Mainstays 1500W Freestanding 4-Element Infrared Cabinet Space Heater Manual (2024)

FAQs

How much space will a 1500 watt infrared heater heat? ›

The best way to find your ideal heater starts with the space you want to heat. As a rule of thumb, you will need 10 watts of heating power for every square foot of floor area in a room. That means a 1,500-watt heater can be the primary heat source for an area measuring up to 150 square feet.

If your heater isn't working at all, check for a tripped breaker or blown fuse. Reset the breaker or replace the blown fuse, if necessary. If the problem isn't with the breaker box, examine the unit's wiring for loose connections.

Space heaters are only meant to run for a few hours, and you should never leave one running overnight. The risk of it falling over, shorting out, or catching your room on fire are just too great. Relying on space heaters to heat your entire home is extremely dangerous.

Light match, insert through hole that is located on the lower side of the reflector. Depress button, ignite heater. Turn handle, open gas valve. Turn handle, close gas valve.

Let us put your mind at ease – infrared heaters are incredibly efficient. In fact, they're designed to use as little energy as possible while still keeping your space comfortable.

Electric space heaters must be plugged into walls, never into an extension cord. Keep space heaters level and at least 3 feet from any fabric (curtains, couch, carpet, etc.)

Keeping this in mind, look around the room in question and decide where your new space heater will work best to keep things toasty. It would be wise to choose an area that has only one door, or, is somewhat closed off drafts to better trap in the heat.

Can infrared heaters run all the time? Yes, and if you want an efficient heating system then this is the best way to set them up.

Portable Heaters

Always plug electric space heaters directly into a wall outlet and never into an extension cord or power strip, to prevent overloading and causing a fire. Never leave portable heaters on while sleeping. Fuel-burning portable heaters should never be refueled while in use.

What is the safest heater to leave on all night? ›

From cold start, infrared panels take roughly 10 minutes to get to temperature. It's a gradual build-up rather than an instant burst of heat due to its lower frequency, but that's why it's perfect for all-day heating.

Correct mounting position

Ceiling mounting is a good option because with ceiling mounting the surface temperature of the heating panel is hotter and more efficient. Place the infrared heating panels in the center of the ceiling which will cover a wider area.

Area coverage could be as little as 500 sq. ft for residential garage heaters or as much as 10,000 sq. ft. for a large commercial size heater.

Infrared Fireplaces and Stoves: Some infrared heaters are designed to heat up to 1,000 square feet but are better suited for well-insulated or interior rooms. Infrared fireboxes are a popular option for electric fireplaces and stoves.

Calculating Your Garage Heater Size

Watts are easy enough to follow as they can be quantified by 10 watts per square foot of space. For example, in an area that is 20 feet by 24 feet you would need 4800 watts of power (it's just the total square footage, 480, multiplied by 10).

The heating distance these panels reach varies according to the size, power output and positioning of the panel; but generally speaking, infrared panels operate over short distances of 3 metres or less.