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My A/C guy installed this when we replaced our old A/C with a heatpump. All the right features, easy to use, and works great.

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In 1983 when I built this house, thermostats were manual, and simple. A new air pump in 2000 meant a new, but still manual, thermostat as I was not offered an alternative. A new heater unit installed in early December came with the suggestion by the installer that I order this unit, and that it was "simple to self-instal." We homeowners have all heard that before, all too often, but in this case, the installer was correct. It took maybe all of ten minutes to take out the old, manual thermostat and, carefully following the wiring guide provided with the unit, install the new unit. More to the point, once installed, with back-up batteries, the programming of the unit was even easier than expected, and took about another 5 minutes. It has been working flawlessly during one of the coldest weeks in decades here in New Jersey, and has provided better control than I have ever had of my heat pump. Recommended more highly than any other "appliance" control I've ever dealt with.

Optimus H-7004 Portable Ceramic Heater with Thermostat Reviews

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Good value. It works well, it's light and compact. However it's a bit noisy. I wanted a discreet heater to use in my office, and it's not really quiet. One security feature includes a button under the heater which will turn off the heater if it rolls over. However, it will also turn off the heater if it stand on a soft surface (like carpet) which can be annoying.

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I love my little heater. It keeps my feet toasty warm while I'm playing on my computer. I would highly recommend this to any one interested in purchasing a small room heater.

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We bought this unit in January 2010 for use in our small RV. We used it on two trips. On the second one, the heater suddenly gave us a fireworks display of tiny sparks. It kept working, but we were uncomfortable using it without "supervision." Kind of like having a bad dog in the house. We couldn't use it overnight, for instance. Didn't think much about it over the summer, but we just plugged it back in to clean up the RV. It immediately sparked again. This time it smelled like an electrical fire and quit heating. It's in the dumpster.

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The heater worked okay for a couple days, had a slight odor and was slightly noisy but not too bad. However, then it seemed to burn out. The light would come on and the fan would spin, but no heat would come out.

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I am so bummed. I studied so many reviews before purchasing this space heater. This specific heater didn't have many reviews, but from what I read all over Amazon.com, Optimus is a great brand and this heater was very affordable. I only had it for 3 months and saw a little flame and heard a zap (that sounded like a bug zapper) and quickly turned it off. Of course it is past the Amazon return policy, so what a waste of money! I wish I knew how to contact the seller directly to get a replacement. I know that it is beyond the return policy, but they should make an exception for a fire hazard! Very scary. I'm glad I was in the room when it happened so I could turn it off as quickly as possible.

Reviews of Reddy Heater Thermostat for Kerosene Heaters #HA1210

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I heat my woodshop with a 55,000 BTU kerosene heater. The heater I have has a built-in thermostat, but it's junk. I had taken to turning the heater on high until the shop was warm, then turning it off until I noticed it was getting cold. Not good! Since Dad's got this thermostat on his kerosene heater, I knew it would be a good choice.

What I didn't realize until after I bought this thermostat is how good of an idea it is. Now the shop is a much more constant temperature, and it is much more pleasant to be out there.

The only downside to this thermostat is that it would be nice if it had a dedicated power switch, and perhaps a power light so you know when it's plugged in and turned on.

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The only problem i have is i passed on some cheaper deals to order a "Reddy Heater" brand thermostat and that is not what i recieved. I recieved an "off" brand, not what was described when i ordered. On the other hand , so far it seems to work ok, i just wish i would have recieved what i ordered.

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This works fine, but the rotary temperature selector should be bigger. No way to select it to a precise degree. For example, 70 and 75 are so close together that you can select somewhere between them and it will keep somewhere between them. Fine for a workshop or something, but I wanted to use it for a different (non-kerosene) heater in the house and it is hard to get just right for using in the house.

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I use this in my green house to turn on heat lights when the temperature gets close to freezing. works great

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It is the perfect match for heater. Now I won't have to plug and unplug it. Just set the temp.

Buy Maytag Clothes Dryer Hi Limit Thermostat 303395

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This, the cycle thermostat, fixed the problem. The only other 2 choices are the high limit switch and the flame sensor.

This is on an older Maytag DG303 dryer (propane, but same part for natural gas). I understand this parts fits other

brands.

Inexpensive (& relatively easy) way to breathe new life into an old, but quality, appliance.

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This Fireplace did not come with a remote control and the description said that it did. Unfortunately, that was a feature that I specifically wanted and I may have purchased another fireplace that I was considering that did have that feature instead of this one had I known this ahead of time. Other than that misrepresenation in the description, the fireplace does works great and comfortably heats our sun room which is a 13 X 16 room with a cathedral ceiling. We only used it to heat the room for holiday functions so far, but it has done the job quite nicely and everyone thought it looked very nice.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program It looks okay if you don't stare too hard at it, but the flames look obviously fake if you actually look directly at it while it's doing it's thing. The textured black finish on the MDF board parts looks as if it's meant to resemble cast iron, but it doesn't quite pull it off, it still looks like painted wood. What it does do well is make an acceptable supplemental heater for an average sized living area. There are two heat settings, and an adjustable thermostat. It would make it nicer if it had a crackling fire sound to add to the effect, instead of just a silent fire.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I have not had an electric fireplace before. But, I was certainly surprised at the heating uniformity this one produced. I was suspicious that it would heat in one spot, like those small space heaters.

I placed this in the lowest level of my home. I have a Tri-level and the basement level is the coldest. Athough it is not too cold yet, this electric Fireplace threw out some instant heat. The heat soon radiated into the room, and it kept the heat in the room uniform.

I liked the look of the flames and the wood, as it is quite realistic. The flames are high, and consistently producing nice images of fire.

My only concern is that the flames are placed in the back, and I would like the flames to billow out of the "logs" also. So, the logs are lit, and the flames are in the back.

The unit, itself, does not get hot, and there is an auto safety feature. You can operate this with or without the heat. PLUS, you can operate one heating element or both for greater warmth.

I placed the Fireplace on cinderblocks to bring the heat up a little more. It is not heavy, so you can move it where you may need it.

So, the room I have it in is narrow, but long. The heat remained constant and uniform. But what I do not know yet is if this uses more electricity than normal. I will test it out, But, in the meanwhile, it is wonderful!! Works great, looks better! Rizzo

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I got this product to put in one of my bedrooms.

This unit, unlike the Vienna model, was packed well. There was minimal/no assembly required. Mine did come with a remote control but I noted that other reviewers commented on not receiving one. I think there is a quality control issue with this company that needs to be addressed.

This fireplace is a bit smaller than I envisioned but it looks nice although perhaps a bit dated. I wish it had a wood top surface but from a distance it looks OK. The flames look like what you would expect from an electric fireplace. It makes the room feel cozy. There are two switches for heat settings, both 750 watts and one setting for visual effect only.

I can't comment (yet) on the heating efficiency but aesthetically the flames/fire look good. Like I said, the unit itself isn't very modern but it feels at home in the room where we put it. Overall I'd recommend this item but I would caution buyers on potential quality control issues like bad packing and missing parts.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is a nice sturdy fireplace that is attractive, easy to use and it has worked great. The "flame" is about as realistic as any other electric fireplaces, and is strangely mesmerizing. The three pane window provides a better effect than the single flat pane found on most fireplaces. We put this unit in our bedroom which isn't well insulated, the heater has already come in handy on a couple of cold nights.

An excellent, easy to use product that I highly recommend.

Koolatron AC/DC Heat Pipe Fridge Reviews

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After receiving my refrigerator, I found that the only thing that worked was the light came on when you opened the door. The cooling system did not work from either power source. Called Koolatron about warranty and was told to contact vendor. Guess defective merchandise doesn't concern them. Vendor had me return unit at my own expense ($78.84) for them to verify the problem. They confirmed the unit was bad and shipped a replacement but refused to reimburse the cost of sending the defective unit back. Contacted Koolatron again and was once again told that it was my problem and not their's. Was really concerned that if the second fridge didn't work, would I have to again pay another shipping charge? The replacement does work but feel I had to unfairly pay an additional $78.84 for that privledge. Will never do business again with a company that has such a cavalier attitude about customer satisfaction.

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The fridge works well (items remained quite cold inc. meat) but it deadened our battery after we switched the car off for 10hrs. We ended up unplugging it o/night which sort of defeated the purpose of having the fridge vs. an esky. Would work best with a 2nd battery.

Cheap Danby DCR122BLDD 4.3 cu.ft. Counter-High Refrigerator - Black

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English: Some dents. The hinge of the door was defective. I had to repair it and add a nut so that the door works well ... I'm a little upset about that situation. You have inner light ... Anyway since the install and evaluate for 1 or 2 weeks to confirm that works.

Spanish: Algunas abolladuras. La bisagra de la puerta estaba defectuosa. yo tuve que repararla y agregar una tuerca para que la puerta funcione bien... Estoy un poco molesto por esa situacion. No tiene luz interna... De todas maneras ya la instale y la evaluar por 1 o 2 semanas para confirmar que funcione bien.

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This product is exactly what I wanted, We have a small refrigerator in our kitchen and it does well enough to hold food, but not that many beverages. For the size and price there was no way I could pass this up, I would recommend this to anyone that doesnt like their husbands beer in the fridge haha, but there is also enough room to hold other food items and the little freezer space is also great and came with this little ice cube tray. not a ding scratch or dent on it either. over all great buy!!

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Keeps food and beverages cold. The freezer is a bit lacking, but that is about what you get with a fridge of this type so I am not disappointed. Well made and a decent size for my needs.

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I never bothered to even turn it on. The door would not stay on and it would would not stay steady on the floor. Probably not a good idea buying something like this online.

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We purchased this Danby mini fridge (twice). The first time was from a local home improvement storeit had to be delivered to the store so after picking it up, bringing it home and unpacking, we saw that it was severely damaged. We returned it and, after researching the product again, came to the conclusion that this was the best option...if it didn't come damaged. Well, our second attempt with this fridge ended much the same way, with a few more complications to boot. It arrived today and, unfortunately, it's damaged. Although the dent is probably something we could have lived with so long as the fridge functioned, when we proceeded to try to see if it worked, we could not get the door to open and close correctlyseems the hinges are bent. After looking it over again and considering all the aggravation we've had with the Danby, we're going to buy a different brand. As many other reviewers have stated, the product comes in flimsy packaging so it's no wonder they arrive damagedthe door was just one more issue that sealed the deal for us.

Buy Ventamatic XXFIRESTAT 10-Amp Adjustable Thermostat with Firestat

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I used this Ventamatic unit to replace a faulty thermostat in a different brand of fan. It works great; simple to wire, and has accurate temperature markings on the case.

As to the absence of the firestat mentioned by other reviewers, it's possible that they don't know exactly what a firestat is. It's actually a thermal fuse, and looks like a diode. If it gets too hot, the inside part melts which breaks the electrical connection. Mine has one.

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Bought this to use with a fan that moves air away from our woodstove. It works as it should but it is not the most accurate thing in the world. It has a tendency to stick open much longer than temperature calls for. Decent product if you are OK with some inaccuracy.

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The thermostat comes on at the set temperature, and turns off at the same temperature. What I really wanted was a thermostat that turned on at 10 to twenty degrees above the turn off temperature, and then turned off at the set temperature. This would be to insure that it was venting on a hot day and not on the cooler days when the temperature just nicks the set temperature.

Anyway the aged fan that I hooked this up to died, so if I buy a new attic fan they all come with a new thermostat in the box...

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Bought this switch to replace a solid-state variable motor speed controller that never functioned properly by not turning the motor off completely even at night. This unit did the trick. Works fine.

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I wired this into a plug, the quality is every bit as good as any others at twice the price, a good buy.

Reviews of BUNN NHB-W Professional 10-Cup Coffeemaker, White

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My husband and I just got our first Bunn coffee maker and we couldn't be happier. We weren't sure if we wanted to invest that much money in a coffee maker, but after trying several other brands that just didn't last, we decided to get the Bunn. I love the way this model looks, with it's updated styling and rounded design, and my husband loves not having to wait for his first cup of coffee. The coffee tastes great and the temperature is just perfect. I had read some reviews of Bunn coffee makers that warned of the coffee being dispensed so quickly that it sprayed out all over the place, but we haven't had that trouble at all. I did make sure to buy Bunn filters, though, because they are taller than the other brands. This coffee maker looks great in my kitchen, and is so easy to clean up, too. It was very well designed--even down to the carafe, which pours easily without having to be turned upside down to get out the last drop. I definitely recommend this product to anyone who makes coffee daily. It will most certainly be money well spent!

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My coffeemaker just arrived yesterday, and most of the time I don't write reviews for products, but I couldn't wait to tell about this product. First, it takes about 20 minutes to set up, but it is easy. I set it up the night before, and couldn't wait until the next morning to try it out. The concept is so greatyou only use the amount of water you put in. It really brews in 3 minutes of less-I made a half of a pot so it was less time. I will have to experiment with the amount of grounds, as it makes weaker coffee with the same amount of grounds that I used for the cheapo, takes forever, old coffee maker. I had to get some type of new coffee maker as my old one was making coffee that was bitter. I have never paid more than $20.00 at Wally World for one, but something had to be done. I am delighted. I definately think it is worth the price, and I can see that it will last a long time. I was suprised after ordering this and going to a friend's house I saw her with a Bunn maker. She told me that is the only kind she uses. I also love the instant hot water. It is quiet-no gurgles. Another nice feature is the porcelain warmer. Also, the carafe doesn't drip or spill-it pours beautifully. My old one spilled while pouring and was very annoying. I will definately take everyone else's advice and only use the Bunn filters. I am very happy with my purchase, and Amazon has always been good to me.

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While we were pleased with the quality of the coffee produced, we are totally fed up with its leaking and dumping water. We live in a rural area and at least a couple of times a year the power goes out. This coffee pot has a 'vacation' setting that you use when on vacation. If you unplug appliances when you travel you'll return to a counter full of water and an empty coffee maker. Unfortunately, if the power goes out, the coffee maker decides that it has been unplugged and dumps its contents all over the counter.

Also, after years of ones that turn themselves off after a couple of hours, it is annoying to spend this much for one and have that basic feature missing. One instance of brain rot could easily burn down your house if you forget to turn off the pot before leaving the house.

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This is a great coffee maker. It lives up to all of its claims and more. It truly does make the coffee in three minutes or less and the coffee tastes wonderful. The fact that it sprays the ground coffee instead of drowning it makes for a smooth and rich cup of coffee. I really like the pour spout on the pot as they found a way that makes it dripless. So far it has worked consistently fine in all ways. The attention to every small detail truly shows in the results. You can pay more or pay less, but this coffee maker lives up to its reputation and is well worth the price.

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I got my second Bunn coffeemaker this past Christmas after our first one finally started wearing out. I have always loved how coffee tastes in restaurants and wished my coffee would come out that way at home. I typically saw Bunn coffeemakers in restaurants so I told my husband that I wish I could have one of those for home, but at the time, I knew I wouldn't have one as I thought they were just expensive and large commercial grade machines and not made for home use. Well, a few years ago, my husband surprised me with a home Bunn coffeemaker for Christmas and I was amazed at how great the coffee tasted just like in a restaurant! I knew then that the Bunn coffeemaker would be the only coffeemaker we would ever buy from now on. So, again, I was pleasantly surprised and very pleased to open another Bunn coffeemaker for Christmas to replace our aged one. I HIGHLY recommend this coffeemaker.

Reviews of Coleman Cable 09632 CL2 Bulk Thermostat Cable, 18-Gauge 2-Conductor

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Only thing better would be if it came on a spool. Just comes bunched in a cardboard wrap. For the price you can't beat it.

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I was looking for two wire heater thermostat wire. Title listed two conductor, features listed four I threw the dice and got what I needed. Title for this item is the correct listing.

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I'm not sure what you want me to say about this... it's like any other thermostat wire/cable you can buy. I guess I've never had bad thermostat wire so take it for what it's worth. I used it to install our whole house humidifier and haven't had any issues with it.

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Not much to say, it is just a thermostat wire. Shipped quickly with Prime. Ran it, connected the thermostat and it works fine.

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Ran this wire under the foor to heating unit without a problem. Inexpemsive and does what it should. Recommended

Cheap Presto ProFry Immersion Element Deep Fryer - 05460

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a good tool for someone who has a number of people to cook for. for small cooking jobs. no. a gallon of oil is needed. i bought a fri daddy after this purchase. just too much oil for small cooking jobs.

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This is the BEST Fryer money can buy.... Love it and it cooks everything really fast compared to other fryers.

I've taken Fresh Cut French Fries out of other fryers that had cooked for 12 minutes and weren't even half cooked, dropped them into this fryer and they were crispy and done in less than 3 minutes. I cook Fried Shrimp all the time and they are done in 2 1/2 minutes.

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Perfect size for me and my family. The timer is ultra loud, which I love. Easy to set up and easier to use. Easy to clean. Zero complaints.

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My husband and I are very happy with this fryer. The basket holds quite a bit of food. The temp. stays steady after you put in the food. So far everything we've made came out delicious. Cleanup isn't too bad... once the oil is cool just pour it through some cheese cloth back into the container it came in. I was surprised to see how little oil it actually used. So far we've made french fries, fish, chicken, and taquitos. Looking forward to trying to make jalapeno poppers and cheese sticks. Best $20 I've spent in a long time.

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Maintains necessary frying temperature

Easy to clean

Digital display of temperature and cooking timer allow for precise frying.

Would recommend this product.

Cheap Optimus H-5300BK Quartz and convection Radiant Heater

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Pros:

Casters can be removed and stored within the bottom of the unit, securely for storage.

Cord has storage compartment with a closing door, which latches securely.

Four Heat settings.

Silent.

Highly Effective.

Cons:

Documentation is a little dated, refers to the switches on the unit being a rotary type dial control.

While the product description does mention a circulation fan, I don't see one and frankly I'm glad it doesn't seem to have one. It's silent, totally silent. Setting switch 3 (Bottom Element) to ON (375 Watts), more than ample to heat my entire upstairs. A pleasant slow event heat.

The product isn't UL listed, but it is ETL listed. There is an overheat circuit interrupt with a button on the back of the unit, and sensitive tip over cut-off switch. Very pleased with the safety of the unit overall.

The unit functions in two ways, first is the reflective heat you can see and feel when the unit is ON; it feels like warm sunshine. Second, it functions as a convection heater; air passes through from the cold floor up through the unit and is released via a grill on the top of the unit.

Switch Layout:

Switch 3 Bottom Element

Switch 2 Top Two Elements

Switch 1 Second From Bottom Element

Dial:

No temperature markings, does have a very wide travel path; so accurate temperature control is very easy.

Most heaters of this type are two settings only, ~1000 Watt, and ~1500 Watt. This results in good warmth, but results in the area in front of the unit being warmer than the rest of the room.

When I purchased, there were only two reviews on this unit. One review was particularly harsh and gave a One-Star due to the misprint about the fan. I decided to take the plunge and buy the heater anyway; very glad for my decision to buy.

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I just got mine and plugged it in. You felt immediate warmth even at the lowest setting with no sound. I don't think I will put it on high because low generates enough heat for my comfort. Maybe later in the bitter cold of winter I can update with a higher setting.

As with all Quartz heaters you have the glow from the tube but it is not bright. The picture shows all four elements going that is the highest setting one tube for each additional setting comes on for a total of four.

Also very important the one advertised says 1 year warranty mine says 3 year so the one in the picture could be an earlier version or just a misprint.

Only draw back is it is not the prettiest to look at but I bought it for warmth not decorum. Would of gotten 5 out of 5 if it had a blower or was better looking.

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This heater puts out more heat than any I ever tried, and I own 8 different types of electric space heaters. The combination infrared and convection is what I think makes this heater special. Although I cannot really put my finger on it, it seems to have a different effect on different people. For myself I set this on the lowest 375 watt setting and I am immediately warm, even in a large 21x20 Family room with a 17'2" ceiling. For my wife and my mother, they are not impressed. It needs to be on 750 watts for them to be just ok. I do not know if it is something about the infrared that does not affect everyone the same. The heat it puts out is not a gush of fan forced heat, it is more of a consistent heat that warms you immediately, I don't know how they cannot feel it. The thermometer agrees with my position on this. On high this thing will move a thermometer more than any other space heater I have, and I have some that cost me $200. Anyway, for those of you that can feel the infrared, there is absolutely no better heater and no heater more efficient. At the 375 watt setting this will have a significant savings over any other space heater and still be warm. Used in this manner, this unit will pay for itself in a month in electricity savings.

On high the top and front get very hot, heat just pours out of the top and also almost as much in the front. The infrared effect seems similar on low as it does on high, so the immediate warmth effect is not much better on high, although the thermometer sure does move more on high.

This Optimus H-5300 is very well built and appears will last a long time. It is decent looking also, and I like the switches. The different settings use different infrared tubes, so when one burns out, you can start using a different one. This should extend the longevity of this. Not sure if the quartz tubes can be replaced easily.

I highly recommend this heater.

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We purchased this item after it was recommended from a friend.We were going to purchase an Edenpure or Amish heater but after hearing from a friend about the price difference and also the quality of the Optimus heater,I read reviews on the internet and decided to purchase the Optimus. We have been very satisfied with the performace and also the quietness of this heater.It has helped with heating a room that we had no heat in that was alway damp.

The Optimus heater now creates a comfortable room and we keep it at very low temerature to keep out the dampness.I would recommend this heater highly because it is lower priced(much) and small enough that you can move from room to room,and also very quiet.

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After several months' trials with standard resistive and oil-filled space heaters, I decided to take a look at an IR (quartz) design as final recourse before more drastic and costly measures to keep warm in a very cold living space. As it turns out, I saved the best for last with this particular selection.

Being of normal human makeup, my recent perpetual immersion in an atmosphere of toxic fumes has registered as undesirable. Such was the outcome associated with a recent sampling of new space heaters chosen to take the bite off a periodically below-zero Iowa Fall; particularly the oil-filled selections. Indeed, even a "premium" resistive design which was tried for a while could not stop outgassing due to the low-quality plastics which were pressed into high-temperature service throughout the construction. For a series of quality-related reasons, all went back to their respective stores in a series of seemingly unending rounds.

Thankfully, this design, however, finally answers most needs for upper-story heat in a certain 1912 Midwestern vintage home without recourse to central air.

The H-5300 product appears to be well-made and thoughtfully designed. Room temperature is regulated through a basic thermostat which is isolated from the unit's heating processes; allowing for accurate control of ambient air temperatures. Even the "good old" designs of years past suffered from profound limitations in this area: I am grateful that someone finally spent the ten or so extra minutes with this aspect of space heater design for their offering. Result: No more wide swings in RT during operation.

Even the thermostat itself seems to be of above-average quality, as there is no contact bounce during on/off transitions (heard from most current designs as a brief, distinctive, periodic "chirp" during operation). This will add to long-term durability for the product.

To facilitate even tighter control of room temperature, the unit's heating elements are run on a strategy which minimizes on/off temperature swings during operation. When set at maximum heating capacity, two of the unit's four elements run continuously; relegating active thermostatic control to the two lower tubes. Firsthand experience shows this approach to be effective in a particularly cold and challenging living space layout.

As a further plus, heat produced by the unit is well diffused throughout the surrounding environment. This is accomplished through a clever design despite the unit's lack of an actual mechanical fan (a desirable "feature" to be without, if possible).

Finally, no outgassing from the product at any power level was noted after the first few minutes of operation (this one aspect alone was nearly enough to sell me right off). The unit does not seem to appreciably dry out the surrounding air.

On the flip side, here are some considerations which may militate against one's decision to purchase this unit:

1. Being a consumer-level quartz heater product, on/off cycle noise from the elements may pose a problem in some or all units with the passage of time. Indeed, one of the units which was purchased here manifests this characteristic already: Something to bear in mind if used in sleeping quarters.

2. The unit is wired to disallow thermostatic control on the lowest two power settings: i.e. the upper two elements are selectively-configured for constant running when heating power levels are set to the first two switch positions. This could pose some issues during periods of milder chill without a central heating system to take up the slack.

3. While the visible light level emitted from the unit is quite reasonably low, it is still present. This is another consideration for bedroom use.

However, on point three (above), the spectra involved is of a frequency range which should not disturb the transition into deep sleep for most people; as it is roughly the same as that emitted by a low flame. To the point: If you can comfortably fall asleep in front of a smoldering fireplace then you shouldn't have any trouble with the type and levels of ambient light produced during operation of this unit. At worst, a simple roll over in bed should be sufficient.

In sum, this seems to be an excellent product; and solves a problem which has represented a significant hassle for me. As to cost, the units were purchased locally from a nationwide retailer which is homophonically named for the antonym of "highs" at under $60 per item. The return policy of this particular retailer affords most the opportunity to try an item out for some time before a final commitment is made.

I will update this review at need if any measurable problem is discovered during the long-term usage of the product.

12.27.2010 UPDATE >>

After only a week's worth of use, the heating element on/off cycle noise has become quite significant in the H-5300 units which are on hand here. As I had suspected, this problem manifests itself with use and worsens over time: It is a characteristic of these quartz-element designs.

The periodic short-term noise created is similar to the alarm buzz from a cheap 1960s vintage bedside clock (albeit at a measurably lower decibel level). Therefore, obviously, I cannot recommend bedroom usage for the product except at the lowest two power levels which prohibit thermostatic on/off cycling of the heating elements.

With some deliberation, I dropped one star from my rating for this particular issue. However, room temperature control remains absolutely superb, second to none; and, due to the apparent quality of construction, I suspect that the product will continue to perform flawlessly throughout its service life.

1.27.2012 UPDATE >>

Second season well underway with no durability or performance problems.

This Winter sees the H-5300 in a New England setting. Temperatures here are much more mild than the Midwest; and, in this situation, the main floor household temperature is maintained at a baseline of 63 degrees F. The upstairs sleeping quarters are not directly heated.

Currently, only 1 to 2 elements (375 to 750 Watts) are all that have been necessary for closed bedroom overnight heat; leading to a seasonal testing scenario without much recourse to built-in thermostatic action.

In this setting, the room air mass remains within a consistent and comfortable range: We simply leave the unit on switch position 1 or 2 before retiring. If fairly cold, the unit is left running with one or two elements during the day to maintain sensible overall room temperatures.