Envi heaters. wall behind heater tooooo hot to leave hand on. Scary. Bottem of heater is 18 not 8 inches above floor. Any solutions? Is it the height
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If it's the flat panel type I never had that problem. BUT! All 11 of them that I had eventually developed a crack across the front of the panel. ENVI told me that as long as no wires were eventually exposed they we're PROBABLY SAFE? I switched to their latter type and have had no problems and they work well. RF
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yes, my 200 watt is running about 6 F too high and my 300 watt is running about 11 F too high...however they do seem to hold steady once you compensate. And I do seem to have to recheck/recalibrate for the summer months. however there are so few heaters available with an exterior control i figured i'll just put up with this until something better comes along.
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Spark,We have been very happy with this unit. We have 3 now. It should heat room that size quite easily. Set the heater to the temperature you want, don't just set it on high because it will continue to heat the room, and it will make your room too hot...
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This is a sharp looking metal baseboard type heater. You should not have any problem. However if you wish they are "paintable". I'd select a "paint" as close to the stain color as possible. Frankly it would be better if you paint it to match it to the wall color and not the floor. This way it will blend into the wall and not be as noticeable. I'm a designer. Just had to input some info.
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There is a double wall on this heater. I was thinking like you where this is concerned. I had an older heater of this type that i could leave a pot of water on. The top of this one is only warm.
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I contacted the manufacturer who told me that these heaters do not work for elevations above 4500 feet. I'm surprised this isn't explained in the product description. Pretty important information, I think. Thanks everyone for all your helpful answers. I'm looking for another heating solution. Hard to beat this little heater!
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I tried using mine in a 15 x 18 bedroom, and it did nothing unless I put it about 2 feet from the bed. The problem is that the heat is not strong enough to rise. So if you put it in on the floor, your feet will be warm but the rest of you won't. The bright light was also too distracting for me to sleep. I've only found that this heater warms a *very* small room, like a 6 x 4 guest bathroom, and only keeps a person warm if they sit level and within a 2-3 feet radius from the heater. Hope this helps. I say save your money and buy something else. I had better luck carrying a hot water bottle around and curling up in a blanket. I tried using mine in a 15 x 18 bedroom, and it did nothing unless I put it about 2 feet from the bed. The problem is that the heat is not strong enough to rise. So if you put it in on the floor, your feet will be warm but the rest of you won't. The bright light was also too distracting for me to sleep. I've only found that this heater warms a *very* small room, like a 6 x 4 guest bathroom, and only keeps a person warm if they sit level and within a 2-3 feet radius from the heater. Hope this helps. I say save your money and buy something else. I had better luck carrying a hot water bottle... » Read More I tried using mine in a 15 x 18 bedroom, and it did nothing unless I put it about 2 feet from the bed. The problem is that the heat is not strong enough to rise. So if you put it in on the floor, your feet will be warm but the rest of you won't. The bright light was also too distracting for me to sleep. I've only found that this heater warms a *very* small room, like a 6 x 4 guest bathroom, and only keeps a person warm if they sit level and within a 2-3 feet radius from the heater. Hope this helps. I say save your money and buy something else. I had better luck carrying a hot water bottle around and curling up in a blanket. « Show Less
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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.
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I had to ask the manufacturer the same question and the reply was "yes, on at 32* and off at approximately 45*" It is interesting that in none of their literature is this mentioned. I'd think that might be something a potential buyer might like to know. I have not verified the temperature range but this is what I was told by the manufacturer. So far however the heater is doing it's job very nicely.
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I have a standard size heater, about 8 ft. tall. I think this is to big for you.
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They do not recommend putting much other than the cloth cover over it.... Seems more on top less heat gets through. I suppose that would be okay but I would not wait to attest to that...I would not bury it but I cannot see a little hurting anything. See if you can contact the company. Awesome heater ...
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Bonnie I don't know what happened to my first response. So I'll answer again. I use the 23,000 btu radiant heater and I love it. I have a 70ft double wide and its very open. I am researching a smaller unit like this one to save on kero. I am learning this as I read the reviews. Do a google search for utube kero heaters and you will learn how they work, how to clean and maintain these heaters. I love the one I have and wish to have purchased sooner. If you are concerned about changing the wick...your local hardware store is probably available to replace your wick. The clean burn u should be able to do. Anyway, hopes this help. You will definately save on propane gas. Actually, I only use my furnace to take the chill off and for cooking. I close off my bedroom using a Delonghi elect radiator and I am searching this heater reviews to use it instead. I buy kero K-1 from home depot instead of a gas station as it may contain water or other contaminants...this is my choice. So go it girl and happy heatinlg. Aneesah
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I'm sorry, but once we assembled ours, we threw them away. Just an FYI, we wanted a shorter heater on our deck, to heat the seating area. When we used it when it was tall, we couldn't feel the heat. I had the legs cut off, but the rubber feet into the shorter legs, and now it keeps us warm when we are seated. Obviously, the propane tank sits to one side, but we sure are warm!!
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You will not want to use this heater with that low of a ceiling. It generates massive heat for quite a few feet above the unit. I installed it and had to take it down and return it. I purchased a forced air unit instead. The forced air unit work great!
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it all matters , have god windows? , insulation? Iam not impressed with these heaters at all ,A vornado puts out more heat , but they are all like running a hairdryer constantly , they use energy big time ! my suggestion , try to find another way to heat your house , but would guess 300 to 400 square foot if all above is good !
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Claudia, did not have that problem, which is obviously incredibly dangerous. I did have a BIG issue with the advertising saying it heated 2000 sq. Ft. That is false advertising as all ceilings are not of equal height and the heating area should be stated in relationship to the average height of 8' to 10' or stated in cubic feet. All this said the company never restated the heating area issue but did give me a full refund including return shipping. They were very cooperative as did not want a bad rating. Your issue is a major safety one, mine was a major inconvenience plus is false advertising Claudia, did not have that problem, which is obviously incredibly dangerous. I did have a BIG issue with the advertising saying it heated 2000 sq. Ft. That is false advertising as all ceilings are not of equal height and the heating area should be stated in relationship to the average height of 8' to 10' or stated in cubic feet. All this said the company never restated the heating area issue but did give me a full refund including return shipping. They were very cooperative as did not want a bad rating. Your issue is a major safety one, mine was a major inconvenience plus is false advertising
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According to the instruction manual: "CAUTION - High temperature. Keep electrical cords, drapes, and other furnishings away from heater. Do not allow curtains or other furnishings to contact heater. Maintain at least 6 inches (152 mm) clearance around the heater at all times."Hope this is helpful.