does it actually have a thermostat that shuts off and on? at what temperature does it come on and stay off? What would the cost be of running the unit for 9 hours at subfreezing or very cold temperatures. I have it on a timer so water will be frozen...
589632
Yes, it shuts off at 35 degrees. Mine ran for weeks at a time with this freezing weather and I didn't notice any increase in my electric bill. I now know not to use the heater in a concrete birdbath so I ordered a metal birdbath for next winter. I had surgery and couldn't monitor the amount of water in it so it basically ran dry for a few days. Make sure there is water in it at all times. I hope this answers your question.
1441904
II live in lower northeast Pa and heat a 600 sq ft well insulated garage with this heater. In real cold weather it takes a couple hours to bring the temp up from approx. 40 degrees, but once there, it holds it well at 70 degrees. Usually have to set it back to 2/3's to keep temp at 70. Mine does not have a thermostat but I only use it when I'm working in the garage so it is not a problem. I'm not sure if a thermostat is available with this unit.
1176234
It does have a thermostat. It's also equipped with a low oxygen sensor. It will shut off if there isn't enough O2 in the space that you're are trying to heat. I had this heater installed in my office. I am 100% pleased with it!!! The best heater that I've ever owned.
130301
From my experience this unit does not stay cold if not running. The temp went from 32 to 58 in 6 hrs. I use it to keep frozen bottles frozen and shift to insulated ice chest. If you put unfrozen bottles back into unit these won't freeze for a day.
1923342
The remote looks different. I bought my unit 2 years ago. If you live in colder weather you probably want a unit that has a defroster. These units without a defroster freeze up at around 34 degrees when you run the heater/heat pump.
1439196
I have gone through three of them. They appear to have an issue with them. Mine lasted one month to nine months? Less than a year. Means they were bad from manufactures build date. Contact Velocity. They may be able to assist you. I smashed my third one three days ago. Made a funny humming noise and wouldn't shut off. All were famous for always freezing up sometimes for days up to weeks before it unfreeze. Good luck! We were sold defective items I suspect. By the manufacture.
428325
Nah, you can run it 24/7 if you like. It has a thermostat, anti freeze setting and overheat shutoff. I leave mine on 24/7 with no problems. Just make sure you run it on at least a 15 amp circuit.
1110851
This whole unit is an icemaker. There is no freezer portion so yes, the on/off switch turns off the whole unit.
1299894
It does have a thermostat, so it will turn off when the air around the unit reaches the set temperature, but, it will continue to run and blow heat as long as it needs until it reaches the temperature you set it to. This unit was a workhorse when I first got it, its only now that I've had a problem.
1424394
I run mine on the intermittent setting (it runs for 6 hours)... approximately half the water is gone. I always reflll it before starting it again, so not sure exactly. Based on what I've observed, maybe 12 hours? It automatically shuts off after 6, or 3 (if on constant).
19257
Not sure if this is what you mean, but it has a thermostat and if its set at 70 it shuts off at 70. If the room cools below 70, it cuts on again...
956632
It is factory pre-set to a certain temperature. How you would normally do it is to turn on the hot water only, check temp and slowly open cold water till you reach the temp you want. If you open cold water to fast and to much, the unit will not shut off but the water will become cold instead of warm. If you turn on cold water first and then hot water, it takes to long to get warm.
1002457
It shuts itself off if there's nothing there to heat. I have 3 Huskies that live outside and the bucket has been extraordinary (yes, they have dog houses, but still...). I live in Wisconsin where half of this winter has been below zero! Never once has their water frozen.
1757899
There is a temperature setting and a timer. The unit will stay on until the set temperature is reached. The will shut off completely at the end of the timer. I get home from work, set it for 68 degrees and 4 hours. It keeps the area at 68 degrees until about 10PM when the timer is up. I don't need to worry about turning it off before bed.
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 �
653952
It operates like a furnace with temperature control. It turns itself on and off as needed, depending on the room. I have not got it out yet this year, but I don't remember it turning itself off after 8 hours. that would have been a problem for me. I really do like the heater a lot. I hope it performs well this winter like it did last year. Good luck.
1923352
There is no thermostat on these type of units, and don't really need one. I believe the Igloo 40 quart is a better unit, for my needs. I have made comments about the Igloo also.