Crane EE-6490 Space Heater 600/1200 Watt Review

Customer Ratings:
List Price: $39.99
Sale Price: $34.99
Today's Bonus: 13% Off

The copy on this description is missing information:

( From )

PERSONAL CERAMIC HEATER

* Compact design

* Designer brushed aluminum finish'

* 800 & 1200 watt' heat settings

* Overheat protection & tip over switch'

* Whisper quiet operation'

* Height: 8"

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

I bought this little guy because it was the same price as similarly specced machines, and it had the lowest wattage setting of them all (600W/1200W on LOW/HI respectively).

Pros:

It heats my little 10x10 bedroom super fast. Because it is a lower wattage, I do have it plugged into an extension cord, and have not noticed any weird behavior. Both the heater plug and extension cord plug are cool to the touch after two hours of running the machine, which is about all I ever run it for anyway. The back, sides and bottom of the machine also say cool to the touch (at least on the low setting), which puts me at ease having is only 1ft from the wall in a corner of my little room. It is also quiet enough that I can watch TV and listen to music at pretty conservative volumes (I have roommates and like to watch TV in bed at night w/ this heater running).

Cons:

I was just looking at the unit and noticed the sticker on the bottom says the wattage is 800W/1200W... which is an extra 200W on the lower setting than advertised on both the box and on the site. This is a little disappointing, but not a total deal breaker. Also, the unit does not have any safety features (that I can see). It does not have tip-over protection, which leads me to believe it probably doesn't ahve overheat protection either... I can't be sure on this, but a quick skim of the brochure it came with didn't really tell me much.

Over, a decent heater if you don't plan to leave it running all the time while unattended; and if the 800W low setting isn't a deal breaker. It would be nice if that spec was changed on both the box and the site.

Best Deals on Crane EE-6490 Space Heater 600/1200 Watt

Wow this thing really cranks out some serious heat. It uses less energy than most ceramic heaters and is very stylish. I leave it on low and am wowed by its ability to heat a room up. The build quality is second to none. I love that it has a quality dust filter on back that will make for easy cleaning. My only complaint would be that the front grill get super hot making it difficult to pick up when it is on. If they made a little handle or recess in the back to help protect your fingers it would get 5 stars hands down!!!

Honest reviews on Crane EE-6490 Space Heater 600/1200 Watt

Amazon carries another heater by the same maker as this one, it is the "Crane EE-6353 Space Heater 600/1200 Watt". The Product Features and Details seem to be switched on these two. At least this is my assumption; check them both out and you will probably agree.

For instance, the larger one is probably the one that is 20" tall, and the smaller one 8.6" tall. Another important difference: the smaller one probably does not come with a remote, but the larger one probably does.

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Crane EE-6490 Space Heater 600/1200 Watt

This is a 800/1200 watt unit not 600/1200 if it matters to anyone. It is 8" high by 3.25" deep by about 6.75" wide. The picture and model number are now correct on Amazon. No, it does not have a remote.

Someone posted that this unit has tip-protection, but it does not (I just tried it). Disconcerting, but i'll live with it. If anyone is wondering, as it was a selling point for me, the construction is mostly metal (case & grate at least, impressive in a sea of plastic heaters), and the case does not get hot despite the warning sticker on top of the unit.

I am pleased with the performance, even though I'm downgrading from a Pelonis 4-ceramic-disk heater (It was my parents', I moved out, it stayed), and upgrading from a temporary [crappy] Lasko 'milk-house' style heater Wally World special. I wanted to get a Pelonis, but the company seems to barely acknowledge it's existence anymore and I didn't want to drop down 70 Washingtons for it. While the Pelonis is still superior to this unit, I think this little Crane comes pretty close, and I'll echo other reviews here for quiet operation and for heating up a 10x10 room pretty well. I suspect the only reason the Pelonis seemed to work better was due to more infrared heat put out of the unit and more air forced through the heating element (same fan size, but higher speed, your trade-off is loudness though).

Keep in mind that the vast majority of 'ceramic' heaters, including this one, don't use perforated ceramic plates, the kind used in the Pelonis and good infrared saunas (I have one, the plates in the heating units are similar to the Pelonis disks). To be honest, I don't even see where the 'ceramic' part comes into play with the Crane, it just looks like a metal element. But again, it still heats well, and for less than 35 dollars, it's hard to beat when accounting for it's size.

Discount Maxxair 00-965001 Turbo/Maxx 3 Speed Fan with Thermostat

Customer Ratings:

I had installed a popular 3-speed thermostat controlled fan with a rain sensor lid in my travel trailer's living room. It worked so well that I wanted a second one in the bedroom, however I didn't want a skylight over the bed and didn't want to be concerned about a rain sensor working properly in that location. Therefore the Turbo Maxx seemed like the way to go. I've seen them on other RV's but have never found any reviews, so let me be the first.

Installation was pretty easy since I already had 12 volt power run to a light by the bedroom vent. If you had to run power from scratch that could be tricky with anyone's fan. The Turbo Maxx attaches like Max Air vent covers, to the rim of the vent so no holes to drill in the roof. Noise and power consumption are roughly the same as the competitor's fan in my living room. With the vent open under the fan (solid metal lid) some light does come in but not a skylight effect.

The only drawback may be the size and shape of the unit. The swept back design might get in the way of TV antenna masts or air conditioners, so plan ahead on what vent you want to mount it on. As an example, I have three roof vents on my trailer and the bedroom is the only one where a Turbo Maxx would work. Being a large item to place on your roof, some may not like the look.

The camping season has only started this year for me but so far I am satisfied.

UPDATE July 2010: After only about four months of use the fan motor started squeaking. When I checked the manufacturer's website for warranty information I spotted a link for instructions on how to replace the motor. Hmmm.

When I called customer service I was told that they had gotten a bunch of bad motors. They sent me a replacement motor at no charge. If you installed the fan yourself, you are probably skilled enough to replace the motor. While the instructions are good, the job took longer than expected. Running good as new now.

I was really tempted to knock one star off my original four star rating but didn't. The company stood behind their product, which is not something all manufacturers do now days. That said, I hope I get more than four months of use out of my new fan motor.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

Overall fairly easy to install. The wires from the fan to the controls are short enough to make it a little bit of a challenge. Other than that it works great, moves air well.

Best Deals on Maxxair 00-965001 Turbo/Maxx 3 Speed Fan with Thermostat

I installed this vent fan on my trailer without any problems and it works fine. I had no problems installing the product or understanding the directions. it appears to be of excellent quality.

Honest reviews on Maxxair 00-965001 Turbo/Maxx 3 Speed Fan with Thermostat

I love the fans. I installed them myself with no problems, thanks to the step by step instructions. Trust me, I have never attempted anything like this, and they were very easy to install. I turn one on in, and the other on out, and it creates a constant circulation of air. Love them!

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Maxxair 00-965001 Turbo/Maxx 3 Speed Fan with Thermostat

Easy Install. Thermostat works very well. Moves a pretty good amount of air, which cools off our hot fifth wheel in a respectable amount of time. A bit noisy even though the fan is on the outboard side of the vent cover, but it is not so bad as to be annoying. Overall, it's a good purchase.

Sunpentown RF-322W 3.2 cu. ft. Double Door Refrigerator with Energy Reviews

Customer Ratings:
List Price: $319.00
Sale Price: $233.00
Today's Bonus: 27% Off

This SPT refrigerator/freezer is not inexpensive. It is a high price food killer. I went through a year of mysteriously having spoiled milk and bad food. As it turns out the coldest the refrigerator will go is 56 degrees and the freezer is 45 degrees. What a waste of money.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

This fridge is cute and functional. I give it 4 stars because fridges this size usually don't support auto defrosting. If you have a big family, I would still recommend a big one that is equipped with auto defrosting.

Reviews of ProCom Compact Vent-Free Dual Fuel Fireplace with Corner Conversion

Customer Ratings:
List Price: $699.99
Sale Price: $548.33
Today's Bonus: 22% Off

Bought this fireplace for a newly remodeled area of our living room in October. We heat with an oil furnace and wanted to supplement to save money this Winter. We have not had a cold Winter in New England so far, but it has been cold enough to determine that I rarely hear the furnace turn on. I keep it on low and it heats up our living room area very quickly(about 650 sf) and a lot of heat goes upstairs too. Running our ceiling fans helps to circulate the warm air. We have run this unit everyday in the morning when I get up and all evening when I get home from work. My gas bill has increased 10 dollars a month. I can only imagine how much oil we have saved using this fireplace. The cabinet looks like a well made piece of furniture and it adds a lot to my home. My two cats take turns sleeping on top of it. There is a little smell to it when it is operating, but not any worse than when my gas oven is on in the kitchen. Very cozy watching the flames and feeling the warmth.

I would have given it 5 stars but I have to say that the controls are not that easy to operate as you have to get down on the floor and use two hands to turn it on and off. A remote would have been nice. Another thing is that it should come with the heater fan already installed not as an add on for another 100 dollars. Heat rises and there really isn't any way to disperse the heat efficiently without using a fan. Also, I had to have my plumber run the gas line, which cost another 200 dollars, but he was nice enough to put the whole thing together for me and helped figure out how to run it. We both had to read through the instructions several times to figure it out.

All in all, I would recommend this product. We have really enjoyed the ambiance it creates and the savings it has already provided.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

The only problem with this product is the control knob for setting the heat. It's crude and has numbers on it. I have been trying for a month to get it where it is comfortable.

Best Deals on ProCom Compact Vent-Free Dual Fuel Fireplace with Corner Conversion

This small fireplace produces a lot of heat. Some states have rules for ventless fireplaces and you may have have trouble getting it installed.

The thermostat just has a few settings and is crude. It may take awhile to get a comfortable setting.

Honest reviews on ProCom Compact Vent-Free Dual Fuel Fireplace with Corner Conversion

We purchased this product for our Florida room. It has turned a room that was unusable in the winter into a favorite winter retreat! It looks beautiful! The wood is real, not laminate. The fire is relaxing. We all clamor to be the one to get to sit closest to it!

Pro's out weigh the Con's

We used the corner conversion, which is just a triangle of wood, two support bars, and a wall mounted bracket. It was easy to do and looks natural. I was concerned about how much weight it could handle, but it seems to be able to support ample amount.

The thermostat is a little touchy. At first we thought it controlled the flame size, and to some degree it does. Setting one is low flame, setting two is medium flame, and setting 3 is high flame. Setting 4-6 is the same as three. But what we realized is that it is actually controlling the thermostat. The flame will shut off once it reaches a certain temperature. However, this was one thing we changed. The thermostat is located at the bottom back of the fireplace, which does not make it very accurate. I would suggest moving it higher, if your fireplace never seems to turn off or over heats the room.

As with any vent-free fireplace, it makes water. You will get condensation on any cold surfaces (like windows). The benefit to this is the house is somewhat humidified. The bad news is you will have to wipe down your windows & window sills. We actually really enjoy the moisture in the air.

This unit does not come with a blower. We have found it doesn't need one. We leave our ceiling fan (blowing up instead of down) on low. This is all it needs to evenly heat the room. Without the fan, the room heated fine. It just took a little longer for it to warm it all up.

This product does hook up to natural gas, so you will need to purchase any of the pipe that would connect your natural gas to the fireplace. And have the skill to connect the new pipe to an existing line. Also, as with any natural gas fires, it will have a bluish hue to the flame at the bottom and an orange hue to the flame at the top. We think that is still far prettier then no flame at all!

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for ProCom Compact Vent-Free Dual Fuel Fireplace with Corner Conversion

great for my room. easy to set up . easy to use.looks great. happy with final product. perfect thank you

Buy Kozy World GWD208 20,000-BTU Vent-Free Dual-Fuel Gas Wall Heater

Customer Ratings:
List Price: $189.00
Sale Price: $184.73
Today's Bonus: 2% Off

The heater is all that it said it would be, the only problem I had was it was set for propane gas and after it was connected to a natural gasline, it was malfunctioning but was not obvious why. I stumbled on the fact it was set for propane, I had to remove it from the wall and open the back to find this out but after I set it to natural gas, it worked great.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

When I moved back to my original state and the home Dad had owned, he had been converted the house to 'all electric'! With the natural gas lines still intact I bought 5 Kozy World natural gas wall heaters and I need one more. They're Perfect! These units are simple to set low for bed time! I highly recommend these untis for both heating and astetics!

Best Deals on Kozy World GWD208 20,000-BTU Vent-Free Dual-Fuel Gas Wall Heater

I bought one of these about a year ago and it died about one month ago. So I ordered a new one just like the old one, so I wouldn't have to change the gas lines to hook it up. Well that worked great, but this unit only worked for about 30 minutes and stopped working all together. All I can say is this is more Chinese junk, where these company's do not care about quality only about quantity.

Stay away from Kozy world products.

Honest reviews on Kozy World GWD208 20,000-BTU Vent-Free Dual-Fuel Gas Wall Heater

Heats up the room just as described No problems at all. Keeps my house nice and warm. Easy to use. I would recommend having the plummer install the gas line just to be safe unless you've already have one.

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Kozy World GWD208 20,000-BTU Vent-Free Dual-Fuel Gas Wall Heater

Nice looking heater at a great price and easy to install. I like the thermostatic control and dual level flame.

Best SCM2412-UM Humidifier Deals

Customer Ratings:

I bought it at jardenstore.com for $16 when it was on saleThe nightmare just began when I received it. I tried to test it overnight with full tank.

And I made sure no excess water in base (common issue for Sunbeam). I also set the humidistat to max.

The next morning the water was still the same level.

While the fan was running loud, louder than refrigerator or microwave or my ceiling fan, there was no mist emitting at all.

Next chapter: call customer service.

1. tried their published number in Instruction Leaflet 888-264-9669, nobody answered

2. called their Jarden company customer service and after lots of options, a human answered and asked me to call number in step 1

3. still nobody answered; and all 800# published online for humidifier are no-answer

4. sent an email through website and so far nobody answered

If you want to throw your money down the drain and feel like an idiot like me, buy Sunbeam, or any of Jarden's product.

Jarden is a shame, a sham, a disgusting criminal. (I'm refraining myself from using worse words publically)

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

My friend gave this as a baby shower gift. I wanted one of these just to keep the air clean and keep the moisture throughout the room all on pair for our child.

Pros: It is not very loud, on a scale of 0-10, it is about a 3.

Cons: Uses paper filters, tank cannot be cleaned and becomes slimy and the biggest problem, the humidifier is a breeding ground for black mold to grow.

The biggest and most harmful part of this humidifier is the cheap paper filters and the inside compartment. After you remove the tank, your notice two screws, after turning these, your remove the top part that contains the fan and your be left with the bottom half. This part is gray in colour and holds two paper filters and a water compartment chamber. This compartment stays wet. For example, Sunday you fill the tank with water, turn on the humidifier and by Friday, when it is time to refill the tank, the bottom compartment will be filled with black mold. This is a serious health concern for children and adults. You do not want a product that can breed stachybotrys (toxic black mold) in your child's room.

Best Deals on SCM2412-UM Humidifier

I've had this 3 weeks now, purchased directly from Jarden on sale. For the price (about a couple movie tickets and popcorn) it's a good investment. Note that this is an evaporative type humidifier so it will work a bit better when the ambient temperature is higher eg summer.

Initially I started it up and ran it overnight and there seemed to be no drop in water level ie no humidification. I called Customer Service. A short wait (the ubiquitous phone tree), then my call was answered and a very sympathetic rep suggested several things to try. She added that if I couldn't get it to work properly the unit might be defective and she would be happy to exchange it for a new one. The main remedy was to make sure the wick was properly wetted (she suggested soaking it, then placing it back into the unit). This I did. Not sure it really helped. But then I noticed an air pocket that forms at the bottom of the reservoir. I dislodged the bubble by tilting the unit slightly. From then on the unit has been working exactly as advertised.

Pros:

1) The unit works as advertised;

2) Customer Service is available and tries hard to help;

3) Tank doesn't leak & is easy to fill, filter easily accessible;

4) Inexpensive unit (when on sale).

Cons:

1) As an evaporative unit (ie it wicks water onto a "filter" over which a fan then blows) it is best only for a small room;

2) If you are used to a pretty quiet room then the fans will provide an omnipresent humming that can be annoying. As there are two speeds this can be minimized but not eliminated. Myself, I don't sleep in the same room with this (or any) humidifier.

I use this in a room in which I have several stringed instruments (acoustic guitars and a violin). When I practice, the humming is bothersome and I have to turn the unit off.

Bottom line: Not a bad little unit if on sale.

UPDATE (Jan 2012): Unit still runs fine. BUT, the filters don't last and are expensive to replace a problem that seems to characterize all such "cool mist" evaporative humidifiers. If buying again, I would go the warm mist route instead.

Honest reviews on SCM2412-UM Humidifier

Got product worked wonderfully for 4 days...then we refilled the tank...which we had done numerous times, only to have it no longer send out any mist.we then cleaned out the tank and the base..even used vinegar as recommended.It still wont work its as if the filter quit drawing the water up...We have ordered new filters which cost almost $30 (this includes the shipping and handling charges). We hope the new filters will help.otherwise thats $70 down the drain.I do not reccommend this product. If you can afford to buy new filters every 4 days go right ahead.you should not have this kind of a problem this soon...!!!!

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for SCM2412-UM Humidifier

I too bought this on sale at jardenstore.com for $16. From what I can tell, this type of humidifier is the evaporating kind as apposed to vaporization, so you don't actually see mist coming out of it. The water level disappears in the appropriate time frame and the automatic shutoff engages when the proper humidity level is reached, so I guess that means it's working. I have this running on high and a box fan on low and I can barely hear the humidifier.

I'm disappointed to find out from another reviewer that support is lacking. Even general documentation of how this thing is supposed to work is hard to find. Hopefully mine keeps working... so far I'm three nights in. I'll be sure to update should it die sooner than later.

Pleasant Hearth Ballard Providence Black Electric Fireplace Review

Customer Ratings:

Ordered this for my wife for Christmas. She always wanted a fireplace in our bedroom and this was the way to go. I was excited...the package arrived before Christmas as promised and voila! No fireplace. The item came with just the mantle. The mantle is well made and fairly easy to assemble. As I unpacked the box I assumed the heater would be in the box. Nope. Nada. Zilch. I called Amazon and they were great in helping me resolve the problem. According to them, the item was under review, so hopefully it is fixed and the heater is included.

What threw me off was the BTU's given in the description...not too many mantles I know of have BTU's unless the heater is included! The item shipped was the mantle only and no electric fireplace. Hopefully Amazon found the heaters!

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

I too only received the mantle the first time I ordered. I called Amazon and told them that the firebox was missing and that there had to be 2 boxes because all of the order would not fit in one. They sent me another one and it did come with the firebox. I have it in my bedroom and it looks very nice. It has 3 levels of flame and 5 levels of heat on thermostat. They also work independently of each other and that was very important to me. I found this at other stores for much more money plus tax and shipping so it's a really good deal if they can get the order right.

Best Deals on Pleasant Hearth Ballard Providence Black Electric Fireplace

Mantle looks nice and as described with easy assembly.

However, I believe the item description is wrong. Firebox is not included with this item. I ordered 3 different times after not receiving the firebox and each time a new one was sent all you get is the mantle and not the firebox/heater. I even had one shipped from manufacture and no firebox. I believe there should be two boxes as part of this delivery or the item description is wrong and you are only getting a mantle.

Review of Aprilaire RP-58 Humidifier Humidistat Control #58 RP58

Customer Ratings:

my Aprilaire humidifier controller stopped working cheap pos. I could have bought a $25-30 replacement, or this $80 version that has digital readout and outside temp sensor to adjust indoor humidity to outdoor temp. But the device requires two 120v -> 24v AC transformers one to run the humidifier when the furnace is on (my old controller was powered by one that was installed when the uni twas installed), the other to power the digital readout 24/7 even when the furnace is off. So add $12-15 to the cost for the transformer. Not worth it!

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

Easy installation (make sure you've got a 12VDC transformer connection or you'll have to add one.) Cabling and mounting the exterior thermister was simple.

I love the fact that I no longer have to manually lower the humidity level when the outside temp plunges. Training was easy...took about a week with two or three minor adjustments. Works flawlessly. No more condensation on the windows...wish I would have invested a long time ago, well worth it.

Best Deals on Aprilaire RP-58 Humidifier Humidistat Control #58 RP58

Works well to boost humidity in the midst of winter to max level without window condensation. Looks attractive. Had professional install.

Honest reviews on Aprilaire RP-58 Humidifier Humidistat Control #58 RP58

So it turns out that this is actually not only a fix, but a nice upgrade. The unit always tells me the percentage of the humidity of the air in the cold air plenum with a bold led lighted display, which is very cool. The unit also has the fault lights to advise me of any defects in the humidifier system. Both of these features were nonexistent on the original factory unit. So far, it seems that I have a great upgrade for my Aprilaire 760A humidifier.

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Aprilaire RP-58 Humidifier Humidistat Control #58 RP58

I was tired of having to manually adjust my humidistat during the winter. I've dropped the ball one too many times on doing it and now have some permanent water damage on some trim woodwork that I'll have to replace. I installed this over the course of a weekend with no problems and it works perfectly. The instructions are clear. Don't forget if you are also upgrading from a "manual mode" humidistat, to this one, you'll probably need an additional 24v transformer such as this one (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002T0ZTUU/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_2).