What is the range of the thermostat? How low can it be set to come on? I am looking for a well house heater and 40 degrees would be ideal.
1047692
I believe that the low end is between 36 and 40. I am using the heater in the same way that you are planning to so if I'm wrong we are both in trouble.
1047693
The thermostat turns on the heater at 35. It can be adjusted higher. Keeping the well house at 40 depends on how well it is insulated, air tight and the outside temp.
1047694
The thermostat is just a dial...high to low. I just set it to the lowest setting. According to the specs, the lowest setting has the heater coming on at 35 degrees.
1047695
I believe that the low end is between 36 and 40°. I am using the heater in the same way that you are planning to so if I'm wrong we are both in trouble.
1594869
this heater has Low to Hi does not give the temperature with numbers so there would not be a way for it to be set at 40 deg. in my opinion. Maybe the manufacturer's site would have more info. Sorry I can't be more of a help.
1626238
We love ours. It heats the area well. We keep it between 1&2 most of the time keeping our heat at about 70 degrees. We love in northern Maine where temps have been -20 and up to -40 on a pretty regular basis and it has been extremely reliable. I haven't let the temperature get down to 45 to test that theory.
2030665
you can set temp where u want it at and leave it..whenever it reaches that temp the heater will turn off and back on when it needs to reach the temp that you set it for......basically...set it and leave it.
2131143
The unit doesn't have a calibrated thermostat. I made a little arm to go on the knob of the temperature control that lets me see about where it is set. When I leave the shop I turn it way down and then I turn it up when I return. I do have a small oil filled radiator unit I depend on to keep the area above freezing, about 40deg. so it isn't as cold when I go back to work. I suspect one could rig up one of the thermostat units used for 220v baseboard heaters to provide more accurate control but I don't think it is worth the effort, at least not for me.
155727
60 degrees, one problem I found the heater does not have a wall thermostat therefore the temperature control is not good.
722799
This unit has a thermostat for the 59°-86° range. If you set the thermostat to only 60 degrees, the unit will not blow warm air. if the room temp is already higher than the 60 degrees. Might want to set it initially for 86 degrees. The Unit will take several minutes the first time you use it. Then try setting it for mid-70 or higher. Good luck.
652330
The temp range is maybe 70F-140F degrees on the thermostat ... There is NO an on/off setting. This unit is in my attic and I haven't been up there in a while-- so those temp ranges are just a guess. Thanks!
1264738
It goes down to 40, but be careful. 40 degrees at the interior location of the thermostat does not guarantee that the basement and pipes in exterior walls will stay above freezing. If you have fixtures on exterior walls, typically kitchen sink, leave the sink base cabinet door open to allow the pipes to be exposed to warmer room air
1421402
The documentation states that it should not be used as a heat source if the temperature is below 40 degrees. Mine will not heat effectively in very cold conditions. However; it will perform well in the 50 degree range and above. I suggest a call to the manufacture.
1495335
Must be something wrong with your heater. When I set the heater temperature to 71 degrees the heater will stay on until reaching 73 degrees (don't know why). Once it drops to 70 degrees then the heater should come back on. The heater will tell you whatever the temp is in the room. When it's extremely cold the heater can't heat some rooms. Hope this helps.
1153416
up to 90 degrees - - excellent .esp if your main heater is not made to adjust to your desired room heat temp - My daughter and her husband have several of these heaters too
1473651
I use the heater in my home and have a thermometer mounted on the wall in the far corner of a 14 x 27 room that ajoins a 12 x 16 dining room. I have the thermostat on 2 while I'm away and the temp is around 68 degrees. It depends on how well it's insulated and drafts etc. I've only had it for a week, but man it cranks out some heat. Hope this helps.
1989065
My unit can be set as low as 59 degrees F. My home thermostat reads 61 degrees when put at this setting, so I think the calibration is off a bit on the unit. We use this unit to heat a large LR area (kept at 60 degrees overnight) and it does this quite well at only the moderate (4 element) heat setting. During the winter we keep our house at a cool 64 - 65 degrees when occupied. Seems cool, but if properly dressed, it makes a big difference in the heating bills...down 30% over prior winter heating costs for same month when we used to keep the house around 68 degrees constantly using our heat pump. My unit can be set as low as 59 degrees F. My home thermostat reads 61 degrees when put at this setting, so I think the calibration is off a bit on the unit. We use this unit to heat a large LR area (kept at 60 degrees overnight) and it does this quite well at only the moderate (4 element) heat setting. During the winter we keep our house at a cool 64 - 65 degrees when occupied. Seems cool, but if properly dressed, it makes a big difference in the heating bills...down 30% over prior winter heating costs for same month when we used to keep the house around 68 degrees constantly using our... » Read More My unit can be set as low as 59 degrees F. My home thermostat reads 61 degrees when put at this setting, so I think the calibration is off a bit on the unit. We use this unit to heat a large LR area (kept at 60 degrees overnight) and it does this quite well at only the moderate (4 element) heat setting. During the winter we keep our house at a cool 64 - 65 degrees when occupied. Seems cool, but if properly dressed, it makes a big difference in the heating bills...down 30% over prior winter heating costs for same month when we used to keep the house around 68 degrees constantly using our heat pump. « Show Less
1230193
Very happy with the heater. Can set temp very low and the 10' by 16' room in the barn will stay just above freezing. Also if you turn it up it can run you out.
1440454
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.
1783006
I purchased this heater about a year ago after much debate. I have been very pleased with it even on the days of -20 degrees Fahrenheit here in South Dakota. Did make one slight modification that has helped greatly. I bypassed the turn dial heat control and ran it to a thermostat. Very inexpensive modification and well worth it. I have an oversized double garage with 10' ceilings. Hope this helps.