Farm Innovators Utility Cast Aluminum De-Icer, 250-watt

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  • Constructed of durable patented cast aluminum for efficiency.
  • Thermostatically controlled to operate only when needed.
  • Extra wattage for extremely cold climates.
  • Safe in bird baths and plastic.
  • Versatile and suitable for pails, buckets, tubs and more.

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Questions & Answers

8 Customer Questions

Will this melt a plastic bucket?

How long are the cords on the submersible deicers?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 20, 2023
The submergible deicers have a 5-foot cord.

Will heater shut off automatically if there is no water?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 12, 2024
The deicer can not detect if there is no water, it will still continue to operate out of water.

Is this safe to use with outdoor extension cord ?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 18, 2025
This product is not intended to be used with extension cords.
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37 Customer Reviews

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Sharon on Feb 4, 2026

Needed this quick, got a good price and super-fast delivery

With the snow and icy temps bearing down last week, my previous one (same model) broke. They only last a few years, and are a bit pricey, but my local farm & seed

With the snow and icy temps bearing down last week, my previous one (same model) broke. They only last a few years, and are a bit pricey, but my local farm & seed dealer where I had originally bought this had them, but nearly doubled in price. I thought, why not check out Chewy? Very pleased that the thought occurred to me!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Normandie on Dec 27, 2025

Farm Innovators De-Icer

I put water out for the birds and "critters" in the winter in addition to food. I had a Farm Innovator's one in a bowl on the front upper level and another (of a

I put water out for the birds and "critters" in the winter in addition to food. I had a Farm Innovator's one in a bowl on the front upper level and another (of a different brand) in the back on the lower level. When the temp got down to the single digits the one in front worked and the one in back froze over so I ordered another Farm Innovators one from you because I was "iced in" and couldn't make the long drive to the farm equipment store to get one that worked for the back. One evening I saw a mother deer and her offspring drinking from it. I had "seen tracks" before, but not the animals.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kim on Dec 19, 2025

Best bird bath heater I’ve ever owned

This is my third brand of bird bath heaters, and the only one that hasn’t failed me! I’m in Wisconsin and winter temps drop below zero frequently. My other bird

This is my third brand of bird bath heaters, and the only one that hasn’t failed me! I’m in Wisconsin and winter temps drop below zero frequently. My other bird bath heaters (other brands) always tripped my breaker or froze in cold temps. Not this one. I keep it in a plastic tub and add maybe 2 gallons of water. This never freezes even in sub zero temps, and better yet never trips my breaker. I’m so glad I found it! I highly recommend. I only wish I found it sooner. The cord is pretty long too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By DaisyMay on Dec 20, 2025

The sturdy construction

I have outside auto horse waterers in our pasture. The heating element failed last year, and the auto waterer froze!!! I had to set up a separate trough with a heater

I have outside auto horse waterers in our pasture. The heating element failed last year, and the auto waterer froze!!! I had to set up a separate trough with a heater to provide water for my horses. This is a replacement for the original heating element. It's been working well. No freezing, the water is warm on cold days. That is what you want for horses in the winter to encourage drinking.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By monique on Jan 3, 2026

Works ok

Bought 2 for my water feeders for 2 different chicken coops. The inside of the water feeders didn't freeze so that was a plus but my cups still froze solid so probably

Bought 2 for my water feeders for 2 different chicken coops. The inside of the water feeders didn't freeze so that was a plus but my cups still froze solid so probably works better if you have the nipples or an open water container for your chickens.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Douglas on Dec 26, 2025

Perfect size for my three tier fountain.

keeps the water moving in winter for the birds. When the temperature is freezing it is difficult for the animals to find water, birds and squirrels come to my fountain

keeps the water moving in winter for the birds. When the temperature is freezing it is difficult for the animals to find water, birds and squirrels come to my fountain and at night even some other animals.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Victoria on Dec 17, 2025

High Quality - Only works when it needs to

It's important that it doesn't get too hot, and it doesn't. It only heats to prevent from heating. This is worth the extra money. I bought other heaters, and they

It's important that it doesn't get too hot, and it doesn't. It only heats to prevent from heating. This is worth the extra money. I bought other heaters, and they get too hot, throwing off the ecosystem in my frog pond.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Tammie on Jan 25, 2026

Sadly, never worked

A picture is worth 1k words...encased in ice while plugged in. Daughter still needs to remove ice blocks & refill chicken water

A picture is worth 1k words...encased in ice while plugged in. Daughter still needs to remove ice blocks & refill chicken water

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Michelle on Feb 3, 2026

Perfect!

Kept our birdbath defrosted though out our sub zero temperatures. Worked perfectly. Highly recommend.

Kept our birdbath defrosted though out our sub zero temperatures. Worked perfectly. Highly recommend.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By suzanne on Jan 18, 2026

Not for birdbath

The device required a specific grounded outlet and my bird bath wasn't deep enough to submerge the device.

The device required a specific grounded outlet and my bird bath wasn't deep enough to submerge the device.