Buy ecobee EB-EMSSi-01 2 Heat 2 Cool Energy Management System

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First of all, I am no home fixit guy. I did some Internet research and decided that the even though the Nest was much cooler looking it might (and I didn't test it of course) not learn as well as it advertised. So I decided to get a more conventional thermostat that had all the Internet bells and whistles. Long story short I installed it with absolutely no problems, including connecting it to my WI-FI. In less than an hour I had my Ecobee portal and was programmed. I love the remote acessability and reports. I can access it from a browser, iPhone and iPad. Lots of configurability and the daily schedule is easy to change. They can update the SW over the Net so I am pretty confident it will just get better. The display is simple and direct (not though as simple as the Nest). There are some menus but they are very well done and very easy to learn. Kudos to this well thought out product.

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The feature set is perfect for what I need. Ecobee's Privacy Policy is first class, unlike their competitors. Venstar's policy is non-compliant with the law, cavalier with your data and they don't care. The Nest policy reads as if they're planning to renegue and turn YOU into the product when they build enough users.

Alas, SmartSI won't won't work with my configuration. I have an AC unit and oil burner. The oil burner does not produce the required 24V signal, and the unit will not operate with just the 24V signal coming from the AC unit.

The support desk was responsive, but not all that helpful. They kept sending diagrams of configurations that didn't match what my AC service man was describing. After spending 2 hours and $200 trying to get it installed, I ended up returning the unit. We'll see if Alpine dings me 10% for opening the box and cracking the binding on the installation manual.

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I installed the Ecobee in about 45 minutes, liked it so much I bought 2 more for rental properties. There is absolutely nothing not to like about this. These people who said it wasnt "compatible" with their system probably just dont know how to read the manual. You have to tell it what type of system you haveheat pump, gas furnace + AC etc.... This thing is so smart it knows ho wlong it takes yoru HVAC to heat or cool your house so if you program it to turn up the heat at say 7AM, it can be set up to make sure it's warmed up BY 7AM. I think the thig I love most about the Ecobee is the ability to wake up in the morning & turn up the heat without getting out of bed. By the way, Amazon has the best price anywhere on this.

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I already had installed an Ecobee Smart Thermostat on one of the HVAC systems in the house and was very pleased. The only negatives were the cost and the need to install the remote control board in the air handler. While I understand the significant advantages to this design, it makes the installation a bit more complicated and intimidating. The new Si model is affordable and very easy to install. In fact, I purchased 2 of them for the other zones in the house and had them both installed and running in about 30 minutes total. I'm very pleased with the Ecobee offering and would highly recommend it without hesitation.

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Tired of physically programming multiple thermostats for shifting schedules, we decided to try two ecobee EB-EMSSi-01 units. We loved the way they worked and the ability to manage them remotely. We now have eight. The "Calendar" feature, enabling us to program for special events outside of our normal schedule, is especially helpful. With the control we now have we are experiencing a more comfortable building and expect cost savings, too.

Reviews of New MTN Commercial 25"x23"x17" Large Countertop Food Pizza Display

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Got machine plugged it in thermostat did not come on had it checked out by local appliance repair facility thermostat is defective need a new one before we can even try it out! Very Hard to contact company no phone #'s, etc.

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Cheap Sure Heat Hand Painted Gas Log Sets For Vent Free Fire Places

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The burner installed easily, and burns evenly and well. I would prefer the control to be on the side(out of sight) rather than in front, and the "rocks" that were designed to cover the front panel are ugly at best and were discarded. But otherwise, this is a really economical and attractive way to get a gas fireplace into the old wood burning box.

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I received the product, put it together, and there were obvious differences between my unit and the picture. The most important difference is there is no fan. I talked to the manufacturer and they said they've asked Amazon to change the description, but it has yet to happen. There is a probe and dependant upon the distance it's placed from the heat source will determine when the unit will shut off. If you want to control the temp yourself with the knob on the front you can bury the probe under the small pebbles they provide to basically deactivate the probe. None of this is explained in the documentation. I'm giving three stars because the lady at the manufacturer was nice and I'm optimistic it will work fine this winter. That's really all I care about and I'll update the review this winter.

Update 8/9/12 After further investigation & communication with the manufacturer I've determined that this unit has no thermostatic control what so ever. It is totally manual and you control the temp with the knob on the front. It is not even the same part number. If you want thermostatic control you must go up to 24" and buy it at Home Depot. I'm just going to live with it because it's way too much hassle to return. The wizzard behind the curtain at Amazon is giving me a small credit for the mix up.

I've now used the product for a full winter season & it performed very well. We use it to supplement our central heat. In central Texas we get a lot of 30s in the morning & 70 in the afternoon weather. It takes the cold edge off in the morning w/o having to turn on the central heat. We use it a lot in the winter. I bought a 50 gal propane tank that when empty I can lift and transport myself to get it refilled. I guess all that really matters is whether or not it works for you and it does what we need it to do.

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It works just fine.

I like, it doesnt have a termostat as many people believe it does.

It heats up my space very quickly.

IT uses propane at a faster rate than i would expect.

But that is not a problem, all the specifications are stated in description.

I would buy it again.

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I received the product and had our local propane company assemble and start the gas log set. The heat output was very good and quickly heated our family room. It wasn't long before we had to manually turn it off. It was advertised to have a built-in thermostat but this assembly did not have one. I re-packaged and shipped back and understand the re-shipping will be deducted from my return credit. Not a happy camper.

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Although I am not convinced that ventless is all that safe (I use it with the flue open half-way)...it does create heat and it does have a very nice flame. For the price, it is worth it even though I really only use it for the ambiance. And the instructions are correct when they say there is an odor with the initial use. Most of the ventless sets I researched were 3X the cost....I am very happy I did not go the 700.00 route since I don't feel it is safe to use without venting it.

Honeywell Digital Ceramic Review

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We have one of these heaters that we use on our boat and are going to get a second one. It works great and produces a lot of heat with little amp draw. Best electric heater we've ever had, and we've had several.

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This heater is truly a great piece for a smaller area. I initially used it exclusively to heat up my small office at work, but for the past 3 years I've used it to heat both my master bedroom and bathroom simultaneously. It worked WONDERFULLY for this. It would make both rooms roasty toasty within an hour or so. Every night we'd leave it on a timed setting so our room would stay warm through the night. I really like that it has the shut off function for when it tips over.

Unfortunately, mine has now died after 3 1/2 years of daily use for 5-7 hours a day. The big flaw with this product is that you can't take off the back to clean out the inside. Mine has sucked in so much dust that it started making the distinct odor of fried electronics when I turned it on last night. I waited a few minutes (it wasn't putting out any hot air during this time either) and unplugged it for the last time.

I would consider buying this again if they improved upon the design.

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I've had this heater for 5 years and I love that you can set the temperature and it will shut off once achieving that temp.

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When I opened the box and saw the small size of this heater, I almost returned it straightaway. But then I thought, well...Let me try it. Wow! This little guy can put out. It most certainly will serve my needs. I have a studio apartment and it heated it throughout on the lower setting. The winter frost hasn't hit yet, but I'm sure that on the higher setting, I'll be nice and toasty.

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I bought this heater because my friend had one. When I learned how to stop blowing the fuses in my apartment, I discovered it can stay on low all night long or until you turn it off.

There are two buttons that let you keep it on low. One button on the right with 3 squiggly lines on it and the other is on the far right on the front. Press the big button to turn it on, immediately press the button the left, then the button on the far right. This will keep the fuses from blowing and keep the heater on a low setting for as long as you like. The rotating button on the very top is good for spreading the heat around. It has a tip over feature to turn it off. But if you pick it up while it's still on, it will stop immediately. You should put it on a flat surface because there's a small button on the bottom that triggers the on button when it starts. I put mind on one of those old thick phone books and it's perfect for me keeping me warm when I'm on my computer.

It comes in black or white but I got the black one and it's very nice. It will keep you warm and toasty. Trust me when I write this, I'm picky about being cold during all 4 seasons with this global warming going on. This is the heater that will eliminate that constant nagging of being cold in your house, apartment or room.

This is a good little heater and I would buy this again for myself or as a gift. It's worth the money.

Cheap Honeywell TH3210D1004 Non-Programmable Digital Thermostat

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This is an excellent reasonably priced thermostat for Heat Pump applications, I have two heat pumps, one being equipped with the TH3210D, which has been problem free and easy to use. The other one was originally equipped with another brand programmable thermostat which has been problamatic from the start, and prompted my purchase and installation of the second TH3210D Honeywell unit, Russ

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Package arrived damaged. when It was being installed the on/off switch would not work. Called seller and they want me to take the back of item off the wall and send it back with the front of item which is the part that is broken. Hope my installer will not charge me extra to come back and fix this problem if and when I get my new one from seller. They said they would send me another one but would have to send the whole damaged item back.I am not very happy at this time and hope it all works out. Will keep everyone that cares posted.

Cheap Maxi-Matic ETO-180 Elite Gourmet Toaster Oven

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Pros: Big interier space, comes with all cooking accessories, easy to assemble, clear instructions. Cools of quickly, has a setting for the door to be open about 1/2 inch.

Cons: Black on silver makes the dials hard to read, The three settings (bake, brown and toast) are not defined in the manual. First time burning off the chemicals on the elements is VERY smokey! Smelled like I was melting a GI Joe in the thing! Set off my smoke detector it did!

Conclusion: An excellent buy for the money! Keep an eye on it (use a seporate timer until you get used to it) I had a potpie that went from perfect to slightly burned in 30 seconds (set off my smoke detector again)

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This is my 2nd purchase of this toaster oven. The size is good particularly like the crum tray and the extra cooking pan/tray. This item gets daily use in my home and stands up well. The only problem I had was finding my replacement THANKS Amazon! Recommend this product.

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we need a toaster-oven that actually toasts, this one isn't very good. There is no toast button, only the timer which is used for the oven. It is hard to get the timing right and it takes forever to toast because the elements are so far away. The oven feature is fine.

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I wanted a small oven to make chicken nuggets for my grandson(the microwave didn't do very good) And for small things it is great because I don't have to heat a big oven. It looks nice on the counter. No problems with it at all I'm glad I have it.

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I spent probably 12 total hrs looking at toaster ovens before I decided what I really wanted was an oven toaster. Then came another 8 hrs to find the right one which included visits to store, multiple websites and online retailers. I finally found this one quite by accident and bought from my preferred provider Amazon (cheapest price, no shipping and no taxes). My wife makes what she calls cheesy toast. She first toast the slices in our BD toaster and then used to put the cheese on it and put it in the oven on broiler till the cheese melts. This has already saved me electricity and not heated up the kitchen, I reheated my sliders from Chilis as well as reheated my fried chicken which used to get mushy in the microwave. I am looking forward to baking potatoes, breaded fish, chicken strips and preformed hash browns. My wife does NOT like appliances on the counter but she said this is OK as it looks great (we do have the under the counter storage space for it). I almost bought a $165 one that had a bulge in the back to accomodate a 12" pizza but why? I like what they did with the crumb tray-putting it inside and so simple to remove. There is no cookbook and the instructions are spotty but if you've ever had a toaster oven you get the hang of this one real quick. If you are looking for a toaster oven, don't buy this one. But if what you really want is an oven toaster this is the one.

Honeywell TH5220D1003 Non-Programmable Digital Thermostat Reviews

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I got this thermostat about 3 weeks ago when my Rheem thermostat died. It was the only one the repair guy carried on his truck and I can see why. It works great, closely controlling temperature even if it has to switch from cool to heat mode. Easy operation and saves money by adapting to your house. It's very flexible, works for gas furnaces and heat pumps. It even can deal with those heat pumps with alternate change over valve operation. Non-programmable, but a winner.

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This is an excellent, simple to use thermostat that keeps my house at a reliable temperature within 1 degree of set temperature. I highly recommend this one and as usual Amazon's service is top-notch.

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Set the temp and the house will stay that way. No complicated timers and programming. A little difficulty with wiring as my wires were not colored as the installation guide instructed. Found online advice through a google search, and I was good to go. Whole process took less than 20 minutes total once I was advised on proper wiring.

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I installed the unit about a week ago, and everything seems OK so far. The unit is relatively small, attractive on the wall, and the screen is easy to read. As advertised, it is really easy to use. My only "complaint" is that we have a heat pump, and there is nowhere on the unit to control the emergency heat, so I have no idea if it is engaging or not and no discernable way to control it (short of disconnecting it altogether). I guess we'll find out when the bill comes...

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Did not come with directions, but thankfully my father is an engineer, so he had it installed within 20 minutes.

Review of SPT Tower Ceramic Heater with Thermostat

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First one did not oscillate so had a new replacement sent to me which works fine.

Has the following modes -

Low: low speed fan with heat (900 watts)

high: high speed fan with heat (1500 watts)

fan: high speed fan without heat so you can use it on the summertime

auto: you set the temperature (50-86F in 2 degree increments) and the heater turns on/off when it's 2 degrees below/above the set temperature.

Remembers mode when power is off unless it's unplugged then it returns to default. Plug is polarized (two-prong).

Has an OSC button so unit can oscillate (left to right) and a timer to keep unit on for a duration of 1-8 hours in 1 hour increments.

Has air inlet grill with filter that can be easily removed and cleaned.

Has a tip over safety switch on the bottom. When the unit is tipped, it automatically shuts off.

There is a hand slot near top to move unit.

Remote control has OSC, Set Time, Temp +/-, Mode, and Power. Needs two AAA batteries not included.

Anytime you press a button, even for each increment you change the temperature, it makes a loud beep. Wish you could turn that sound off or made the sound much quieter.

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The heater I ordered because mine went out and I went to all local stores and everybody just had a sale on them so they didn't have any in the surrounding towns of me at all! I looked up heaters on Amazon.com found this one was a little sketchy about the product for the price comparing to my last buys on heaters from local stores. Package came in fairly quick. Once opened up and plugged in it was instantly blowing out warm air in a cold room. The features are good just wished it had a auto timer to turn it on like my others do. Overall this is a awesome heater and am thinking about ordering another for another room. It heats my living room and kitchen area pretty good here in Louisiana when it is in the 30's i can stay comftorable. So it is a better product then the other few I have!

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Problems:

Loud beep when timer mode ends which always wakes me up. Why would they do that?

In automatic thermostat mode it goes on and off but only with the high speed fan setting. So the heating is loud and not gentle. Why wouldnt they employ the lower fan setting for simply mainting a room's heat?

The thermostat is crude. It is built into the unit which makes it innacurate and constantly fluctuating depending on whether its on or not. The heater heats up past the temp you set it at so you get fairly wide swings in temperature. Employing the low setting in auto mode could have mitigated this but apparently they didnt want to bother.

Most annoying of all, the oscillation isn't silent. It makes a tiny little clicking sound when it reaches the end of one direction and begins moving in the opposite. It's just loud enough that I can hear it from my bed a few feet away and it drives me crazy because it isn't a constant "white" noise.

The remote control needs a backlit lcd readout so you dont need to be five feet away from the unit to see what mode, temp, timer, etc. it is using.

Lastly the unit never seems to stop offgasing. After using it for weeks it still creates that distinct plasticy heater smell. Maybe its the ceramic element and not the housing. Whatever it is, it gives the impression of toxic voc's.

I wonder if the Swiss and Germans settle for this poorly designed Chinese stuff like Americans do? Three stars because it works and there is certainly worse out there, but I will probably be returning it. Target 90 day return policy even if purchased online. Wake up amazon!! You're falling behind.

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I purchased this heater less than one year ago. The thermostat has been wildly inaccurate since after the first month of use. It began with not turning on on the automatic setting (this is the main reason I purchased this item too so it is extremely annoying that that function went out first) Then it started making a strange noise as it oscillates. Now it has degraded to the point that it won't turn on at all on the automatic setting due to the thermostat inaccuracy, it shuts off immediately on the high setting, and if i try to turn it on to low it runs for about 2 minutes before the thermostat says it is 89 degrees in the room and it turns off for the safety setting. I'm freezing and i'm extremely angry that i wasted 70 dollars on this useless hunk of junk.

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I purchased this item to help heat the downstairs family room which can get particlarly chilly in the winter time. So far it has definitely helped on that front. The oscillating feature is a plus and the fan is relatively quiet. It also comes equipped with a remote and an easy to read display. I recommend this product.

Buy SPT SH-1509 Pedestal Ceramic Heater

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I've been using this tower heater/fan since October and I've had a fairly good experience. It's basically the taller version of the "SPT SH-1508 Tower Ceramic Heater with Ionizer." The SH-1508 was too short for my tall bed and adding an extra foot to the height in the SH-1509 made is ideal. It heats up my mid size room pretty well.

When I first got this product it looked like it was in good condition (the box definitely wasn't though). But it seems that there's a little bit of blurred area on the front inside of the remote control signal receptor. But that area is a black background with a red light covered by the transparent plastic so I can't really tell the blurred plastic cover anymore unless I look closely.

The fan was very quiet when I first got it. I am a very light sleeper and even the smallest sounds can wake me up, and I slept through fine when the heater went off. However, about a couple weeks ago, I noticed that the fan, when especially oscillating, makes a vibrating noise. Pretty unfortunate since it makes the fan noisey now I might have to take it apart to see if anything came loose.

Besides those two things, I really have no complaints except the shape of the heater itself. It's not symmetrical as I expect most products to be. It's really not a big deal but it might bother the odd ones like myself.

PROS:

Tall

Multiple settings: High, Low, Fan (although very week) and Auto (I always use this setting heater is set to go off when the adjustable temperature is reached)

Quiet

Remote control this is one of the best features

Neat and clear blue screen

Space-efficient

CONS:

Wasn't in 100% prestine condition when I first got it.

Something came loose and now makes a vibrating noise only after 2 months of use.

Fan is weak I can't feel any cool air unless I'm directly in front of it.

Overall, I would recommend that other people who don't want a stubby heater like the SH-1508 should get the SH-1509. It's pretty much the same fan around the same price but taller. If it weren't for the vibrating noise that suddenly happened, I'd give it five stars.

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Definitely worth the extra $$. I use this space heater in my office and it works wonderfully. Heats the 12x12 space quickly....and best of all it's super super quiet!

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Heater is great for the money. heats up quickly, fan is a little loud for the living room but overall great item. i would buy another one if i needed it.

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This is a great little heater/fan. It puts out a lot of heat and only takes up a minimal amount of space. The remote control is an added convenience and I like the safety/shut-off feature when the heater is moved. The only negative is in trying to get the device to fan only; I wish this had been a separate button on the remote control as it is somewhat difficult to see/read from the distance that you would use the remote.

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This was a great heater for the first year I used it. It heats quickly and the fan with oscillation distributes the heat well. I do feel the cons out weigh the pros. As some of the other reviews have stated when you change a setting on the heater it does make a rather loud beep sound, the heater fan is a little on the loud side in general, if you turn off the heat and just use this as a fan, it really does not move very much air, and lastly it only lasted for two winters which I feel is not very long for something in this price point. Currently it heats for about ten minutes and then the heater element and fan just stop working and I have to disconnect power for several hours and it will work for another ten minutes.

Reviews of Prestige HD Thermostat, 4 Heat, 2 Cool

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I am not a HVAC person. This thermostate was easy to install and configure and the best purchase I have ever made for my home.

Due to the Ventalation settings and the Fan Cirulate settings I was able to program the termostate to turn on my HVAC fan about 60% of the time which helped my house stay warm in the winter so there weren't any cold spots and it also helped to dry out my small master bathroom by constantantly ventalating my house. No more wet moist bathrooms. I was also able to hook up a remote sensor for my basement and the thermostate keeps the two levels of my house very close together. I was also able to connect a whole house dehumidifier to my thermostate and keep the high humidity levels in my house at 40% humitity all year around. This is a great product and I love having the outdoor sensor to know what tempature it is outside without having to look at my phone or go to my computer, as this is real time.

Great product, every home should have a one of these thermostates.

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Buy Nemco 6210 Countertop All Purpose / Pizza Oven with Adjustable

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Had no trouble with delivery. The oven works, but satisfaction is not 100%. Upon first observation I found the top heating element sagging-not parallel to the top of the oven. This will minimize the inside space and perhaps heating uniformly. The cord provided with the unit could be a couple of feet longer. While you can set the desired temperature up to 700 degrees, you cannot see what the real temperature is. Once the temperature setting is reached, the red lights go out; however, when you open the door, or when, for any reason, the temperature cools inside, you cannot tell what the real temperature is or how quickly the desired temperature is attained. Also, the rail for the sliding tray on which the pizza rests, and the tray with its handle, feel little flimsy. This, combined with the relatively limited inside height and sagging top heating element, makes the use of a thinner (1/2-inch), let alone a heavier 1-inch, pizza stone questionable. Without the stone, it may be impossible to get a good, crispy bottom with this unit set at 700 degrees, unlike in my BBQ, set only at 500 degrees, with a 1-inch stone. Finally, the heating is not uniform: you may find the backside of the pizza edge burned, while the front is hardly brown. I certainly would enjoy using this stove if these shortcomings were corrected.

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Review of Dimplex SMP904ST Fieldstone 26 Inch Electric Fireplace

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I did not realize we had to put it together, wasn't even thinking about that. It came in pieces, but hubby put it together no problem (1/2 hour max). It is BEAUTIFUL! It is amazing how real it looks.

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Dimplex CS1205 Compact Electric Stove Reviews

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Some critter got under the house and detached our heating ducts a few years ago so we only use electric heat and ambient heat from other rooms in the livingroom. I was looking for a better space heater after an Econoheat panel shorted and melted while I slept.

The problem with most space heaters is they are UGLY. They look like they belong in a garage. I wanted something that looked like a piece of furniture that wouldn't set fire to my cats and that could heat up a big room with open doorways. I should also mention that I have a humor-based decorating style, so whether someone else will find it tacky or not is of no concern to me. I don't invite people without a sense of humor into my home.

Anyway, I went with this. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being an orange spotlight behind a fan blowing white bits of fabric around like some Halloween decorations, and 10 being a real fire, I'd give it a 7.5. It only looks like a real fire if you're not looking directly at it. The foily logs help a bit and it does have a slight 3D effect that makes it better than some, but even if you add a crackling fire mp3 and burn wood incense in the room no one is going to mistake it for a real fire.

That's not to say I don't like it. It does provide that hypnotizing effect you look for in a fireplace!

Additionally, it was 35 degrees F last night. I live in a farmhouse with 4 inch walls and cellulose insulation. I put it in my livingroom, which is approximately 500 sq feet, with an open doorway, 2 large windows, a sliding glass door, no basement, and an open stairway. It kept the room at 72 to 74 degrees all night.

It seems to be of sturdy construction. The top stays cool. The fan is very quiet. It's also light and portable. Overall I'm satisfied enough to get another one for my office.

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We got this stove as a Christmas gift this year. My husband and I were both VERY surprised at how nice it actually looks. The fire effect is very realistic for an electric unit, far more convincing than any other brands we have seen; as we have several friends with electric fireplaces and stoves made by different companies besides this one. I had researched Dimplex brand fireplaces before, and everything they claim is true...no other brand electric fireplace (at least that I have seen) really comes close to the realism that they have come up with in their units. Of course nothing will ever beat the look of real logs burning, but this is still great looking nonetheless.

We use it in our 14x17 bedroom, and it warms the room up nicely, in fact TOO nicely, as we are usually sweating to death halfway through the night! We have an old, drafty Victorian house that has very little heat coming into the room at all, and this little guy does a great job. We are planning on getting a plug-in thermostat to go with it. In fact, that is my only complaint. I wish it had a built-in thermostat so you could set a temperature for the room. Because if you use a plug-in thermostat it will turn the entire unit off, including the flame effect, which I actually really like to sit and enjoy, whether the heat is on or not.

I read another review about this stove that the door does not open. Hmmm, that's interesting, because ours does open. When I showed it to my mother and opened the door for her, she was convinced enough that she put her hands in front of the "flames" to feel the warmth.

We like the stove so much we ordered black flue pipe and a collar so that it looks like it's attached to the chimney that runs up the one wall of the room. We are also building a tile hearth board for it to sit on. If you need extra heat in a room, but want something that looks nice at the same time, this little stove really does the trick!

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I purchased this product for its nice looks at first ...then when i used it ,i couldn't believe how fast and hot this item worked to heat my bedroom 14 x 16 ...I have to get up in the middle of the night and turn it off ...also I use a ceiling fan to circulate the heat as well ...I have 5 people ,5 electric stoves in my home as a main source of heat ..my bill with other electric appliances , tv 's ,washer ,dryer and lights was only $ 115.00 this month ....I have oil heat but keep my regular thermostat on 58 due to over $3.30 a gallon for oil ...This product works better and even saves more money on electric then even those infrared or those Amish heaters that are advertised lately using 12 cents an hour to heat your home ...Beware of those ...I've tried them also .....a lot higher bills then they stated ...Dimplex is the way to go ...its quiet ,efficient,and looks great ..5 stars from me ...=0) Happy Glowing......

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With some reservations, I bought this small Dimplex CS1205 heater for my bedroom because of some cold air coming in both my windows (when winds blow). I was very happy to know that this heater was like having a fireplace in my room instead of a 'little heater', as I described it to be. I would recommend this compact stove to anyone who was looking for beautiful flowing heat and the looks of a fireplace (with the incredibly real looking fire in the front). One reviewer made a suggestion of replacing the 60 watt bulb (contained in the unit) with a 7 watt night light, which I did, and got the same real effect of a fireplace and less electricity. All in all, this was definitely not the boring, small heater I had visions of before I bought it.

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We purchased this stove for our cool and drafty San Francisco living room (15' x 15'). I can't imagine a nicer room heater for the price. The stove is stylish, and the 3D flames almost look real ! Granted, this is not a real wood fireplace, but it is a great alternative. I like that you can turn on the flames without the heat. The heat is warm enough for the room. I consider this one of our favorite finds for the year !