Picture shows unit sitting on shag rug, does that mean that what it sits on will be safe from the heat ?
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Yes, it is safe to place directly on a surface because the unit has ventilation to prevent over heating.
649804
No, it shouldn't get hot on the near or bottom. I use to have fridge on carpet and it did not get hot for me.
1351154
We don't have it on a rug, but the few times we have used it so far I don't feel like having it on a rug would be an issue. No fire sparks out of it, and it doesn't seem to get hot underneath.
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Robert W. said you need to monitor it as certain carpets react differently to heat. Actually the base of this heater stays cold so that's not a problem. With mine, I put one of those scrap type rugs you can buy for $1-2 under it. And that's only to catch any drips from when I fill it. Then I just toss that rug into the wash. But the heater doesn't do a bit of harm to any carpet.
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No, It is really made to sit on the floor and if you did put it on a shelf it would send heat towards the wall. Sorry. Great unit though. When I want to use it I move it toward the middle of the room and when not in use it fits snugly against the wall (if storage space is a concern) Hope this helps.
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Nothing gets hot on this, you can put your hand on the top or front while it is on and nothing. Love it. Don't have to worry about pets or kids getting hurt. Mine sits on my carpet and no problem
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The floor under will get damp. You can put towels under and the floor should be fine.
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I don't think that would be a problem since the heating unit is inside the wood frame and does not touch the floor. Mine is partially on carpet. However, I never leave it on when I am not there. Just to be on the safe side. Hope that helps.
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The unit feels hot by the side vent. Sitting behind it on the couch should not be uncomfortable. Let me add that once the unit is turned off it cools very quickly.
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It's freestanding so the only way would be to put it up on higher safe secured surface.it needs stability and not to close to a wall so heat can flow .
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I have my little heater since 2011. I have it slightly elevated off the floor. Bought one of those decorative pedestals from Ballard Designs. No problem elevated. As long as the entire unit is sitting on a flat surface.
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No it is not too heavy and because the weight is dispersed anyway.Carpet is not a problem. The bottom of the sauna may get somewhat warm but never hot.
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I have a metal cover on the top of the stove, and it sets perfectly on top of it. Haven't tried sitting it directly on the burner grate, but I would think that the material on the back (like a non-slip for a floor rug) would keep it in place.
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There is virtually no heat from the base. Ours is on a deep oriental carpet. The only difference with a smooth wood floor, it would be easier to slide it out off the way when not in use.
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I would be concerned about the heat coming out of the top. It may damage the TV.
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Yes, I'm currently using mine on the floor. The heat comes from the top. Its really neat. I have got a lot of compliments from guest who visit my home.
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I have a 40ft motor coach and I leave my unit in it all year long in storage or not. It does not create enough heat to be a fire hazard.