Cheap Mr. Heater 30,000 BTU Propane Radiant Vent Free Heater #VF30KRADLP

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Recently experienced some winter power outages & realized a dire need for some 'peace-of-mind' during any future episodes! Consequently, this came in handy yesterday 12-19-2011, when the furnace happened to fail out! I am in the White Mountain range, and it was only 9 degrees when this happened; this little guy kept us from freezing to death, literally! BTW, i am in a 2000+ sq. foot home, 2 level, so even though that's much more space than this one is actually capable of heating, the heat naturally moved upstairs & throughout the house & kept it 'livable', regardless! ;) This unit provides more than enough heat to 'camp-out' & survive a no-heat situation comfortably for probably up to 1000sq. feet in a pinch, if it's not too, TOO cold out! ;) The heater does EXTREMELY well, is VERY efficient (around 99.7%!), and a perfect emergency-type or 'supplemental' heating source. It is NOT recommended as a primary heat source as it is NOT vented and even illegal for use in some states (Massachusetts) because of this, so check w/ your state laws 1st before ordering...Note: this unit should NOT be used in a bathroom or bedroom, only a 'primary' (and open!) living space/quarters!...

When you order this heater, be sure to get an appropriate regulator assembly/hose to go with it, as the pressure needs to be 'stepped-down' to 11-13WC, or around 1/2 to 1 PSI in normal human speaking terms! ;) It is NOT meant to be connected directly to the LP gas supply (like you would a natural gas system) without incoming gas pressures first being regulated down; it will blow the valve system & would NOT be covered under any warranties! :P ...

As this unit is VENT-FREE...just for peace of mind for you 'worry-wart' type people (like me!), I would wholeheartedly recommend the use of a reputable carbon monoxide detector in the home this is to be used to protect you & your loved-ones from any dangers...the unit IS equipped w/ an ODS system, that will automatically shut the unit down if there not enough available oxygen (for you!) in the room it is operating, so that helps ease some worries!...Just so you know, my heater is operating in the downstairs 1000 sq. feet living space, in a 10x15 living-room, CO detector @ farthest wall from heater; it's a KIDDE Nighthawk digital CO detector Kidde KN-COPP-3 Nighthawk Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Backup and Digital Display (VERY good!) & has registered ZERO '0' ppm since firing up the heater in the same room! not too shabby! ;)...my detector also has the 'explosive gas' detector built in as well, which comes in REAL handy when dealing w/ LP (propane) gas, as it heavier than air, sinks low, & tends to 'pool' up in lower or enclosed spaces, just waiting for a spark! :O Natural gas is a lil' bit 'friendlier', 'cause when it leaks off, it is lighter than air, & tends to float up, intermingling w/ other air & usually finding places to dissipate & escape with other heated air leaving the home! ;)

Just a bit of info regarding a specific feature on this unit (and actually one of the reasons I chose this model over the other brands!) is a unique digital temperature readout display on the top right corner of the housing, where the thermostat control is located; you can see a pic of it in image two @ the top of the page...Well, this particular feature is NOT included with this unit. I have contacted Mr. Heater regarding this feature and why it is missing...they explained that, although it was a really nice feature to have, customers were 'getting confused' as to what it was & how it related to heater operation???...O-kaay?...so that feature has been omitted from ALL 2011 built units as of January, 2011. This includes ALL units, both LP and natural gas, infrared AND blue-flame units included; SO, if you really appreciated (& wanted!) this feature like I did, the only way to obtain it is to find a 2010 (last years model) unit in somebody's 'old-stock' in their warehouse...I have not had any leads...good luck! >:(

I suppose it's not that important, but I thought it was a handy & useful feature to have w/ a heater...I mean, practically ALL those little ceramic heaters now run on digital temp controls & readouts now too, right!?! :O Consequently, all the pics and descriptions for any of the newer 20-30k BTU units of this nature including the digital temps are incorrectly advertised & need to be updated as such to reflect the omission of this nifty lil' feature... :(

PROS:

VERY efficient

Fan unit INCLUDED with this model (costs $30-50 xtra charges w/ similar units!)

'Free-standing' feet INCLUDED w/ this model (also additional costs w/ others)

ELECTRONIC ignition; VERY nice, compared to the click, click, click push-button BBQ igniters (which rarely work half the time!)

very COZY, & nice radiant heat literally POURS from the face of this heater! :) warms the bones! ;)

very easy to hook up & start using, right outta-the-box!

NO electricity needed whatsoever for operation!...of course the blower wont operate, but it's a nice QUIET & COZY heat! :)

CONS:

Fan unit not very powerful, & slightly on the loud side, a little quieter than a hairdryer on 'low' setting; doesn't move much heat, but the radiant heat helps w/ that issue on it's own! ;) ...it CAN however be set to 'ON' or 'AUTO' or OFF! (which is nice when you don't want to hear it!), AND it is automagically turned on by heat & cuts out when the heater cools down, so no 'human-thought' required when using! :)

Has the ability to burn up fuel pretty quick if you leave it up 'high' for a quite awhile...of course it WAS only 10 degrees! bbbrrrr! :O

Unit REALLY stinks when you use it 1st time, burning off paints/oil/new stuff...recommend burning OUTSIDE for awhile HOT to burn off the bad smelling stuff & 'cure' the unit before indoor use (I didn't have a choice!) :(

Kinda misleading pics/description regarding the digital temp display feature, should be updated to reflect this issue

FYI...vent-free units are VERY efficient heaters, HOWEVER, one important snippet of knowledge that most don't know, or are not usually told about, is the fact that these types of heaters have the capacity to release up to a QUART (32oz) of water vapor into your house while in operation (burning); this is due to the fact that there is no venting for the exhaust gases to escape...hence your awesome efficiency is ALSO the culprit of unneeded water vapor...BUT, this is somewhat negated by the fact that a heater is most likely used in the Winter (cold!) months...humidity levels are usually alot lower in the Winter, and as a result, most people usually choose to add water to their homes (humidifiers, steam pots on the wood-stove, etc.)during these times anyway to help reduce chapped hands & lips, dry skin, & lowering the chance of catching a cold, sore throat or getting sick! So the extra moisture could actually be seen as a 'PRO' depending on how you view it!...too much moisture in the home can obviously be a problem as well! :P

...All in all, I find ALOT of positive benefits regarding this heater & it also works really well for what it was designed to do (possibly heating even better than it was rated by sq footage!)...I would totally recommend this heater for anyone needing a back-up emergency or supplemental heat source for not really alot of money @ all! Geez, very economical in fact compared to 'commercially' available installs/solutions! It's 'The Great Lil' Heater that Could!' & does the job very nicely, thank you!

Happy Holidays 2011 & stay WARM!!! ;)

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This is a very good heater, bought it for back up heater in case electric goes out, comes with stand, fan and thermostat.

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We've been wondering how to warm our house in this winter without spending much of electric bill. Wood-burnning makes too dry in room. Kerosene makes room stink. And finally this is it!

It makes very little propane odor, but nothing compared with Kerosene heater. This heater quickly warms rooms, and the best part is to add MOISTURE! Yes, propane burning reproduce H2O, which helps my kid's dry skin in the middle of winter. Operation is also very simple, and heating is very steady. I love this heater!

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Purchased this product just after Christmas. It was a replacement for an older 15,000 BTU unit that wasn't enough to heat my older mobile home. This unit put out a lot of heat. For the first few weeks I really liked it. But, in less than three weeks it completely burned up the top cowling just above the center of the heating blocks. It looks like the top cowling sags a little in the center and is very close to the flame. Don't know if it is a design issue or just a unit that was not put together well. Returned it to Amazon. May try another one next winter.

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We bought this to provide some temporary heat in the first floor of our house while going through a major renovation here in central New Hampshire. The space is 30 x 40 with a 12 x 12 mudroom. It is about 90% insulated and has 8 foot ceilings.

So far, we're very happy with the unit. It lights easily and the heat is pretty even across the space, although we only have a couple partitions up right now. The unit is also very quiet and other than a VERY faint odor from the propane, you would hardly know it was there. My installer used his CO detector (professional grade) after the unit ran for about two hours and it registered zero. I also installed a digital CO detector close to the floor about 20 feet from the unit as a precaution. So far, it has not registered any CO at all.

My only complaint with the unit is that the thermostat's lowest setting corresponds to about 60 degrees. I was aware of this when I purchased the unit, and it isn't a huge problem. However, since we are only looking for something to "take the chill off" and keep our plumbing from freezing, a lower setting would be ideal...perhaps 50 degrees.

I don't think you will find a less expensive, easy to install, efficient, and quiet way to heat a fairly large space.

La Crosse Technology TX6U Wireless Temperature Sensor for 433 MHz Review

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Very disappointed with the lifespan of the LaCrosse remote sensor. The original I received with the weather station failed after four months, and a replacement I purchased lasted about as long. I like my LaCrosse weather station a lot and have had no problems with the main unit, but I don't want to purchase a new remote unit three or four times a year.

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This was the 3rd of three remotes I've had linked to a La Crosse clock/thermometer unit. The first fell and broke, but the second and third units simply failed. While they worked, the range on the units was very poor. I had difficulty at times in getting a signal within 8 ft. through a window in line of sight with the remote. As nice as it is to have a remote temperature sensor, La Crosse doesn't seem to be able to provide reliable products for that purpose.

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The specs on this unit are +/2 degrees "under normal conditions". That probably means "at room temperature." At winter temps, freezing and below, this unit is over 5 degrees off. La Crosse more or less admits to this on their web site. The saddest thing is that the LaCrosse base stations display outside temperatures to 1/10th of a degree for a sensor that is +/2 degrees at best and generally not even that close.

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I have owned two of the outdoor LaCrosse Wireless Temperature sensors. Both have failed within the first 1.5 years. When the sensor goes out, you will not see the outside temperature on the indoor display. I will NOT purchase another LaCrosse unit.

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Although I like the base station, the TX6U remote is a costly product in that you have to spend $15+ every year for a new one. They are very unreliable. I just wish La Crosse would engineer these things to last.

Cheap Comfort Flame GA3450TA Blower for Vent-Free Fireplace

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The spade clip on the motor broke off while trying to connect the electric for a control switch. The way of connecting the electric to the motor needs to be redesigned. The blower worked well after the connections were made.

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This is a top quality product,easy to install and makes a BIGGG difference in the out put of heat out of the heater.(Fast Shipping)Desa International GA3450TA Thermostatically Controlled Blower

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The fan was exactly what I ordered and it only took 2 days to get to me!

Reviews of Sunbeam BW1205-030-757 Royal Dreams Heated Blanket

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I bought this blanket for my picky husband. He wanted it because he is working out of state, and staying in a home with a cold spare room in the back corner of the house. He loves it. The fabric is soft, and the wires are not bulky. He has this between his flat sheet and thin comforter, and says he is plenty warm on heat setting 1 or 2. As always, I love shopping on Amazon. This blanket arrived fast, was very well-packaged, and priced fairly. I purchased the color 'Lagoon', and the color does match the pics on Amazon.com.

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Ordered the queen size with 2 controllers. One side continually heats even on low you have to turn it off or roast. The other side heats a little then the controller starts flashing. My last Sunbeam electric blanket lasted about 7 years this one DOA. The manual says to contact customer support and not to return to retailer. So I emailed them and waiting to hear back. If they want to make me pay for shipping or anything, I will return to Amazon. One star for lousy start, will adjust only if customer service comes through and blanket actually functions correctly.

------Update January 25, 2012-----

Customer service came back with the following steps:

To FIX this problem, please reset your product by completing the steps below in order. Skipping or performing steps out of order may affect the reset process.

1. Unplug the power cord from the electrical connection.

2. Unplug the cord from the actual bedding product itself.

3. Re-plug the cord into the bedding product, making sure the connection is secure.

4. Re-insert power cord back into a wall outlet. Note: surge protectors and power strips may adversely affect your product.

The steps have fixed the major issue with flashing. Be careful when doing the unhooking from the blanket one clip broke off on me. But they did not address the overly hot on low. Emailed them back about that will see what they say. But because of overall working increased the stars to 3. But is annoying having to turn off the blanket manually and then later turn on again.

------Update January 26, 2012---------

Customer service got back to me about the overheating problem. They said I had to send it back to them at my expense and it would be 4 week before I would see it again. So since less than a week old, I am returning to Amazon. Amazon is paying for shipping to return the bad one and is shipping the replacement for Saturday delivery. Amazon deserves 5 stars but since this review is about the blanket will leave at 3 and see what happens when the new one arrives.

------Update March 19, 2012 ----------

Amazon did come through and the new one works correctly. It still is on the warm side on the lowest setting but doesn't roast you like the defective one. Over all still think it is only a 3 star product.

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I purchased this to replace a Sunbeam electric blanket more than 10 years old. With the onset of cooler weather, it didn't warm up when I put it on the bed.

This is exactly what I expected. It warms nicely, looks and feels great. I would expect this to give me years of service and it's great to have a 5 year warranty "just in case".

Amazon Prime had it here the day after I ordered it.

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I got this for my cat. She's a Sphynx breed (hairless), and she easily gets chilly. Prior to this she was using a throw sized Sunbeam. The throw size is actually plenty big for a cat. Unfortunately that size only has a four hour timer. With this twin size she gets 10 hours so the heat doesn't cut out in the middle of the night...nor in the middle of the day if I'm at work. Yes, the twin size is quite large for a little cat. I fold it in half to give her extra padding and warmth. (Note, the twin size only has one controller.)

This blanket is machine washable. It had a little bit of a chemical smell when I received it. Therefore, I washed before giving it to her. It went through the machine just fine. I line dried it. Note, if you try this be aware that these blankets need to be *completely* dry before they will turn on again. If there's even the slightest hint of moisture the unit will not power on.

For what it's worth, I have machine washed her Sunbeam throw many times as well. It's a bit "rugged" looking in some spots because it's been used by a cat for several years, but it still works just fine!

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All through childhood, I lived with my grandma. There were two things she always had to have: a cup of hot tea and an electric blanket. Needless to say, she purchased multiple electric blankets through the years so I do know a little bit about them.

This is by far the best electric blanket ever. I love the material of it because it's extremely soft and high quality. Most electric blankets skimp on the material and it ends up feeling like canvas because the emphasis is on the fact that it stays heated not the material itself.

The last electric blanket I had (which was also a Sunbeam so they have obviously made improvements) had a terrible problem with shedding and getting lint everywhere. Lintballs would come off of the blanket and get all over everything: the sheets, the pillows, the carpet, my clothes, etc. It was terrible. This one does not have that problem.

Now I have to warn everyone about washing it: do not wash it like a normal blanket. If you do, it will destroy it. I washed this one in the regular wash and then in the dryer, and it destroyed the heating mechanism. So follow the instructions on how to wash it or it will ruin it.

I'll be honest, I have rarely turned the heat in my house on this winter because the bills are so high that I can't afford it so having this electric blanket helps a lot. Even if the rest of the house as freezing at least it's warm in my bed.

Discount EHEIM Jager Aquarium Thermostat Heater 25W

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My 10yo daughter and I are just getting started with fish. We live in a cold climate and wanted her tropical fish to have the right temperature when the thermostat is turned down during the day. Occasionally I come home for lunch, and this heater has no problems holding the temp 12 degrees warmer than the rest of the house during the day. It is easy to set for a precise temperature, and in the last few weeks I have never seen the tank temp even vary at all. Basically you plug in the heater (once it is in your tank), check your thermometer over the next hour for the actual temp of the water. Then you turn a ring on the heater so the arrow points to the exact temp. There are degree markings to raise or lower your tanks temperature. To start with, I set the heater to 74degrees. It actually settled at about 76. After adjusting the setting ring, I turned the tank up to 78 and it has held steady at 78 ever since. It seems like all of the smaller "preset" heaters have some that work great and others of the same model have major issues and fry the fish. This German made heater has a reputation for lasting 15+ years. This 25watt heater is good for 2gallons up to 7, the 50w is for 7 gallons up to 16 gallons. Buy this heater and you will have peace of mind that your fish are warm and safe!

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I bought this heater for it's ability to maintain temperature over wide swings in ambient temperature... and it works great. Whether our house is cold from turning the thermostat down at night, or warms during the day, this heater, will maintian your aquarium's temperature. It is well worth the money.

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I have owned 3 EHEIM Jager heaters for probably 6-8 months now. None of them have broken, stopped working, or have been off on their heating. Even when the room fluctuates temperatures it stays consistent. On one of the heaters I thought it was off but didn't mind, it just turned out to be my thermometer. Therefore if you're having heating troubles, I highly suggest you make sure your thermometer is accurate!

I honestly LOVE these heaters. They are very nice quality. The only issue I have is the size. It's a pretty large heater. Other than that, they're perfect. I won't ever purchase any other brand.

This is the only reliable, long-lasting heater I have ever owned. Highly recommend!!

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Fantastic build quality and excellent temperature control. With every aquarium heater you will need a thermometer. I use it with a Fluval Spec 2.6 Gallon tank (mounted in the pump area) and I have not had any problems maintaining a constant temperature in my shrimp tank for 2 months now. I have already purchased a larger version for my 20 gallon tank. Do not hesitate to buy this high quality product! You will not regret your purchase. Like others say, the suction cups are a little weak. I had a few problems with them sticking for a short time but over time I guess as more "gunk" got on them to help hold the seal, it has stayed steady.

If you continue to have problems I would recommend using aquarium silicone BEFORE you set up and cycle your tank to make a more permanent mount.

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Works really well for my 5 gal Fluval Chi tank. The dial is not that accurate, but that's no problem just start lower on the dial and keep an eye on your thermometer and work your way up to what temp you want it.

ProCom Vent-Free Dual Fuel Infrared Radiant Wall Heater - 3-Plaque Review

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We are so very pleased with our new procon heater. It was easy to install and it is very efficient, and safe. My husband is happy with all the safety features and I am warm. It is ideal at our seasonal cottage by the lake where we have cool temperatures in the 30's. Being so far north in the "Keweenaw", it soon will be time to close up the cottage and move out. Thank you so much!!!

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Have bought 2 of these over the past 4 years they both work great, very efficient. We use them to heat a mountain cabin, Nice to be able to turn it down on low for freeze protection then turn it up when we arrive to heat up the cabin fast and so cozy! Very easy to install.

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I bought this after spring so I have not really used it other than testing it. From the other reviews and reputation of these heaters I think I will be very happy with it. The price was great and fast shipping. I actually got it one day earlier than expected. Buy it you will like it!

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Ihave other heaters similar that the heat spreads up , down and side to side better than this unit. However, it dose heat good and the built in thermostat save on fuel very good heater I got an extremely great buy on it! Jus like the performance of the radiation of the heat better on some of my other brand and models better. Therefore, I rate it a 4 star form my stand point. Great Store though too!

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This is an outstanding heater. It is extremely energy efficient and am looking to purchase another. Well worth the money.

Buy Sunbeam BSL8CQS-R772-16A00 LoftTech Heated Blanket, Queen, Mushroom

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Most heating blankets are heavy and bulky. This is lightweight and soft. It feels like you are cuddled up in a warm, super soft blanket...I want one in every room.

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Arrived on time and we love it. Can't wait to really use it. We bought it to use in our pop up camper. ;)

2 Slice Cool Wall Toaster-Black Reviews

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First I am sure the other reviewer had a bad toaster. The one I got works fine. A slight press of the lever starts the toaster. The toast level control works fine as well. What I really like about this toaster is its ability to easily handle bagels with its extra wide slots. Most of the outside of the unit remains cool while toasting. It has a smooth finish and cleans easily with the wipe of a sponge. The bottom has a door that opens to remove accumulated crumbs. Finally, the price is a steal.

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I had a wonderful toaster, for years that finally bit the dust. I went to a local store to replace my old faithful 'T-Fal Avante Deluxe' toaster. The store didn't carry T-Fal so being in a hurry I bought this Proctor Silex toaster. I immediately found out I had made a bad choice. I guess you get what you pay for. The toaster does not toast well at all. I had to turn the dial selector to almost the max to get it to toast the bread. It takes a long time to toast and does not toast evenly. I haven't even tried a bagel because it can't even handle bread. The knob you push down to toast does not stay down unless you slam it down, several times; if you don't it pops back up as soon as you let go of it. Don't waste your money, drive to another store if this is the only toaster they offer.

Gala, Princeton Mn.

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This toaster worked satisfactorily for several days. Then it refused to respond to pressure to pop up the bread before the setting was complete. Finally, with effort it would pop up, very high, and onto the counter. Later it would not toast at all.

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Before it broke in 10 months of sporadic use, it had been quite a disappointment. The short cord was coming out from the front, so I had to let it go around the toaster and use an extension cord to plug it in. Turning the knob down to zero didn't stop toasting I had to unplug the whole thing. And it didn't do a good job burning one side while barely toasting the other.

Cheap Frigidaire 154290204 Thermostat for Dish Washer

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If you have a Frigidaire dishwasher that stays stuck in the washing cycle and never finishes it is quite likely this part. Particularly, if you have the mechanical timer knob. If the thermostat is defective it will never finish a complete cycle. Replacing the thermostat made my dishwasher complete the cycle as it did when new. The timer isn't always the problem. Plus, its definitely cheaper than a timer which runs approximately $80 to $120.

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