Has anyone used a timer on this heater? If so which one did you choose?
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I have used it by wiring in a water heater timer it works great shuts off completely when I don't want it heating and timer powers it up 1/2 hour before I want the area warmed up then the thermostat on the unit keeps it consistent from there until I have the timer set to de-energize that circuit.
1574385
I haven't, but we're looking into it. I'd love to hear back from anyone who has, and will post what we come up with, if anything.
1574386
I have not. But, when this heater reaches the desired temperature as set on the control knob, the heating element shuts off while the fan continues until the elements actually cool down. Adding an external timer or thermostat would remove all power to the unit and defeat the units cool down process.
1406369
Hello Marlene, I would like to thank you so very much for writing to me in reference to this heater. The answer to your question is yes. This heater will go back on w/out an external timer, and everything will be perfect. If you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to write back; and it will be my pleasure to answer. Have a wonderful day; looking forward hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Robert
733284
Separate purchase. We got 2 timer switches (with 10, 20, 30 etc minute buttons) at Home Depot - one for the vent, one for the heat. That way you can't accidentally leave it on all day.
528650
The timer will help turning the heater off and on depending how you set it up.
1476523
If your water heater plugs into an outlet, a regular timer will work fine. Most water heaters, however, are 220 volt lines on a dedicated circuit, thus you need something more like the WH21. Here's a good reference for you:http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/waterheatertimer.html
580598
Heater is great but, Spend the extra for a timer, or thermostat switch for this. I left mine on the toggle switch and company is forever leaving on after using bathroom. They think it is vent or light switch. Thanks for reminding me to get that timer. Gaylon
1132674
There are two other things to check...first is the timer control assy. If this fails to work you will get no heating. And the next and last would be the heating element. Do you use this alot? How old is your unit? Feel free to send me more questions if you need further help as I'm an power plant engineer by trade.
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Yes you can work this heater with a digital timer. When wiring the switch run the black wire through the switch as this switch works like other switches. It breaks the current or closes the circuit. One thing to remember you will need to set the temperature to the level that you want to use. If it is warmer than the setting your heater will not run. To avoid this you will need to bypass the thermostat when hooking up the power. The heater will than run any time when turned on until the time runs out, no matter what the temperature is in the room. Be careful and have a licensed electrition do your wiring. Yes you can work this heater with a digital timer. When wiring the switch run the black wire through the switch as this switch works like other switches. It breaks the current or closes the circuit. One thing to remember you will need to set the temperature to the level that you want to use. If it is warmer than the setting your heater will not run. To avoid this you will need to bypass the thermostat when hooking up the power. The heater will than run any time when turned on until the time runs out, no matter what the temperature is in the room. Be careful and have a licensed electrition... » Read More Yes you can work this heater with a digital timer. When wiring the switch run the black wire through the switch as this switch works like other switches. It breaks the current or closes the circuit. One thing to remember you will need to set the temperature to the level that you want to use. If it is warmer than the setting your heater will not run. To avoid this you will need to bypass the thermostat when hooking up the power. The heater will than run any time when turned on until the time runs out, no matter what the temperature is in the room. Be careful and have a licensed electrition do your wiring. « Show Less
1975501
No timer.....I turn it on HI at least a couple of hours before I am ready to retire. Also you cannot feel how warm the mattress is until you lay ON it.
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Rob- Sorry, But Can't Help You. I Purchased the Heater About a Year ago and Have Given it to a Good Friend. Myself, After trying the Heater Out, I Was "VERY EMPRESSED" !!!. It was the Best Heater We Found, to Heat My Friends Garage, for Our Weekly Card Game. Hope It Helps ? Take care Ken
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I have one too and the timer doesn't work. I quite working after a couple of months. Other than that, it seems to be holding up ok. I don't have a contact number but wish my timer wouldn't have stopped working.
676950
to the best of my knowledge there was no timer option. I would say I am about 75% sure on this. I would check, but I do not have the unit near by.
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Hello Marlene,I would like to thank you so very much for writing to me in reference to this heater. The answer to your question is yes. This heater will go back on w/out an external timer, and everything will be perfect. If you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to write back; and it will be my pleasure to answer. Have a wonderful day; looking forward hearing from you soon.Sincerely,Robert
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Pedro, I have 3 in the house, one for each water heater. We removed the small timer stops (actually never installed them) in order to control on and off (lever swith on the right side next to the yellow dial) manually...using these timers has save a lot of money on our electrical bill. I have never pushed or pulled the yellow dial--again my application is to use the unit as a basic on off device It is a certified electrical box and thus is better than using a toggle switch.
1001840
it has a timer on but I never had to use to use overnight coz I have an electric blanket that I use. I only use this space heater in my bathroom and I just turn it on and off, it has different settings though. It really is a good space heater, warms up the bathroom pretty fast.
2010802
Yes, you can use a timer. The heater does not come with a cord ready to plug in. The easiest method is to use an elect. cord with a plug and a timer for 110V. The elect. cord must be sized to the correct amperage and the timer must be able to handle the wattage of the heater. I found the heater to work best, hard wired for 220V. So a 220V timer, hard wired to the heater would be my preference.
2010797
I don't know about with a timer as I haven't used one, but the unit itself can be left unattended. That is its purpose. We have enjoyed great success with using it in our pump house unattended this winter.