Review of UFO UK-15 Electric Mid-Wave Infrared Heater with Remote Control

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I bought this UFO heater last winter for my infant son's room. The remote control was a nice touch (you can operate the heater from the door of the room without having to enter and wake your sleeping child). I am very satisfied with the amount of heat that this unit produces. It warms his 14x12 room comfortably in minutes rather than hours with a pelonis heater that I had previously used. On cold nights, I set the heat setting to 3, then adjust it down after my son falls to sleep. This heater on high(5) can easily raise the temperature in the room by 10 degrees or more in what feels like a heartbeat. Considering the UFO's powerful heat, I was unsure how much energy it was using. So I purchased a Kill-A-Watt tester here on Amazon last month. Upon testing my usage and duration with the Kill-A-Watt, I calculated that this UFO heater had used about $6.75 worth of electricity in during the 8 day trial. Wow! Impressive, under $25 per month in the winter months to keep my son's room comfortable! UFO heaters have one happy customer. I have already purchased one for my brother as a gift and bought a second one to be installed in the kid's playroom in my basement. Thanks again, UFO!

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This heater works well. I was leary of the "orange glow" but this is not a problem. It is compact, makes no noise, heats up quickly (as in 10 seconds). It seems well made and I am glad I got the remote control version. Mounting was no problem. I looked at infrared heaters extensively, and this one is a better price, uses a standard plug (not hard wired), and is better looking. Be aware that if you are not in the direct path of the light, you don't feel the heat. Mounted at 7' high, it casts out about 7 feet, but the first 2 feet directly under the unit you feel NO HEAT. If I had another circuit, I would put two heaters up for better coverage.

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My background is mechanical engineering and this product surprised me with its quality in design and technology.

I bought one for my garage and another one for my sunroom.

I am sure from a consumer standpoint many people would not notice some of the details I see. I think the most impressive technology is

the amount of heat the unit supplies from its filament considering the low 1,500 Watt and the strong reflector behind the filament is definitely helping not to waste the 360 degree infrared.

The number one concern for most consumers is the savings; if you like to find out how much it will cost you to run this heater, find out from your local power provider the cost of

1 kilowatt/hour then multiply it by 1.5 The result will give you the total cost of running this heater for one hour at its maximum level. You should keep in mind, you will probably not use the heater at its maximum level at all times. Compared to other infrared heaters, the unit provides much more heat, in a way that can be converted into more savings. You will more likely reduce the heat level, consuming less power.

During cold temperature, it is almost impossible to heat our sunroom, it takes hours to heat the space. I love to read and enjoy our sunroom. I placed one of the heaters in our sunroom. Once I seat down, I turn the heater at its maximum for about 10-15 minutes, once it gets warm enough I reduce it to level 3(1,200Watt) then level 2(1,050Watt). At level 2, it is still supplying 1,050Watt.

My two cents...

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This is a solid and well built heater that will probably last a long time. On/off control is via semiconductor so it should be more reliable than mechanical switches. The large chassis stays cool enough that I don't worry about heat damage to objects behind it. The major downside is that heat is emitted as a wide horizontal beam. The heater may not be turned on its side or aimed directly down. It's comfy if you're lying on a couch and it's passable for sitting, but it's not a good match standing. Standing in a cold garage, it cooks your head and shoulders closer than 1m but is not very warm past 1.5 meters. With a power output of only 1400W (measured), a more focused beam is required.

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I purchased an amish infrared heater two years ago. They were advertised great however it took too long to heat a room. Last year two of the bulbs died and it was a hassle to get them replaced.

Last year we didn't have much of a winter then, so I decided not to buy a new heater. After some good research this year, I purchased the remote control UFO, so far very happy with it. The immediate heat is pretty impressive, wherever you point the heater you can feel it. Once my husband got a grip of it, he bought another one for his garage. He mounted it on top of his workshop area. The heater is light to move around, I can even lift it with one arm. It is cheap to run(this was an important feature for our household).

The timer works great, I want to buy one more to put it in our bathroom wall, facing the faucets. Early morning the bathrooms are freezing cold, with the timer set 6:00am(when I wake up) the bathroom would be toasty for me :)

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World # 508 wick from Ace hardware via Amazon was delivered on time as 98% of Amazon orders are and fit my heater as if it was supplied by the manufacturer KeroSun kerosene heaters. I would order thru both again w/o question.

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I ordered this heater to use in my total electric 21 foot hard top camper to save on the batteries. It does and will heat that space. When the temperature drops below 30, its not quite big enough though. The only thing i don't like about it is, it does not have a control knob to turn it up and down. When it's on, it's on. It will also use a disposable propane tank in about 4 to 5 hours. I used it with a 20# bottle and it will use that in about 3 nights.

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Picked up this last year for the December muzzleloading season to use in my ground blind. I have a pop-up type blind and in 15 deg. temps it kept me warm enough to stay in the woods all day. Don't expect it to let you sit in short sleeves while hunting from a pop-up blind, but it will break the chill and you can stay very comfortable.

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works well, throws a nice amount of heat

I used it in 35 degree (f) windy mountains ina small cabin tent and it was very nice to have

good safety switch

had a harder time lighting it when my hands were numb

you really have to hold the button for 45-65 seconds to light it.

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I bought this to replace the one in my golf cart. It does heat quite well without roasting you, but it's constantly turning off at the slightest bump. I know this is a safety feature, but i was told it would work fine in my cart. I'll keep this one in the garage for emergencies.

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This heater was very difficult to light. I had to hold the button down for at least 2 minutes before it would stay lit. I like the idea of the tip over sensor, but if I picked it up, move it 6", then set it down, it would shut off. Then another 2 minutes waiting to light. If you don't mind these two shortcomings, the plus side is that it puts out a lot of heat.

One thing to keep in mind is where you plan to place it. This unit is top heavy and will tip over easily on uneven ground. I use it for hunting on cold days and had a hard time finding a level spot in my popup blind.

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Since we don't usually need a full pot of coffee except on weekends -I typically just grab a Starbucks "Via" instant coffee on the way to work in the morning (a pretty remarkable innovation, by the way) -I was attracted to the hot water dispenser on this coffee maker. I like it particularly because of its 58-ounce capacity -meaning that you don't have to keep refilling it if you're just using it once each morning to fill a car mug. My wife prefers tea to coffee, and she loves being able to get a cup of really hot water whenever she likes. (We fill it with spring water, and the results are superb.) I haven't had any problem with the "add water" light, as another reviewer apparently did. I was concerned about squandering energy by keeping a reservoir of water constantly hot, but it doesn't. It keeps only about 13 ounces of water at serving temperature; the rest of the reservoir is unheated. It doesn't take all that much energy to keep 13 ounces of water hot. And if you know you won't be wanting hot water for a while, you can just turn it off with the on/off button. I had expected it to heat water instantly through some kind of coil system -much like an under-sink unit does -but not so. As a result, if the unit hasn't been on, there's about a 3-minute wait for the water to reach the right temperature. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I wish the hot water dispenser were programmable in the way the coffee maker is, but it isn't. You have to start it manually. (No you can't use an outlet timer because the unit has an electronic on/off switch.) I also wish the hot water dispenser had a temperature adjustment (the coffee maker does); the water it dispenses is so hot that I have to wait for several minutes before I can drink any beverage I make with it. Finally, some Cuisinart coffee makers have a strength adjustment but this doesn't. But these are minor quibbles; it's still a great appliance. The coffee maker itself works as well as an automatic drip coffee maker can -always a function of trial-and-error at the beginning (what kind and how much coffee you use). It uses a cone filter (#4) -which in my humble opinion always delivers better coffee than the flat filters used in so many other coffee makers -including a lot of Cuisinart models -and the water is sprayed onto the coffee by a showerhead array in the reservoir lid. (Tip for review "Me2": Pour water into the coffee maker by putting the lip of the carafe on the rear LEFT corner and pour it in that way. It's a lot easier and you won't spill any.)

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I looked at a LOT of different coffee makers before deciding on this model. Buying a coffee maker has to be one of the hardest things to buy. The problems come in because everyone has a different take on what coffee is supposed to taste like and unfortunately many of them are dead wrong. The most important thing for anyone that really enjoys coffee the way it is supposed to be made is that the water heats up to a sufficient temperature (greater than 190 degrees). This allows for the best flavor to be extracted from the coffee ground without that bitter taste that you get when the temperature is too low. Since most people don't know that you don't find that information in most reviews. I found that information in the good reviews for this product and it had an overall rating of 4.5 at the time that I purchased it but I was a bit concerned with some of the bad reviews. They pointed to things like the carafe leaking, the hot water dispenser side leaking or not functioning correctly, bad tasting water, etc. Well, I'm happy to report that I have not seen any of these problems.

Pros

1) Hot water dispenser heats water to 185 degrees. This is perfect for anything you might want to use it for.

2) The coffee maker side heats the water to about 200 degrees. This is GREAT for making a really good cup of coffee.

3) The coffee temperature allows the coffee too stay warm even after I add half & half.

4) The lid on the carafe is NOT hinged which means that it doesn't flop around when you're pouring and it doesn't have a flimsy hinge to break.

5) The hot water dispenser side is HUGE, much larger than it looks in the pictures. That is why I've uploaded some pictures with mugs sitting on it and my tape measure showing the actual size. It fits both very wide and very tall mugs.

6) The auto-off setting is adjustable from 1-4 hours. This is great for my mom who likes to brew a pot and drink it all morning.

7) The indicator lights on the hot water side that let you know when the water is ready and when you need to add water are great.

8) Indicator light lets you know when it is time to clean the unit.

Cons

1) I'm not really sure how much safer the safety lock is on the hot water side. Anyone that can reach the lever can EASILY slide that safety lock to the left.

2) This is a small nitpick but pointing out small things like this show how much I really like this coffee maker. In order to set the clock you switch the switch to Clock and then hold down the HR button until the time starts blinking. What else am I going to do while I have the switch set to Clock? Why do I have to hold down that button too? The only reason this actually bugs me is because if you hold it down a split second too long it will begin to change the hour. So if you only wanted to change the minute it can be annoying.

3) This is only a con at first. The first time you pour water into the coffee side the angle of where you have to pour it makes you feel like you're going to spill it. Not to worry though. The design of the carafe and the fact that the flipped up lid will catch the water if you go to far make it really easy. Just don't hesitate and you'll find that it is as easy as pie to pour the water in.

Finally, this thing makes a GREAT TASTING cup of coffee. I can't believe I finally have a drip coffee maker that I enjoy using. Prior to this any time I wanted a good cup of coffee I would break out my French Press.

Feel free to let me know if you have any questions. I'll be glad to check it out and get back to you.

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This machine was to make both the coffee hound and the tea lover in our family happy in the morning. Only one of us is happy.. No complaints at all with the coffee maker..

The hot water dispenser has a strong bad taste that I cant get rid of with repeated vinegar or the 1 cup of lemon juice suggested by the customer service representative.. She had heard my story many times before..

The taste is similar to drinking out of a garden hose. The customer rep assured me that the insides are stainless steel and not plastic. I think there may be some quality control issues...

Even if I could get the bad taste out, the dispenser will only release 16 oz of water for the 32 oz you must put into it. This leaves 16 oz to sit until the next day to be reheated when you add 16 oz of new water.

You must always put in 32 oz to get out 16 oz. If you put in any amount less than 32 oz, the "add water" light will come on after only 6 oz drawn out..The machine will not let you take more than this out--even thought there is plenty more inside of it.

Consequently the new water put in always mixes with the old water that is both stale and bad tasting. Who wants day old water that has the taste diminished further by reheating?

I see this as a big design flaw that requires you to take the entire machine to the sink, pull the very ergonomically incorrect and difficult plug out of the bottom and manually drain it... The manual tells you to do this if the water has been in the dispenser a week or more...

There always will be water in the dispenser a week or more.. yuck..

I say back to the drawing board with this item..

Not what I expected from Cuisinart...

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My last old Cuisinart bit the dust so I was in the market for a new one. I had also been in the market for a water kettle but really did not like the idea of having one more appliance on my counter top. When I checked out the Cuisinart web site to see what was new I was blown away by the idea of this coffee maker that also dispensed hot water!! I was so excited about it I had it sent overnight.

I have only had it for a day but oh what a wonderful cup of coffee I had this morning and right now I am loving the convenience of having hot water available for my tea drinking!

Pros: Everything!! In perfect working order and I was able to follow the manufacture's instructions on hot water without any problems at all! Best cup of coffee I have had even counting my old Cuisinart!

Cons: Only 1 negative so far. It is awkward pouring water into the coffee maker side and I guess I will need more practice at this to keep from splashing water all over everything.

So far extremely pleased with my purchase!!

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This is really a great unit. Coffee brews perfectly. As far as the water dispenser, mine works fine. It notices water levels etc. The only thing is that the water will start to smell bad (metallic) if it is left in the resevoir too long. I would say follow the instructions. It says to empty the water resevoir fully if you do not plan to run the water function for more than a week, or to store the unit. There is a drain plug on the bottom of the unit (who knew)... I drained it and refilled it, flushed a couple of times and the water is much better. No more metallic taste/smell... OK, Just an FYI...

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This fireplace is very lovely. It has multiple light and heat settings. It is very attractive!! However, it is also a bit too loud. For the price, I expect it to be quieter. Our other complaint is that the top is not a solid piece, but made of 3 pieces. However, it is cute and looks nice in our corner and I am keeping it, but it was expensive and I wish I could figure out how to quiet the sound a bit.

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Cute small but good looking flame. Arrived damaged on front upper molding and no response from seller when I reported same

Otherwise so far so good although I just received it in July and have not really used it for any period of time

Review of Texsport Deluxe Propane Heater

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As for the heater itself, this single-burner unit will take the chill off... if you want real warmth on a cold night you might consider the two or three-burner units, but for casual use this is a dandy.

But even better, when I got mine I accidentally broke a piece on it... I emailed Texsport customer support, they were very helpful and sent me a replacement part for free! Very nice of them. Will buy their products again for sure.

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Have had this for about two weeks and no issues, works great. Used it at a tailgate and in my garage. I hooked it up to a full propane tank and have used it for 8 hours on high and I still have plenty of propane left. Cools down fairly quickly.

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The heater is excellent. I have not been able to put it on full power because it is too hot. Nice to know it has power to sparte. Extremely easy to set up and light. Would recommend to any camper or outdoor person.

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I bought this heater just as insurance for infield camping at this years [2010] Daytona 500. As temps dropped into the 30's this heater kept our well ventilated 12x12 popup snug as could be with no noticeable fumes.Thanks for the quick shipping we would have been miserable without this.

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This product gets so hot it melts itself and turns into a flame thrower very scary luckily nobody got hurt save your money and by the mr heater version