Once I initially plug the unit in and turn it on, how long will it take to heat my room?
Generally,
it takes less than an hour. Please remember that with any type of
heating process there are many variables. Size of the room, how well
the room is insulated, how many doors/windows, how much bare concrete
(which acts as a heat sink with any type of heating), the opening and
closing of an exterior door, etc.
Can I use the heater to heat multiple rooms at the same time?
Yes.
Keep in mind the heating will vary based on your floor plan and the
sizes of the rooms involved. We have heard back from customers stating
that with the help of ceiling fans they have been able to heat multiple
rooms simultaneously by placing the unit in a central room. Our
suggestion, give it a try and see what works best for you.
My home is not insulated very well, will this heater help me?
Yes, but keep in mind that rooms with little insulation will not retain the heat as efficiently.
Can I use the heater if I have vaulted or cathedral ceilings?
Yes,
but it will take a little longer to heat the room initially. Once the
room has reached the desired temperature it will cycle on and off
accordingly.
Can the heater be used in a bathroom?
It is not recommended due to the high level of moisture in a bathroom.
Will I be able to use the heater in a basement or garage?
Yes,
but rooms with little insulation will not retain the heat as
efficiently. Bare concrete floors act as a heat sink with any type of
heating and will absorb some of the heat. Placing the heater a few feet
above the floor will allow for more efficient heating.
Can I use more than one heater at a time?
Yes, but you should make sure they are not on the same circuit. Each heater and appliance should be on its own circuit.
Can the heating elements be replaced?
Yes.
You would contact your local service center by visiting our website at
www.edenpureservice.com or by calling 1-866-786-8946.
Can I use the heater on a job/construction site?
The
heater was not designed to be used in a high dust construction
environment. Using the heater for this purpose will void your warranty.
Can I move the heater around while it is operating?
It
is not recommended to move any portable heater while it is operating.
We recommend moving the heater once the fan has completely turned off.
What is the life expectancy for the Quartz Elements of the Gen3?
Average
element life is 20000+ working hours or approximately 9 to 20 years. The Quartz
Elements are replaceable by an authorized service dealer.
Why does the Blower Fan keep running after I have turned off the rocker switch?
The
Blower Fan will continue to run until the proprietary heat chambers
have cooled down. After a few minutes the fan will shut off
automatically.
What is Zone Heating?
Zone
heating is all about focusing heat where people spend the most time.
After all, there is no point to heating multiple rooms to 68+ degrees
when these rooms are not in use.
How many kilowatts per hour does the heater use?
The heater was tested by an independent lab in a home environment and determined to use 1.263 kilowatts per hour.
What is the BTU Rating for the heaters?
Heater
is approximately 5000 BTUs. The BTUs are basically irrelevant as a unit
of measure since the patented heating process of the SunTwin
INTENTIONALLY does not operate using old inefficient methods of heat
combustion, which is rated by using the BTU rule. Our heating method is
far superior for efficiency, safety, comfort, and is providing a
natural healthy indoor environment.
Can I use the heater and another appliance at the same time?
Yes,
as long as they are not on the same circuit. Zone heaters are
considered to be an appliance. You should not run more than one larger
appliance on a single circuit breaker. Your freezer, refrigerator,
microwave oven, washing machine, dryer, and other such appliances
should not share a circuit breaker.
Can I use an extension cord, surge protector, or power strip with my heater?
NO. It is designed to plug directly into a grounded 110 volt 15 amp or higher circuit receptacle.
I don't have a grounded outlet; can I use a cord adapter or remove the grounding plug?
NO.
If you don't have a grounded outlet, contact a licensed electrician in
your area for advice. Removing or altering any part of the heater will
void the warranty.
Q. What is the origin of this amazing heating element in the EdenPure/Sun-Twin heater?
A. This advanced heating element was discovered accidentally by a man
named John Jones. He had a large old farmhouse that was impossible to
heat. Mr. Jones had a coal furnace in his basement and had placed a
sheet of cured copper near the furnace to store it. Cured copper is a
type of copper that goes through an extensive heating process to give
it special properties. After the fire went out in the coal furnace, Mr.
Jones noticed that the sheet of copper was heating his entire basement
evenly, even though the furnace was no longer putting out heat. He was
amazed as to how long the heat stayed as the copper had continued to
warm the room. Mr. Jones was so taken back by this that he started to
experiment. He formed a company to develop a heating source out of this
cured copper. But Mr. Jones had a number of children and he didn't want
a heating source that would cause a fire or create other hazardous
situations such as carbon monoxide or radiation. He also did not want
his children to get burned. To make a long story short, through a great
deal of research and development, Mr. Jones developed a heating source
that utilized commercial infrared quartz tubes.
Q. What advantages does an infrared quartz tube heating source have over other heating source products?
A. Mr. Jones designed his heating source around the three most
important consumer benefits: economy, comfort, and safety. The final
development of this infrared quartz heat source cannot be matched by
any other heating system in the world. In the Sun Twin(R)
system, electricity is used to generate infrared light which, in turn,
creates a very safe heat. Infrared is the safest form of heat because
it does not create carbon monoxide or harmful radiation. And, most
importantly, infrared heat does not reach a burning temperature. After
a great deal of research and development, very efficient infrared heat
chambers were developed that utilized three unique patented solid
copper heat exchangers in one Sun Twin(R) heater. Over five
years of research, development and real-life field testing stand behind
his heat source. It has now worked in residential and commercial
applications worldwide for over 25 years.
Q. Why is it that the quartz infrared heating source uses less energy to create heat than other sources?
A. One of the primary reasons is that heat at combustion levels, which
is what all other heat sources use, causes the heat to instantly rise
to the ceiling. Therefore, the heat is not evenly distributed, causing
a very inefficient and uncomfortable heat source. The Sun Twin(R)
Quartz infrared portable heater does not use burning heat. Once the
heat exchanger absorbs the infrared heat, it exhales the heat into the
living area which is carried by the existing humidity in the air. This
causes the heat to travel rapidly and evenly throughout a room. In
actual studies, photos using infrared lighting demonstrated that the
heat was almost perfectly even from floor to ceiling and wall to wall.
The Sun Twin(R) Quartz infrared efficiency is based on the
distribution of energized air, not on just fan movement. This heat is
coin as "soft heat" due to how comfortable it is.
Q. What are the disadvantages of combustion heat sources?
A. Heat sources that are above the burning level have many unhealthy
side effects such as dry, irritating indoor air. A by-product of this
is that they burn a great deal of oxygen in the air. If you remember,
when you sit in front of a fireplace or a portable heater or close to
heat source, you'll remember yawning. This is because you're not
getting enough oxygen. This dry irritating heat and lack of oxygen
dries out sinuses and mucus in the throat, and makes people susceptible
to disease. The lack of oxygen causes fatigue. Also, many combustible
heat sources produce carbon monoxide, static cling, and some produce
radiation.
Q. So you're saying that children or pets can come to this unit and touch it can't get harmed?
A. The only area that is warm, sometimes hot to the touch will be the
small area where the air comes out on the front of the unit. Pets are
actually drawn to this heat because it is a natural source of heat,
just like the sun heats the earth. Animals are much more instinctive
than humans. This heat not only heats the air, but it also heats the
objects in the room. It is a perfectly balanced heat.
Q. How can a person save BIG this winter with the Sun Twin(R) and EdenPURE(TM) heater?
A. First, the Sun Twin(R)
heater uses less energy to create heat than other sources, but that is
just part of why it will cut a person's heating bill. The Sun Twin(R)
will heat a room in minutes. Therefore, you can turn down the
thermostat in your house to as low as 50�, but the room you're
occupying, which has the Sun Twin(R), will be warm and
comfortable. When you move to another room, it will quickly heat evenly
also. This can drastically cut heating bills.
Q. I also understand that the Sun Twin(R) and EdenPURE(TM) produces cleaner, fresher air and help maintain furnace filters. How can they do that?
A. A furnace generates a lot of dust due to the combustion. By lowering
the furnace temperature, you are using your furnace less and therefore
reducing the requirement for the furnace filters. Also, when there is
no combustion, there are no harmful fumes.
Q. So the Sun Twin(R) and EdenPURE(TM) is totally safe to use?
A. It absolutely is. The heaters have zero clearance, which means you
can push them up against the wall or furniture without risk of fire.
Tests prove that the unit does not transmit any energy into the
atmosphere that will burn or harm anyone regardless of distance between
the person and the heater. Because of today's spiraling gas, oil,
propane, and other energy costs the Sun Twin(R) and EdenPURE(TM) will provide even greater savings as the time goes by.