I have an outdoor screened in porch with blinds that is 15'x12'. Will this heater warm the area on a cool night??
1049807
this unit will provide heat but not enough to heat an outdoor area of that size. With the blinds closed it will be warm but not by much.
2122204
It won't warm up a room that big. It is a small-area heater. I use it as a secondary source of heat to spot warm a sitting area. For that, it's just fine.
1973043
Dandy heater - great for a small area, inside, BUT an outside porch? You would spend a lot of money on electricity and not get a lot of warmth.
1341265
I only used the heater for one night to take the chill off, and it did, our unit, the 12000 btu, cooled a 2100 sq ft house on a low setting of 70 and the house was at 67 degrees. I think it will do it in that small space, I am very well insulated with spray foam and 10 in thick walls, we do not have a furnace, in Iowa/Nebraska!
1868158
I used Mr. Heater in an area approx. 400 square feet. After about 40 minutes I had to turn it way down. I would say this would heat an area at least twice that size, to a comfortable temp.
712573
Hi Mary, I have a porch that is enclosed which is 24' x 6'. Insulation is not the best out there, and we heat it on the lowest setting. Temps this winter have been down in the teens and the lowest setting works well. We really like this heater.
291227
We have this heater installed in an open area of our home that is 2 levels (a drop of 2 steps to the lower level) and approx 30 x 40 with an open beamed ceiling. An open hall leads off upper area and there are open doors to other rooms. It takes the chill off the entire 1500 sq foot house, is not very effective in the back 3 rooms of the house, but keeps the upper area where it is installed (30 x 20) very comfortable. I definitely would go bigger if you want it to heat your entire house, but it's great for smaller areas. It is economic to run. We are very happy with it.
129207
I live in Houston which sees it's share of heat! The device has motion sensor so if bushes are close by and waving around the sensor may get triggered
878444
I think you will be surprised at how well this heater will work in that space. I use it in a room that is 15x20 and we have it on the lowest setting most of the time and stay at 68 degrees easily. It's a fabulous heater.
1209571
I also live in the Northeastand the grill works fine in the cold, but obviously will function at a slightly lower temperature. I would also not suggest using this or any grill on a screened in porch. This can't be very safe.
826600
I believe that it would do a good job. I would recommend that you try to remedy the drafts. My house is 650 sq. ft. with 10 ft. ceilings. I am very happy with this heater.
1336672
It is a good heater and works well in our 150 sq ft room that is insulated. If its real cold where you are it may not work so well in an uninsulated area.
1713425
I have mine in a 10 x 20 shed out behind the house. For me to feel a good effect from it I have to sit with 4-5 feet. However, with the door closed, it does a nice job of removing the chill. It won't make the shed toasty warm, but it is better than nothing. If your outdoor porch is only screened in, it might not do for you.
2187999
In a poorly insulated older home, it's way more than adequate for a 15 x 15 room when outside temperature is in the 30s or even lower.In a room that is twice that size, it's just not enough at these temperatures. A space heater is a necessity. Overall, in my situation after exactly one year of use, GOSH am I pleased!!
785818
It is hard to guess. We only use this small space heater on our outdoor patio to heat an outdoor swing. We have ours hanging from the inside of the overhang/roof, facing directly onto the swing, which is about 5' away from someone sitting on the swing. When I sit next to the swing, I don't receive any heat, only immediately in front of the heater on the swing itself. So my guess is no, but for our needs, it has been fine.
499104
can this be enought for a 8 unjt efficency n can it be enstaled outside since its a solar heater
450276
Most likely no, you'd probably need a larger heater that has the ability physically adjust the temperature.