Takes 20 min to heat, never gets beyond a bit warm, & coils are easily felt & uncomfortable to sit on. Is it defective or are they all like this?
930413
The K&H; Lectro-Soft Heated animal pad came with a 3-setting temperature gauge. Low, medium and high. It is an electricity saving pad that gets cooler, not cold, when the animal gets off of it. It will get warmer, depending on the temperature it has been set at, when the animal returns to the pad. As far as the coils being uncomfortable, at the time I purchased it, Amazon recommended a sheepskin top cover that contain elastic holders on the sides. This makes it very comfortable for the animal.
930414
Our outdoor cats love this heated pad. It gets warm from their weight. You do not want it too warm because it will burn your pet. Who is sitting on the pad? It is meant for animals, not humans. I hope this helps answer your question.
930415
Yes, that's how they work, although mine had a hard case so you didn't feel the coils.
930416
they are all like that. Yes it takes a while the first time and once it is up and warm it stays that way. The body weight pressure is how it gets restarted i guess and the cats own body heat. I know mine is puffy from the air in it to our touch it is warm but my cat loves it and when she gets to hot she moves off of it. I'm not technical but htis is like the fourth one i have (lost all the others in Sandy). Hope this helps.
930417
it nay not feel very warm to you with a 98.6 temp, but on a cold day outside, the contrast is noticeable. Cole paws on the cement do notice the warmth of the heater. I always use a cover on it, a towel or polar fleece so they don't feel any coils. I am on my second year or caring for ferals, I have a family of 4, Mom, Dad, Baby and uncle Fluffy. and after a winter of below zero nights and days, I am very happy for the heaters, I have them in 2 small doghouses.
930418
I have noticed the pad is warmer on the bottom than the top. I tried turning it over with the same results. My only conclusion is the pad gets warmer when the animal is laying on it. As for the coils, did you inflate the pad? I personally haven't sat on mine, but my orange cat seems to find it quite comfortable.
1806608
Yes, I have it is just terrible. I returned the first one I ordered and have received the second unit, only it is doing the same thing. It does not get hot, neither does the cord or outlet but it smells of melting plastic. I really do not want to send this one back but cant stand the smell.
1167289
Temp wise, it doesn't hold a ton of heat like I have seen complaints with other brands. You should look into ones with the cooling gel if you like being cold.
2103965
Its been my experience that they do get warm depending on the size. But electrical buzzing I've never encountered. If it gets hot like alarmingly so then I'd err on the side of caution and send it back for a new one. Mass production has its limits i guess.
66560
I did not have this experience. I would not use them. Could be faulty heating coils. I wouldn't risk using them.
1537974
It sounds like the timing is not set right, probably too big of gap. Check the gap with a business card, it should be just that big of space. If that is correct, the the coil is getting hot and no longer functions like it should!
1486250
My unit has not over heated. If its really hot, I would think it is a defective unit.
319091
We were a little leery about the coils being uncomfortable, but so far they haven't been an issue. Yes, they're there, but not noticeably uncomfortable. The plug at the bottom of the bed is obvious, but again, it's rather a trade off. I prefer to be toasty.
1928183
Mine only stayed warm for 2-3 hours and I would reheat it after 2 1/2 hours. It was by no means hot, just warm, but I had no safety issues with reheating it. I ended up returning mine after a week since it didn't work like described.
2221127
I have used this for well over 100 hours and this unit is still running strong. Make sure, if you get one, to do the proper burn in though. Before you use it for the first time; Let it warm up to maximum heat without the crucible in it, and then let it cool off for at least four hours. Subsequently, It you use it, make sure it has that four hour time period before you use it again. This will lengthen the life of your heating coils. This is an excellent purchase; from my experience. I hope this helps.
900918
Mine seems to be about ten. Am very disappointed. Amount of heat generated is minuscule. I Don't know if the coil is supposed to glow at all but I have wondered if it is not wired properly. Would have sent it back but destroyed the box,
1464333
I don't know. I am worry about the same thing because the cushions are already messed up. It feels like sitting on a bunch of coil.
184561
Unit is not hot at all. I have little ones around too, and there is not a heat issue, though the enticing buttons are easy for little ones to get to ... such temptations! The cord is more of a concern to me than children (or this grandma!) getting burned.
1852382
I returned my first heater, thinking it must be defective. The second one, which arrived in better shape;;, is behaving similarly. The warmer the room gets, the more heat is produces, but during the cold nights, it seems to "retreat" even tho I have it on high, and in the am, it is only lukewarm
374861
If its actually too hot to touch then thats bad, but if its warm I think thats normal. I tested mine by turning it up to 6 for a few minutes and thats all it took to get it warm. I supposed if I left it for hours at 6 it would feel quite warm. I don't think its a big deal.
1942296
It wasn't for me but it's nicely quilted and I wouldn't think you could feel it. I had one before and didn't feel the coils. In fact I'm going to buy another one like this for myself for winter.
278284
I just bought this and am surprised that others have found it gets too hot. Mine doesn't get nearly hot enough, just a little warm up at level 6. Almost all of the negative reviews complain about this but I saw such a high overall rating I didn't read them. I'm thinking of return it asap.