I need a heater to eat roughly 700 square feet and keep it around 65-70 degrees during winters that average 20 degrees F, Will this do the job?
1441903
No. It's too small. Use this calculator to determine the BTU required for your room:http://www.calculator.net/btu-calculator.html
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.
1441905
I use this to heat 350 square feet in Durham, NC. The winters are mild and the unit is most always on the low setting. I would buy the next size up and you can keep it on low instead of using this one with little to no spare capacity. I hope this helps.
1876601
I don't think the unit will heat 1,000 sq ft very well. We use two of these heaters to heat 512 sq ft / 8' tall and it takes about 45 minutes. We are in the panhandle of Florida so we don't see extreme cold tempratures.
1931635
This heater has two heat settings. I believe they are 600 & 1200 watts. It would depend on what the outside temperature is and how warm you'd like to keep your garage. If you just want to keep the temperature above freezing during very cold weather...yes it probably would. However if your desire is to keep your garage at 65 degrees when the outside temperature is 25 degrees, then this particular heater does not produce enough BTU's.
1420473
I have two of them in an 850 sf house in the pacific northwest, and they heat it just fine. Course, the amount of insulation in the house is a big factor. Mine is well insulated in the ceiling. I also have a single unit in a 200 sf "granny pod" and it does fine. Keep in mind a small plug-in space heater is 1500 watts, while this unit is 2250 watts. If you go to the King Electric web site they have some data on sizing electric heaters.
1053412
I bought one I'm happy with it however it is not made for the only heat in the room it heats roughly our livening room and kitchen and the size is 14x30 feet and that's a good 75 degrees F and on cold nights it gets the house down to 72-70 degrees F
2266100
Yes it will. Place it on the exterior (or coldest wall). Keep in mind though that it will increase your electrical bill quite a bit if you're trying to keep the room above 68 degrees or so for extended portion of the day.
947464
It all depends on how cold the space is before you start heating. At 30 degrees outside, it takes this heater about 30 mins to warm a space 18 x 30 x 8' high, to 65 degrees.
373282
I have in a room in the garage that is 8x20ft and no problem in getting this room to 70F, takes about 10 minutes and stays there until I shut it off. Have seen other comments about this heater for room sizes up to 200 sq ft.
1707159
Michael, I have unfortunatly purchaed 2 of these heaters. One serviced for 3 seasons and it will not work now. the other developed the same problem in 4 months of regular use. I do not think they will make 140 degrees at any rate.I suggest you up size to another unit to met your needs, cheaper is not always better.The good news is I can work on this type of heater and have positive communication with the Marey tech. support for parts.Ric
1919650
We live in the San Francisco Bay area, gret here, don't know about where it snows, but probably OK. How far north? I would think a heater would be fine as long as it doesn't touch the plastic. Be sure oxygen gets in, it does have lots of windows.
1238530
Definitely ! I use one just like this in my small livingroom that has a wood floor, and on the 800 watt setting it keeps me warm and comfortable even when the temperatures drop down in the 20's. It will keep the temperature at about 66 to 67 degrees which is just fine for me :) It beats the high electricity bills I get if I were to use the walls heaters my home came with ! Just make sure you set it out in the open so it can work properly, and not right up close to you ! If I need a little extra up close heat I just use my heated electric throw/blanket. When your on a fixed income, this heater will take care of you ! Definitely ! I use one just like this in my small livingroom that has a wood floor, and on the 800 watt setting it keeps me warm and comfortable even when the temperatures drop down in the 20's. It will keep the temperature at about 66 to 67 degrees which is just fine for me :) It beats the high electricity bills I get if I were to use the walls heaters my home came with ! Just make sure you set it out in the open so it can work properly, and not right up close to you ! If I need a little extra up close heat I just use my heated electric throw/blanket. When your on a fixed income, this... » Read More Definitely ! I use one just like this in my small livingroom that has a wood floor, and on the 800 watt setting it keeps me warm and comfortable even when the temperatures drop down in the 20's. It will keep the temperature at about 66 to 67 degrees which is just fine for me :) It beats the high electricity bills I get if I were to use the walls heaters my home came with ! Just make sure you set it out in the open so it can work properly, and not right up close to you ! If I need a little extra up close heat I just use my heated electric throw/blanket. When your on a fixed income, this heater will take care of you ! « Show Less
1483488
Yes it would heat a 700 sq ft room. I have used ours at the end of a hall way approx 50 feet away from our main heater which is a Monitor oil stove and sits in the living room. I have never checked to see how much less electricity is used in our home but will say, we must lower the heat settings in the living room. We are very satisfied with the lifesmart 1500. Keep in mind that it will take a little time to heat the air in the room but I think its great.
186347
No, it should be fine. These heaters have an adjustable settings. I have a 300 watt for my 90 gallon fish pond and have it set at 80 degrees. It kept the water warm and prevented it from freezing during the winter.
836271
I used it in my garage and the heater worked very well. It does say on the unit that it should only be used for backup heat. But it kept the temperature 70 degrees in my garage.
1789059
This unit is a great heater in the winter and will keep 100 sq ft warm. The advantage over other heaters is that it does have a "fan only" position. However, it does not blow cold air.
961432
I think it would without any problems. If it gets under 20 degrees, just remember it's not a miracle heater. Other than that, I don't think there would be a problem. That's about how big the area I'm using mine in and it does just fine. It only needs help when it gets under 20 degrees.
1679447
I use it in a 24x28 garage. I do work in the garage in the winter and it will keep it at 70-75 degrees. I was usi9ng milk house heaters before and they kept burning out the thermostats . For me this heater works great. Lloyd Jones