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Sunday, September 14, 2014

Review of Broan Model 112 Kickspace Heater with Built-In Thermostat, White

Broan Model 112 Kickspace Heater with Built-In Thermostat, White
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $239.70
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We have 4 of these units in a newly remodelled home. After 3 winters, two do not work, one will not go off and I don't expect the forth to last much longer.

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I have the Nutone 9114NT, which is exactly the same unit. I can almost feel heat when I am dry, but due to wind chill, after I towel off and stand in front of it, it feels cold! I record 112.5V and 10.62 amps, so I'm actually getting 1200W. At the grill, I have 300F, but the air very quickly mixes with ambient air and by the time it gets out from under the kickspace overhang, it is a degree above ambient. (Fortunately, I bought mine at a steep discount, since the the unit is discontinued under the Nutone name)

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The Broan Model 112 Kickspace Heater with Buit-In Thermostat is awesome!! My husband installed one in our downstairs bath under the vanity and it works wonderfully well!! Warms the room and the floor tile so showering or bathing is sooo comfy now! Would definately buy again, in fact, we now have two!!

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I already had an under cabinet heater in our kitchen and replaced it with this unit. Installation was easy and it functions well. One thing to note (and a very small thing) when you have the cover off to connect the wiring, I recommend giving the upper panel a little tweak. I had an annoying rattle that ended up being the large upper (sheet metal) panel that would resonate with a small "oil can" effect when the heater reached full temperature. Putting a small tweak in the top added just enough stress to the top to take out the rattle.

Using the model with the internal thermostat allowed me to use the existing wiring without having to add a wall thermostat.

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This heater is nice that it fits under the kickplate, but it is a bit noisy. Pretty powerful blower as well

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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Buy Jura 68565 Cup Warmer

Jura 68565 Cup Warmer
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Makes the more coffee experience, just a tab bit richer....but really not necessary. This is an item of extravgance, but enjoyable nonetheless.

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Heating the cups makes a world of difference! It isn't a necessity but as one reviewer stated, it completes the experience. Programmable turn on and off assures the cups are warm before you make your first cup of coffee. The finish matches Jura's other products and looks nice next to the coffee machine. I have three regular mugs in each drawer and this has freed up space in the cabinets. I only wish I had gotten this sooner.

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Really completes the coffee expirience. The auto-on feature is great. Holds six good sized cups or mugs but not tall ones.

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this cup warmer is a perfect companion to any coffee machine. warm cups make a big difference in the taste of coffee. the machine has a timer. you can have the cups warm in the morning when you ready to make your morning joe. it can also be programmed to turn off at the set time.

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I will be honest, you don't NEED this. But if you do decide to spend the money... it's worth it!

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Buy TPI Corporation 198TMC Fan Forced Portable Heater, Radiant

TPI Corporation 198TMC Fan Forced Portable Heater, Radiant, 1500/900/600W, 120V
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
List Price: $116.29
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I have owned 10-12 of these Markel heaters over the last 40 years. The earliest were blue, then brown then white. The blue and brown work for years and years with only an occasional dust cleaning. The white models are China made and are OK except for one fatal flaw: the wire connections to the elements burn out and thus no heat is produced. Markel was good enough to replace my two heaters, but they too burned out. So I bought some good high heat wire connectors and a crimping tool, and replace/recrimp them as needed. (the old connectors fall apart like carbon.) Otherwise the heaters seem fine for my home and summer cabin. I realize this type of repair isn't for everybody but it works for me. Mind you I bought my last two heaters about 5 years ago so hopefully Markel has improved their Chinese connectors.

I do like the heat settings for these including the no fan lower setting.

PS (march 2011) I purchased two more of these heaters in January 2011. One element has just quit in the same fashion as before. I must now get out my repair kit.

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After reading a couple of the favorable reviews I purchased this heater for my 80 year old mother. The heater broke within 45 days. I contacted TPI and they told me I had to go through the seller Antonline. Antonline told me they only had a 30 day return policy and after that it was not their responsibility. After numerous phone calls to TPI (the manufacturer) they said they were not going to honor the warranty because I had purchased it from an unauthorized retailer. They said that they had received a number of complaints from customers about the heater and unless the heaters came from one of their authorized dealers they we not going to replace them. I told them as a consumer I should not have to be responsible for verifying who is authorized to sell a company's products.

They responded that my complaint along with the others had been discussed at the highest levels in the company and that the decision to not honor the warranty was final. I filed a complaint with the Tennessee consumer affairs division. I not only found it deplorable that they would not even consider that they may have had a manufacturing flaw, but to also just neglect your own warranty was too much.

Not only will I not recommend this heater, but I would not recommend purchasing any product made by TPI.

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We have purchased a large quantity of these fans for use at mountain-top communications sites that can get pretty chilly in the winter months. Over the years, these have proven to be very robust, dependable heaters. They are also great camping heaters in that, on the LOW setting, the fan does not kick on and off, or run at all. If you're a light sleeper, this allows you to sleep, while still getting plenty of radiant heat with a thermostat setting. The LOW setting is enough to keep a 24-foot trailer nice and warm inside while outside temperatures are in the 40's. The low setting is also nice since it is not drawing much current through your trailer's electrical wiring. These are sturdy heaters and I can't recommend them highly enough.

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I have two of these. They send out wonderful heat, much more then the ceramic type heaters that are so popular. I've used these for the past 4 years with no issues. They provide enough heat to warm my office and living room during extreme cold weather. They are built pretty heavy duty and very solid. I would recommend these heaters

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I bought two of these heaters within a month of each other.

The first one works fine while heating a 12x12 room.

The second one broke down after three weeks of light usage. It was heating a small, 60-degree bathroom up to 72-degrees , which means it wasn't being overused or taxed in any way. At first it began emitting a strange odor a burning smell than it stopped heating, even though the unit was still running. Pushing the Reset Button does nothing. I suspect that the element burned out. A label on the outside of the unit warns that there are no user replaceable parts inside. The heater is worthless.

Despite the fact that the first heater is still working nicely, I cannot recommend the product.

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Sunday, April 13, 2014

Intermatic FF2H 2-Hour Spring Loaded Wall Timer, Brushed Metal Review

Intermatic FF2H 2-Hour Spring Loaded Wall Timer, Brushed Metal
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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This timer has a lot to be desired. First the timers I received would not twist to a lower time if it had been set to for too long of time than first intended. This caused me to have to wire a defeat switch in the wall to turn the timer off early. Big time pain. I have several of this type of timer from Intematic. It would be nice to have a clutch on the time setting shaft so the time could be altered after the timer had first been set.

ACJ

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This timer is an excellent choice for a low-cost, reliable process timer. The time precision is sufficient for many applications.

Friday, March 7, 2014

Optimus H-8010 Infrared Quartz Heater with Remote Control Reviews

Optimus H-8010 Infrared Quartz Heater with Remote Control
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $248.99
Sale Price: $169.99
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Even though the H-8010 is a heavier wood cabinet it makes the heater very stable. It is surprisingly easy to move with the smooth wheel base, even on carpet. I like the Overheat Thermal Cut-off and Tip-Over Safety Protection features. LED is easy to read.

The unit temperature can be increased or decreased easily with the remote as well as shut off remotely. Even after running the unit all night the entire cabinet remained cool to the touch. I also like that I can shut off the power/LED from the rear switch so that I don't have to unplug the unit when I'm away.

I reduced the temperature on our home heating system and ran the Optimus in the living area during the evening and bedroom at night. With lower whole house heating we have less static and less dryness in our home making it more comfortable. The big bonus was the December heating bill 45% less than the previous years bill! I'm considering using it at work.

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It's not winter yet but has been as cold as 32 overnight. I can't comment on the cost yet and will update when the energy bill arrives.

I'm using this to supplement the heat on my second story colonial home. UNDERSTAND INFRARED TAKES TIME TO PENETRATE YOUR WALLS, FLOORS , FURNITURE AND YOU! IT DOES NOT HEAT THE AIR. This little unit is a very nice looking cherry stained cabinet that matches the furniture. It has a luminescent blue LED SCREEN like a high-end appliance. The heat is FAR FROM INSTANT. It takes hours to heat up BUT once it does after maybe 4-5 hours for my second story 2300 sq ft home it is a wonderful pleasant heat. Even the cold bathroom tile floor is pleasantly warm!

I have yet to turn my furnace on but if this is energy-efficient when the bill comes, I will order a second for the downstairs . Infrared is a penetrating heat that will take the chill off. So far this is a thumbs-up unit! In addition I got it directly from amazon and it shipped overnight!

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Has a great look and is fairly quiet. It claims to heat you instead of the air in the room. My feet are still frozen after 30 min. of facing it right at me from two feet away. Hopefully it is saving on the energy bill. I won't know for a while.

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the heater works great for the bedroom it was destined for. I have not tried to heat the whole house with it, but who would.

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I was very disappointed in that this unit did not warm the room as advertised. Returned it, not worth investment.

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Spt Thermo-Electric Wine Cooler with Heating, 12-Bottles Review

Spt Thermo-Electric Wine Cooler with Heating, 12-Bottles
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $199.00
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When looking for small wien coolers, I was scared of getting a so bad one because while looking for cheap and small wine cooler I've seen that there are many reviews saying that the one they bought makes a lot of noise, broke down or something else... After making some research I decided to get this wine cooler, and I ought to say that I'm happy to have chosen this one. It doesn't makes noise at all. It keeps the wine at the temperature I chose as it is supposed to do. It's got a light inside so you can see the wine if you like to. You may like also to leave the light turned on because it looks cool at night. Also, I've got the Prime Membership, so I got the two days shipping for free. If you don't have the Membership, don't worry Amazon always send the product on time.

Since I've seen so many people saying that the Wine Cooler they got broke down, I will update the review if it happens to me. It's been a week since I bought it, and the cooler works perfectly.

The wine cooler stopped working on March 26, 2013. I send the wine cooler to the manufacturer, and they fixed it.

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You read a lot of reviews of wine coolers being too loud or do not cool properly. This may be a direct result of people not reading directions. When you move a refrigerator of any kind the unit is supposed to be kept upright. The reason for this is because there is very thick lubricant (oil) in the compressor unit. If the refrigerator has been moved, stored, or delivered sideways the oil must be given time to drain back into the compressor properly. If your unit was just delivered to you and the box is upright then you have to assume that it could have been on the truck for several days. This means the oil is not in the correct position in the compressor to be turned on as soon as you bring it home. The box this unit was shipped in is large and will more than likely have to be put on its side to fit in your vehicle. The instructions with this unit clearly state not to turn the unit on for a few hours to allow the lubricant to settle properly. I allowed for three hours to pass before plugging the unit in. Additionally, my wine was in my regular refrigerator and already cold when I put them in this cooler. This takes the unit less work to get the temperature down. This unit is very quiet and is keeping the temperature steady. You can hear the fan but during a normal conversation or with the tv on you have to really listen for it. For the money, this is a very nice and attractive unit.

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I just got this yesterday and set it to 57 and it works perfectly. I just purchased some reds and opened door stacked them in there, fit perfectly and the temp didn't budge. I had a cheap (1/2 priced) 6 bottle Emerson that worked well for 4 years, now it won't cool down, it is being affected my our Indian Summer heat, which it never mattered before how hot my place got. This new one looks soooo much better, very quiet, no complaints at all, so far. I will do another post if anything changes, but so far I love it. Btw, it is positioned exactly next to my old one. So the placment is the same, and staying at a cool 57! Exactly where I want it. It is about 68 in my condo right now.

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Have had it for a month or so with no issues. The light is a nice touch at night looking for a bottle.

Runs quietly and with 12 bottles in it keeps wine at 51 degrees (lowest setting) which is a great "chilled" temp.

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I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised at this model when it arrived over a year ago. I had room for bottles with the corks placed back in, in addition to having room for wine stoppers as well. It also remembered where the thermostat was set to in the event of a power outage. It would go back to the setting once power was restored.

HOWEVER...Unit died right after the 1 year mark. Doesn't it always happen that way?

Take it for what its worth.

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Saturday, February 1, 2014

Buy Broan 114 Fan-Forced Kickspace Heater, White

Broan 114 Fan-Forced Kickspace Heater, White
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I was looking for something to take the chill out of the bathroom with more wattage than an infrared heat bulb, and this low profile unit appeared to be less of a remodel than similar wall units. I was able to cut a hole in the kick panel under existing bathroom cabinets and wire it to a timer, and it definitely warms up the room. I wired it on a dedicated 220V circuit but it has a jumper if you need to convert it to 110V. My only complaint is that the height of the housing was a couple of millimeters taller than the gap from the floor to the bottom of my cabinet face. This meant I had to notch out the width of the housing from the bottom edge of the cabinet face, fortunately this could be done under a drawer so the drawer face conceals the cut edge. The horizontal overhang of most cabinet faces may also exceed the recommended maximum so far this has not presented any problems for me when running on a timer, but continuous duty might be a problem for heat sensitive finishes on cabinet faces.

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I have had the Broan kickspace heater for 4 years and have had to replace the two heater elements three times. Luckily, I have expertise in electricty and repaired it myself. On the other hand, the elements have increased in price to the point that the next time the elements need replacing, I will search for another brand.

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I bought three of these for my condo remodel and am very pleased. Wired the two bathroom heaters at 750 watts and the one for the kitchen at 1500 watts -all to timers. The units heat quickly and are totally invisible.

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The heater is being used in my kitchen renovation and it is a bit noisy, however it heats the area just fine

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Great product! Heater tucks neatly into kickspace of our bathroom vanity. Opening for unit easily cut out with a dremel. Electrician hardwired it. We opted for a timer switch in the wall rather than a thermostat switch as we only are using it when we shower. Put it on before your shower and come out to a nice warm bathroom!

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Portable Woodburning-Style Large Electric Stove with Stay-Cool Review

Portable Woodburning-Style Large Electric Stove with Stay-Cool Surface in Red
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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We just started using this stove in our living room and really like it. It puts out a nice amount of heat. My 3 year old son calls it our "fireplace" and likes to have it on while he's playing. The flames are pretty cozy and even though they aren't super realistic, they create the ambiance of a fire. The fan makes an audible sound, but I don't find it to be unpleasant. The stove itself is quite attractive, but the color in the ad is totally misleading. It's definitely more of a dark brick red (almost plum) color. It's going to look really nice with holiday decorations on top of it. My mother-in-law came to visit and liked it so much that we just ordered her one as well.

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I thought I had ordered in red, but black arrived. I tried it anyway! Very realistic looking flame and very warm. We use it in a foyer on a tile floor that is an unheated space. It has been great; no more cold drafts from that area.

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I have wanted this heater for years. I was thrilled to find it in the catalog. We love our new woodstove heater. It adds so much to the room.

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I like the item itself but the dealings I had with the company is enough for me to rethink ordering again. Placed my order several weeks ago, received first stove about a week later and it was dented. I called, they sent a return shipping label and a replacement. The second stove came another week later and the metal strip that hold the glass in was broken off with broken chunks of plastic still screwed on it and was rattling around the box. I called again. They sent another return shipping label and another replacement. The third stove came and the door was broken. All 3 boxes, when they came were gashed and torn all over and there was no protection around the stoves to prevent any damage. I called and got angry and they sent one more return shipping label and the 4th replacement. The 4th stove came on Dec. 19th(this was for a Christmas gift). This one was in a box, in a bigger box. It was finally packed the way they should have been to start with. The customer service was very questionable and they did nothing to make up for the unbelievable hassle of having to repack and return 3 large heavy boxes.

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I have a red one and the paint looks like enamel over cast iron. The logs look realistic, just like glowing embers, and the flame effect is fairly realistic. The room just seems cozier, and I find it relaxing. I have lived with a real wood stove...carrying wood in all winter, cleaning up the mess....this is a nice alternative! My cat is not impressed, but then he never carried firewood or offered to sweep up ashes.

I don't really like to use the heater, (I have seen how portable electric heaters can run up an electric bill) so I can't honestly rate it.

I think it may have been a little pricy because of the Plow & Hearth name. I paid around $220 including S&H...probably really only worth around $150. I looked for a couple of months before buying this stove, and there are nicer stoves out there, but you are going to pay a lot more money.

I think this is a good quality stove for the price range. You will have to attach the legs, and the doors feel a little flimsy (this is why 4 stars, and not 5). You should know that it is mostly heavy plastic, only the sides and back are sheet metal, but if you are just sitting back and LOOKING at it, it looks good.

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Friday, December 13, 2013

Frigidaire FRA086HT1 8,000 BTU Through-the-Wall Room Air Review

Frigidaire FRA086HT1 8,000 BTU Through-the-Wall Room Air Conditioner
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Living in the South, it is difficult to get out of the heat. Our central air just does not keep up with the heat here. So I had a handy-man install the Frigidare 8,000 BTU unit in my home/office room.

It has been running constant, night and day since April without missing a beat. I can turn the temp down to "cold" and it works just fine. It runs quiet and cools me off.

In fact our electric bill has been less since I had it installed... go figure.

I highly recommend this unit.

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I replaced a 1967 15,000 with my new 8,000btu A/C., demensions were the same,14 1/2" x 24".I did a direct mount through the wall and sprayed "Great Stuff" foam insulation to fill the 1/4" gap on each side and top. This has a sound berrier effect. When I point my 20" box fan toward my bedroom and turn it on medium speed, I can not hear my new Frigidaire FRA086HT1 8,000 BTU Through-the-Wall Air Conditioner running, unless I stand in front of it. It cools our bedroom, kitchen and my office located directly across from it. I will be buying a 5,000btu for my bedroom next spring.

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Sitting in the same room with this air conditioner is like sitting on the wing of a 747. Very loud hum from fan. It does a great job cooling if you can stand the noise. Not recommended for a room with a television. You'll be turning up the volume and going to bed with buzzing in your ears.

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I needed an air conditioner to replace the worn out through-the-wall unit in my small commercial office. This unit had the dimensions that I needed. I also purchased the wall sleeve to properly mount the air conditioner. After one summer's use, it has worked just fine to cool the approximately 500 sq ft area.

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This unit died within 1 year and the back looks like the Titanic.Obviously Florida weather is tough on units but I have a window unit that is 8 years old and still works just fine.Warranty does not cover rust which is the number 1 reason these units break.Do not waste your time with an extended warranty as it is useless.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Review of Aerus Guardian Air Replacement Filter Brand New

Aerus Guardian Air Replacement Filter Brand New
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I have the same issue as CB's Oct 11, 2012 review. Whether this is a "new, improved" (cheaper) product from Aerus, a manufacturing defect, or an imitation knock-off, I don't know. But the touted TiO2 treatment is clearly compromised. The "spattering of white stuff" cannot be equivalent to the original, uniform coating. (Yes, the product pictured is the original.) Next time I will pay the extra and get authentic replacement filter from the dealer.

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I should've returned the filter! It is not at all what my other filters have been in past. There was a white substance splattered all over the carbon side of filter. I decided to use it anyway, but really should've sent it back. The picture shows the filter as it should be, but mine was solid black, with some sort of white substance splattered on one side.

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The filter I ordered on Amazon.com came within just a few days, was the correct filter and fits our air purifier. No complaints.

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I bought two of these filters from the seller hoping to save a few bucks, I should have known better. I noticed after installing the first one I noticed they did not perform like the one I was using. My allergies began acting up and I noticed an odor from the new filter. Thinking there was possibly something wrong, I tried the second one and noticed the same thing. After contacting my local Aerus Electrolux store they asked me to bring the filters in. I brought both filters in and they quickly confirmed these are Chinese knock off filters, the filter material is not the same HEPA material Aerus uses and therefore doesn't perform like it is supposed to. The Aerus store actually exchanged these two knock off filters for Genuine OEM filters at NO CHARGE! WOW! I could tell a huge difference the first 30 minutes after installing the Aerus genuine OEM Air filter. Don't be fooled by the picture the seller is displaying or the product you receive it looks OEM but it is not. Amazon should not allow sellers to advertise knock off products like this. Very disappointed with the seller. But very pleased with Aerus for the customer service they gave me when they didn't have to.

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Noticed that the guardian lux air purifier now makes some noise and it is noted for being more silent.also noticed a little odor when running.I don't notice the noise when on hepa filter. could it be possible that filter is a SECOND?

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