does the heating pad stay on til it is turned off?
1277754
Yep - but the thermostat keeps it just a little above body temp, about 102 degrees, I think. I have two of the large ones that are 60 watts. They stay on almost all winter and I don't notice any unusual power usage. My dogs really love these beds. They are older dogs now and like to curl up and keep their old joints warm. Have been a very sturdy product for the past two or three winters.
1277755
The heating pad is on when plugged in but does not heat until weight is on it ( when cat or dog is on it). It works well.
1277756
it only stays on while the weight of an animal is one it. Once the animal exits the pad, it turns off.
1277757
As long as it's plugged in, it's on. The heat kicks on with the weight of the animal - not your hand. You can test to see if it works by placing a throw pillow on the pad. If you feel a bit of heat after 10 min, it's working.
2199623
The only answer I can give for that is that it turns on at the allotted temperatures and it turns off automatically. If you are asking if it would change on its own if the room is hot, my answer would be no. I suppose that kind of pad would require much more money to design and sell.
2017050
As far as I know as long as it is plugged in the setting stays where you set it. I would question whether this heater should be left unattended for such a long period of time.
1524898
No. For liability reasons, no one is making heating pads or blankets that Stay on until turned off.
1202033
No it does not shutoff. It goes to a warming setting until unplugged from what wife and me have seen. We usually just unplug it when it is done or trips to warm setting.
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.
1177639
It does not have a shut off if it tips over. It gets pretty warm to the touch but not terribly.
1006611
yes, it does. You don't really need to use the ON/OFF switch to turn it off. When the water you put in the warmer plate is gone, it shuts off automatically.
1548114
It has a position on the knob for "no heat" though it does not "click" into place. It does work to turn off the thermostat, though I unplug it if I'm not going to be using it for a while (i.e. at the end of the day).
893058
Yes, you can keep it on but after a few hours it will shut off for safety purposes. But this is the best heating pad I ever had so far.
366997
Not that I have found...however, it does not turn off totally, so if you wake up and the red light is blinking, it does reheat really quickly. I don't know why, but I am glad this feature is available. I have horrible arthritis complicated by disease that doesn't allow regular blood supply to my extremities, so they are always cold. What I really love about this heating pad is that once it has been used and the red light is still blinking hours later, you can heat it up much quicker than if it had been manually turned off. It is really important to me year round that I can warm my hands and feet quickly. This is the best heating pad that I have found for the purposes that I need heating pads for...plus, it is really large so I can wrap my hands and even my feet up in pads for extra warmth. I have not seen a heating pad without the "auto off" feature in years...I think there have been too many law suits. Have you thought of an electric blanket or heated mattress pad? I hope this info helps you make a safe decision. I understand your point, but would also suck if you woke up with a major burn or an electrical fire!
1481472
No it does not however when it gets to the temperature you set it shuts off not to get to hot however it will stay on for hours.
1079692
I don't think so. I actually like the auto shut off feature. It keeps me from leaving the heating pad on all day.
507059
no, after you turn it on, it stays on until you turn it off, or if it is a very tight room, until the oxygen sensor turns it off. That said, it is a great heater! I use it in a small cabin, and I crack a window to take care of the oxygen sensor which is actually a really good safety feature...it turns off the heater before the oxygen in the room becomes too low for safety. Enjoy !
834416
This heating pad does not have an automatic off feature. I used it for a half hour to one hour and then shut off so I don't know how long it would stay hot. 50 watts is printed on the pad. It is very basic but it was fine for a sore back.
858917
No, it doesn't turn itself off, however it is not a hot heat - it doesn't get so hot as an electric blanket, even... but it's a very low and consistent warmth, so we don't worry about turning it off until we are up and about the next morning. My husband has had some neuropathy in his feet, and this little blanket at the foot of the bed has been very therapeutic for him, and I enjoy the warmth too! I gave this sunbeam foot pad five stars!
2199394
Yes it does have an on/off button. And if you leave it for any length of time it stops heating.