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have purchased 2 of these units to date. the 2nd was to replace another brand that our heating contractor installed as a replacement. that one was lousy...different brand. i went back to rite temp and glad i did. on and off exactly as it is set for. will buy again if needed.

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This gas log set works great--the look is teriffic and the heat is great--It warms up my room quickly and turns off by thermostat. The installation was easy. I recommend this log set whether new or replacement. It was replacing my old set and does a much better job and looks better

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Buy Haier HVW12ABB 12-Bottle Wine Fridge, Black

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It seems to function largely as I expected it to, except for two things:

1. I had to conduct an experiment with a thermometer to figure out whether the "Min" and "Max" on the dial meant "maximum cooling" or "maximum temperature". I think Min is the warmest, and Max is the coldest.

2. Wine bottles vary in thickness a bit. (For example, a typical Pinot Noir bottle is a little wider than a typical Cabernet Sauvignon bottle.) The spaces for wine bottles are a bit small for getting the wider ones in and out, and I probably couldn't fit a bunch of the wider ones near each other. So it can hold 12 narrow bottles fine, but not 12 wider ones.

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I have now had this product for One month. it really does the job of cooling the wines well, albiet with some faults. First, it doesnt have a real Temp gauge, and if i wasn't doing quick shopping when i first bought it i wouldn't have got it if i had known. Its kinda a guesstimate as to the temperature. 2nd. The little LED is far insufficient for internal light, needs more. That aside, quiet, good aesthetically pleasing cooler from Haier a fairly reliable company, all in all a fairly solid 3.5 4.0.. next time though im getting one with a pronounced temp gauge.

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I needed somewhere to reliably store wine in my apartment... which is not a constant temperature or humidity (living near the beach it can get quite humid). This is a very simple solution. It is a small form factor and easily fits into small places in my apartment. It is quiet only a small fan in the back making noise. All in all, for the price this is a great buy.

My complaints consist of... 1) poor packaging. It was poorly packaged for shipping and arrived with a scratch on the left side and a dent in the back. Still usable, but annoying. 2) There is no real means of measuring the temperature. It is just a dial, like in your average refrigerator, that you turn one way for "cooler" and the other way for less cool. But, again, at this price, it is well worth the money. 3) The LED that lights up the bottles inside can be annoying. There doesn't appear to be a means of turning it off.

I went so far as to buy another one as a Christmas present. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a nice place to keep their wine, but doesn't want to break the bank to get it.

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I bought 2 of these in sept 07...by Jul 08 1 stopped working, ok, no big deal sometimes that happens. Had it replaced since it was less that a year old. The second one actually lasted until May 10, when I had to buy another, it is now 8 months later and it has stopped working too. So I now have 4 of these and 3 don't work since sept 07...not a good deal!

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If you're in hot weather, or on a hot day don't expect this to keep your wine at an acceptable temp. If you're lucky maybe 10 to 15 below room temp. I wouldn't buy it again.

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I was heart broken when I threw away my fork on accident but I love this container. It is ecosavvy, reinforces portion control and compact enough to slip into my carry all.

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Cadet #08732 120/240v White Thermostat Review

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WAS NEEDED TO HAVE HEATERS WORK INDEPENDENT OF EACH OTHER. THIS WILL HOPEFULLY SAVE ON HEATING EXPENCE. WE WILL HAVE TO SEE.

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Used in series with a digital thermostat as a safety backup in a room that is unattended for several months.

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As you can see from the online picture there is no way to tell if there is an off switch. And the description didn't say if there was one either. I have never bought a thermostat before, so I just figured it had an off switch, it had a HI and Lo setting instead. Which was not what I wanted. In fact who wouldn't want a means to shut off a heater..duh. Anyways when I pointed this out to the seller they disagreed about the clarity of the picture and would not give me a refund, amazon however did agree with me and gave me the refund instead. I'm still agitated by the sellers lack of cooperation, but amazon gave me some peace.

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I have Cadet wall heaters in my apartment that have thermostats that look like this one.

As far as I can tell, these thermostats are useless. When I turn the thermostat up from the bottom settting, they click on at a temperature that doesn't usually match very closely with the actual temperature of the room. Then when I turn the thermostat back down to turn it off, it clicks off at like 5-8 degrees below where it clicked on.

Also, if you turn up the thermostat and turn it down multiple times, the temperatures at which the heater turns on and off seem to vary quite a bit from one time to another.

So I really have a hard time believing these thermostats can control temperature worth a damn.

I have seen baseboard heaters elsewhere that seemed to have the same deficiency. They get the heater running till you're hotter than hell, then they finally turn off and then stay off until you virtually freeze to death.

I think it probably is that the technology itself sucks. I believe these are what they call the "bimetallic" thermostat. Whoever invented this thing deserves to be hung, although he or she probably died centuries ago.

Fortunately, I think the new digital thermostats actually work, unlike these old-style medieval contraptions.

Disclaimer: These are all impressions just based on my limited personal experience with these sorts of heaters and thermostats. I am, for example, assuming that this thermostat is the same ridiculous technology as the ones that go with my wall heaters.

I am going to look around for a portable heater that has a digital thermostat to use in place of the jive turkey wall units that are built into my apartment.

I should emphasizeI have no reason to believe there is anything wrong with Cadet heaters or thermostats compared to other brands. As far as I can ascertain, the problem lies with the fundamental concept behind these thermostats, no matter who makes them. And I did notice that Cadet does sell digital thermostats that are supposed to have a 1 degree temperature control. That's the way a REAL thermostat ought to work.

I had a more primitive one that worked pretty well on my gas furnace in LA. I believe it used a mercury switch. Probably they don't allow those any more. Plus I would think that its mode of operation must be similar to these. However, the one on my gas heater worked pretty well. I think it was about 2-3 degrees F between where it turned on and off. That is reasonable.

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It's important to understand the behavior of this thermostat if you are going to use the "programmable"/schedule part of it. I learned after using it for a little while that the thermostat will call for heat before you think it might. If you have programmed it to be at 70 degrees (Farenheit) at 7PM it is designed to be "smart" and come on before 7PM to make sure that it is as close to 70 degrees at 7PM as possible. I'm not sure that I like this feature because then I don't have fine grain control over when the thermostat is running or not. I would have loved to known this before buying this thermostat, because I probably would have said "oh yeah I don't want that". Hope someone else finds this helpful!

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My AC was turning on and off so much it was about to burn up. My service tech explained how the on and off causes the Freon to burn up and turn to sludge. This three degree dwell allows for longer runs and has saved my unit. It has been three years and it is still working great after being given a six month death sentence.

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The product was received in a very timely manner. The machine is is easy to use and the recipes that came with it were very good. once you get the timing of the pizzelle down, they are a snap to make. They are delicious.

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I have had this thermostat about four years. It has performed very well. Takes a while to program seven days with all the highs and lows. I had it set up to have the house cooled or heated by the time I arrived home from work. It has a processor that tells it when to start heating or cooling to meet your programmed times. If the day is very hot, the A/C will come on early to compensate. My only complaint is changing out he batteries. I have to put the new batteries in front of me, open the unit from the top and holding it with my left hand, to keep the electrical connectors in-line, and then put in the batteries. You have to re-set the time and day and run the program. The battery replacement is my only real irritation with the unit. It is accurate, has a button to change daylight savings time, and is a solid performer 24/7.

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Buy Sunbeam Heated Blue Plaid Throw Blanket Warm Electric

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I purchased this item for my Grandfather, who is ill and complaining all the time about being cold. He doesn't anymore!! This blanket is so soft, cuddly and durable, and heats up so well. I couldn't be happier with both the quality and the price! I'm considering buying myself one as well. DealYard has been helpful every step of the way, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again. A+!

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This is the 2nd electric throw I've bought. The first one is easily snagged. This one does not snag when the kitty sleeps on my lap. My only issue is that "high" is too high. It would be nice to have a sliding heat scale, rather than three fixed settings.

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It is good and serves the purpose except for the fact that it has only 3 levels of temperature settings. But for that price I feel it is sufficient. It is kind of small as well, wish it had been slightly bigger

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I bought this heated throw, because I can stay cold all day long. Love it!!! Minor complaint is that the control cord is rather short I am a short person 5'4", with the control plugged in at my feet, the hand switch still only reaches mid-thigh level. This might be problematic for a taller person. Really loved the color and it is quite warm even when turned off.

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I have owned 3 in the past 10 years. Used every night during winter months. Large enough to use as a blanket, I am 5'5" and covers me well. The blanket will last about 3 to 4 years, washes well and has a well made blanket, excellent quality. bought 2 this year as gifts.

Reviews of Presto 05462 Digital ProFry Immersion-Element 9-Cup Deep Fryer

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I love to deep fry food using canola oil. It's actually healthier and more certain than pan frying, especially when dealing with food that needs to be cooked thoroughly before eating, like poultry and fish.

I have a small round fryer that does a good job but it's a NIGHTMARE to clean. The oil reservoir is gritty, so everything sticks to it very well a major annoyance. It's also difficult to dump the oil without spilling.

Enter this deep fryer. So far I've got no complaints, it's very easy to fry the food, and the basket is a very nice touch that my old fryer doesn't have. One minor nitpick is the basket I just raved about; I wish it were more "mesh" than "fence". Meaning I wish the holes were a lot smaller, so it would act as an effective crumb catcher. That would make the unit a lot easier to clean, and I can see how that might get to be a problem in time. But again, it's a nitpick of mine.

Update 12/28: Ok, I've got complaints. First, the filtering is poor. It will leave the smell of fried-whatever all throughout your place. I've got an el-cheapo $40 fryer that I replaced with this, and the cheap one does a better job of containing that odor. I know this is like some industrial-type stuff so it's to be expected, but I can't keep buying Oust like this.

Secondly, I was right about wanting the mesh. I've fried a couple of times and already there's a nice brown coating on the bottom. IT bothers me, because if they just went with a mesh-style basket I wouldn't have this problem.

Third, it takes WAY too long to heat up. I'd say plan on about 10-15 minutes prep time. Hate to beat a dead horse, but el-cheapo was hot in a matter of 3-5 minutes tops.

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I've been using this fryer for about six months and so far it has worked very well. I have no other experience with fryers like this so nothing to compare it to but I do have a lot of small appliances and as far as cleaning and maintenance and storage this unit is better than most. It is easy to disassemble, clean, and to pour the oil out if you like to filter and reuse. The basket is serviceable but I've noticed some rust forming on the handle screws despite that I hand wash everything. It may not fare well in the dishwasher even though it says you can put it in there (another reviewed had a bad experience--I haven't tried it). The handle is a tad flimsy but mainly because it folds in, a nice feature, so I'm okay with that. Other than that everything is solid and well built. The basket hooks onto the rim to allow the food to drain but the bottom can still touch the oil if the unit is at the MAX oil mark. I like the fact that it holds exactly the amount of oil in a typical large jug (1 gallon) you find in the grocery store.

Features: Digital temperature control sets one of 4 fixed temperatures: 300, 325, 350, 375. A (loud) beep lets you know when preheating is done. Magnetic power plug easily detaches from back to avoid yanking on unit if something snags the cord. Built-in 30 minutes timer--just a timer--it doesn't shut off the unit or anything like that. Basket folds up for easy storage inside fryer. Easily disassembles for cleaning. Vented lid to prevent oil splatter.

Cooking: Oil heats up in a reasonable time (10-15 minutes) and allows you to prepare the food while waiting. It seems to maintain temperature well based on its own internal thermometer. I'm learning that deep frying is a bit of an art so you may have to experiment before you get that perfect, golden brown, cooked throughout result.

One final note--this unit pulls down a lot of energy so you may not be able to use other high-energy devices while this one is on (electric skillet, rice cooker, or basically anything that heats) as it will overload the breaker. Of course this will depend on your individual kitchen and, if you have this same issue, you can always work around this by using a plug on a separate circuit.

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I purchased this Presto model after some research. Why this model? First off, 1800 watts is pretty much the maximum electricity that can be handled by a household 110v outlet. More watts would need a 220v line. Next, bigger capacity of oil, say 12 cups means more oil to heat with relatively less wattage. Now, for my evaluation of the unit. The outer shiny metal container that holds the cooking pot is thin metal with some sharp edges. It could be made thicker, but that would add to the cost. Replacements from Presto are cheap. If you want a better one, have your local metal fabricator build it for you or do it yourself in a tech class. The basket is adequately sized and I have cleaned it several times including in the dishwasher with no rusting. This too can be purchased from Presto inexpensively. Also note: food can be cooked without the basket if desired. The cooking pot is heavy duty metal, will last for years and no food residue sticks to it. It is dishwasher safe, however I clean it in the sink. Oil levels are marked into the sides of the cooking pot. The lid is filtered and vented. I do not use the lid when cooking as I believe over time it will accumulate a certain amount of oils that may be difficult to clean, so I just use it when the fryer is not in use. The control panel and heating element with thermostat is an integrated unit. The electrical cord magnetically connects to the unit. This units fits well into the enclosure and pot. The digital thermostat allows temperatures in 25 degree increments from 300 to 375. Red light means heating, green light means at the selected temperature. I purchased and used a cooking thermometer for deep fryers/candy to verify the temperatures of my unit. In fact, from room temperature to 375 degrees took 18 minutes to heat the oil. I use this as prep time for my food. The temperatures were accurate and reheating after cold/cool food were submersed was quick. Now, until food is placed into the fryer, because the heating element is large, oil in say the back may be 360 degrees while oil near the front is 380 degrees. This is because of how oil convection currents work and the location of the thermostats. But when food is in the fryer, the bubbling of the cooking makes that a non-issue. I have cooked fresh calamari, fresh chicken, fresh fish, potatoes, frozen shrimp. All came out fabulously just like in a restaurant. The timer on the unit control is a big plus. I would advise to keep the control panel from splatter to place some clear plastic over it. For cleanup, I unplug, remove the basket to cool and then remove the control unit/heating element to cool. I wipe it clean with paper towel. The next morning, I remove the cooking pot and pour the oil through a strainer lined with cheesecloth to recapture my oil for additional use or discarding. Cleanup of the cooking pot and basket is easy in the sink with dish washing detergent. Food residue never sticks. Cleanup takes me 10 minutes. I you don't overload the basket with too much food, you too will enjoy excellent results.

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I was initially quite impressed with this unit. Since I have experience using commercial deep fryers, I recognized the nice features built into this unit. 1800 watts of heating power will bring the oil up to temperature in about 15 minutes, and should be big enough to recover quickly after you slowly drop a basket of raw material into the oil. That, however, was not my experience.

After cooking two small batches of battered tenderloin nuggets, I allowed the oil to get back up to temperature, which took about eight minutes, and then dropped a basket load of steak fries. In a matter of moments the "ready" light went off, and the oil never did get back up to temperature. By the time the fries were browned enough to lift, they were pretty oily.

The real bummer, though, was after straining the oil and storing it away, I broke down the unit and placed everything except the heating unit into the dishwasher. At that point, I was satisfied enough with the performance of the fryer I would have kept it and figured a way to get around the slow recovery time on the fries.

But, later, when I opened the dishwasher to take the clean unit out and reassemble it for storage, the basket was completely rusted over! All of the other parts were just fine, but the basket was a great disappointment. So, I have returned that otherwise nice unit, and am now back on the market.

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We have used this a total of twice as of my writing this review. It looks amazing and has worked well.

While looking for a fryer I ran into a bevy of complaints and I want to address a few of those.

Odor: When you fry food, it smells. You can help prevent this by using a good oil such as peanut oil. Warning, it doesn't completely prevent the smell but it brings it down several notches in oily odorific intensity. The fryer does come with a vent built into the lid. All it is is a metal mesh one. This doesn't do a lot for filter out the odor. BUT! Most foods you cook are going to require that you leave the lid off of the fryer because of condensation built up on the lid. So, it's not going to matter if you have a HEPA filter built into the lid, when you cook, the odor is going to be there because your lid is going to be sitting on the counter.

Basket: One reviewer pointed out the relatively large holes in the basket. Well, I don't know but every fryer that I have seen has this larger mesh thing going on. Heck, even back in the day when I worked in food service our baskets had fairly large spacing between the mesh. On top of that, a lot of times depending on the size of what you are cooking for example chicken, corn dogs, donuts, etc. you won't actually use the basket.

Heat time: All I can say on this one is yeah, it takes longer to heat up than our old Fry Daddy, but it does have about 4 times the oil in it.

Temperature: So far each time we have used it, we used a candy/oil thermometer to check the temperature, and so far when it gives you the green light for cooking, it has been up to temperature.

Ok if anyone can think of anything else, I'd be happy to add it to the review.

I would definitely recommend this fryer.

UPDATE:

3/12/2013

So, we've had it for a while now and still like it well enough. I haven't tested the temp lately so I can't say if it is still reaching temp and what not, but I haven't noticed any changed in cooking quality. The one negative thing I have to say about it is that our lid has gotten warped and will not lie down flush as it should. Now, it's not that big a deal since I only use the lid to store it and not for when I am cooking, but it's a bit disappointing. Granted, it's probably my fault it got bent, possibly when I moved.

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If you can do it yourself it will save you good money like it did to me. My fridge wasn't working and with a little research almost anyone can do these job with just a couple of tools

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This part tested bad in my freezer. I looked up the part on whirlpool's part site and found the part number. It was about $30 there. Much cheaper here.

I don't know that this is the exact replacement part for my whirlpool refrigerator, since the leads were rather short. I had to cut the old leads and splice the new ones in. Maybe this is normal, it is my first time doing this. I bought some heat shrink butt splices at a hardware store to make this work.

My freezer now defrosts regularly as it is supposed to.

Product is satisfactory.