Honeywell YTHX9421R5077 - Prestige IAQ 2.0 HD 2-Wire Thermostat Kit Reviews

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I say simple as pie to install yourself if one you know how to make a pie and two that you are willing to read alittle outside of the box for the installation.

I chose the Honeywell system over about 3 others that I spent time on Amazon and Google reading about. I originally was looking at the Ecobee system. One main thing that stopped me was the remote stats that I wanted to have on the system. The outdoor temperature and outdoor humidity stat would have required me to pull wire to a location for each of the devices. Also each of those devices are costly for outside use. (Humidity is the most costly) There remote stat that contains both Temperature and Humidity was a breeze to install and better yet I could make sure that it was well out of way of direct sunlight. The other sensors such as the indoor remote sensor that contains temperature and humidity was also simple to install. I have two sensors located in my house, the main is on the 1st floor and the 2 remote is on the 2nd floor. The system does a average for my house. Also the reason for the Honeywell over others....Ecobee has some great features that I have seen used on other places, like the ability for GUI access via a webpage, but the downside to Ecobee, all sensors other than the main unit have to hard wired to the main board and added sensors such as return air temperature and supply air temperatures will need an add on board to the system. Since my Honeywell system has been running, I have actually found that my system spends a fair amount of time in standby mode versus I had a Hunter type of programmable stat before and my system would run constantly.

The interface is simple and straight forward on setup and guidiance on other parts of the system. I know that Honeywell wishes a installer to install their system, but then again, everything you buy the manufacturer prefers they install the product for you. I can say if your installation is different than the all the ones that they list in their manual, then I would consult a local installer, but otherwise, simple as making pie.......

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If you are reasonably handy (if you've every re-wired a light fixture for example) you can do this.

I ordered this unit with some concern since it is listed as "professional install", but after taking the plunge I found the actual installation pretty simple.

The biggest issue is getting the wiring correct. I'm pretty handy with a hammer and saw, but wiring diagrams aren't my thing. That being said, I was able to hook the whole thing up in about 2 hours. If I did it again though, it would probably take 30 minutes.

My setup was: forced air furnace, central air, and bypass humidifier. The wiring diagrams were clear enoughwhat really tripped me up was that my humidifier wasn't working to start withI just didnt' realize it.

Once I got that fixed, the installation was simple.

Everything wires into the EIM unit which you place near the furnace (or wherever you want) and then you run 2 wires only to the thermostat.

Actually communication between the EIM and the thermostat is wirelessthe wires are just for power.

One tipcut a short length of 2-wire and set up the thermostat next to the EIM while installing. Then you can pair it and do all the setup work without running all over the house. Then when it's all the way you want it, you can move the thermostat to the final installation location.

The remote control is fantasticour master bedroom is often colder than the rest of the houseby having the remote override the wall unit in the evenings, we can keep that room at the right temp. Looking to add an indoor sensor to help even that out long-term, but the remote is a great short-term solution.

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No dislikes here at all. It was fairly esy to install on my natural gas heat/electric AC furnace. The instructions were pretty clear just read them!

The iPhone interface is great, and simple to use, but you'll need to buy the Red link gateway for internet connectability. Everything works seamlessy and easily. Highly recommended!!

Buy Broil King CDR-2CFBB Professional Double Space Saver Hot Plate, Grey

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I purchased the Broil King Hot Plate for my soup restaurant because it was cost effective. Much to my surprise, it's a really nice piece of equipment. It's compact, easy to operate and easy to clean. It heats up quickly and maintains a consistant temp. I have only used it for a couple of weeks, so we'll see how long it last. But, for now, I am very happy with it!

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This appliance provides more power than the average portable hot plate. It heats up quickly and provides fast and efficient cooking.

Discount Dayton 1UHG6 Line Voltage Control, LCD , Outlet Plug

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I use several for space heaters to backup my furnace at my cottage. I have a phone out temperature monitor, that alerts me when I have a problem. However that device dosen't keep the temperature from dropping while I work to get the furnace fixed. This simple device does not need to be programmed. Simply turn the mechanical dial and watch the LCD display change to show the desired turn on temperature. The LCD display then reverts back to show current temperature. A very simple and reliable device for protecting my property.

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Installed it three days ago and so far it appears to be working OK. It replaced the second of two "Honeywell Winter Watchman" thermostatic switches, which were utter junk; totally unreliable and erratic. Amazon should stop selling the Honeywell item. This replacement Dayton model is quite nice, as you may adjust its switch activation temperature upwards or downwards a degree at a time, and the Dayton model also displays both the temperature at which it is set to close the circuit, and the ambient, or background temperature it is sensing currently. Good design and appears robust construction.

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I got one of these to work with my heater and it monitors temperature very well. I'm please having this.

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This is a great product, just plug in to 120 V outlet and then plug in the electric heater (in my case, an electric fireplace) and your off to saving money. The thermosatat is very accurate (I measured with thermal meter) I love it and will order a few more for other space heaters I have.

Thanks to Amazon and ProQuest Maintenance Supply for offering this wonderful product.

Thanks again,

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The Dayton 1UHG6 Line Voltage Temperature control works well for my purpose. The vendor shipped promptly and I would not hesitate to recommend this product or vendor.

Review of Air King 20-Inch 3-Speed Deluxe Box Fan #9700

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Last summer I bought five Air King window fans and one 20" box fan for my family's summer cottage in NE PA. I gave a five-star review to the window fans last year, but I neglected to review this excellent box fan. It's built well, has full air flow, a thermostatically controlled cooling knob and three speeds, sits still and does not rattle. I know it costs three times as much as other box fans, but if you've ever tried to nap with a twitching rattling rouring low power fan in the background, you will be happy to pay the extra price. With temps in the mid-90's in early June, I will be ordering one or two more.

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With local energy prices scheduled to soar this summer, I bought this fan hoping to be able to reduce the thermostat setting and still be comfortable. The two main criteria for me, since the unit was going to sit in my living room, were that it must be quiet, and it must be efficient. The fan has lived up to all expectations. Many fan makers do not publish their noise levels, but Air King did, and I have found the specs to be accurate. The lowest setting is quieter than my PS2 or XBOX. The 20" blades move plenty of air, even on Low. High is like sitting in a tropical storm, really needed only for quick cooling after a long period of yard work.

I like this fan, I find the quality to be just fine, and I would buy another in a heartbeat if I needed one.

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The first problem I noticed with my new King 9700 20" Deluxe Box Fan was the three places on top of the fan where the paint must have been chipped and then repaired with a brush. The repair was done very poorly. This obviously happened at the factory since the paint was touched up with the same color paint.

When I turned the fan on for the first time, I heard a loud vibration noise and I noticed the fan motor seemed to be out of balance. After some investigation, I removed the back grill and noticed that one of the bolts that mount the motor to the fan's frame was jammed into the windings area of the motor instead of into the mounting hole. After fixing that, I noticed the other three mounting bolts were not tightened.

The fan is much quieter now (the vibration noise is gone), but I still think it is very noisy, even on the low and medium speed settings.

I thought that by paying more for a fan I would get better quality and less noise. I was wrong. I would have been better off buying a $19 fan.

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The motor was mounted off center, and the fan blades hit the inside of the case when they spun. This unit should never have passed quality control.

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the fan arrived on time and in good shape. it worked great right out of the box. i bought this fan to replace a standard 20" box fan of the type that cost around $20.

i paid $55.37 delivered . it feels twice as heavy as my old fan. the metal case is bigger and stronger , and the motor is a lot bigger. the plastic grills are about the same. the fans speeds work , but all 3 a fairly similar. the thermostat works at the temperature i used about 70. i'm using it as an exhaust fan and it moves a lot more air. it is noisy and might be annoying if you used it in same room . so far i think it was worth the money , but it will have to last 2 or more years. i'll try to remember to do an update. i think it could pay for itself by the end of summer by cutting down on ac bills.

Cheap Honeywell Safety Sentinel Electronic Ceramic Tower Heater, HZ-385BP

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Update: My 20'x 20' master bedroom with a 15' vaulted ceiling is just too big for this heater. It runs continuously and can only warm the room 7 degrees above the temp of the rest of the house. It looks like I will need to switch back to central heating, since no electric space heater goes above 1500w.

Overview: Overall this seems like a great little heater, the handle does make it hard to carry, a slight curve in the inside of the handle would have made all of the difference in the world, but I had already read all of the complaints regarding the handle before I bought it so I knew what to expect.

I am using it in a master bedroom that is approximately 20x20 with a high 15' vaulted ceiling. I will find out tonight if the room is too big for this little heater. I also have it plugged into Kill-A-Watt to approximate how much it will cost me per month to run, but more on that later.

Problems: One big gotcha, big enough to almost make me take it back because I thought it was not working, was that the tip-over sensor does not work on thick carpet. After unboxing it and plugging it up nothing happened, so I looked all over it thinking maybe it needed a fuse or something. Finally figured out that the carpet was so deep that it thought it was tipped over so it would not come on. The remedy was to place a piece of cardboard between the carpet and the underside of the heater so that the tipover sensor would be pushed up inside the heater. A gravity based sensor or a more sophisticated pressure sensor would not have this problem, but it would probably drive up the cost.

Quality of Materials: Seems about on par for the price range, mostly plastic, I believe the grill in the front is metal, a nice touch is the heat indicator alerting you to when the grill is hot to the touch. It definitely is not 'cool to the touch' within a few minutes of running I would not recommend touching the front grill. As others have said, moving the heater when it is hot is a challenge due to the poorly designed handle.

Annoyances: The brilliant blue light in the front is quite annoying at night as others have mentioned. I am considering opening up the heater and just disconnecting it, but I'll give it a few days before I decide. Also, as others have mentioned the fan is really loud, its almost as loud as a window AC unit, and it did wake me up a few times during the night.

Ease of Use: Knobs and buttons are clearly labeled, unpacking was a breeze

Now the fun stuff: Most people buy a space heater to save power, the thinking being of course is that heating one or two rooms of a house is far cheaper than heating a whole house. I do not claim to be a HVAC expert by any means, but what I can tell you is that if used improperly a space heater can end up costing just as much if not more than a central heating system. For example, I intend on using my space heater from around 10pm each night until around 7am in the morning (9hrs). This heater uses 1500W of power which equals 1.5kW/h. So if this heater were to run continuously for 9hrs a day, 7 days a week for 30 days it would consume 405kWh x 0.097 which TECO charges per kWh = $40/month. So this one heater has the potential to cost me $40/month.

Of course in the previous example the heater ran continuously, which would mean the room is too big for this heater, if that is really the case then I have other problems. But it does go to show that these heaters can still rack up electric bill costs. To be certain I am saving money with this heater, I am using Kill-A-Watt to see how much it is actually going to cost me per month, I would also recommend putting a heavy duty timer on your outlet such as this: Intermatic TN311C 120 Volt Heavy Duty Grounded Timer to ensure it does not run during the day when you are not home.

Obviously my results will in no way be comparable to anyone else's results due to many variables: square footage of the room, outside temperature, building materials (i.e. block holds heat better than wood), insulation, etc. But I would recommend to anyone expecting to save power with one of these to do your own power usage testing instead of just assuming heating one or two rooms is cheaper than heating a whole house.

Scary stuff: Using the same .097/kw/h rate above and imagine placing this heater in a place that is too large for it to heat, thereby causing it to run 24 hrs/day. This one heater would add $104.76 to your power bill (((1.5kW * 24hrs) x 30 days)) x .097cents per kWh) = $104.76. Moral of the example is, make sure you put it in a room it can handle, make sure the room is reasonably insulated and the door(s) are closed as much as possible, and whatever you do, don't leave one of these running when you are not home unless you have to.

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Even though this model is not the top of the honeywell line, I'm glad I made the decision to go with it. I have three other brands in my home and none can compete with this model. Heat fills the room quickly and there is a positive difference in the electric bill. And by the way....I shopped around and couldn't find anyone that beat the amazon price.

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After reading some of the negative reviews of this product, I was a bit wary about buying, but it was recommended to me by a source I trust.

As it turns out, there is NO beeping sound when the temperature changes, and as for the annoying light...I've had alarm clocks that were worse than the light from the tower heater. If the light bugs you, all the more reason to snuggle under the blankets. I love being able to set the timer on the heater and crawl under the blankets, and not having to crawl out to turn it off!

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Initially when I purchased this a month back, it was heating up pretty good. The only problem I had was that the temperature difference between the heater turning off and on again was like 4 degrees. This created both cold and hot zones.

After about 3 weeks, the automatic shut-off got activated and the heater stopped working. There is instruction on the cord that advices you to unplug the heater and wait for 10 mins before using it again. I followed it and it again started working. But after another week, everyday, the auto shut-off would kick-in within like 5 mins of switching on the heater. After that it was consistently just working only for 5 mins and then will automatically get reset after about several hours to only run for another 5 mins. It became so frustrating that I returned this back to Target.

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I've used this heater for over 1 year now and I am still extremely happy with it. It heats up a room quickly, it is portable and my kids carry it from one room to the next. It has a great thermostat. I highly recommend this product. The noise is minimal.

Cheap Whynter WC-212BD 21-Bottle Dual Temperature Zone Touch Control

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Unfortunately, as soon as I took it out of the box, I noticed that one of the rear vents was damaged. It looked as if someone took a hammer to it!! The box itself is not damaged, nor is the styrofoam that surrounded the product in the box. This means, it was damaged before they ever shipped it! How in the world do they not see the entire side having dents...and I mean...really noticeable dents... BEFORE they send it to the buyer??!! I requested a replacement and/or refund to cover the repair costs so let's see how their customer service is. Hopefully they get it right this time. I was so excited for it. Now it has just become a hassle to deal with.... A couple statements regarding the product itself...the frame is made of a rather light metal...you can literally press the vent itself with your finger and reshape the inlets. The drawers are a bit narrow. I can only fit 2 bottles on 3 of the 5 shelves in the red-wine section of the cooler. The unit itself looks nice though. It fits well in the apartment, and has a nice contemporary look to it.

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Triplett 9610 Plug-Bug 2 GFCI Receptacle Tester for 110-125 VAC Reviews

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This comparative review is for:

Triplett 9610 "Plug-Bug 2" GFCI Receptacle Tester

Gardner Bender GFI-3501 Outlet and GFCI Tester

Klein Tools RT200 GFCI Receptacle (Outlet) Tester

Extech Instruments ET 10 GFCI Receptacle Tester

OVERVIEW:

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All 4 can be used to look for common faulty wiring in common U.S. household outlets and GFCI outlets, as well as test if GFCI functionality is operable, aka it will trip and cut things off when called on to do so.

All except the Gardner Bender have the mini-LED for GFCI testing to confirm the test button made contact, though that alone shouldn't be a deal breaker I would think.

All 4 work.

Let's find a way to help choose one over the other.

(1) INSTRUCTIONS:

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Klein's Instructions:

The Klein's instructions are excellent, probably the best. However, after reading the others instructions Klein's instructions could further benefit from much more detail on cautions/warnings/limits and useful commentary.

EASY-TO-READ details broken out by 2 USAGE SCENARIOS and done STEP-BY-STEP flow chart style.

MINI DATA SHEET spec info you normally don't expect, and some would argue need, from such a cheap tool. I liked it's inclusion.

Printed on quality multiple page folded white cardboard pamphlet, certainly the nicest, most durable presentation, folks might actually keep it. Its contents and its look belies a more PROFESSIONAL IMPRESSION of the product.

One negative is I think is the THINNESS OF THE CAUTIONS/WARNINGS as is obvious when you read the Triplett instructions (See below).

Triplett instructions:

CAUTIONS/WARNINGS ARE THE MOST DETAILED, most useful.

The actual INSTRUCTIONS ARE THE WEAKEST and hardest to read of the three, almost no granularity or flow to the step by step.

The instructions and warnings were fitted into one side of a very thin sheet of paper the size of an index card. SCREAMS CHEAP. But again, the Cautions/Warnings are the best.

Extech instructions:

The instructions are better than the Triplett's, though less detailed and usable than Klein's.

The Cautions/Warnings/Limits are perhaps tied with Klein's, though significantly less detailed and usable than Triplett's.

One-half of a cardboard backing the size of an index card is what you get for instructions and/or warnings.

Gardner Bender instructions:

I like the separating of regular outlet and GFCI outlet testing instructions for the layman.

I like that there are some environmental engineering specs noted.

I like the list of what products like this don't do, the suggestions to use a qualified electrician to fix issues, the reminder to shut the power off to the outlet if you are going to work on it, and other safety advice.

The instructions are on glossy black&white and show some care. Not quite the attention to detail for instructions that Klein showed, but certainly adequate and quality enough not to detract from the product impression.

If this is important to you, I give Klein, and in second place Gardner Bender, the edge here.

(2) BUILD QUALITY, FIT & FINISH:

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The plug PRONGS for all of them don't wiggle, their ground prongs are fully formed, not the cheap looking u-style some have, and they all push into sockets easily.

The CASES of all except the Gardner Bender are almost exactly alike except the Klein case appears better manufactured, next best manufactured was the Extech, and finally the Triplett. The pieces fit together best and more flush with the Klein than the other two, there are less gaps between the plastic pieces and fewer surface imperfections.

The Gardner Bender CASE is different than the others and its build quality is excellent, at least on par with the Klein, it looks the least cheap of the four.

The Gardner Bender instructions announce that the unit is double insulated, "the tester is protected throughout by double insulation or reinforced insulation". I don't know how this compares to the other three.

I give the Gardner Bender and the Klein the edge here.

(3) ON-METER LEGEND LEGIBILITY:

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The text describing the meaning of the LEDs is easiest to read on the Gardner Bender, Klein, and Extech. The colored circles that match to the text are easiest to read on the Extech, next is the Triplett, then the Klein, then the Gardner Bender. On none of them is the text or colored circles too difficult to make out, though the text on the Triplett is pretty bad.

I give Exatech the edge here.

(4) TRYING TO GET PEOPLE TO READ INSTRUCTIONS:

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The Gardner Bender says in easy to see white text on black, and Triplett says in big bold black text on white on the products to read instructions before using. On the Klein and the Extech the same warning is near invisible molded into the case in the same color as the case.

I give Gardner Bender and Triplett the edge here.

SUMMARY:

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Overall I choose the Gardner Bender or Klein due to the quality of the instructions and a sense that someone cared more about their manufacture.

They all appear to work and none of us are going to test a random sampling of 100 of them nor probably break them open to examine them, so we'll probably never be able to estimate their true comparative durability.

If any of the manufacturers wish to comment here on having addressed any issues raised here I will adjust the review accordingly.

TRIPLETT'S PUBLISHED "CAUTIONS/WARNINGS":

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To help users of all these kinds of outlet testers I've included here Triplett's good list of cautions/warnings as they may prove informative to the casual user of most of these type of outlet testers.

To help avoid erroneous readings, all appliances and equipment must be unplugged/disconnected from the circuit being tested.

Do not press the TEST button on (this meter) for more than 6 seconds. Now this is interesting as pressing it for 7 seconds is one of the steps on the Klein Tools test instructions. Note: Does it go into why you shouldn't press it for 7 seconds? Why of course not :).

This tester does not indicate the quality of a ground connection.

This tester may not indicate the presence of a hot wire. That is, it is possible for a hot wire to be present when none of the indicators light.

This tester will not accurately indicate a combination of wiring problems.

This tester will not test GFCI's installed on 2 wire (non-grounded) electrical circuits.

This tester does not perform a comprehensive test. It only checks for probable common improper wiring conditions.

120 VAC is dangerous and may cause user injury of death. Use all appropriate cautions. Note: Does it then go into appropriate cautions? Why of course not :).

Use only on 110 to 125 VAC receptacles.

GFCI receptacle or GFCI branch circuit protector must be installed in accordance with the manufactures specifications.

All corrective action must be made by qualified electrician. Note: Amen.

SOME ADDITIONAL EXTECH'S PUBLISHED

"CAUTIONS/WARNINGS" THAT MAY APPLY

TO YOUR MANUFACTURER'S UNIT (reworded):

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I'll add these additional ones from the Extech instructions.

If the circuit doesn't trip after hitting the GFCI button, either the GFCI is operable but the wiring is incorrect, or the wiring is correct and the GFCI is inoperable.

Tester will not indicate 2 hot wires in a circuit.

Tester will not indicate reversal of ground or neutral conductors.

ADDITIONAL GARDNER BENDER PUBLISHED

"CAUTIONS/WARNINGS" THAT MAY APPLY

TO YOUR MANUFACTURER'S UNIT (reworded):

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I'll add this additional one from the Gardner Bender instructions.

The more the other appliances or equipment on the circuit are unplugged the less chance there is for an erroneous reading.

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Would have liked to have seen how it works-but it didn't work straight out of the package. Piece of junk!! !! Sadly for $8 is not work the time and effort to return it. Avoid.

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If your looking for a cheap good plug tester, this works great. It is a simple device and there isn't much to it, but mine has taken a beating over the past week an it works great, even after 15ft falls.

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Works flawlessly and does not feel cheap. No regrets. Sometimes the lights are not clearly distinguishable under bright conditions but you just use your palm to give it some shadow and that's it.

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Works effectively, great for DIY electrical repair. The GFI test switch is the main reason why I bought this, and it works. Very simple product, easy to use.

Review of Holmes Whisper Quiet 1500W Space Heater

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This is a perfect heater for guest rooms, bedrooms, and office type spaces. It has preset temperature settings starting from 60 up to 80 degrees fahrenheit in increments of 5, and automatically turns off and on when the setting has been reached or falls below respectively. Granted, the immediate temperature around the heater may not coincide with the room as a whole, but the differences are small. The heater also has two manual settings (High heat 1500 watts / Low heat 1000 watts) that will provide continuous nonstop heat until the user chooses change the setting. These two settings will heat a room to a cozy 85 degrees.

One of the key advantages of this heater over other fan-forced heaters is it's quiet factor. I am able to sleep and study with this heater on 24/7 (I keep it on High most of the time). It does generate minor sound due to the heated air being forced by the fan, but it is soothing, and in fact serves as a nice replacement for external sounds coming from outside the room being heated (for example T.V's, dog barking at night, etc.). There is no noticeable mechanical noise assosciated with its operation. It also has an elegant and compact design.

For anyone concerned, it does not support a seperate 'fan only' button, only heating options. It does not oscillate, does not have a remote control, and does not have a 'tip-over' safety shutoff feature (it has a wide base though).

I own two of these heaters, and I had to return one of original heaters due to a malfunction. But these problems usually crop up within the first 2 weeks of operating any heater, so once you pass the break-in period, the product should work beyond its warranty.

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Living in MN our below gound family room can get pretty chilly. We are very pleased at how well this heater warms the room and how quiet it is. When the heater is on our family room becomes the warmest room in the house, allowing us to keep the centeral heat turned down lower than we did before we bought the space heater. Worth the money.

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There are much better working heaters out there for the money. I've had the Holmes 'One-Touch' for over a year now, and although it does provide OK heat in manual (constant on) mode, it does not work well at all in thermostat mode. The unit turns on for only perhaps a minute or two, then shuts off for a much longer period of time. It does not seem to have a temperature sensor to control the unit's thermostat, and thus keep an area heated properly. The unit would have been better off if it had a timer, where you could set it to let's say turn on for 5 minutes, then off for 10, or whatever else time intervals you would need to properly keep your area heated. This is a major shortcoming, since you don't want to keep your space heater on constantly for long periods of time (fire hazard), and you must rely on a thermostat or timer mode to keep the unit on in intervals.

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I bought this heater about six weeks ago. One morning I turned it on, and saw sparks and smoke pouring out of it. Luckily, I was there and could turn it off. Otherwise, it would have started a fire.

I called Holmes immediately and they seemed unconcerned about this matter.

It is unlikely that mine is the only heater that may catch on fire. Consider yourself warned!

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I got this fan because I wanted something quieter than the usual rattling jet engine to avoid disturbing the neighbors at night. And it is indeed pretty quiet, though "whisper" is perhaps a bit exaggerated. Oddly, as someone else noted, it is quieter on the high setting than the low. Of course only time will tell if it remains quiet or gets noisy as it wears in (later -after 6 weeks, it seems to be a bit noisier than originally). Also, even on low, it generates a nice amount of close-in heat, just what I want.

On the other hand, the single-button control is a pain in the neck. You have to cycle through up to 12 settings to reach whichever you want (high, low, 5 thermostat settings each at high and low, and off). If you accidentally go past the one you want, which I've found easy to do, you just have to grit your teeth and cycle through again .. click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click (that's 12 clicks). To turn it off (the superstitious may be interested that this makes 13 total states ;-) you have to either cycle through to the off state (a lot of clicks if you simply use high or low setting) or hold down that one button for what seems like a very long time (even though it is only 2 seconds). I may eventually get used to this, but haven't yet, and so when I inevitably release the one button too soon, find myself cycling through all those settings again. grrrrr. And all that button pushing seems guaranteed to wear it out sooner than a better designed system would .. what ever happened to good old fashioned switches? Like an on/off, a toggle for hi/low, and something separate for thermostat? Ah yes, the imperatives of lowest possible cost with maximum useless features, and design for breakdown.

Another problem no one has mentioned is that there is no handle or indentation to pick the bloody thing up with. Every other space heater I've used has something so that you can move it easily with one hand. The Whisper Quiet has two indentations on the sides, seemingly intended for two handed use. One handed is possible if you just want to scooch it over, but awkward (unless you're lying on the floor next to it :-). .

I don't use or intend to use the thermostat feature (which makes having to cycle past these ten settings doubly annoying), but anyone who expects a sensor mounted on the heating device to give accurate whole room readings should think about it again. Plus, in a small device like this, with low fan volume, the very act of the heater being on heats the unit as a whole and affects the sensor. Another reviewer is right -a timed off would be more useful (and safer!).

As several reviewers mentioned, I also found this much cheaper locally, especially when shipping is figured in from amazon; plus there was a rebate.

In summary, the quietest fan forced heater I've seen, at least in its size (I have a large tower heater that is pretty quiet, but wouldn't work for the room intended), but has several annoyances. Maybe next time I'll investigate a radiant panel heater ... I notice browsing amazon that they seem to have come down in cost. Unfortunately, they don't seem readily available locally.

Excalibur Food Dehydrator Review

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List Price: $350.00
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The biggest and baddest of dehydrators. Honestly, if you've done any research at all then you're already well aware of the great reputation that Excalibur has. You already know about the 9 trays, you know about air moving, you know that it's a bit bulky and may not fit under a smaller kitchen cabinet.

It's big, but it does fit under my cabinet

I *like* the timer and my wife loves it. Making my wife happy was worth the $50 price difference vs the non-timer Excalibur.

It's not nearly as noisy as some crybabies make it out to be. It has a fan, it makes a whirring noise. I have no problems having a normal conversation in my kitchen with it running. I leave it on overnight and don't hear a thing from my bedroom. The dog doesn't howl at it.

Fairly easy to clean, seems to be a decent quality items, I've had zero issues with it after owning and using for a bit over three months. We've used it roughly a dozen times.

Glad we made the purchase.

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This is a top notch dehydrator. I own a 5 tray TMS all stainless steel dehydrator and this Excalibur 3900 out performs it.

I was put off by the plastic construction and bought a stainless steel for more money than this unit.

I should of bought two of these.

This dehydrator does an excellent job dehydrating and is better constructed than you might think.

For home use this is the unit to buy.

Also I would suggest getting the timer version, it is worth the extra 50 bucks.

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We purchased the dehydrator for ourselves and to create healthy treats for the dogs. So far so good! It's easy to use and there is plenty of knowledge out there to help you make great treats.

Pros:

Simple to use set the temp, set the time, place the food on the trays and go.

Relatively quiet We've had it running for very long time periods with no noise issues. It's not silent, yet it's not annoying.

Timer is a HUGE plus VERY much recommend spending the extra $$ to get the timer model.

Cons:

unit does not come with the solid mats must be purchased separately if you want to make fruit leather or have items that are drippy (liver or other such things) you need the solid mats these really should ship with the unit.

quick guide for basic dehydrating is somewhat useful not the best by any means. We purchased a very good dehydration guide book separately do this!

Overall it's a great unit we love the ability to keep our fruits and veg storage friendly and the taste is amazing!

The pups love their dehydrated snacks! liver, chicken hearts, yams, it's easy and fun to do the dogs see this as the 'Magic snack machine' :)

Hope that helps.

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easy to use , love the timer, no problems with it. it works just as described and is a lot quieter than I thought it would be.

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I purchased this Excalibur as a replacement for the Excalibur I have used for 18 years. The previous one was great and after 18 years finally quit. This one was delivered promptly and I have already used it for some late herb drying. It works as well as the previous one. It appears to be as sturdy and reliable as the old one. I have had a timer on both the old and new unit. I find this to be helpful. Set it and it shuts itself off. I would recommend this

item.