Is this a safe heater?

[beno24]

I need a new heater in my bird room but im not sure if its safe. It has a poweder coat system. It says All metal pieces are finished with a powder coat paint system, which provides a smooth and durable finish. I cannot find information on if this is safe or not. I do currently have an oil filled radiator which is getting the job done and keeping them nice and warm but in the middle of the winter it probably wont cut it so i need a new heater installed and am just having trouble finding one I know for sure is safe. Here is the link to the heater if it helps. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Cadet-6...c-Baseboard-Heater-in-White-5F1250W/100096846

 

[DonnaBudgie]

No one can say for sure but if you run it on high for a half day or so without birds in the room and with the windows open it would probably be safe. I say this because that's what I would do. Usually running things on high temps "usually" burns off all surface coatings.

There are different kinds of baseboard heaters. They look similar and Cadet makes more than one kind.

There's the kind you're looking at that are electric convection heaters which have a heating element inside similar to a toaster that heats up quickly and heats the air but the unit cools off quickly when it turns off. These are the least expensive and least energy efficient and most expensive to run.

There's the hydronic type that works more like your oil filled heater. These cost at least twice what the convection type cost but they are much cheaper to run. The heater contains a sealed tube containing a non toxic mineral oil that the unit heats up. The heater takes longer to heat up but heats the air longer because the unit takes much longer too cool off when its not running. The manual says:

"on initial start up, the heater may cause an odor due to the manufacturing process. It typically goes away within several hours."

I dont know if the manual for the convection type you're looking at says the same thing but I assume it does. The smell isn't from the oil in the sealed compartment.

I just purchased and installed one of these hydronic units in the new bathroom in my new home addition. I've been running it for a week now. There's no odor now and I didn't notice if there was in the beginning because we haven't moved into the addition yet. We are running it Intermittently to keep the area warm for the workmen while they finish the project.

 

[elliebirdyx]

I know that I’m a bit late in replying, but I had a similar concern when buying a space heater a year ago. I ended up buying the Delonghi Dragon Digital Oil Filled Heater: https://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-TRD...96S4Y8&psc=1&ref_=pd_basp_m_rpt_ba_s_oos_1_sc

As @DonnaBudgie Previously recommended; I ran mine for HOURS many days on the highest setting outside at a high temp. I was VERY nervous, but everything ended up being okay! I monitored my little dude when running it for the first time indoors, and made sure not to exceed the first setting while in the room with him due to many previous commenters stating that it can start to have a smell at any higher a level. It looks like the one I have is out of stock, but it absolutely is safe.

As for the one you posted, I would call the manufacturer and check to see if they have any Teflon/PTFE/PFA/Nonstick coating or even a manufacturer’s coating. That being said; regardless of their answer, I’d run it outside on the highest setting for a couple days to ensure that any smell is removed. Safe is always better than sorry! But obviously if they admit to Teflon- AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!