Has anyone run into issues with over heating from leaving it on 24/7? It will only be in use two minutes each day, but I need it to stay on all day.
65426
No. It only gets warm when there is a load on it approaching its rated wattage.
339789
We had the heater on for hours and never had any problems with it so far. The only time it shuts off is if we move it. You may want to contact the manufacturer and ask them what the problem is. They have a live chat on their website - http://firesense.com/
1940143
I have not left it on if I am gone, however the heat element does turn on and off automatically according to whatthe thermostat is set for. I think you would probably be ok.
552889
I had the same question!!!! No matter how long it's in, when you take it out the heat only last for a few minutes, so you're up and down all day/night...so maybe some one else can answer that question for both of us...( I hope)
994668
Yes, we leave ours on all the time. It takes too long to warm up otherwise. I might shut it off during the summer if I don't need it as much.
535205
The heater can stay on for 24 hours however I do not run mine for more than 12hours at a time
683608
Since I use mine constantly day and night, I seldom turn it off. The only way I know of is to turn off the electric, but as soon as one batch of food comes out during the growing season, another goes in. The heat is not wasted that way. I check often to see if some foods have dehydrated enough, take them out, and replace them with others that are waiting their turn. When harvest season is over, it will be unplugged, and stored until harvest begins again in the spring.
645572
Hello, I have never had a problem with it over heating but I am also not constantly online. If you are constantly online then I am assuming it might become there are no holes for ventilation. Hope that helps
1051174
Never had it over heat. The only time it stops heating of is when safety switch on bottom of the unit cuts power off when moving. As soon as its on floor, it turns on again. I have five units.
181970
I just got mine, but I can see why it might not last long. It has no thermostat, so it would be easy to burn out if you don't turn it off often. I would not leave it on at night for safety's sake.
1436553
I too haven't had any issues. There are heat settings that you can adjust. If it doesn't heat up, you may have a defective unit.
1058721
I haven't noticed this problem. I use the heater to heat up my garage to allow me to workout. Once the heater reaches the preset temp and turns off I unplug it. I'll let it cycle next time I use it to see if I experience the problem you describe.
1588254
I never experience a situation of over heating, but I need to let you know that this equipment is in our country house, and not used in the day by day. Hope it helps.
579286
I have not had any problems with it. The main suggestion is to be sure that the unit is pushed to the "off" position before laying it down after you have finished with it. Like anything else, left unattended it could burn someone or something, especially while still hot. Listen for the "hiss"--no sound, it is usually off. When in doubt, remove the thermal unit. It's great not being restricted to using an outlet.
1699214
I only just started using it last week, but over the weekend I left it on all weekend. It did not overheat. When I leave for work, I do turn it off.
128708
I have never left it on overnight. The short time I have left it on it didn't heat up at all. Not sure what would happen if left on for extended periods.
1292920
Unfortunately, no. I have accidentally left mine on for long periods of time and luckily have had no steam/burning/problems; but I sure do wish there was an auto shut-off for safety!