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Saturday, January 3, 2015

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Mr. Heater MH200CV 200,000-BTU Propane Convection Heater
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Updated 3/19/11

Received a brand new hearter today! No cost for shipping either to or from the company. Based on the excellent customer service I am increasing the rating up to 4 stars. As I originally reported, the heater works very well at heating my garage.

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Updated 3/5/11

Contacted Mr. Heater and they had me box up the heater and they had FedEx pick it up at their expense. They say they will send a replacement once they have looked at the returned item.

Updated 2/26/11

I had been very pleased with this heater UNTIL today. I have used the heater several times during the past 2 months. Today I warmed up the garage and worked during the morning then shut down the heater and ran some errands. I started the heater this afternoon and after about about 10 minutes I looked over at the heater and there were FLAMES coming out from all sides and the main burner valve knob was on fire. I ran to the propane tank and got everything shut down Thank goodness I was watching, the rubber propane hose could have easily melted and I would have had a wreck. It appears there was a malfunction on the burner valve that allowed gas to escape and ignite. Now 1 month past Amazon Return time I have to deal with manufacturer warranty. So now I have to mail it in, at my expense, and wait to see if they will stand behind the product. In the mean time I have no heat in the garage.

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I have only had this heater two days. That said, I took it home yesterday attached the propane (that was essentially all there was to set-up) and fired it up on low and it put out a pleasant heat.

This morning the temperature was about 6 below zero and I turned the heater on and set it on high. I let it run for about 15 minutes and the garage had warmed up significantly, it was at least 40-50 degrees and possibly warmer. I didn't check the thermometer (digital one in my car) until after I left the garage. But as I was driving my car away from the garage I noticed the temperature was rapidly counting down at that point it was already down to 20 degrees and continued down to the outside temperature of 6 below.

My garage is detached 30' X 30' with 14' high ceiling, so it was heating over 12,000 cubic feet.

This is a replacement space heater. The previous one was a Mr. Heater Portable Propane Forced Air Heater (jet heater). I was a bit worried with the fact that the new one was convection but that concern was unfounded. It actually heats the area much faster. The convection heater does not seem to put off nearly as much smell as the forced air heater, in fact it was essentially odorless. Although with this first test I did not use a fan to circulate the warm air, I am sure that will improve it's already impressive performance. Unlike the forced air heater, this one does not require an electrical connection to operate so all you have to do is supply the gas and turn it on. One possible drawback would be that I was able to use the forced air heater to thaw frozen pipes since you can direct the heat, and the convection heater won't work for that.

It does make noise as it burns the propane. If you have a weed burner, or a branding stove, that is what it sounds like. The volume increases at higher settings. It was a little quieter than the forced air heater though.

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Purchased to heat a 40X65 steel building and has done a great job. Arrived very quickly and I actually purchased two since they were such a great price.

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THIS HEATER IS GOOD BUY FOR YOUR SMALL SHOP SPACE IT REALLY DOES A GREAT JOB

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Ordered through smazon Mr. Heater MH200CV December 13, 2011. Unit was shipped and received timely. Did not have need to install unit until February as the weather here in North Georgia is quite mild this year. I hooked the unit to a 100 lb. propane tank and tried to light the pilot after observing all fittings were tight and the heat control knob was properly positioned. Upon depressing the pilon/safety button, I heard a loud hissing sound indicating that propane was flowing through the lines unobstructed. Immediately I depressed the igniter button several times attempting to light the pilot light...no luck. I discontinued the effort to light the pilot. I tried this several more times to no avail. Finally, I remedied the excessive propane through-put by barely depressing the pilot button...presto, the pilot light with a monstrous flame. In addition the burner was ablaze also without the the burner knob still in the pilot position (fully clockwise). Upon releasing the pilot button the flames were completely out of control. The thing acted as if the burner valve was fully open although it was completely closed. The heater would do this wild activity for a few minutes then it would flame out at which time I would make hasty tracks to shut the gas supply off.

NOTE: The gas flow is so great that the pilot cannot be lit if the button is fully depressed. I could light it only when the valve was partially opened.

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This thing is dangerous. I will be in contact with the manufacturer on Monday next. I'm hoping for the best as some other customers with similar problems have had difficulty getting their problems fixed through the manufacturer.

I checked all settings several times and tried to get the unit to operate normally--no luck.

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It served its purpose. But for some reason or another, it stopped working. We were building a house and we needed a heater that could give sufficient heat in an under construction building. It did that, but it didn't hold up well. The construction heater got a leak in the on / off valve.

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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Reviews of Cuisinart CWT-240 19-by-12-Inch Warming Tray

Cuisinart CWT-240 19-by-12-Inch Warming Tray
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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The actual function of this warming tray is perfectly fine. What I did not appreciate is that one of the legs is slightly shorter than the other three, and of course there is no way to adjust the height. It's an easy fix to put something under the leg, but I didnt buy a high end product so I would have to play with it every time I use it.

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Very high quality. Sits perfectly level on the counter. Thanks to its rubber legs it is not easily moved if bumped. Does a great job!

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Cooking is not allowed on Shabbat, but keeping cooked food warm during Shabbat (and in some cases, warming up cooked food that is cold) is not only permissible, but considered part of the mitzvah of making Shabbat a delight. There are three techniques one can use to keep food warm.

The first option is to use a "blech" (from the German by way of Yiddish word for tin or sheet metal). It is a metal sheet used by many observant Jews to cover stovetop burners (and for some, the knobs/dials too) on Shabbat (the Jewish Sabbath), as part of the precautions taken to avoid violating the halachic prohibition against cooking on the Sabbath. The burners under the 'blech' can be set to low and will stay on throughout the sabbath. Food that is already cooked can be placed on top of the 'blech' and warmed.

Another option is to set the oven to a very low temperature (200 Degrees F)and put casseroles and pots with food in the oven to keep them warm.

The third option is to use an electric warming tray. This warming tray was purchased for the purpose of keeping food warm on Shabbat. The temperature stays low enough that food cannot be cooked, but warm enough to keep food warm, especially nice on a cold, winter night. The tray is well made, and easy to clean. It is also large enough to keep several dishes warmed. Overall, an excellent tray that met our needs perfectly.

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The Cuisinart Warming Tray was intended to replace a very old and very familiar workhorse. My old warming tray was very functional and was used for every special dinner or party before it finally died after years of use. I was unable to find a store anywhere in my area that had any sort of warming trays. I found this one at Amazon, and I have not been disappointed. It is a wonderful addition to my kitchen. It is just a bit smaller than my old unit, so does not house as many dishes. By the same token, the smaller footprint allows more counter space. It does not have a "hot spot" (for gravies and such)as my old one did (and which I miss), but the tray keeps everything piping hot. It is a lovely, sleek addition to the counter top. I feel certain that I will get many years of excellent service from this device, which joins many Cuisinart appliances in my kitchen.

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This very clean designed Warming Tray replaced two smaller older Sulton "Hot Trays" that were from my mother's kitchen in the 1970's. Unlike the older trays, the CWT-240 has clearly marked and accessable tempature controls in the front that actually change the tempature from 150F to 200F. Great for keeping pizza hot or bread warm.

At 19 by 12 inches, the tray is fairly imposing and dominates the table where it is located so it would be wise to measure where you will be using it.

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Cheap DeLonghi EW7707CM Safeheat 1500W ComforTemp Portable Oil-Filled

DeLonghi EW7707CM Safeheat 1500W ComforTemp Portable Oil-Filled Radiator
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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After reading many of the reviews on Amazon, I purchased this delonghi heater. I can't be happier with its performance. I believe the more positive reviews are a result of using this heater as it was designed to gradually maintain a slow heat in a small-mid sized enclosed room (say, 20x20 with 9' ceilings). If you want to quickly heat a large room with a blast of hot air, get something with a fan or turn up the thermostat.

We use this heater at night. It does such an effective job of keeping our room at a comfortable 70F (even at lower settings), that we have programmed our central heat thermostat to go down to 60F at night. Of course, the effectiveness of the heater is also dependent on how well your house is insulated.

There were some comments about the heater getting hot to the touch. Well, yes, of course it does it's a heater! But even at it's highest setting, the metal is not sizzling. It is well insulated enough that you can touch it for a few seconds before it gets uncomfortable plenty of time for the occasional times you may bump into it. At lower settings this isn't even an issue.

Why an oil-filled heater? It produces a very gentle heat without drying the air like a conventional ceramic or electric heater.

Why the delonghi? Gentle heat without any sound. We purchased the Honeywell 7-Fin Oil-Filled Radiator Heater as well (they were out of stock of the delonghi), and while it heats fine, it creaks and cracks when you use it. I'm sure this is due to the metal expanding and contracting as it gets warmer and cooler. It's not a huge problem, but if you are a light sleeper, it may be an annoyance.

The only downside I can think of is the wheels. Doesn't roll well on carpet which is fine, we don't' move it much anyway. But overall, love the delonghi. We've had it for 2 weeks now and I hope it lasts this way for several years.

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I purchased two of these radiator heaters last Fall and used them all through the heating season. They are wonderful. SO much better than any blower, convection, or ceramic heaters I've had and I've had them all. Our 152 year old house has hot water (boiler) heat so we're used to a system that doesn't blow and dry out the air but with fuel oil prices as they have been for the past few years we just can't see heating this big old house with our furnace. We have a woodstove to heat the major portion of the house but our bedroom and utility room are cold due to being away from woodstove heat and are both drafty rooms to boot. These heaters worked so well to keep those two areas perfectly comfortable without the drying effect of blower or convection heat. For years we've struggled with noisy, drying space heaters that caused much stress due to fire hazards etc. Contrary to what one review said this "Safe Heat" heater is truly safe. There are no serious fire hazard warnings on this item because it does not get hot like a convection or coil heater. In fact, you can touch the radiator itself and it would not burn skin. I wouldn't sleep with ANY other space heater on in our bedroom (which made for cold nights before we had these heaters) but this heater is perfect for just that. It is truly not a fire hazard if you set it in a place that is recommended in the book that comes with it and follow the safety instructions which mainly say not to put objects on the heater itself. The reviewer that said it took up a lot of space may have been treating this heater like the other types of heaters but it's not necessary. This heater should be treated as a "heater" for sure but it's not going to radiate the kind of heat that would set things on fire unless they were laid on top of the heater where the heat radiates up and I'm not even convinced that would set anything on fire. The footprint it takes up on the floor is very small.

It is a completely different heater from the other types of space heaters.

One reviewer said it's not "fast enough" to warm the room. This IS NOT a heater you would turn on and off whenever you walk into/out of the area you want to heat. It works with a thermostat and if left "on" at the comfort level you desire you practically never have to touch the heater again, unless the weather gets extremely cold in which case you would turn the thermostat to a higher level. We found that these heaters are very cost efficient to leave on with thermostat set to our desired warmth. It's the same principle as you use with whole house heating you don't turn your furnace off every time you leave home, you just turn the thermostat down.

I turn them down during the day and then up at night but leave them on so that we're not "starting from scratch" to heat up the areas.

Unlike other heaters that can't be left on safely without being monitored, this heater can (and to work efficiently SHOULD) be left on because it is NOT A FIRE HAZARD and works with a thermostat. The only real fire hazard issue is that it can not be plugged into an extension cord safely and the plug itself can get hot if not in a proper outlet. In fact, if there is a fire hazard with this heater it's the cord that is the issue not the radiator itself. The cord is long enough though that it is not a problem for us to put it where we want it and plug in properly.

I just turned one of these heaters on today and I'm as happy to have it as I was all last Winter. I can't say enough good things about these heaters. They have met and exceeded all of my expectations. Even the price I paid for them was remarkably good. I paid less for one of these heaters than I did my "ceramic dish heater" that for numerous reasons I was almost never able to use. I even love that it's on wheels. Easily moveable on my utility room tile floor.

There is just nothing bad to say about this heater. Exceptional is the word for it!

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I own two Delonghi oil-filled heaters. I bought them a few years ago, used them intermittently, then put them in storage. When fuel oil bills skyrocketed, I brought them out to start using again.

What motivated me to start using them again was when bill for heating oil for my little house jumped to over $300 a month. Using two Delonghi heaters set on "low" for sixteen hours a day, it has dropped to less than $50. That's a $250 a month in savings, in the coldest months.

My experience has been that oil filled heaters work great, if you know how to use them. Oil filled electric heaters aren't just "plug and play." If you use them as recommended, they're powerful, economic and effective. If you don't, you'll have the problems people complain about in some of these reviews.

How to use 'em:

1) Always TEMPER them before use. A lot of people skip this step, but you shouldn't. To temper them, before using them in your house, plug them in OUTSIDE of your house, in a well ventilated area such as a shop or shed (or a basement, if you don't have a shop). Set the heat on "high" and turn the dial ALL THE WAY UP to the highest temperature. Then leave them for several hours. It's true that this will "waste" a little electricity. (Leaving it that way for 24 hours may cost you a couple of bucks). But it's essential to do this because doing so burns off the coating the manufacturers put on to prevent them from rusting in the warehouse.

The directions say to do this for "two hours or more." I've found that it takes anywhere from two to twenty hours to burn the whole coating off. Once it's gone, the smell is gone forever. IF YOU SKIP THIS STEP, your heater will smell bad in the house every time it gets above a certain temperature (and the coating starts burning off). People who complain about a bad smell are often unaware of this step, or haven't tempered their heater long enough. When it's done being tempered, the smell should be totally gone, absolutely no smell.

2) I had a friend who complained about how ineffective her heater was. It turned out she was trying to use it in a 400 square foot area, with the door open! And the area was uninsulated. And she was shutting it on and off to "save power." You have to use common sense. If the room is uninsulated, insulate it. If the door's open, close it. If it's too big, get two or three heaters. And don't shut them on and off.... leave the heater ON. See point 4 below.

3) Don't expect instant heat. Oil filled heaters are great at MAINTINING the temperature in a room, but It takes a long time for oil filled heaters to RAISE the temperature when the room is cold. (If you have central heating, turn it on in the morning for about 15 minutes to take the chill of off the air. Then turn it off and turn your oil filled heaters on for the rest of the day. If you don't have central heating, set your oil filled heaters on high for a couple of hours, then lower them to low once the place is warmed up.)

4) Once the room does get warm, leave the heater ON. My friend said she was shutting hers off after it got warm to "save electricity." Then she'd come back two or three hours later, find the room cold, and turn it on and complain because it took hours to heat the room up again. Don't do what she did. Don't turn it on and off, on and off. That's what the thermostat is for. To use the thermostat on any oil filled heater, turn the dial to the HIGHEST setting, wait till the room gets toasty, then turn it DOWN just till you hear a soft click. No further. After you do this, it'll come on whenever the room drops below that temperature, and will shut itself off when the room is warm. Using the thermostat this way saves electricity more effectively than you could, and maintains a warm room while doing so.

5) I've seen comments on these posting boards like:

"My heater had a bad smell for weeks." Of course it did -you didn't temper it. It was burning off a little of the coating each time it got hot. Start over. Take it out to a shed or shop, set up on high heat, turn the thermostat way up, and temper it to finish burning it off. Then there will be no smell at all. (If there is, you may have an oil leak, in which case, yes, return it to the place you bought it. But this is usually not the reason for the smell.)

"I took my heater out of the box, turned it on, waited four hours and it barely got warm, so I shipped it right back to the manufacturer." My comment would be, you were thinking of it as if it were a little space heater, the kind that gets burning hot to the touch. That's not how oil filled heaters work. They WARM the air gradually. They take time, when the room is very cold. They're among the best ways to keep a room warm and toasty economically, when used correctly. But you have to learn how they work and don't expect them to be what they're not.

Give them time, and learn how to use them, use common sense, and oil filled heaters will keep your home balmy and warm, using minimal electricity, and there will not be any smell at all.

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Heater was bought for child's room. It seems safe and works well. The comfort temp feature was slightly misleading due to the fact that we thought we could change the thermostat on that function. Instead you can use the number thermostat that goes from 0 to 5. I guess we thought we could set the temperature to a degree like 68. Other than that we like it and we feel that it is safe for our child's bedroom. We will see how it is on the electric bill this Winter.

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This is my 2nd Delonghi. Several months back I purchased the larger model 715T with the 24hr thermo setting. So far, very happy with performance of both.

I recently moved back to AZ. The winters are certainly not like back east or mid-west, but it is a area of higher elevation with winter nights in the 20-30s. The home is under 1000 sqf and I did not want to heat with propane at the current high price, (neighbor has filled their propane almost monthly) at about $475 per tank. My last 3 months for total heat, lighting and cooking has been $70, $105 and current bill for Feb at $77.

I use the larger DeLonghi unit in the front room-kitchen area, and the smaller unit for my PC office room. During the coldest nights I kept the larger unit on all night at low temp, then turned it up a notch or two in the morning. I'm fairly cold-blooded and prefer warmer to cold. This has kept me very comfortable. Granted, as some reviewers have said, you need to turn it up and let it get up to desired temp,(2-3 hr). This is the nature of a 'radiator' heater. But once up to temp, it will keep area 'toasty' for rest of day.

Other reviewers have noted a few problems that I have not experienced, (maybe I'm lucky or they just got a defective unit, which certainly can happen). I did not note a 'horrible' long lasting smell. With the smaller unit it did take a few hours of residue burn off, nothing horrible or irritating. The instruction manual notes all this. I was not annoyed by 'loud pops' when unit was going on or off. I did, barely hear it at times,(and I have excellent hearing). Have not had any mechanical or broken items nor leakage. Note: as a reviewer said, they got a slight 'burn' when touching, (the manual also notes as well). When on high the top of unit can get very warm to touch...but why would anyone assume less? It is a 'heater' folks. So let's consider that when using any such electrical device. Would not advise you to: let children play around it, nor do you want to curl your cat on it. But overall, by touching it you are not going to scald yourself. Smart advice: read the manual.

The larger unit I thought would be nice to have the 24 hr thermostat setting, I have only had to use it a couple of times, because after the unit gets to your desired comfort, just dial down a setting and move the thermo dial until the light comes on and it will maintain that temp. In fact, the smaller unit the 7707CM, has a '6' number setting dial that works just as good. This unit, (like the larger one) is also able to go to a 1500w setting, but I have only used it a few times on extreme cold mornings for a couple hours to warm room up a bit faster, then turn it back down to 500 or 700w setting.

So, for me, bottom line at present, I would certainly purchase another DeLonghi for my use. Very comfortable and cost effective. Open the box, remove it and 'pop' out the lock in place fold under wheels, plug it in and you are ready to heat. I felt Amazon price and fast free delivery were all pluses.

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Monday, September 8, 2014

DeLonghi TRV0715T Vento Hi-Speed Convection Oil-Filled Radiator Reviews

DeLonghi TRV0715T Vento Hi-Speed Convection Oil-Filled Radiator Heater with Programmable Timer
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Lovely design. Great heat! Easy to move from place to place. The "new" smell disappears quickly in a few hours via following the directions. (I also used a tiny bit of lavender oil on the top fins during those hours to mask the initial unpleasant smell. And I placed it near a window that was ajar.) We haven't used the programming so I can't comment on that (see below for update!). (There was one similar model that lacked the programming feature, but it was not sold by Amazon and required a substantial shipping fee. My advice: Always check the origin and any shipping cost! When given a choice, I prefer Amazon. Second choice is to go through Amazon, if it's not something Amazon carries.)

Back to the heater:

This heats quickly. And it's cute! Easy to store, as this model is particularly slim. I strongly recommend reading the directions so you avoid overtaxing your electric outlets or circuits. Beyond that, this thing will be your "friend" on cold mornings as it heats up so quickly. It's like a little fireplace except it's safe.

My vote of confidence in the heater and in Amazon service (it arrived 2 days after shipping!) is so strong we are ordering a second one. This will enable us to keep the house temperature lower and just warm the rooms we're actually occupying at any one time.

My initial order included another DiLonghi heater (HHP1500, Mica Panel Radiator), which is very attractive looks almost like a small TV except with wire mesh instead of a screen. The oil-filled radiator keeps its heat longer and puts out more heat. But the Mica Panel radiator is preferable if space is limited and you're looking for something to keep your feet warm while reading or watching TV; it puts out consistent, gentle heat mostly from the front, a bit from the top whereas the oil-filled radiator puts out a lot of heat from the top. (Also, the mica panel one is so light, you can easily carry it from one room to another.) We're happy with both, but the oil-filled radiator is the one we decided to duplicate as, for us, it's more versatile, and can really "add" heat where you need it thus allowing us to have the thermostat lower. (Both heaters do not use blowers, which, if you have allergies, is a big plus! That's another reason to supplement forced air central heating with these space heaters.)

We chose a slim model. So I expect the larger, heavier models would be great heat "work horses" if you're looking for something with an even greater heat output.

Update (10/12/09):

Programming function of this heater:

By accident I have now learned about the programming. It's an ingenious design, in my view. It's not via a computer, but there's dial where you set the current time (be sure to move that dial only clockwise!) and then there is a circle of tiny little red levers (like tiny hairs, except they move). And these little levers are really on/off controls. If the lever is moved to the center of the circle, then it's "on" so if you don't need to "program" it, you simply move all the little levers toward the center and you have nice little circle of red. However, for any spans of time where you want the heater to turn itself off, you move the lever to the outer part of the circle.

Does your heater APPEAR to be "broken" because it won't turn on? Check that little red circle of levers.... in case for some reason they've been moved and the unit has turned itself off. You can easily put them back the way you want them.

Again, it's a brilliant little programming design! Very easy to understand. And it really is not subject to the kind of problems of things that you program digitally. As I said above, it's like a circle of "on/off" switches that you can control individually.

We're glad we've got the second one on the way!

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This is a great heater. I like that it creates its own airflow without a fan the hot air just comes off the top as if there were a fan! I also love the timer function you can set the heater to be on or off in 15 minute segments all day long. I use this feature to have it warm up my bedroom so it's warm when I arrive home from work, just before bedtime, and also to warm up the room before I wake up, without having the heater run all night (it's a powerful little thing!). The air doesn't get dried out, but it circulates and becomes toasty warm. There is also three output settings (1,2, and 3), so you can really crank it up if you need some heat quickly, but keep it low for everyday use. I'm extremely pleased with this heater.

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If you've got high ceilings or an area larger than 14x14 and expect this unit to heat, you're going to be disappointed. Also, as the previous review states, the heat rises from the top of the unit, which is about 2 1/2 feet off the ground. If you're prone to "cold feet" this unit is NOT for you.

There is no fan on this unit, so it's perfect for an office, baby's room or bedroom that always seems to be a bit chilly. If you have a large bathroom, this would be great to pre-set the attached 24 hour timer to come on an hour or so before you get up.

So if you want to heat a 12x12 or 12x14 room or smaller this unit will be fine. Just dont expect your legs and feet to be warm.

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Before we bought this heater, we have been using a DeLonghi TRD0715T for more than two years. The TRD0715T has been working well but it has some problems too. For example, it sometimes gives noise if its position is not "right". It also smells if it is on the highest setting. Recently it started to have ticking noise from the timer. But overall, we have been very happy with its performance. So we bought the TRV0715T for our daughter's room. The TRV0715T is smaller in size, and much quieter. It doesn't have noticeable smell even on the highest setting. However, we feel it is not generating enough heat like TRD0715T, although they all are 1500 watts. We use the middle setting all the time because the current will be too high for our apartment if we use the highest setting. If you have a big room to heat up, I wouldn't recommend it to you.

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Best space heater! Especially when you have babies and young children. I keep one in my master suit which is about 20x16. Whole upstairs is about 61 degrees when the suit is set at 70 during winter time. I feel better that I am not heating up the whole upstairs when I only need the heat in my suit. I also keep 2 of these in my finished basement which is about 40X15. Without the heater, basement is at around 58, with it 73 when set at medium setting. My baby can touch it and get startled, but never caused any scream or crying. I feel very safe and good about this heater. VERY EASY TO FIGURE OUT THE CONTROL!....well if you are used to setting outlet timers.

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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Buy Lux PSD011B Pro-Spec Battery Powered Digital Thermostat

Lux PSD011B Pro-Spec Battery Powered Digital Thermostat
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Very functional & looks great I really like it over other products, easy to purchase, delivery was quick, installed in a breeze.

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I bought this for an customer in a retirement community , they wanted and needed something easy to use with a large display .This is that kind of thermostat .Installation is a breeze and with the simple up arrow (warmer) and down arrow (cooler) setting the desired temp is easy for anyone.

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Discount Whirlpool 303396 High Limit Thermostat for Dryer

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The quality was perfect. After I let my dryer sit for about 3 months I decided to go online to see if it was something I could replace myself. So after I did some research for the part. I ordered it. The item was delivered, and I went home and replaced the part now my maytag is working again. I would do it all over again....Love it

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was what we needed . cheap and here on time. installation was very easy with no problems. would highly recommend.

Monday, August 4, 2014

Reviews of LuxPro PSD011W Digital Non-Programmable Thermostat

LuxPro PSD011W Digital Non-Programmable Thermostat
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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It's easy to install and easy to use -But I am replacing my second one in 5 years today.

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I connected the thermostat as soon as I received it and it has been working great so far and have had no problems with it.

Friday, August 1, 2014

Best Amico AC 250V 16A 30-110C Temperature Control Capillary Thermostat Deals

Amico AC 250V 16A 30-110C Temperature Control Capillary Thermostat for Electric Oven
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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Hard to get too picky with an inexpensive Thermostat. It seems to work pretty well above 45C, but near the low (30C) end it is always switched off. The metal dial plate doesn't come with screws to attach it to the control either.

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Mr. Heater F270320 MH125KTR Contractor 125,000-BTU Forced-Air Reviews

Mr. Heater F270320 MH125KTR Contractor 125,000-BTU Forced-Air Kerosene Heater
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Good product. Only needed to run 3 hours on diesel when it got really cold. Puts out fumes but that was to be expected.

We may try kerosene next winter, if we can find it!

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Looks high quality, packaged well.

One neat feature we did not except was the unit iself (the black part) is cool to the touch even while its blowing out MASSIVE heat. We are pleased with this purchase and the temperature thermostat works well and is pretty responsive. It is noisy, but to be expected with the amount of heat/pressure. We have had temperatures in the 0 to 20 degree range and on the lowest setting it keeps our shop around 57 degrees. We could heat it up to 80 if we wanted to pretty quick, but are being conservative with the diesel fuel we are using to keep costs down. We went through 2 heaters before we found this one, we will keep it!!

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I purchased this heater last winter and it worked very good. This year it won't start, spark is ok but no fuel coming up into combustion chamber. After some tinkering with the heater it eventually went to the junk yard.

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I use this to heat my uninsulated 24x40 shop. Its loud, its noisy but man does it make it warm. Down side is finding that I have to leave a door cracked to keep from getting light headed from exhaust fumes.

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This heater heated my 30X50ft garage in the winter

with no problem. I burn #1 fuel oil in it and it does not

give off any odor.

I like the idea of a built in thermostat and also a pump

pressure gauge. It is a bit noisy and does like its fuel

but all in all I would recommend it to anyone.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Cheap EdgeStar 32 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler with Stainless Steel

EdgeStar 32 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler with Stainless Steel Trimmed French Doors and Digital Controls
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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I purchased this unit, installed it under my counter with a few inches all around for ventilation. It took two days to approach temperature and struggles when the room temp is over 75 degrees.

After 14 months the LED failed. I paid $38 for a replacement, which was sent without instructions. Edgestar service said, "I think it might just pop out." It actually is screwed in from behind.

By 15 months, I went to get a both of white wine from the 53 degree side to find it was about 80 degrees. Now neither side cools. Edgestar customer service couldn't guess what was wrong. They suggested, "Try Googling small appliance repair and your ZIP code." I was unable to find anyone familiar with repair of thermoelectric units. I should have suspected something with a cooling unit warranty of only 90 days parts & labor and 12 months parts. Anyone want a room temperature wine storage unit? It is pretty nice looking.

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I bought this product largely because it was the most visually appealing (i assumed they all were equally capable of cooling wine) and after about a year of ownership, half of the wine refrigerator broke and no longer cools the wine. It also makes a buzzing sound which is incredibly annoying and probably a fire hazard. I called Edgestar which was completely useless and could offer me no help. They actually had the nerve to tell me to find a local servicer on my own. Since i had no other alternatives, I decided to give it a shot and called 8 of them. Nobody would service an Edgestar product nor do an assessment of the issue so i could get reimbursed from my warranty company...which is another saga. The warranty services company is called Repairmaster. After approx 10 calls in to them, 4 promised call backs from supervisors that never happened i finally gave up and decided to just scrap the wine refrigerator and buy another one (they claim i'm going to receive a payment but as of this date it hasn't happened and i'm not holding my breadth). I'd also yield a note of caution on the website where i bought the product Compact Appliance since they obviously don't check into the products they are willing to sell or select warranty servicing companies that can deliver on a contract. All of these companies are relatively small and will undoubtedly be out of business if this level of product quality and service continue. PLEASE LISTEN TO MY ADVICE AND SAVE YOURSELF THE HEADACHE!!! I WASTED HOURS ON THIS!!! THIS IS THE FIRST REVIEW I'VE EVER WRITTEN IN MY LIFE --THAT IS HOW BAD AN EXPERIENCE IT WAS!!!

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Really classy look and arrived quickly, but does NOT live up to its advertised performance as one side will not hold the set temp. Manufacture acknowledges half is busted, but warranty only works if YOU pay to ship it back. Looks like EDGESTAR is having customers final test each unit.

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it have limted tenperatures (you can not go over 46 and 52 as limits) and it never stop runing. It is noise. Otherwise it keeps the wine in good temperature for a energy price.

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We purchased this wine fridge about three years ago and it worked great until just recently. A couple of weeks ago, it started a low grade hissing sound and just today we discovered that one side is not cooling. In fact, it feels very warm on that side. Obviously, we are well beyond our warrantee period so all we can do is try and call the manufacturer to see if there is anything we can do to fix it. We aren't feeling very hopeful. In any case, while it worked for 3 years, we don't believe that is a good return on an investment of $450! Our advice is: if you are going to splurge on a wine fridge, spend a little more money and get a reputable brand that will last longer.

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Sunday, January 12, 2014

Buy Honeywell TH6320R1004 Wireless FocusPro Thermostat

Honeywell TH6320R1004  Wireless FocusPro Thermostat
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Highly recommended!

I have purchased and installed three of these thermostats in areas that need remote monitoring and control of the interior winter temperatures. All three have been very easy to install and configure to operate on existing WiFi home networks. The thermostat appears to have pretty good WiFi range (comparable to that of my Apple laptop computers). The user interface is very easy to use and the thermostat has a wide temperature range for user settable high and low temperature alerts. If an alert is triggered, the thermostat will send a user-configurable one time per hour, every 2 hours..., up through every 6 hours email alert to up to 6 configurable email addresses. Via its location/setup function, the thermostat will also give you the local outdoor temperature and humidity (no outdoor sensor is needed). You can also set up the thermostat(s) for remote internet access/control by multiple password-protected users (up to six, I think).

In addition to its excellent WiFi performance (no dropouts; always responsive to remote commands, auto recovery from AC power outages; no internal battery required), this thermostat has Honeywell's excellent Recovery mode feature. With this feature, the thermostat will arrive at the set temperature and time automatically; over time, it figures out how long your house requires to reach a certain day/comfort temperature based on the night/setback temperature and the difference between the two temperature settings, and the area's heat or cooling requirements. For example, if you desire the day/comfort temperature to rise to 68 degrees by 7AM, the thermostat may start the morning heating cycle at 620AM in the middle of the winter, but it might start the heat cycle at 645AM in the spring or fall, when less overall heating is needed to reach the set temperature by 7AM.

Honeywell has free thermostat control and alerting apps for popular smart phones such as the IPhone4/5 and some Android devices, but I have not tried these smart phones with my thermostats.

Missing features:

Daily, weekly, and monthly run times of the furnace or air conditioner

Reminder for filter changing (this feature is available on the slightly more expensive RTH8580 model thermostat, which also has a touch screen)

Instant indication of heating or cooling system on when remotely monitoring the thermostat

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I set up a 4-zone system with 4 of these thermostats. I've been using them trouble-free for over a month now. I really love having them all linked to a remote control through a Honeywell zone control. I also love having control of the home thermostats through the internet and through my iPhone using the Honeywell THM6000R1002 Internet Gateway connected to the zone control.

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(1) not internally (battery) powered, so you draw power from the boiler control. They say "no need to run wires" but this assumes that you have a 3-conductor already in place to supply power. If not, then you need to run a new wire.

(2) The specific model I got was a "contractor model". That meant that Honeywell would not give me any assistance in hooking it up. "It is contractor model. Call your contractor." Well, my TWO contractors had never installed one, so had no clue what to do. It was up to me, and trial and error.

(3) You do not modify your router/firewall settings. The tstat sends outgoing communications to a Honeywell host server, and you connect with that server a Honeywell site. The tstat sends out those communications about every 10 seconds, seem to be saying "Here is my temperature, do you have any changes for me?". You "remotely control" it by connecting the the H'well server, and that passes the instructions along as a "reply" to the tstat's request. I do not like that extra every-10-second traffic on my network. And I do not like the Honeywell server knowing everything about me.

(4) you are communicating through the Honeywell server. I wonder maybe if they will start charging someday for this "service". After all, is anything really "free"?

On the plus side, if you are willing to be under Honeywell's control, it does seem to work well, to remotely monitor the temperature, and to change settings.

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ready to add to the full system for whole house control especially

In zoned systems with wireless applications and easy programing

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Saturday, January 11, 2014

Cheap Farberware Percolators

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I've happilly enjoyed Farberware's larger 20-cup electric percolator that is still brewing some wonderful coffee after 10 years. All I had to replace was the electric cord, which petered out after 3 years.

I've had this model for a few months and think that it will also last a long, long time (don't know about the cord, though). This machine looks terrifically retro, is easy to clean and keeps the coffee consistenly hot for hours. After tasting coffee here, you won't go back to your old drip machine.

My advice to you is:

1. Don't overfill the basket with grinds, because it's very easy to make a STRONG cup of coffee with this. We like strong coffee, so this is a good thing.

2. Clean it w/soap & water as soon as you are finished with it to protect the pot. I also clean it out with Dip-It every 6 weeks or so to remove the coffee stains from the inside and make it shiny and new-looking.

3. At most supermarkts you can buy little paper disc filters that sit in the bottom of the jar and keep the smaller grinds from falling into the water. It also filters out alleged carcinogens that are not removed by traditional percolators or coffee presses.

I would actually give this 4.5 stars, because sadly, these newer models are now made in China rather than the Farberware factory in the Bronx.

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had one for over ten years, loved it. now they're made in china and i've had to buy 2 in the last year. i'm an aircraft mechanic and the thermostat has failed. it's a 5 dollar part and farberware refuses to sell the part or even identify the part number for it. if the coffemaker is within 18 months of the datecode on the bottom they'll replace it. what a waste of time and effort!! if i had the part i could fix it in ten minutes. farberwares' customer service reps on the phone are the worst. you can get the thermostat for the larger models probably because of the higher cost. if this were an aircraft, there would be an emergency bulletin sent out to replace the part with one that is more reliable. farberware has really dropped the ball on quality and service. if this were one of my products i would be embarrassed to sell it. i would recall the entire lot until it was fixed. if you google fcp412 you'll find dozens of complaints.

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I have purchased 2 of these pots in the last 16 months. The last one in Feb. They both worked great for 6 months or so then the heating units seem to fail. Only got warm tan water this morning! Same thing my last one did after about 8 months! Great pot if you only need one for 6 months. Am on Amazon looking for something that will last a little longer!

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For the coffee traditionalist AND for those who long for the taste and smell of home!

This little perc has been a presence in our family for thirty or forty years. After I left home several decades ago, I evolved into a coffee press/Peet's fanatic myself, but when I brought my parents to live with me, the little Farberware Perc came with them, and I quickly reverted back to that fresh perked taste and smell. The coffee makes up fast and goes fast, so you never have that old perked coffee smell in your house or that syrupy brown gunk to deal with, and these chubby little Farberware droids last forever. Fortunately my folks decided they liked Maxwell House Colombian better than the Master Blend, and we brew several pots of this delicious liquid a day.

Warning: do not compare this coffee experience to your Peet's or Zabar's cafe presse instead think of diners and grandma's house!

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This is a wonderful little perk. I've had it for almost a month and used it every day, sometimes twice a day.

Speed of coffee prep: A+ (doesn't really take longer than a drip machine)

Speed of perking: A+

Temperature and Temperature maintenance: A+

Ease of cleaning: A+

(Day-to-day cleaning: rinses out easily with very little elbow grease, and you should also buy some percolator cleaner you can find it at most grocery stores hidden amongst the dishwasher stuff. You use this stuff about once a week or approx. every 5-10 uses to clean any stains or grounds buildup. I use about a TBS. of powder and one perk cycle, rinse powder residue, and voila, it's perfectly clean cleans the "slots" without scrubbing)

Design: B+

(the manufacturer's label piece on the front started coming off immediately, but since this has absolutely nothing to do with the perk's function, I'm too lazy to return it).

If you have never used a perk before, or have used a different kind, you may need to experiment a bit with how finely or coarsely you grind your beans, and your preferred ratio of water to coffee beans. But when you find that right balance to suit your taste buds, well, you'll never want to go back to a drip coffee maker!

Note #1: This is a 2-4 cup perk. This means 2-4 SMALL cups of coffee. If you're like me, your coffee cup is more like a 12-16 oz. cup. I fill with water to the 3 or 4 cup (max) line, and I only get about 1 1/2 cups of coffee out of this. I think the 4-cup max means 4 6-oz or 8-oz cups of java. So if you want more than 2 decent-sized cups of joe without having to make another pot, I'd suggest buying the larger version of this perk. This size is perfect for a limited coffee drinker, or someone who's single. It's small (and kind of cute).

Note #2: I do wish they'd start making these with an auto shut off option. Some folks don't want an auto shut off, but some of us would. The perk does lower the temperature to a keep-hot setting, but if you leave this baby plugged in all day, you may arrive home to the smell of burnt coffee. Depending on how much coffee is left in it, the coffee will eventually reduce/evaporate even on the keep-hot setting. I made this mistake once, and so I've learned to always unplug the percolator after I pour my cuppa joe.

March 2011 UPDATE

Nearly 4 years later, this little baby still works great. I've washed daily with soap and water and maintained it with Dip-It cleaner every 2 weeks or so, and it's still in great shape and making great coffee.

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Sunday, October 27, 2013

Reviews of LG Electronics LW1211ER 12000 BTU Electronic Air Conditioner

LG Electronics LW1211ER 12000 BTU Electronic Air Conditioner with Remote
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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I selected this model after reviews (Consumer Research) gave it a "Best Buy" rating for cooling larger rooms. The review also noted the difficulty with installation, which I also found problematic. The manual has ambiguous illustrations and poorly written instructions. After two-hours of trying to get the chassis frame installed in an upstairs window and inserting the main unit, it would not operate. The fan shaft was separated from the housing. I should have noticed something askew when I found small pieces of black plastic inside the unit along with machine screws around the compressor. The front grill fits very poorly and if not for a single, center-mounted screw it would fall off completely. Fortunately, it was quickly and cordially exchanged. Now that it has been "up & running," it is quiet and efficient, especially in the energy saving mode. Overall, the quality of the workmanship is inferior (Made in China), the instructions are meager, and the installation is challenging. If you decide to purchase this AC, I'd recommend removing the four screws securing the main unit, sliding it out of the chassis, and inspecting the interior for damage as in my opinion it is not well constructed and potentially at-risk for damage during shipment.

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I just walked out of Home Depot with one of these for $300, drove home lugged it inside and installed it myself in 20 minutes. The instructions are poorly written and the illustrations are small and obscure, but there's basically only one way things can fit together and it works out fine. The metal screws are tight-fitting and you'll be glad to have a cordless driver for the assembly. Otherwise it's pretty easy and with the outer case removed, the guts of it are light enough to lift up and slide into frame. Be sure you have each part in the proper orientation before tightening the screws. The unit seems quiet when switched on but that's based on the first 20 minutes experience. The plastic front grill is floppy and flimsy but I don't care.

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We have this AC for about 2 years now and we are still very happy about this AC. The installation was not difficult at all, and it was up and running beautifully after half an hour. It is very heavy and big, so it took 2 people to get the job done. Our apartment is a 800 sqf loft space. With a small fan in the far end of the room to get the air moving a little bit, it cools the whole place nicely. At first we thought the electricity bill will be very expensive, but it's actually lower than we expect. We also use curtains to block the windows during the day, and it helps to keep the room cool and cut the energy usage.

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Out of the box and no cold air. Exhausted 3 hours of phone time with tech support, which is terrible. Most of the customer service reps barely speak English, and only read from the sheet in front of them.

A real question 10 minutes into a conversation: "Is it plugged in?"

Terrible. Returned for a Frigidaire.

Never going to buy an LG product again. If the customer service is that bad when something isn't working, I don't want to roll the dice on having to ever call them again.

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I bought the LG 12,000 BTU air conditioner at Home Depot. The reviews say that it's difficult to install. That, in my experience, isn't exactly accurate. Yes, the instructions are not great. Any person who is handy with tools and good at working around the house wont have a problem with the installation of this unit.

It is a shade heavy but, you install the outer case first, then slide the actual AC unit into the case. So, it's not bad and, your getting 12,000 BTU's. What do you expect?

This unit makes cold air really well. The fan runs and like all AC units, the compressor cuts in and out as needed. Mine seems a bit louder today than it was last night when the compressor cuts in. I'm not worried about it. It's a small vibration sound. As long as it's cooling I don't care. It's still not loud, making less noise than a box fan.

All in all, it's a good air conditioner (so far). And, when your hot and uncomfortable it's a real sweet deal.

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