We will use this in our barn. Is it safe for it to be on continuously during winter months?
1071330
I think it's safe. But it doesn't throw as much heat as I had hoped in an outdoor area.
1071331
That would be a question for the manufacturer but I can tell you that I have this on my patio and was surprised that the wall and ceiling around it does not get hot - only the protective cover around the lamp gets hot
1011681
I don't really know because I am not using it outside, but I think it might freeze up if it is not too sunny during the winter. I think you probably need something with a heater or that has constant power so it runs continuously.
2019249
Yes its safe...i never turn mine off. Its an excellent heat source with a built in thermostat.
830887
It can be left on. This is an IP65 rated unit designed spacificly for harsh weather inviorments. Thanks for asking. Muskoka Lifestyle Products
2070793
This is a great heater. We haven't had a power outage this winter - so am unable to answer your question. However, I'm sure it would restart automatically & keep its setting. A good question for the manufacturer.
494576
Its always on. I bought an outdoor timer to turn it before dawn on snowy nights and late in the day on snowy days. In light of this real bad winter we're having, this is one of my better purchases.
994668
Yes, we leave ours on all the time. It takes too long to warm up otherwise. I might shut it off during the summer if I don't need it as much.
174431
Boy I am not sure, I use it in the house when the electricty goes off in the winter. I make sure I open the window a crack when I do it for the fumes. I just set it on the floor in the house.
722764
I am using it indoor. Not sure whether it can resist the cold weather or not.
948030
I don't think it should stay out all winter - I will take it in and store it in the basement. I would not want ice and snow to weigh it down all winter long.
1032684
IMHO, Absolutely! I have used mine for over a year...outside. It is mounted on the corner of the house, beneath the over hang from the roof. It has snowed, hailed and experienced negative Fahrenheit temperatures this winter with no trouble at all.
417381
We've had ours in our finished basement for two winters and we keep it on all winter long. It works quite well for us.
1535846
No. And for safety reasons, I wouldn't recommend doing either leaving it on constantly, or running it when not at home.
417545
We have ours in southern Pennsylvania and let it run non stop all winter long. Some of the winter we had our pond heater plugged in but for most (and -20 windchill nights) we went without the heater. It's solidly built so you should be fine if you just let it run
202487
Seems safe to me. Ran two all winter. Girlfriend has one as well. Nice for keeping colder rooms up to temp.
1056398
i would recommend not using in winter; i have only used it in spring/fall myself; it may keep out snow, but the cold is another issue...
449728
I just went outside to check and it is running like a charm at 18 degrees. Another good result of continuous winter use is what appears to be a lower incidence of icicles/ice dams even with the 12 inch roof soffit on my house and up to 2 feet of snow on the roof.