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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Granted it's not winter and I've not put this through a whole heating process of using it multiple nights. But I was able to use it a few times when it got cool here and I can say it heats up nice.
First off this is a ceramic type of heater. Not the fan type of infra-red. There are many pros and cons of each type. Naturally it does get a bit warm (some may say hot) in front, so if you have pets or children be careful.
Whats really nice is you can detach the side so to put part on a table or around something. There is a wire, but it's not going to stretch around the room. Or you can keep it all connected and maneuver the heater up. At the time I'm writing this, there are pictures at the top of this page you can click on to see what I am saying.
There are knobs you turn on/off and regular temperature. Not push buttons. Some prefer one over the other. Many find knobs easier.
What I will say is it's best to plug this directly into the wall outlet. BUT if you need an extension cord MAKE SURE you spend some extra money for a heavy duty contractors gauge extension cord, highest grade made! A regular extension cord WILL heat up and cause a fire. And plug it directly into the wall outlet. Look at the back of the extension cord package and ask in the store. You don't want a cold night, you're nice and comfortable and you smell smoke.
And be realistic, this is a great heater but it isn't going to heat up a large room. It's not radiator or kerosene heater. It's directional, depending upon how cold it is and your body, like all portable heaters it's just that, A portable zone heater. And it works great at that!
Do what it's made for and you will be warm and happy!
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program File this one under, "how come no one thought of this before?"It's a ceramic heater that allows you to detach the right half from the base unit (containing the controls) and deploy it up to six feet away.
This means that you and a significant other can each enjoy your own separate heater when you're snuggled up on a couch or sitting at the kitchen table. Or you can have heat on your face and feet simultaneously, when you're seated at a desk. Or you can have the two heaters directing their heat at you from the left and right, enveloping you in warmth.
The two halves feature fan-driven ceramic heaters with red lights that come on to show they're working.
You can choose to fire up just the left half, or the right half, or both together. Note, however, that the single thermostat governs both sides. This means that you can't dial up separate settings for each side, though, of course, you can place one half farther away from you if you get too hot.
The reason I deduct one star is the plastic construction of the heater housings. In my experience, the plastic housings of ceramic heaters tend to warp or even melt from the heat; I prefer ceramic heaters with metal housings.
As I write this, in early Fall, I haven't had a chance to put this puppy through its paces over an extended period. When I do, I will return with a report on how the housings are holding up.
I see also that neither half of this heater has a user-serviceable air input filter like my Tatung Heat Devil. Whether this deficiency will lead to reduced performance over time is a question of concern. The product comes with a three-year warranty, however, which is fairly generous in this day and age.
You're supposed to be able to direct the right half in three directions -up, straight, and down -when it's attached to the left half, but it doesn't seem to click into place firmly to hold each position, and it's very easy to detach the half entirely as you try to position it. Straight ahead seems the best position when the two halves are united.
Otherwise the fans in the two halves are pretty quiet in operation, and the halves cycle on and off together without making loud clicks or annoying start-up noises.
So if you like the positioning flexibility this two-in-one heater gives you, you might want to give it/them a try. The price seems reasonable, and then your main day-to-day concern will be, "to halve or halve not"! (Sorry, I couldn't resist...)
UPDATE: The boiler in our apartment building was out overnight, and my apartment temperature dropped to 61 degrees. I deployed this heater pair, and I'm afraid it proved VERY slow at heating up the apartment. I would therefore recommend it primarily for those who want some spot heat delivered very quietly, like folks working at a desk or watching a movie at home. Those needing a heater to warm up a cold room rapidly will definitely want a different model, perhaps one of those Vornado whole-room heaters.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Positives:* The split design.
* The space in the backs of both heaters to tuck away excess cord.
* Powerful.
* Heats large area.
* Relatively quiet.
* Tilt option for one half when both halves are attached.
* The sides unplug from each other for easier storage.
Negatives:
* DOESN'T turn off automatically when knocked over; No safety tip-over switch.
* The controls are only on one unit of this two-unit heater.
* Requires relatively large floor space because of the stand and horizontal design.
* Front gets very hot.
* The automatic temperature control switches heat on or off only, no gradual decrease high med low slightly annoying to hear it turn on and off and can mislead you to think that it is entirely off.
I was a little overwhelmed at the amount of floor space needed to use this heater. For a small, crowded room, or place with narrow halls or doors, I wouldn't recommend this version. The front get very hot, so you need at least 1½ feet, minimum, clearance.
SAFETY ISSUE: This heater has NO AUTO OFF (safety tip-over switch) for when it gets knocked over. Granted, the wide base makes this a little less likely to happen, but when separated the other side isn't as stable and becomes a serious fire hazard. The front of the heater gets hot enough to melt plastic, burn your fingers if in contact for a half a second, and possibly burn papers and things. You never would want it to tip over when hot. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns: "Use a heater with thermostat control and an automatic device that turns the heater off if it tips over."
You have 4 choices on the top dial: Off, left half only on, right half only on, or both sides on. This is convenient, if you remember to keep the half with the controls in the room you'll be using the most.
This heater cranks up really quickly, and isn't too loud when running. The lower dial controls what level of warmth to maintain. When the room reaches the warmth level you've designated, both sides will shut off. Read there is no high/medium/low where they are louder & blowing more heat vs quiet and blowing softly. Your options are on or off. This could be okay for many people, but I'm a light sleeper, and find the frequent on-off-on-off annoying.
Another reason the complete ON vs OFF is a downside: It can mislead you to believe the heaters are off entirely. I know it's good safety practice to unplug heaters and such when not in use, but sometimes you forget. Once I was running out the door, passed the silent, cool heater, and, just as I was leaving, heard it switch on. You should never leave space heaters running while unattended; it's a serious fire hazard.
This should be a good floor heater for people with average sized rooms, who aren't annoyed by noises, and who are very, very careful and not forgetful.
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Shipped quickly....I bought this to heat quickly a finished part of my garage that I use as my man cave...love the detachable nature of the one side to be moved up to 3 feet from the unit. The unit heats quickly an area where two or so people sit for a short period...I don't use it to heat the entire 500 sq ft area...just the area I sit in.good purchase for me.
