All of our heaters operate at around 1500 watts. This amount of electricity may cause the cord to become warm - this is normal. You should be able to put your hand around the cord and feel that it is warm to the touch, but it should not be too hot to hold. If the cord is excessively hot, there may be a problem with the outlet the heater is connected to. A loose fit in the outlet will cause the plug to overheat, as is stated in all Sunbeam® Heater user manuals. If heater cord becomes too hot to touch, discontinue use immediately and contact a qualified electrician to inspect the outlet before any further use.