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I got two of these because my wiring didn't have a common wire, but then when the thermostats arrived, the wire saver was included...so I returned the wire savers. FYI: these are included.

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Nesco/American Harvest FD-80 Square-Shaped Dehydrator Review

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This dehydrator is great. I've had the unit for almost a month now. So far I've dehydrated 20 pounds of "eye of round" for jerky. The recipe I used is at Recipezaar (can't post URL), recipe number 161262 (modified a bit to suite my taste, like I added about 1 tsp of onion powder and cut the liquid smoke about 25%). In fact I just did 10 of the 20 pounds yesterday. I've also dehydrated cantaloupe, kiwi slices, strawberries, grapes (come out as plump and juicy raisins), limes, oranges (those were more of an experiment), banana slices and watermelon (now that was interesting... sweet as candy), but back to the review.

I also got two sets of the Add-a-tray (two trays per package). It dries with all 8 trays just fine. I do rotate the trays about half way through, but I'm not sure I would really have to. The instructions say that the trays are top shelf dishwasher safe, but that would limit my dishwasher to only two trays per load, so I take my top rack out of the dishwasher and stand the trays vertically in the lower rack. I can get all eight trays and the base into the dishwasher at once. I figured that my water heater is only set to 125 degrees and I dry jerky at 165, so the trays shouldn't have any problem. Just make sure that you turn off any internal water heating the dishwasher my have and make sure that you turn off heated drying (use air dry). I just wait for the washer to stop, take out the trays and shake them off. Stack them, put on the power head and run it at 125 for 30 minutes. All nice, clean and dry.

Now for the hint that Nesco doesn't want me to share :) for fruit, you really need to use the Clean Screens, but at 8 bucks for a pair, you'll spend $32.00 (plus any shipping) to get enough for all 8 trays. I went to my local craft store (you know the one owned by Michael) and bought 16 sheets of plastic embroidery mesh (7 square mesh) that were 14" X 10" (the ones you would use to make those awful square Kleenex box covers). Take two sheets per tray and cut them out yourself with kitchen shears. Put them together butted up on the long side and then cut the perimeter to fit the tray and cut out the hole (1/2 of the hole in each sheet where they are butted up) for the center and then lay the two pieces into the tray. The sheets were $0.33 each, so 16 sheets only cost $5.28 and a bit of time to cut them out. Didn't really need them for the cantaloupe, but I'd still be cleaning kiwi and bananas off the trays if I hadn't used them. I throw them into the dishwasher with the trays and just run the whole load at once. All in all, this was a great buy and I'm glad I got it.

---UPDATE 11 January 2010 ----

So, I've spent a few more months with my dry friend... that's a pun... :-)

This unit is now $49. I bought it and am happy with it at $70. Now, there is no reason not to give it a try!

About 3 months ago, I bought the jerky squeeze gun. I got it at BiMart in Oregon for $2 more than you can get it here at Amazon (the instant gratification thing). Available here. Search for Nesco BJX-5 American Harvest Jumbo Jerky Works Kit. My daughter and I make the round "slim-jim" type jerky every couple of months (about 4 lbs of 96% lean ground beef each time). The squeeze gun is as easy as using a caulking gun. Actually even better since you really don't need to be concerned about the aesthetic appearance of the final product... I mean we're taking jerky here and you can't eat caulk. I use the Nesco spicy mix with additional black pepper, powered garlic and cayenne pepper (lot's of cayenne pepper).

We've also, since buying it, done some fruit leather. Just used a jar of store bought apple sauce with a bit of added cinnamon. Next time, I think we'll put a bit of Splenda(r) in it just to "sweeten" the final product a bit. Tip... even using processed apple sauce, we put it through the blender to completely break it down into a slurry.

My "home made" clean screens are still preforming perfectly. Hope this update helps others.

---UPDATE 20 January 2010 ----

Whoops... I see that the price is back up to $65. Well, still a fine product regardless.

---UPDATE 2 January 2011 -----

Well, it's been a year and not so much an update as an opportunity to say Happy New Year to you all.

Just before Christmas, the Lovely Mrs. symo, got a really good deal on some rump roast (two 7 lb pieces). It was very lean and after slicing, was easy to cut the one strand of tough sinew out. Used the Mr. Yoshida's again, but this time cut it 2 parts to 1 part water. Then put it into a sauce pan and heated to high simmer (did not let it boil). Added red chili flakes, onion powder, garlic powder and some Ow Powder (). Let the mixture cool to room temp. I'm still working/experimenting with the final amounts of Ow. Marinaded the slices for 12 hours. Had 6 of the eight trays loaded. On two trays, I sprinkled (liberally) with fine grind black pepper. Came out fantastic.

Now a word about the Ow Powder. If you go to their website and aren't scared, then go back there again :-) This is the hot of the hot. I found this stuff in Albuquerque, at the International Firey Foods Festival. At the festival, I dipped a dry wooden coffee stirrer into the powder. Once the tears stopped, I found that I could drink 3 12-ounce bottles of Budweiser in about 2.4 minutes :-)

For 3 cups of the marinade (2 parts Mr. Y and 1 part water and all the other "stuff" mentioned above), I added 1/4 teaspoon of Ow. Next time I'll probably go with 3/8 teaspoon. This stuff starts off slow, but you will get some fire at the end. It contains a mixture of chili peppers, one of which is bhut jolokia (Indian pepper that was put on the planet by the All Mighty for some sadistic purpose, I'm sure). They also have pure ground bhut jolokia, but I think your should look into a gas mask/respirator before ordering that.

And now a word about the slices. Got a slicer for my B-day in October. One of the various brands that sell for around $69 here and elsewhere (http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Smart-Electric-Food-Slicer/dp/B002JKX59C/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1294017780&sr=8-14). Now this is the way to go for sliced jerky. First time I used it, I cut the slices too thin and the marinade basically dissolved the meat into mush :-) Second time, I sliced the meat somewhere around 3/16. This thickness worked very well. Really, the slicer is a great add-on if you really want to do slab jerky vs. ground jerky.

Oh, oh, oh... just remembered. Also I've taken to starting my slab jerky at the 165 degree setting for about 2 hours and then backing it down to between the 115 and 125 and letting it go until dry. This will cause you to need to rotate the trays, but the results are really worth the extra effort.

So, there you have it. Updated report and a couple of extras thrown in for free :-)

---UPDATE 14 January 2012 -----

I'm still dehydrating with my Nesco. Daughter has moved on to her own place (yea! for her... and for mother and I). The wife and I are contemplating a move to Ecuador for our retirement. We were down there in November and after a trip to the market in the plaza (Otavalo), we saw so many FRESH fruits and vegetables (some of the fruits I didn't even know) that we're excited to take the Nesco there.

I really haven't tried much more experimenting as everything is working great, just as I've described over the last 2 1/2 years. My original "homemade" clean screens look as good as they did on the day I made them. I still love cantaloupe with pepper sprinkled on it and we're going to do another sliced jerky batch tomorrow to take with me to Ecuador on Thursday (going for language school for a month).

--Update to the update --Well, I did make a big batch and took 3/4 of it to work... don't those people eat? By noon, it was gone. The 1/4 I had left was in the suitcase, until I found out that dried meat is on the list of what you can't take. Oh well, at least I'll have 1/4 pound to come home to :-)

This will probably be my last update to the original post, but don't think I won't be sticking around, just in case I learn something new. Thank you all for your feedback and I hope this finds you all well and happy with your Nesco dehydrator.

Happy New Year (Feliz Año Nuevo) to you all and may God bless.

---UPDATE 2 January 2013 -----

Happy New Year to all of you! It's great to see that this thread is still active.

This coming weekend, we're going to do apples. Got a case as a present and plan on making some 3/8 slices (soaked in Fruit Fresh) for some yum chews.

Dehydrated this last year, 6 more batches of the sliced jerky and probably 8-9 batches of the ground jerky. Did some pineapple and other fruits. Everything working great. Didn't experiment too much on the jerky, as I really have my spices dialed in for the family and the guys at work... who, apparently still don't eat regularly, considering they way they go through the jerky. My original substitute clean screens are working perfectly.

Retirement is less than 90 days away (29 March 2013). I have now attended language school in Ecuador for two months (my wife has been for a month) and I have all my documents lined out for the Residency Visa. Mid April is the "fly away" time frame. Lynn will come next year (school contract thing).

I hope you all have a great time using this Nesco Dehydrator! Like I said before, I'll be spending less "active" time here, but even Ecuador has internet connections... I'll be keeping an eye on the discussions. Experiment, have fun, eat what you make, experiment some more.

I've had a great time in this thread and still want to know how long a million mangos take to dry :-)

symo

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Years ago I had one of the round dehydrators with the drying unit on the bottom. This one is great because the drying unit is on the top. No more liquids dripping down onto the operational part of the unit. It has a plastic tray to catch the drips. I also like the square shape. I am able to get more on each tray compared to the round tray design. The plastic screens are round though. I did like the review from someone here suggesting using plastic mesh from the craft store. Wish I had seen that before I ordered my extra ones. I also like that it is quieter than the one I used to have. I have dried tomatoes, carrots and herbs so far. Jerky is next on the list.

Update: I still use this dehydrator. But I would no longer recommend it if you are going to do alot of dehydrating. I spent the extra money and bought an Excalibur and it is amazing how more efficient it is compared to the Nesco square dehydrator. While I liked having the fan element on the top away from any drips it is not as efficient as the Excalibur's fan that blows the air across the trays instead of vertically through all the trays and the wet food. The Excalibur is noisier than the Nesco.

Bottom line: If noise is a bigger issue than efficiency for you then get the Nesco. If efficiency is more important than noise and you will be dehydrating a lot then splurge for the Excalibur with the horizontal blowing air.

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I have put this dehydrator 'through the paces', making jerky and drying fruit. It's done a great job with both. I've had the more common round type of dehydrator in the past, so I was interested in this square-shaped one. Much better! Food fits on the square sheets much better. The drying is very uniform, without need for moving the trays during the drying process. Great price too, with several accessories available. Very pleased with this compact, efficient dehydrator--and it's American-made too!

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Overall, I'm quite satisfied with this dehydrator

pros:

It's as quiet as a box fan set to 'low'

It dries evenly, so the whole tray is done at the same time

The thermostat is accurate (I tested it at 95 degrees and 135 degrees)

It does indeed hold a good bit more than a round dehydrator

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There is no on/off switch, so you have to unplug it when not in use.

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I originally bought this dehydrator with the idea that I wanted to make dog jerky treats. You have no idea how expensive they are to buy on the open market! We buy these beef jerky treats and they are like $3.00 a pop.

Well, I bought a London Broil on sale for $7.00 at Whole Foods which looked really lean and used my mom's meat slicer to make paper thin cuts. Oh, you have to freeze it for an hour or so, that way the meat cuts easier.

Anyway, I cut it, layered the meat on the trays after adding a tiny bit of salt to the slices to preserve them and plugged in the machine. I started up my dehydrator at 11:30 and kept it going till 4:30 and used the jerky temperature setting. I also made sure during the last two hours to take the hydrator top off and used paper towels to wipe any oils that came out of the meats. Basically, this didn't take too long and I put the lid back on and did this two more times. They recommended that in their recipe book.

The good news! The jerky tasted great and was sorta like a roast beef jerky. My dog wouldn't leave my side and basically woofed at me as I put it all into storage bags for the freezer (with air removal too). Basically, we both enjoyed a few slices of jerky together and were in heaven. I plan on stopping at Whole Foods to buy another to make a Teriyaki version for myself since I was avoiding chemicals for the dog treats. Unfortunately, they taste good enough that I'm tempted to eat them!

I am more than happy with this machine! It's great! My mom had an older model with the fan underneath and this is way easier to clean and did a better job.

The only thing I did do was switch the order of the trays so that the bottom one was up close to the top and so on halfway through the process. It was more of a wipe the meat and put the tray to the side and then they all ended up in that order.

Next week pineapple! I did order the mesh screens so that won't happen for a few more days. I'll post another review once I do that test. :) I was reading that pineapple was sticky so I need those first.

Oh, all those websites that recommend spraying oil on the trays don't do it! The recipe book tells you not to do it and frankly, this machine did so well that they never really stuck. Oil would just make a mess and the 160 degree temperature would probably cause a smell. The meat was fine without anything sprayed on the trays.

Oh, if you're wondering about how quiet it is it's VERY quiet. I was stunned compared to my mom's machine from 20 some years ago. You'll be very pleased with this product as it's worth every penny.

Monica

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Fairly easy to install in the wall mount of an old heater. This is a simple heater, with a single on-off switch plus thermostat all in one control. I would prefer a separate on-off switch, so that heat settings would be preserved if you turn it off at night, and with the controls near the top of the unit rather than near the bottom. Noise of fan seems less than the old one.

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Kicks out some real heat at the 4kw level. we put it on a timer and had it come on and off automatically, problem was the fan wasn't allowed to cool the heat coils down enough and then it would trip the high heat sensor. The it wouldn't start back up without hitting it's reset. Bad application for it. The fan has to cool down the coils after the termostat is satisfied.

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They are better in almostevery way. with these. They are better in almost every way. Pretty quiet and don't start blowing until there is heat. The thermostats seem to be set pretty high as they run pottery much constantly. Also I have 12 wire and 20 amp breakers which pop occasionally so if possible go with 10 wire and 30amp.

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GREAT HEATER. ARRIVED IN A-1 CONDITION. USING TO HEAT BASEMENT FAMILY ROOM GREAT PRODUCT ! ! ! ! !

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We have some cabins on electric heat and the wall heaters were old, the wiring was about shot and the heating elements were not efficient. In searching for good, solid, latest technology wall heaters, Broan came up with the best heater we could find. We installed 7 of them. Instant improvement.

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I bought this to replace the same brand non programmable unit. Wiring was simple and and was even able to use old base so didn't even need to unscrew from wall.

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The picture on this item currently shows a thermostat that is taller than it is wide. I ordered specifically to fit into a narrow space. One bate-and-switch later I received a 1F78-151 which is wider than it is tall and far to wide for the space where I need to put it.

As always Amazon was great about handling the return.

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The house already had a White Rodgers 70 series non-programmable thermostat when I moved in, and I was really pleased to find that I could just snap off the front of the old one and put the face of this new one on and not have to deal with any wiring.

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I bought this as a replacement. It's the only one I found that fits in the space I have. Easy to install, directions were simple to follow and it Works Great!

Discount Dyna Glo, RMC-KFA210TDGD, 210,000 BTU Dual Heat Kerosene Forced Air

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The heater works beyond my expectations. Would recommend it to anyone. This is my first experience with a shop heater and I am well pleased.

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This Dimplex fireplace is outstanding. First off, the logs and flame look so real, I just have to turn it on and instantly I have the most realistic flame and the unit puts out heat. Secondly, the walnut finish which is a high end furniture finish, it makes the whole room look as if I did a major renovation. The value of this unit far exceeds my expectations.

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Love this fireplace. Looks almost real. I only disliked having to assemble. It is a lovely addition to my bedroom.

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I was pleasantly surprised by the quality look of the wood in this product. It was pretty easy to assemble and the "flames" are realistic. The mantle is large enough to display knick-knacks on it and even when it's not "lit", it's pretty!

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my only dislike of this product is that I wish the blower fan pushed the heat further out rather than a direct upward draft. I have 9 foot ceilings and I want to heat my room, not the ceiling. It was a great price, east to put together and looks gorgeous.

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This is our third Dimplex living flame electric heater. We have two that resemble free-standing coal stoves and our last purchase which is this Traditional Electric Fireplace, Burnished Walnut. The wooden surround is real wood and not particle board. It requires assembly but is so well made, it is actually a pleasure to put together. Good furniture grade product. Love it!

I would have given a rating of 4.5 stars instead of 5 stars. It looses 1/2 point because the "flame" effect seems a little dim. In the other two heaters, the flames are much brighter and really look authentic. This looks a little holographic but is not objectionable. From a distance of 4'-6', the effect is nice but requires the room to be a little dark. Around dusk, you get a nice cozy feel when it is on and it completes the mood which is very nice.

To compensate for the dim flames, I considered putting higher wattage bulbs in, but they are mini-base bulbs and only go to 60 watt, which is what the fireplace came with. Careful consideration led me to increase the flame brightness by creating a reflector to augment the light. The bulbs are covered by a small inspection panel which is easily removed. I cut two pieces of aluminum foil the size of the inspection cover. I attached one piece to the inside of the inspection cover, shiniest side out and the other to the space below the bulbs, shiniest side up to create a two sided reflector. I don't exaggerate when I say that it doubled the brightness of the flames immediately! An added unexpected benefit is that the unit is cooler to the touch on the inspection cover, which got quite hot from the burning bulbs. Apparently, the reflector reflects the heat from the bulbs as well as the light, hence the cooler feel. A good job all around!

I would only ever consider buying a Dimplex product as I have done so for over 20 years and have always been completely satisfied with their performance. The 3D flame effect is unmatched and the remote control is a nice touch. I highly recommend this particular product, and look forward to enjoying it for years to come, especially since I made a simple

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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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The heater worked fine for a couple of years, then the power switch melted. I replaced the power switch with one having a higher current rating (30A vice 20A) and after a few weeks the unit began to emit a burning electrical smell. I disassembled it and found the Diode Assembly MELTED! A search on the net revealed that this is a common problem. Fahrenheat knows about the problem and even has a repair kit (DB Kit) for $36. The diode alone cost $10, plus $10 shipping. This is a $3 part if you know the specs.

If you buy one of these be aware of the potential DANGEROUS failures. I don't know how UL ever passed this product. It could be a fire hazard. If you don't believe me GOOGLE "Fahrenheat LFP6152 Diode." The fact that Fahrenheat knows about this problem to the point of developing an overpriced repair kit, and doesn't make it right, is inexcusable. I'll never buy another Fahrenheat product.

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We use these heaters as a source of energy efficient heating for over 4 years now at our inn. They have an adjustable feature that supplies electricity to the silicone filled element to produce heat and then cut off the power when the silicone fluid gets hot. This feature saves energy. We also benefit from only heating those areas we want to keep warm by using zone versus central heat.

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They also help keep our yurts comfortable in the winter.

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This heater works well for the 10x15 room which we use it in. It automatically adjusts the dual stage power to maintain the desired temperature. We're very pleased with its performance and its very reasonable price.

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It works, but does do some strange clicking/banging sounds some times. Also, it switches from 750W to 1500W automatically so that it might blow the fuses in your space depending on what else you have plugged (such as another heater for another window). I would rate it 5 stars if they was a switch to control the 750W/1500W power.

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The Farenheat Hydronic heater is an excellent area heater with no moving parts. The hydronic fluid in the heater core is very efficient using natural air convection. This is the large model, with two power levels (750 & 1500 W) automatically selected by the "Smartstat" thermostat, and has a length of 58" along the baseboard (where we use it).

The unit was shipped from an Amazon dealer, and it did arrive damaged in shipment, with one of the legs broken. I chose to repair the leg rather than return it and reorder another one. It took two weeks to get the unit after ordering.

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I am using these power transformers to run heaters and fans in exterior video camera housings. They have not failed after 15 installations and have proven to be reliable as well as resistant to power fluctuations and failures.

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This product is big! However, I like the fact that it has fuse in it.

I'm using this Transformer for my wireless thermostat, and it's working

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It's a transformer. Plug it in, get 24VAC. Screw terminals work on a wide variety of wires and connectors. Excellent product for the price.

Cheap Food Dehydrator, All Stainless Steel Commercial Grade 1200w

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I saw a bad review on this product but I ordered it anyway. I figured they are all about the same and this was a good price. I was pleasantly surprised. The unit completed my first round of jerky in about half the time of my old round ronco. It also used only half the shelves, so next time I can do twice the amount of meat. I would give it five stars but I would have to wait to make sure it lasts.

All in all I would have to say no complaints.

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To begin, there was absolutely no packing materials to protect this item. Just the shipping box, unit and parts. Upon removal, I found that the food drying area housing was dented on one side. Also, some of the wires forming the screen to enclose the fan/heating elements were not seated in their frame properly so my finger was stabbed. The shipping box itself did not seem damaged, so maybe the unit was already damaged.

I could not find stamps/markings on any of the components indicating they were stainless steel although by the weight the unit itself probably is. The racks look like every other regular rack I've ever seen that wasn't supposed to be stainless steel and I don't know how to tell for sure.

The latches to attach the heating component to the drying area do not hold very tightly but since it remains stationary during drying I don't see that it would be a problem.

I tested all of the buttons and they worked fine.

I decided to test with a food thermometer. I was able to squeeze all trays in even with the dent. I set it to 155 degrees and left it on about 45 minutes and it never reached over 132 degrees nearest the heating unit.

I pushed the on/off switch to turn it off with no result. The button was already broken after about 5 uses and wouldn't depress so I had to just unplug it.

Perhaps, this worked great and was damaged during transit but I can never know since the shipper made no attempt to protect my costly purchase.

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I am really disappointed with Amazon for allowing this product to be on their site. I have always been satisfied with Amazon products, but this dehydrator is such an total waste of time and such a piece of crap, that I can't imagine why they would want to associate their name with this product. I read the other reviews about shoddy packing and defective product and I was hoping that this was an anomaly, but unfortunately this is not the case. Packaging was nonexistent and even the taping on the outside of the box was minimal at best. The right hand latch was broken off, the panel was bent and warped, and worst of all the unit wouldn't turn on. It would power up, but the fan didn't work and the heater wouldn't come on. The price was right for a broken down piece of junk...let me repeat this....JUNK. I have never wrote a bad review, but if you think you might be one of the lucky ones that might get a good unit, think again, this company and their product is a joke. They obviously are hoping you won't send their junk back to them. Save your energy, (this unit is heavy), save your money, and save your time.