Is the vent on the top a problem in any way and does the outside get very hot
578148
The vent is not a problem, provided it can vent, the top does get hot - leaving things on top of the oven, while it is in use, is a mistake to be avoided.
578149
haven't noticed issue with vent or heat but as others have said, the timer knob is annoyingly tough to change once it's set. you basically need a rubber grip device to turn it.
1484980
The back, top, and sides stay cool but the hot air coming out of the front is quite hot. Once you shut it off the plastic grills on the front stay hot for a while.
752719
the top stays cool a friend has one and she puts stuff on hers no problem the heater vent is on the bottom
1159244
It gets hot on the left side on top and the front door. You can put trays on top.
1030725
The top does get very hot - but it is so high up, only really tall people are in any danger of hitting it. We have it on a covered patio - Our patio is screened all the way around so the only cover is the roof and there is excellent ventilation and there is about 3 ft of clearance between the heater and the roof.
912534
I'd heard the heat was a problem but so far mine has been fine and I crank it up big time although I've only had it installed for a few months so haven't hit any warm weather yet but I think as long as you're moving and have air flow you're o k
651461
Yes, the Top will be Hot & for a long while. I would not recommend It.Unless U can somehow get an exhaust Fan in behind Blow exhaust out or up.
2233708
That is a very good question! But we do not have it vented and it works out fine.
693184
You need to vent it outside so the hot air has somewhere to go. A window is the easiest.
552924
The heat blows out the front. There are little vents across the top. You can't see them in the picture. This heater looks great and works very well. Hope this helps.
351627
Yes, the air blows out the top of the unit. The exhaust vents are at the back half of the top of the unit. Air flow is quite good, too!
649735
For sure it is! It gets pretty warm in the summer though, make sure you keep vents open!
1640898
Have no issues with mine. My wife has already used it 4 times. If anything when we put it up at high she says it's too hot
1242003
When we used it last year (our first year), the weather was very hot and humid, so I don't think more venting would have made a difference. Because the top is very vented with that fly sheet thing over it, we didn't think it was too bad. It really is better than you might expect.
1735451
Yes it is vented at top. But any outside umbrellas need to be closed if a wind storm comes up. I try to do this for all my umbrellas
2203443
Mine gets warm on the top left (as you face it) near the front. It doesn't get hot. I keep citrus fruits on top of it without a problem . The vent is in the back so I would avoid placing anything over that (obviously )
798179
The top, sides and back do not. But, the front where the heating elements are and the air blows out does get pretty hot.