Aube by Honeywell TH106/U Electric Heating 7-Day Programmable Reviews

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I bought this thermostat for my den, which has electric baseboard heat. The original thermostat looked like it was 30 years old; instead of a dial with temperatures, it had one ranging from 0 to 4. Getting the room to a comfortable temperature was impossible.

This thermostat is simple to use and is VERY good at keeping the temperature steady. It is also silent. Programming it is pretty straightforward. I should mention that you cannot set completely distinct temperatures for each time of day. You basically enter a warn daytime temp and a cooler night temp. When programming, you decide which of the two temps to use during each period of the day. This limitation actually makes it simpler to program and works well for me.

The only feature that is missed is a back-light.

Pros:

Holds temperature steady

Silent operation

7-day programmable (vs 5-2)

Cons:

No Back-light

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I'm impressed with the quality and the functionality of this Single Pole Thermostat. I purchased one to make sure that I wanted to replace all the thermostats in my condo with this thermostat. I have since purchased two more for other rooms in my condo.

Pros:

+ Easy Installation

+ Single Pole

+ 16.7 Amp Rating

+ No Batteries Required

+ Retains Programming throughout power lost (Time retained up to 4 hours)

+ Programmable and Manual Modes

+ Three Temperature Settings (Comfort, Economy, and Vacation)

+ Accurate Thermometer Display

+ Silent Switching (No Click!)

+ Looks sleek and modern

+ Key Pad Lock

+ Quick Cycling of Baseboard heaters helps prevent large temperature swings.

Cons:

No Back-light

Long Cycle mode should be longer (Frequent on and off for forced air units can be slightly irritating at first.)

Limitations to Programing (4 Periods limited to two temperature settings 1&3 Comfort, 2&4 Economy)

2 Amp Minimum Load Limitation

Overall: This is the best single pole programmable thermostat available on the market. I would recommend to anyone that needs a thermostat for a single pole application. Great work Aude and Honeywell for making a great product! Five Stars!

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I like the thermostat. I have 2 and will buy 2 more for my older 2-line heaters. I just wish it was smaller like the Aube 115

EDIT: I have used these and the 115 for about 3 years without problems until last week. I had an 106 get melted at the connection point. The wire rating, voltage, and heater sizes were all in the safety zone. My breaker never tripped either. I have now learned about the aluminum to copper connection issue. One would think that'd be more prominent in the instruction manual and that proper connectors would be supplied. The manual says:

"Special CO/ALR solderless connectors must be used when connecting with aluminum conductors." My thought was that I have copper wiring so its a non-issue. I was ignorant about it, and it seemed like such a straight forward thermostat install/replacement. I hope others will learn from this and that Aube/Honeywell would draw more attention to the safety issue for the average consumer. I'm just glad the house didn't catch on fire.

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I have an old 1950's 240volt 4000watt electric in-wall header--the kind with three ceramic cylinders wrapped with a coiled wire. It's a two-wire system, which means that the electricity isn't grounded and comes from two circuit breakers. Previously I used the thermostate that came on the unit, which was placed below the heating elements. I would sometimes be sweating and then freezing. I had no idea what temperature I was setting it at and if it got really cold at night or had a warm spell, the temperature was all over the place. That didn't help my electric bill at all. I've used this about 2 weeks now and it's an amazing difference. I use a ceiling fan to help distribute the temperature in the room, but I no longer have the fluctuations. I have it set to automatically analyze how quick the room heats. And often the unit doesn't even turn on at full force (which was the only option before). It gets hot enough just to push the temperature up a degree or two. Sometimes I would turn off my heater during the day to save money, but when I turned it back on at night, it would often take 3 or so hours to bring it up to a comfortable temperature since the unit would turn on and off. The thermostat keeps the unit on at full blast until the temperature is reached so the large room now only takes about 20 to 30 minutes to heat up and then it goes back to the just touches of heat from then on. I'm very glad to have this unit. The programmed day and night buttons are also great and easy. To program an new temperature, you just hold down the sun or moon and it'll store the desired temperature.

The only things I wish it had was a backlight for the screen and for the day and night program buttons to be on the front when the flap is closed. I have gotten tired of opening the flap, so I just leave it open now and hit those to buttons as a walk by as needed. But those are a small inconvenience for the comfort level I now have. Other than a manual mechanical thermostat that isn't as accurate, this was the only 4000 watt digital thermostat. But I'm very pleased with it.

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Excellent programmable thermostat overall with a very nice finish.

As stated in previous reviews this has a "variable" heat level control that in a sense only uses part of the heating capabilities of the baseboard as needed. This is a huge benefit as it prevents baseboard heaters from creaking as they expand from constant on/off from the old knob heater controls. It is also nice to know how hard your heating system is working to keep your house warm.

The other nice thing we have noticed is that the thermostat shows very accurate measurement of how warm the room is. I have compared it against several other digital thermal sensors and this is spot on.

Review of Danby DWC1233BL-SC 12 Bottle Wine Cooler - Black

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This fridge is great for the money. It works great. Had mine for several months with no issues. The last review is ridiculous. Can you hear it run? Yes of course. It is about half the volume of a computer fan. Unless your sitting next to it you can't hear it. Saying it's louder than a full sized fridge is exaggeration at it's best.

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I was pretty excited to purchase this wine fridge for hosting parties. Have been disappointed from almost the beginning. The temperature doesn't go below 58-EVER! My wine is not chilled.

It's in a main room of the house and it's VERY LOUD!

I should have looked into returning it within the first month, but I kept hoping it would fix itself. It sounds stupid, but I thought that maybe the reason it was at 65 degrees was because we had some hot weather.

I'm disappointed that I can't even exchange it for one that chills properly. We can live with the noise.

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Have had one other Danby product ... under counter frig ... no problem. The Wine Chiller worked great ... for about 8 months. Now you'd better like your wine at 70 degrees (F). Okay, sometime it gets is all the way down to 68 degrees. Just quit working. Was positioned on a granite bar counter and never moved, dropped, bumped, or anything else. It just quit.

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I can confirm the other reviewers' complaints about one leg missing. The fourth leg doesn't appear to fit right. I ordered another one because I couldn't believe their engineers could screw up something this obvious, but the replacement was the same part. I ended up getting a bolt from the hardware store with the correct length I needed to have the fourth leg be at the right height.

The fridge itself worked fine for a little more than a year, and then started cycling on and off. I called Danby customer service and they said it was probably a bad compressor, but for the cost of a service call, it is not worth fixing.

Based on other reviews of Danby products in addition to my own negative experience, I'd say they make crappy products and I wouldn't buy another one.

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The fan runs nonstop & is quite loud. Looked great but had to return item. Amazon is a great company & did let me return this product no questions asked

Discount Mr. Heater 30,000 BTU Natural Gas Radiant Vent Free Heater

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I bought this from this vendor in December 2010. The color is a light cream color. It comes with a 3/8" elbow flare fitting. The gas line in the fireplace had a 3/8" flare fitting. The supply line is a 24" from HD, for under $20. Mr Heater recommends not putting the unit in an enclosed space, such as in the fireplace, so I put it on the hearth. The unit has a fan with an on off switch, and the fan comes on when the unit is warmed up. The fan has one speed and is as loud as the microwave. I only used the fan a couple of times, opting instead for the ceiling fan on low in reverse. The unit has a pilot light that is lit with a battery (included) powered igniter. The pilot is easy to light and I turn it off when not using the heater. The thermostat goes from 1 to 5, with 1 being about 55 degrees, and 3 being about 70 degrees. The amount of gas is not adjustable by the heater, but it can be turned down with the gas valve built into the fireplace. I added a photo that shows the heater running with the gas turned down by the fireplace gas valve. This allows the heater to run all day and keep the room at a constant temperature without cycling on and off.

The good: Very low cost for a lot of heat. Fan and floor mounts are included. With ventless, all the heat generated stays in the room. Infra red radiant heat is warm. You might want to search on high intensity gas heaters. The infra red heater allows us to turn the house thermostat way down, and have the same comfort in the family room that we would get by sitting in the sun on a cold day.

The bad: Ventless has a combustion smell. I got a slight head ache for the first two weeks after running the unit at full power. Either I got used to it, or the newness burned off. The unit is not as attractive as a gas log insert.

These heaters are supposed to cause condensation, and we were hoping for an increase in humidity, but the house is still in the dry range at 30%.

I bought this heater as an experiment. I had a $4,000 gas insert installed in my last house with excellent results, and installed the same item in this house, but it was a dud. I wanted to test my expectations whether a 40,000 btu vented gas insert with 75% efficiency generated the same comfort as a 30,000 btu infra red ventless. The big difference is the radiant heat. The infra red ventless generates more comfort. It feels like a roaring fire, but does not look like one. I still wanted the ventless to eliminate the smell, and asked three insert manufacturers to provide any a test results they have for their units for radiant heat, but got no answers. My conclusion is that the inserts look pretty, and they generate the same kind of heat as the house heater, but they don't do radiant. I'll enjoy the warmth, live with the smell, and keep $3,800 in my pocket.

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I bought & posted the LP version of this unit after reviewing the comments/opinions of this NG unit as well...figured I would post a copy as they are basically the same unit, only using a different 'flavor' of fuel! ;) ALL info is completely relevant, just keep in mind the 'LP (propane) specific comments are directed @ this units' LP twin-brother!

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

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

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

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

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

PROS:

VERY efficient

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONS:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Happy Holidays 2011 & stay WARM!!! ;)

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I was a little doubtful about reviews when I bought this heater, but it is great heater! I use it in my garage and I barely have to turn the heat setting above 1. I can walk into my garage in the middle of winter, in which I live in Northeast ohio so it gets cold, and be in shorts and t-shirt and be comfortable! So far I have had it for 2 and 1/2 months and it has not really caused my gas bill to go up at all. I absolutely recommend this product for anyone out there, especially for the men who like to be in thier garage. You cant find a more affordable and efficient way to heat the garage!

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I was looking for a heater that had a built in thermostat and temperature display. I bought this heater to take the place of an old heater in my 1200 sq ft detached garage. The product description claims it has a 'adjustable thermostat' and also that 'Heater also has built in digital room temperature display'. To my dissatisfaction, this heater does not shut off when it reaches a set temperature. And it does NOT have a digital room temp display. There are 5 settings, lowest to highest.

The product seems to work fine and does a good job heating up the garage. I keep it on low and let it go to work. However, I find myself having to shut it off manually. Even at the low setting, my garage can get warmer than I'd like. And it doesn't stop putting out heat, which is a waste of energy.

I would recommend this product based on its ease of use and overall function. However, if you're looking for a heater that you can adjust and leave alone then this isn't the product for you.

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The short of it is this heater works flawlessly and I can depend on it.

More details: The parts don't seem to be formed to fit well and the assembly was not the best so I was worried at first but it works flawlessly. Great design! I had another one that looked like it was made better but the pilot light kept going out if the fan came on and sometimes even if the fan was turned off so I could never depend on it from the day it was new. Very happy with this product and now I don't come home to a freezing house or worry about the pipes freezing and bursting if I travel. I'm not talking about parts hanging or falling off, just the details of the fit if you notice those things. Even the thermostat is more accurate and responds quicker than the other heaters I've had.

PS. I hope the time I spent doing this review has helped you the same way your reviews have helped me make better decisions. Thanks!

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I have a bathroom in the basement and during the winter the temperature in the basement is usually around 60 degrees. That is a little chilly for taking a shower.

This little heater is just perfect for heating up a small room. I go downstairs in the morning and turn it on and it heats up quick. This is a small unit so if you have a large bathroom you will need the next size up.

Installation was easy. I did have one question on the wiring which I e-mailed to their support and received an answer that same day.

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Well built unit....choice of electrical voltage during installation.....mine is one 220volt setup......the bathroom is a fair size and heats up fast....no installation problems......about 8 months in the works....not cheap but I would buy another one ......

Review of American Comfort R4 1500W 9000BTU Adjustable PTC Heater Air

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I PURCHASED THIS HEATER BECAUSE I READ A REVIEW THAT RATED THIS UNIT EXCELLENT. SINCE HAVING HAD BAD RESULTS FROM 2 OTHER HEATERS FROM DIFFERENT COMPANYS I TOOK A CHANCE. THE HEATER WAS SHIPPED TO ME IN 6 DAYS WITH REGULAR SHIPPING. THE HEATER HAS WORKED FINE AND THE HUMIDIFIER HAS HELPED THE DRYNESS IN MY HOME. I DID HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE REMOTE NOT WORKING. EMAILED THE COMPANY AND THEY GOT BACK TO ME THE NEXT DAY AND ARE SENDING A REPLACEMENT. THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE GETS 5 STARS ALSO. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY'S HEATER TO ANYONE. FAST FREE SHIPPING, REASONABLY PRICED AND SUPER CUSTOMER SERVICE.

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Cheap Ambient Thermostat Programmable Hand Held Remote (for gas logs)

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This little unit installs into the fireplace. The receiver and remote both use batteries. The receiver can be installed inside the fireplace, or in a gang box (light switch box), and comes with a nice faceplate for that. We just had it put in (under) the fireplace; we already have a switch for the fire.

This has several modes. On/Off (with timer), thermostat and setback. Setback (or schedule) is the useful one. You can put the remote wherever you want, more flexibly than a wired thermostat, and it can have the same type of schedule... four times (on/off/on/off) for M-F/S/S. (That's 12 times.) Each has it's own temperature. Just like a thermostat.

The only downside is that it's really inconvenient to switch back to setback mode. You can turn the fireplace on or off with the remote at any point, but turning it back to the scheduled mode is something strange like holding "On"+"Set" for three seconds.

The receiver battery only lasts about six months. It took a while to determine it needed changing.

So this is a great value for an easy-to-install and really need unit.

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I purchased one of these several years ago and really liked it. When replacing the battery, I cracked the case and used black tape to repair it. Finally the tape idea wasn't working too well so I decided I was going to have to replace it. After shopping the internet trying to compare value, I went right back to this one....! Great value the first time and I'm sure it will be again. Very accurate and easy to install.

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I love the way this programmable thermostat works. Now I can keep the room a desired tempeture automatically without constantly grabing the remote to turn on or off.

Cheap Comfort Flame GA3450TA Blower for Vent-Free Fireplace

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

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

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

Nesco American Harvest FD-1018P 1000 Watt Food Dehydrator Kit Reviews

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Somewhere in my life I think in Boy Scouts I developed a taste for beef jerky. Years later, in grad school, I realized I could make it at home, as well as dry fruits and vegetables for snacks, with a magical machine called a dehydrator. At the time I picked up a cheap machine $24, I think from Wal-Mart. I was able to make some ground beef jerky, dry some fruits and make my own ground red pepper from peppers I grew in pots in the porch. Soon, the dehydrator lid was cracked, the trays warped, other things got my attention, and forming jerky strips from ground beef was tedious without a jerky gun, so the machine got put up for a number of years.

Six or seven years later, I'm in my career and new house. The interest in making jerky and drying foods is renewed, bolstered by an interest in drying foods for camping. I tried to use the old machine. It's only temperature control was a variable vent on the lid but you still didn't know what temperature you were drying at. (which can be the difference between safe jerky, and jerky that will make you quite sick) I'm probably lucky I never got sick. The airflow was also quite inconsistent. One end of an item would be overdried, while the other end wasn't dried at all. These things would just ruin entire batches of food. Additionally, there were no drying sheets available for it to make leathers ("fruit roll-ups," but you can also dry things like spaghetti sauce.) I decided to get a better dehydrator.

I researched dehydrators, and found several books and online reviews pointing to the American Harvest (NESCO) Gardenmaster. The FD-1018 and FD-1010 are the same machine, but the FD-1018 includes more trays, more leather sheets, more mesh sheets (a finer mesh than the tray which allows drying of smaller objects, like chopped veggies, without falling through the trays), and a book on drying.

The most important features of this dehydrator are the temperature control (dry veggies at 135-145F, meats at 145-155F), and the fact that it is carefully designed for uniform airflow on every sheet. This last advantage cannot be emphasized enough. With the Gardenmaster, I don't have to worry about moving items around and shuffling trays for consistent results. It's actually pretty amazing how well it works!

The Gardenmaster has been getting a workout making jerkies, fruit leathers, and dehydrating vegetables for taking to camp.

As for choosing the FD-1010 or FD-1018, if you're investing this kind of money, I'd highly recommend going to the FD-1018. The price difference more than made up for the cost of purchasing the additional trays, additional accessories and book separately (at least when I purchased it). You will find that you can EASILY fill a half dozen trays. (I used 5 trays the other night to dry just 2 lbs of ground beef jerky.) You don't want to overcrowd foods. You also get enough leather sheets for all of the trays and enough screens for all of the trays. It's frustrating to find that you have enough trays for your drying task, but only have 2 or 3 screens or sheets. The book HOW TO FRY FOODS by Delong is also included. I intend to cover that in an individual review, but it is a worthwhile book and much more substantial than the directions you'd otherwise receive with a dehydrator.

If you don't want to spend this kind of money until you see how much you'll use it, you may want to try the smaller NESCO FD-50 Snackmaster, which also has temperature control, although it only goes to 145F, which is the minimum for meat. As I said, NESCO seems to know the secret of uniform airflow, and I expect this knowledge to be extended to the FD-50.

Don't try to skimp too much on a dehydrator, or you will pay for ruined food, wasted time and frustration. If it is in your price range, you will no be disappoined with the FD-1018 Gardenmaster.

UPDATE: If you're upgrading to this from a less powerful model, beware that it may dry MUCH faster! I've ruined a couple of batches of jerky turned REALLY leathery before I realized I was OVERdrying! Can't leave it drying jerky overnight.

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I already own the FD-50 (the smaller version). I found myself wanting more capacity. I did a lot of research but had been so happy with the smaller Nesco I just decided to get its big brother with all the accessories (screens, trays)

I wasn't disappointed.

Preformance Same as the smaller version, Jerky in 4 hours, apple chips in 6. Higher capacity for sure but not night and day difference from the smaller one. This ones strenght comes in that you can stack a whole lot of trays.

Features A dehydrator with an off switch. What a concept. Put a timer on it and maybe you'll be in the 20th century! Why they can't put these things on is beyond me. I still use a light timer but at least now I don't have to unplug it.

Build One another area of improvement over it smaller brother. Seems to be built a lot better. Has more weight to it and just seems like a higher quality item.

If you want a deydrator to handle volume don't hesitate to get this one. Its got plenty of features, power and capacity.

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If you are tired of paying too much for dried fruit at the store I strongly recommend a dehydrator. I chose this one based on the good reivews and I haven't been disappointed. Special Note: the more trays the better! To limit drying time I slice fruit very thin so that takes up more trys. Also, there is work involved in the prep and clean up so why not get most fruit out of a single drying session? This is not a quiet item so plan on using it in a different room.

Pros: Great product, easy to use, easy to clean

Cons: Noisy, Out of date booklet.

Special Note: Dried honeydew mellon is wonderful!

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The important aspects to look for when looking for a good dehydrator are accurate temperature control, good air flow, and adequate space for the amount of food that you want to dehydrate. I strongly feel that this machine does a superb job fulfilling each of those criteria.

I've had this dehydrator for awhile now, and have pretty much put everything I have in my kitchen into it. I've made tons of beef, elk, and deer jerky with great results. I've dried carrots, peas, corn, tomatoes, garlic, onions, star fruit, pears, strawberries, grapes (into raisins), bell peppers, jalepenos, and various garden herbs. I've even made my own chicken base with this thing. It's great.

In a home kitchen, some may complain about it being a little loud. That should be expected seeing as it is nothing more than a fan and a heating coil with a bunch of plastic trays stacked on top. I think it takes up too much space to keep in the kitchen or living room anyway, so I store mine in the basement where it can make all the noise in the world without bothering anyone. I have used this at work in the professional kitchen, and with the humming and whirling of the vents and ovens and other noise makers throughout the kitchen, it seems virtually noise free.

I've had it running non-stop for as long as a six weeks straight while drying out my garden in preparation for the winter, and have not noticed any problems with over heating or wear. As simple of a design as it is, it seems to be built fairly solid. I'm definitely happy with my investment.

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A couple years ago I bought the Ronco and reviewed it (the review is way back there now). I took my own advice and bought this Nesco and oh man am I happy!

I can do three times the amount Jerky in half the time as with the Ronco and don't have to worry about the trays cracking while washing. If you are considering paying the extra $$$ for the Nesco over the Ronco, don't. It's a no-brainer. The Nesco does more Jerky faster, eliminates the need to turn the racks, and you don't have to use kid gloves to handle the trays.

Highly, highly recommended.

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Purchased this item to monitor and control the temperature in our vacation home. Installation of the relay on the heater was a bit confusing and if you have no electrical experience I would definately recommmend having a qualified electritian do the installation. Other than that, the unit does what it states. You will need a Redlink Gateway to complete the installation which may not be clear when you first buy the system. It's expensive but worth the piece of mind knowing that your house will not freeze over and the ability to walk into a warm home when you arrive is great. Iphone app is very easy to use and you can set up e-mail alerts for hot and cold temps.

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Inteligent device, used to control my fireplace insert blower, it adapts to the firing of the stove and makes my whole house so cozy. Signed Woodburner

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Works Great. Shipping was fast and we love using it for other things besides pizza as well, like tator tots, reheating pizza and french fries and garlic toast.

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Have been looking for this pizza oven for a long time. I have one but it's old and was make by Nova....this is the exact same pizza oven......yeahhh it's the BEST!!!!

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I got this for my husband who is a huge pizza fan! We never could get it right. Pizzas would get burned on the outside and not done in the middle. We had to return it for a refund.

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I LOVE this slow cooker. The meat probe means I can make a roast that can be medium or medium well, not nessecarily cooked to a lump o mush. I love that you can cook on "manual" mode like a traditiona slow cooder, or you can use the timer and once the time is up it will automatically keep the food warm on warming mode, or you can set a temperature for doneness for the meat probe and then the slow cooker will switch to keep warm. Doens't cook overly hot and is able to cook perfectly even when the crock is only half or 3/4 full.

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Before purchasing this, I was a bit concerned by some of the reviews. So, I read the instructions carefully and kept the box in case it needed to be returned. The box is going in the trash since I've used it for two weeks and multiple times with different recipes including a roast. I use it for both the family meals and to make homemade dog food. Those who have problems switching to the automated crockpot may have assumed that it works the same as the old technology and skipped the directions. First off, it does need to have sufficient liquid in it which the manufacturer explicity says in the directions. Secondly, the "low" is probably higher than the old low but there is an easy fix. If you use the timer, it switches down to "warm" after the cooking time is over. So, if you know it is going to be a full 14 hours until you eat the meal, set up the cooktime for LESS than if you were going to pull it out on time and let the warm continue to slowly cook it. Everything comes out perfectly that way. The probe works great and so does the manufacturer's suggestion of putting the meat on top of onion slices to give it a space underneath for juices etc. Mfg doesn't recommend frozen but I've simply allowed extra time and used the probe once the meat was thawed enough. This is nice enough that I've considered getting a second one for large get togethers. Or, maybe getting one to set it aside as one of my "emergency presents" to be tucked in a closet.

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This is the best slow cooker that I have ever used. The programmable feature is superb. Most other programmable slow cookers only allow you the choice of either: 2 4 hours on low or 6 8 hours on high---no mix and match. This one allows you to program exactly as you need. Nice design also and very roomy for meats. You won't be disappointed.

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I was absolutely in love with this slow cooker for the two weeks that I've had it. This was going to change my life! I cooked a gorgeous beef roast for an unhurried evening meal, made overnight oatmeal for a relaxed breakfast and decided to use it for a stew today. I'm expecting 4 overnight guests and the thing is DEAD! It won't power up! I plugged it in 3 different outlets and even called customer service hoping there was some fancy reset button I had missed. Well, I guess once in a while the programmable ones turn up faulty I'm quoting the customer service person here. So, I have a stew bubbling away merrily on my stove and am a few hours behind on getting ready for this evening. But. . . .having said all that when I return this baby to Costco (sorry Amazon) I'm going to turn right around and get the same model once more to give it another chance.

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I love this slow cooker! I've had it for about 6 months and it cooks great! I put my ingredients in the pot in the morning before I go to work and I come home with a cooked meal! Doesn't get any better than that! I love the different cooking features on there like the amount of hours and the desired temperature set, I highly recommend this product!