. « Show Less
2078720
I don't Whst you mean by thermostat...We keep the flame on 5, or 4 area all the time. It is in our sun room, and this is our 2nd winter using this. We use w/ a ceiling fun pushing heat down. Works wonderfully. We love it.
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Main flame stops when set temperature is reached. Pilot light is on always. P.S. I also have the blue flame model and it seems to use more gas then my old catalytic model did. My btu's increased by 1/3. Both of mine are 30,000 btu without blowers