How long does this product remain warm? Is there an automatic shutoff after a certain amount of time?
485915
It stays warm continually. I got it or my Jack Russell when he became older and he loved it layed on it all the time
485916
The product stays warm as long as it is plugged in...or has a malfunction. It does not have an automatic shut off. I've had mine plugged in constantly for 5 months and my little critters sleep on it everynight. Before they were moved from the aquarium to the big cage (which is where they are housed now with the heating pad) I had it in the cat bed where Kit loved to sleep on it. It it just warm enough that it keeps them comfortable. It is also nice because the cord is covered by a durable plastic to keep them from chewing the cord.
485917
Stays warm as long as it is plugged in. I tried one that was supposed to come on and off automatically at a certain temp but it did not work right and was a hassle. This one is reliable and works well.
485918
I used this product for my rabbit last winter. She lives in an outdoor hutch and I was concerned that she would get too cold. This heating pad worked for her. It stayed at a temperature too low to burn her, but warm enough that she slept on it at night. It did not have an automatic shut-off, so I did not have to worry about it shutting off in the cold night. She was unable to chew through the hard plastic or the wire cord. I definitely recommend this product and I will be using it again this winter.
1653161
It does not have an auto shut off as far as I know. I have left it on for more than an hour and it has not shut off.
2057346
I don't use the preheat, my husband does. I think it stays on for 8 hours and then shut off. I put mine side on about two hours before I get into bed so it is really warm. If I don't turn it off wit him 12 hours it auto shuts off. WE LOVE IT!!! I hope it helps.
918764
it shuts off completely. I have mine set as low as it goes and keeps things very comfortable. It turns on automatically to keep the temp constant.
995177
It does automatically shut off after a certain amount of time, the longest time setting is 1 hour.
2156893
It automatically shuts off if it becomes too warm, so you could. And with ComforTemp it keeps it between 68-70 degrees. I personally feel more secure turning appliances off if I'm gonna be gone for an extended time though.
858913
Yes it does. I don't remember exactly, but I think it's after 6 hours. To comment on Cheryl J. comment about it not getting very warm: it's not meant to. What it really does it just take the chill off, but it's not a heating pad and it not meant to be.
105256
This warmer does not auto shutoff, and will run down your battery if your cigarette lighter plug is still powered without the key. Unfortunately, I know this first hand :-(Aside from this, I do recommend this product as it does work well as a seat warmer.
1748339
My one heats very gently and does the job .. As there is no auto shutoff or timer built in just read the specs on leaving it on metal surfacesI for obvious safety reasons ..was submerged in water and frozen into ice .. Once turned on melted the encased ice and I pulled it out of water and it still worked �
2086794
Yes. If you don't press the "HOLD" button (which maintains the temperature for 1 hour), it automatically shuts off when the selected temperature is reached.
1028735
It also does not say in the listing that is has auto shutoff. I checked the Sunbeam web site and it says there is a 2 hour auto shut off. You may try searching the web or checking all the heating pads at Sunbeam.com
2156394
In my experience it switches to a "keep warm" setting but does not automatically shut off.
780853
Yes; it turns the heat off after 20 - 30 minutes. If you need more heat, just turn it on again. I feel that the shutoff is a good safety feature.
1157263
It is suggested to turn it off every time. It does get very hot after about 30 mins. I think it would continue to take power. I am happy with it as it will really warm you, but i worry about it, so as soon as i am very warm i turn it off and unplug it. It works very well with two seats also. It is great for those miutes when the car heater isnt hot yet or you are still defrosting the windows, you will be warm.
1647972
Hi Michael, the temperature is variable but just to let you know the unit does have an auto shut off when on high for more than 10-15 min. It's not an issue for me cause I don't for constant and consistent heat.-Abi
1153087
No, that's the good feature about this heating pad. Most pads shut off in 2 hours. It just have an on and off switch but it's a comfortable warm setting.
342455
It shuts off after 10 or 12 hours........way too long for me. I usually turn it on 1 hour before I go to bed, turning it off when I get into bed. Bed stays nice and toasty until I fall asleep. (Course I also have 3 little dogs under the covers with me. :)