Can this heater be used on an outdoor porch?
1713424
Yes, I use mine in the garage after purchasing a pool table. Heats the double garage in 15 Min. great product, definitely recommend.
1713425
I have mine in a 10 x 20 shed out behind the house. For me to feel a good effect from it I have to sit with 4-5 feet. However, with the door closed, it does a nice job of removing the chill. It won't make the shed toasty warm, but it is better than nothing. If your outdoor porch is only screened in, it might not do for you.
668923
No. It is definitely not designed for outside, but would probably do OK outside on a covered porch.
1033929
I don't believe it is specifically designed for outdoor use, but if it is used in a semi-enclosed area like a screened-in porch where it is not directly exposed to rain, it should work okay. I've seen similar fans mounted in the ceiling of front porches. Make sure it is properly grounded and powered through a GFCI breaker.
1607345
I've never used it as a heater, but it can be. According to the manual, the exhaust hoses have to be connected to the outside when using it as a heater.
3953
I am not an expert. It is an indoor fan and cannot be exposed to rain or saltwater wind. Maybe it will be ok for a while to use on a roof covered porch or patio, but it will definitely rust away. I PERSONALLY WOULD STAY AWAY FROM OUTDOOR USE.
1210680
hi there! yes i think so. my only concern is that i don't know how the heater will like the rain and snow! i looked for an answer to that, but never got one!
574902
I don't think so. I use it in a small enclosed space but it may not get warm enough in an open space. Doesn't get as hot as a baseboard heater.
2168899
This fan would not be useful for a screened in porch. As it is a fan designed to provide a heating source for a room, having screened walls would defeat the purpose of the fan. Additionally, the fan is not an exterior rated waterproofed fan. For the cost of the fan, you would be much better served purchasing an exterior fan for cooling purposes on a porch. Should you close in the walls then this fan would provide cooling and heat as you wish.
691375
No, I wouldn't use this outdoors. I would buy a grounded timer specifically rated for outdoor use.
120422
I'm sure it can run a outdoor fountain with no problem, I use it in the winter to run a block heater AND a ceramic heater. So you should be fine.
1932440
It is not waterproof (electric heat control). Mine is under a covered porch..
683469
I use it outdoors but under porch. It's worked fine for about 1 1/2 years, but the one issue is that with a recessed light there is an annoying space where a bird can build a nest. So one might want to get the one with a cover that prevents that.
2146458
I don't know if it's designed for that. In a 3 season room or screened porch it would definitely work fine but. But - as far as truly outdoors, I don't know if they do something special in the design for this. I would look for something specifically designed for outdoors...
408953
As long as the heater is kept dry, then yes, it should work just fine. It's not weatherproof per se, but should have no problem in an open air environment. The heat dissapation will depend on the wind, air flow, etc, so it may lose some efficiency yet still work
759596
The ad states you can put it out anywhere outside, as it is waterproof, but I decided to put mine on the front porch (south side), covered, to keep it out of north winds. The heated pad is really neat.
785818
It is hard to guess. We only use this small space heater on our outdoor patio to heat an outdoor swing. We have ours hanging from the inside of the overhang/roof, facing directly onto the swing, which is about 5' away from someone sitting on the swing. When I sit next to the swing, I don't receive any heat, only immediately in front of the heater on the swing itself. So my guess is no, but for our needs, it has been fine.
1732315
I don't see why it wouldn't work on your porch. It is 32 inches tall so just under three feet. Works amazing for sitting rooms. I put mine on a stool sometimes if I want to get some more height out of it. The air movement is great.