How long do you guys leave your heater plugged in before leaving in the mornings?

 

i am in the niagara falls, ny area. when it is cold,0-25 degrees outside, i have my heater set to come on three hours before i leave for work.

 

It is about 10-15*F here in SLC and I have mine plugged in any time it might sit for more then about 2 hours.

Just curious, is there an advantage to keeping the engine warmer for long periods of time, other than an easy start and faster heat? Better for the motor etc?

 

Is there too long of a period to leave it plugged in? I know my dad used to leave his powerstroke plugged in all night!

 

For me it seems like there is no difference between three hours and all night. Seems like it reaches a point where it cant warm the block up any more. As was said, a timer is the way to go. I use a cheap little wal-mart timer (rated 900W and no ground plug) but am going to get a good one someday.

 

I agree with Bark. I've done some experimenting on two, approximately 10 degree mornings. One morning I'd had it plugged in all night (8 hrs) and the second morning had a timer set to turn it on 2 hrs before I left for work. The heater blew warm air both mornings and got up to temp at the same time. My advice is to get a timer and set it for two hours before you leave. It saves on the electric bill and maybe it will make Al Gore a little happier your saving energy!!!!

 

will it possibly hurt anything leaving it plugged in for 8-12 hours at a time?

 

The 07.5', 04', and 85' stay plugged in whenever theyre not running. It dont hurt anything and their always ready to go.

 

I've been a rotating shift worker subject to call out at any time all my working life, so I've always left my vehicles plugged in 24/7 in the cold months (which is 7 for me here). It doesn't hurt anything but the power bill.

 

no just your wallet when you get the electric bill

 

Yup. I got the timer after realizing that it was like having more than seven 100 watt light bulbs burning all of the time (thats with the smaller heater). I never have that many lights on in my house.

 

Mine timer is set to come on 2 hr before I start it. I have forgoten to plug it in and it always starts right up even at 0 f. It's -1 deg f now and by morning there saying -12f to -15 f so I didn't forget to plug it in tonight.
Topper

 

Someone did the math on here once, it wanst expensive to have it pugged in all night. When I get home from work, 7pm, I plug it in and leave it till I go to work in the morning, 6am.

 

i am going to north carolina next week and was looking for the power cord i have an 07 and could not find it where should i be looking? thanks

 

sometimes you have to buy the cord extra don't you,I have always lucked out and had mine when I looked for it