How much does your electric jump when used at high in a very cold month?
1369438
Hi! I did not notice an increase. I use this lovely heater in a room that has no heat- approximately 12 x 10...We live in Los Angeles...and during the colder days, I use the heater approximately 15 hours a week. I hope this helps. Great little heater. Pat
627996
im using a 20 watt panel with a lawnmower battery its works fine ,havent had any extreme cold weather,but several days of overcast skies and some below 30 degrees havent had any problems
671929
Yes. I use a little electric one here in San Antonio but our winter weather is not near as cold as yours.
1873815
It takes just a few seconds longer to warm up when cold. The battery could also have a shorter lifespan in extreme cold as well, but generally speaking I had no functionality problems near 0 deg F.
1287742
If you have 220 for the base board heaters like I do.....it will be much less with the supplement used and the elc. heat turned off. Depends how cold it gets where you live and how much you use it.....:)
23768
Please disregard my "yes" answer! I hit the wrong button on accident. I am not sure if it will run in cold weather&#128561;.
731095
Stevie, this is not the unit you want if you need that much control of the heat. It has preset increments, which jump at least 10 degrees each time. Like from 350 to 365, one shining example.
625899
When you press and hold the button it will display 120, you can either hold it in or push it repeatedly until it reaches the desired temp. I never set mine above 140. I am not sure but i don't think you can start with cold liquids. also be sure your vehicle cigarette lighter is on when the ignition is off. most newer cars do not stay on unless you have a dedicated outlet for charging electronics.
1608988
I left it plugged in all the time it was cold outside. In the summer I unplugged it. I never was able to estimate the electricity cost.
1818806
It works fine below 0C as long as you don't flex the plastic very much. Cold temps don't damage the plastic so you should be fine in static applications down to -20C and probably lower. I wouldn't use it above the 250C on the upper end, though.
950995
I have a nice thermometer and im able to dial in my temperature to 38.5. I'd assume it shouldn't be a problem to go higher.
182452
I am sorry but I have been unable to test it because my reason for buying it is snow bound. I am assuming it would be very low because of the nature of solid state electronics. While waiting I could connect it up to a test circuit and measure it. You are correct, it must have some current in order to turn on. I am expecting it to be insignificant in my application.
282014
My mother did not use it long enough because she passed away. She was always cold and it was a God send. We used it for. Couple months in our home in PA. I didn't notice a difference but we heat with electric
403170
Electric was supposed to be promisingly lower, mine were not, but they may have been due to electricity rate increases last year. You should check with your utility company before buying to see it it would be beneficial to you. Ours was running 24/7 in dead of winter and our electric bill was $550/mo 1/2 of that was the utility charge just for using their company! (like we have a choice) If you live in an area where you not slammed with delivery charges than yes, this would be feasible for you in cold months.
426180
at 25 or above i just use this heater if it colder i use my wood heater, also leave on the electric heater in case the wood burns down, this morning it was 28 just had the electric on low it was 70 in the house on high but set on a low kick on temperature it worth the money. and not very hard to install 220 volt hookup in fuse box run wire where you want plug in . i have 2 220 plugins i did it my self-plus 2 heaters use 1 at night when i get up i turn both on get warm in a hurry,
417192
The electrical bill actually very low. I set an automatic temp at 68-70 degree every night prior I went to bed. It kept the house reasonable warm until I get up the the morning. It ran like that for the entire month and my electric bill still lower than let the house heating unit run all night. During the day I raise the tempt to about 75 degree or set it 65 if everyone at work. Overall I save about $20+ per month in electric bill last winter. Beside functionality, the electric flame makes the house more welcoming. I don't have any complain about the heater. If it's on sale, I would buy another one for upstairs. The electrical bill actually very low. I set an automatic temp at 68-70 degree every night prior I went to bed. It kept the house reasonable warm until I get up the the morning. It ran like that for the entire month and my electric bill still lower than let the house heating unit run all night. During the day I raise the tempt to about 75 degree or set it 65 if everyone at work. Overall I save about $20+ per month in electric bill last winter. Beside functionality, the electric flame makes the house more welcoming. I don't have any complain about the heater. If it's on sale, I would buy... » Read More The electrical bill actually very low. I set an automatic temp at 68-70 degree every night prior I went to bed. It kept the house reasonable warm until I get up the the morning. It ran like that for the entire month and my electric bill still lower than let the house heating unit run all night. During the day I raise the tempt to about 75 degree or set it 65 if everyone at work. Overall I save about $20+ per month in electric bill last winter. Beside functionality, the electric flame makes the house more welcoming. I don't have any complain about the heater. If it's on sale, I would buy another one for upstairs. « Show Less
417191
It has reduced my electric bill by about 10 or 15 dollars a month during the winter. I love mine., I turn mine on as soon as it start getting cold and furnace doesn't come on only a couple times a night. depends how cold it get.