Discount Southern Enterprises Tennyson Plantation Oak Gel Fireplace

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This is my second Southern Enterprises Fireplace, after moving into a much larger home I wanted another. Does take a bit of time to assemble however easy to follow instructions. Looks great and I many guests do not realize it is a free standing piece of furniture. I love the convenience of gel fuel so this is a perfect piece for me and my home.

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Cheap New - Twin Window Fan by Lasko

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I wanted an inexpensive haust fan to remove smoke from the room. This does the job and the noise is minimal. I would buy again if all you want is a simple fan that does the job without breaking the bank.

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I thought this was going to help my life be easier, to draw the cool air into the room, or vent the hot air out of the room.

I have to turn the fan in the window, front to back, etc. It does not lock into the window, I actually have had to place a large planted pot in front of it to keep it steady and not falling over. Would I buy this specific fan....no. I do think there is another fan that gives you the options of having the fan blow into the room or out of the room, just by turning a dial.

Oh yes, when having to turn the fan, its hard to hold onto, and often slips out of my hands. Cumbersome.

Cheap Mytee Mytee-Lite II Heated Extractor

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i use big portable to clean rugs and bought this as a replacement when i just had to do stairs. the built in wheels and riser handle is convenient. the hose length is long enough to reach the top stair and part of the hall with the unit on the first floor.

it sprays okay. My old unit which still works only has about 50 psi and it comes with a nice stainless steel spray suck tool.

the bad. they put the power cord just above the wheels so it scrapes every time you roll it up the stairs so forget rolling up any stairs. I've got to tape the cord after 3 jobs. the stainless steel head is to small to do stairs so forget that. the heater gets the brass coupler so hot you simply cannot disconnect the unit. I put on a cool cuff quick connect. the little prongs to hold the power cord are too small so the cord falls off. they put in a monstrously large heater in here. 2000 watts? it blows circuits.

i feel what happened is some engineers build this without actually consulting a carpet cleaner. why whould they. we're only the ones who use these tools. had they actually field tested a beta unit for a week unit before putting in field they would have seen these mistakes and found out wow. that cord is really in the wrong place and i just burned the snot outta my hand we need a cool cuff on there. etc.

I brought it to my main vendor and tested it against their 50 psi machine. it sprayed better so i'm keeping it. the unit is okay but i most of the time don't run it with heat. they should have put a 1700 watt heater in there instead of a circuit buster. forget running anything else if you run this thing with the heater on. also. the switches are hard to read. how about a nice bright red flame to show heat? and a suck picture to show suction.

or better yet before you put out a new unit how about simply field testing it for a week then go back and fix all these little things and make a truly great machine instead of more of the same.

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I'm going to get the bad out of the way first. There is only one problem I have with this machine and that's that all the brass fittings get extremely hot so I use gloves when I use it and prolonged use can melt the plastic on the machine that the disconnect is connected to. The heater is 1000 watts not 2000 as the other reviewer suggested.

I work for a movie theater chain and about 3 years ago or so our upholstery machine broke down completely and became so unreliable it wasn't worth fixing anymore. I set out to find another machine and I looked at about 2 dozen machines before deciding on this one. This machine is not built for prolonged use or for large areas which is fine because generally we do our daily sweeping, picking, trash, bathrooms and vacuuming and once that's finished we use the remaining shift (usually an hour or 2) to do detail.

Ok now the good. The same heater that makes the fitting extremely hot also really speeds up cleaning time. I can do double the work in the same amount of time as with our other portables. The heat immediately melts gummy bears, chocolate, caramel ect. No scraping needed. The pump at 100 PSI is awesome for penetrating fabric (later models have a 120 PSI pump). The vacuum picks up really well. I like the upholstery tool and 15' hoses that come with it. I also found that it works well on our stairs. They have recently added a carpet wand to their accessories for this machine. Transporting up and down stairs is gets a little hairy at 75 lbs but it makes up for it in what it can do. I have since added 2 more units to 2 of our other theaters and we love them

Discount Vogelzang 1508 Ash Container

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It seemed a little pricey when I purchased it, but looks so much better than other cans I saw. The size is just right, and the long handle is especially convenient. The black color does not scratch easily or chip off. I expect this can to continue looking good for many more winters to come.

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I'm very pleased with this ash bucket. It's quality construction and a nice size. Although I build fires fairly frequently, I can go for a couple months without having to dump the ashes. I leave it outside on my back patio and it's heavy enough that it's never tipped over.

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The writeup said this was high quality and indeed it is. I was actually surprised just how good the quality is given the very inexpensive price. The metal is solid and the little shovel that comes with it works like a charm. It is a bit bigger than I had imagined; but that has proven to be a good thing, too. I definitely recommend this ash bucket.

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I have put hot ashes into this and no problems. Highly recommend for an ash can. Great for the price.

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There isn't a lot of exciting stuff to write about an ash can. This one is well made and feels solid, and the lid fits snug and keeps my dogs' snouts out. No idea why they like to munch on charred wood, but thankfully now I don't have to clean that mess anymore. Having the shovel attached to the can is a nice plus.

Buy True Induction Energy Efficient Single Burner Induction Cooktop

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I received the True Induction Cooktop within the promised shipping time. I knew that most of my stainless steel cookware was non-magnetic and not suitable for induction cooking. I have two cast iron frying pans, one is 10" and the other is 14" in diameter. I tested the cooktop with the 10" pan (which seemed to be the optimum size for this unit) but the cooktop only blinked its display indicating an error condition. I then tried the 14" pan and was able to get it to heat the pan. I put an inch of water in the pan to test the size of the heating area. I was very disappointed to discover that the diameter of the boiling area was only about 4". This cooktop was listed as being suitable for pans up to 10" in diameter but I never could find an actual specification that described the size of the induction element that is used. I concluded from my testing that this unit uses a ~4" coil like the other low-end units that sell for half of the price of this one. I sent the unit back and received a full refund including my shipping both ways. I subsequently purchased a 30" Bosch induction cooktop which has one element described as 11". It creates a boiling pattern at least 11" across in my 14" pan. My main complaint is that the True Induction cooktop literature is not specific about the actual size of the heating zone and the impression is created that it differs from lower-end units by having a larger heating zone.

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Before ordering this I read reviews on pretty much all of the induction hot plates I could find. All others fell short in one way or another. This one seemed to be the best choice. So I ordered it. It does pretty much everything its advertised to do. I really like it for the most part. The controls are all very light touch based. It took me several days of experimenting with various touches to get to the point where I could get the controls to respond with out lots of extra touching. This was anoying. The fan in the unit is also very loud when its running. The temurature control really only allows you to pick 10 levels of heat reguardless of whether you are in the tempurature or intensitiy mode.

All of that said and done it works well. Its at least as fast to boil water as a gas stove and whatever heat level you pick it gets there very quickly. Having had a chance to use conmercial units a couple of times, has caused me to have very high expectations though. I cannot give it the five stars many others have given it. Its pretty good but it could be better.

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I needed an extra burner and this meets my needs. I wanted to use it primary for pasta at the sink. Boiling on my regular cooktop, the moisture covers the microwave above it even using the fan. It is also difficult to carry a heavy, hot pot to my sink.

It looks modern enough to leave out in my kitchen so it's ready to use but compact enough to store in the pantry. I already had stainless steel cookware so I don't need any special pans to use on it.

It has other uses besides my intended use.

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We ordered this only after the Chef Todd Single Burner (from HSN) went defunct after one use and there was a problem in sending in back. So we gave up and went on a search for a better one, and did we find it! Heats beautiful, great timer and temperature setting functions. It arrived quickly and well packed. REceived notification by e mail that this company received our registration. Keep in mind it is an induction plat so not all pans will work on it. But we are very pleased at this purchase. Would do it all over again!

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We are building a new energy efficient solar powered home and an induction stove top is the obvious way to go. I purchased this single burner induction cooktop to check out induction cooking as I had not had any experience of it and wanted to try it out before taking the plunge to by the full size stovetop. Well I am very happy so far, I love it it is as fast as using the microwave and it is clean and efficient. We find that we are using it in preference to the regular electric stove top in our apartment. The timer feature is something I hope the full size stovetop I purchase will also have. (It prevents me from burning pans dry!).

Cheap Mr. Heater 10,000 BTU Propane Blue Flame Vent Free Heater

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Purchased this product last year. It worked fine for about 6 weeks. Then it started shutting itself off. I tried 2 or 3 times to contact the company and never received a reply. Started trying to use it again this year. It worked for about 2 weeks then it started the same old stuff again. Read thru the manual, followed the instructions exactly. Still it doesn't work right. Still can't get anyone to return my messages. If you get one, I hope it works for you, cause if it doesn't, you're just screwed. There is NO customer support. I'll never buy another product from this company and will tell anyone I know not to either.

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It's a good deal but I couldn't use it because of the moisture that burning propane puts back into the air. Otherwise, it worked real good.

Review of Hamilton Beach D50065 Commercial 60-Cup Stainless-Steel Coffee Urn

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I bought two of these for our church, expecting that the commercial-grade would hold up better than the home-grade coffee urn would. We only used them on Sunday mornings and occasionally once during the week. Two months after the one year warranty had expired, they both quit working within a month of each other. (That was how long the home-grade ones we bought for $20 had lasted.) Since the warranty had expired, I took them to a small appliance repair shop only to be told they could not be fixed. I was extremely disappointed in this product!

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We purchased two of these beautiful coffee makers for our church. I have returned and replaced them both and now one of the replacements has also broken. I have only had the other replacement for three uses so we will see how long it lasts! It boils too hard and over, The sight glass leaks, The coffee won't actually perk and 40 minutes later you find out you have "HOT" water -no coffee. Very frustrating product. Very expensive. Very poorly made. I am out the money...Tired of paying the shipping to get it fixed! Trying a different brand!

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Bought this product at Sams Club for $69. The dispensor spout broke the first time it was used, leaving us with ninety people at break time with no coffee. I was looking in Amazon for a replacement by a different manufacturer.

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I bought this product from amazon a month ago and I am satisfied with the product. The shipment was on time. The brewing time is excellent. Material is good and would last long. Easy to assemble and washable. However, the price I paid via Amazon was $30 higher than what Sam's Club is selling for the same make and model. I will recommend customers to check it out at Sam's club before ordering via Amazon.

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We bought this beautiful coffee pot for our High School PTO. Used it no more than 7 times, and the dispenser spigot broke while in use. Luckily, it didn't burn anyone, and it didn't spill all over the table. But the many high school parents who were hoping for coffee before our orientation settled for bottled water instead. Luckily, we had the receipt and returned for a full refund. So bummed it broke, because all the other coffee pots are uglier!

Reviews of Maytag Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat 61002992

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It will do what it needs to do! FAST ship! REPLACE WITH YOUR DEFROST HEATER JUST TO E SAFE! If you are getting a frozen freezer wall you will need a heater and a defrost thermostat. You can do it yourself for $80!

Defrost your freezer by unplugging it for 24 hours. ->Get a hair dryer and two small towels. -> Get an adjustable wrench and free the plastic wall. -> Defrost all ice and make it dry -> the defrost heater is on the lower opposite side of the cooling coils -> Follow the wires and pull them free. -> snap the heater out of the metal clips -> Install new one -> Do same for thermostat which is visible and out in the open.

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Cheap World Marketing of America KC1208 Kero-World Compact Convection

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We use kerosene heaters all the time during the cold Missouri winters. I have a large 23,000 BTU heater (the most common style you see in the hardware stores) and I have a radiant 10,600 BTU that we use all of the time. I found my 23,000 BTU heater to be too much of a kerosene sipper so I wanted another smaller unit for my downstairs so I opted on this one. This model is advertised as being a convective AND radiant kerosene heater. I will tell you straight up, the reason they are also calling it radiant heater is because there is no housing around the flame and you do get some but very little radiant heat from this heater. Most of the heat is convective wherein it warms the air coming from the top of it. The main reason I decided on this heater was I liked the fact that I could see the flame. It's fun to watch a flame burn while you are sitting there relaxing on the couch. This heater is pretty easy to operate. Fill up the tank (about a gallon of kero), wait an hour and push the ignition button. (don't forget to install the batteries for the ignition). Now, the biggest problem I have with this heater is the control knob. You turn the knob clockwise to raise the wick. Just like with any kerosene heater, after it has warmed up and the kerosene is vaporizing more efficiently, you need to adjust the wick (i.e. lower it) because the flame starts growing too high. You need to maintain about a 1/2 inch flame around the burner (too high of flame,you get soot and smell from burning too rich...think of a candle with too long of a wick). This heater, unlike your larger convective kerosene heaters, gives you almost no play whatsover to lower the wick and you must, while holding onto the knob, press the off button, which releases the wick. Other heaters are designed to give you enough play with the knob to lower the wick w/o having to use the release/off button. So, getting it to lower just right is a pain. It usually lowers too much or you end of with the wick contracting completely and have to start from ground level again. Now, it's not THAT big of a deal (for me anyway), just a minor irritation. I can live with it. But it may be a bit too troublesome for someone who isn't experienced with kerosene heaters. I still enjoy the heater, it warms a bedroom or living area very nicely without sucking so much kerosene like the bigger guys, but if you do decide to purchase this, be ready to fight with the wick a little to get it lowered after it's burning. They need to redesign the clockwork mechanism with that knob. Besided that, I like everything else. It's fun to be able to watch the flame dance around. The fuel guage is nice to let you know how your kero supply is doing. The carrying handle is well built and it's not too heavy to carry around even with a full tank of kero like the bigger units. I rate this unit a straight B. It would be an A+ if it weren't for that knob.

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Basically I like the heater. It looks to be the smallest I could find in the US. Maybe, though, I should have gone with one named 'alpaca' shipped from Korea which would have cost $175. in total. I light the heater outside, wait for it to warm up and bring it inside. Then take it outside to shutoff because they smell bad. The wick knob ratchet DID NOT work at all on my heater! The plastic release lever was not connected to anything! I cut the hooks off on both ends of the spring on this adjuster and now I can adjust the wick and simply turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to shut it off. I called World Marketing and told them I want some refund in price because it didn't work at all and there were already other complaints. She told me she wasn't giving me any refund. The instruction on assembly are not good and don't describe how to install the wick well. I have a CO detector just above my wood stove door and see it works every time I open the door. These kerosene heaters need to be operated in a narrow range or they'll produce CO and smell. This woman tried to tell me CO is made from re-burning CO2. She has it backwards-I could look this up and calculate the change in energy states of each reaction if need be. I give this product and WM zero stars. I've seen this before. Some importers think they can make a good profit for themselves and all they have to do is import stuff from China or wherever and don't even inspect to see if the parts fit together.

Haier DM30EJ-T 30 Pint Mechanical Dehumidifier Review

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I have owned two of these dehumidifiers, and both failed in less than 18 months due to leakage of the refrigerant. In both cases, the refrigerant loss was due to excessive corrosion of the evaporator coil. (Who would have thought a dehumidifier would be exposed to moisture?)

Haier warranty support was not able to address the issue in any way. In my professional opinion, this humidifier was not designed to last more than two years. I will not buy another Haier product.

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My Haier dehumidifier was a problem from the start. The energy saving function worked too well: the device refused to run for more than about 1 minute. Despite the high moisture levels in our basement (despite growing mold on the furniture!), our dehumidifier refused to run properly. Haier devices have created a huge problem for my wife and I. I would not recommend them to anyone. Their customer service department has also been disappointing to work with. Overall, I would recommend going with a different dehumidifier--any company but Haier!

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This is the closest model to an oler model that we could find by the same maker. It is a bit noisy, but the water resevoir is big. Most models are much smaller and therefore have to be emptied more often.

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We have had this dehumidifier for our basement for more than 3 years and it is still working very well. We are very happy about this prodcut and considering to buy another one for our second home. The only comment is the bukect needs to be more secure to prevent it from separating from the handle.

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I have owned this product for over 2 years now and it still works great for me. I have had zero problems with it.

Frigidaire VWWF-10306 Valencia Widescreen Wall Hanging Electric Review

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program We live in an old farmhouse and were delighted to add this touch of clever and comforting flare to our dining room. The styling is contemporary, but it's simplicity would work for any decor in any room. We chose to hang it in the dining room because having a great meal near the flicker of a fire is a simple luxury everyone can enjoy. When it is not alight, it appears as a low-profile dark glass box-a very clean and uncomplicated look, and therefore a pleasant and undistracting feature. The only part of its aesthetic I'm not totally jazzed about is the appearance of the power cord whilst plugged in. A perfectionist might consider wiring in an outlet at the hanging level and therefore being able to obscure it.

The fire logs are more like thick sticks that lie completely horizontally at the bottom of the bed. They look great, not all together realistic, but well done nonetheless. This is a electrical piece of wall art, so if you're looking for something totally convincing as a real fire, you'll need to get a real fireplace instead.

The instruction manual is very clear about features and safety measures that must be considered beforehand. For example, this item is not to be installed in wet areas (bathroom, laundry room) and must remain a distance of three feet from any ignitable items such as draperies or bedding. The installation is simple but info not included in the manual is to take care and use the proper anchors depending on your substrate. It includes 3 plastic wall anchors and screws, but as our old place has plaster and lathe walls, we chose to attach a 1x2 ledger strip to the studs because ours are not aligned properly with the strap hangers attached to the fireplace. We drilled 2" screws directly into the ledger, thus the fireplace is very secure on the wall.

The fire display is comforting, if not entertaining. Again, it appears not as a crackling campfire, but rather the hot embers at the bottom of one. After a few glasses of wine it might even look psychedelic ;). There are several levels of display one can choose from, as well as varying levels of heat. I'm sure even the lowest level of heat will eliminate any drafts in the dining room and the higher levels will make it downright roasty toasty in there. (It's still summertime here and thus I can't confirm this as yet.) The box does get quite hot and so should be hung out of the reach of small children and curious animals. Works great and the remote control is very straightforward. If you prefer to adjust it manually, there's a hidden control strip on the left side, similar to one of a flat screen tv.

If you're looking for a bit of comforting fun for a special spot in your home, this is a great product. Although it requires a semi-permanent spot, it would sure beat the pants off a space heater (although it is possible to use heater sans display) while serving as an enchanting conversation piece.

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i am going through the same scenario as marty, i ordered and received the fireplace through target.com, it came through the mail in a timely manner, BUT, yea, when i openend it the log was broke and standing straight up in the fireplace. i finally got it down into one piece and turned it on thinking the crack would not show, but it did.

i called target.com to get a replacement log and after a couple of missed calls i finally got someone and they gave me two phone numbers to call, the first one i called was a distribution center that did not send out replacement parts, and the second number beleive it or not was to a law firm. so i'm kinda aggravated right now with the whole deal.it should not take this much work to just get a replacement fake log, so what if something more serous goes wrong with it, what will i have to go through. thinking about returning it back to the target store for a refund.also the flames that you see in the picture are not actually what you get in the fire place, the flames look like golden yellowish water drops floating upward, wierd looking not even close!!

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I am very happy that I purchased this fireplace even though it had some negative reviews. Works great and looks even better

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The fireplace itself is beautiful and nearly perfect (crackling would be a nice added touch). The only issue was that the inside of the glass is covered in large pieces of dust).

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program We recently received the Frigidaire Valencia Widescreen Wall Hanging Electric Fireplace. This thing is super heavy, and was difficult for us to hang. I think on hindsight I would have Much preferred to get the floor version of this fireplace. Also, the electric cord that hangs down really takes away from the illusion. I would not get this particular model again.

Review of Hamilton Beach 40996 Programmable Kettle, 1.7-Liter

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I've been looking for a programmable kettle that didn't cost an absurd amount, and I think I've finally found it. This replaces my old on/off boil kettle also made by Hamilton Beach the fact that kettle lasted for 5+ years (and was relatively cheap when I bought it) was a strong factor in my decision to buy another Hamilton Beach.

Pros (some of these comparing to some other kettles I've tried):

1) Nice brushed stainless exterior.

2) Push button handle to open the lid a nice change from the detached lid my previous kettle had.

3) Pour can be controlled fairly well for pour-over coffee.

4) Temperature adjustment in 5 degree increments. That means I can set this to 195F and get exactly the results I want. Others I've tried only had a few settings.

5) Fairly accurate thermostat. I've tested this with my old standby the probe thermometer (which I've used to make coffee for years as well), and this kettle is always within a degree of my other thermometer. Both might be horribly inaccurate, but at least they are consistently inaccurate together.

6) Live thermostat reading on the display. This tells you exactly how hot the kettle is while it's heating up. That's handy for timing things.

7) 1 hour "keep warm" setting which periodically re-heats the water. Either this works really well, or the carafe holds the heat in better, but I'm experiencing no heat loss during the time it takes to make coffee. My old kettle would lose 10 degF in the time the pot took to brew. Either way, I'm loving this kettle.

8) Solid feeling. It's not super heavy, but it doesn't feel cheap.

Cons:

1) Hard to read LED display this thing's a pain under our under counter lighting in the kitchen. It's *good enough*, but crap. An LCD display would have been a *lot* better.

2) Really unresponsive and hard to use UI. There's a few buttons to press to change target temperature and if you get it wrong, you'll set a start timer instead. The display flashes between two pieces of info a lot of the time, so it can be annoying to wait for the info you want.

All in all, given it's "only" $50, I'd say this kettle is a great deal.

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Ever since seeing a programmable kettle in a store I've wanted one. I make anything from Cold Brew coffee (212 F or boiling), French Press coffee (best at 180 F), Black Tea (Boiling again), to green tea (175 F to 180 F). The cost was always a factor though since I already owned a cheap GE kettle that has lasted five years and still going. I saw this on sale and decided it was time. It works really well. You just put the kettle on, click the program button till you find the temperature you want, then click on/off button. It boils a little slower than my GE, but it gets to the programmed temperature and then holds that temp for an hour, which can be nice. You can program it to turn on in the morning, which seems a little more complicated with only four buttons, but I haven't had the need so I haven't used it. The temperature has been right on, you can't go wrong with this. The inside is all metal, so no plastic taste in the water.

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I purchased this tea kettle at my local box store for $10 off list price when it was on sale. I was skeptical that a kettle in this price range would be any good and I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, the clock setting is annoying but I just waited until noon and uplugged it then set the clock. I don't think I will ever use the time delay program because it heats so fast that I can turn it on in the morning and in a couple of minutes it's ready. It literally seems like by the time I get my cup & tea ready I've got hot water. Love that this is stainless steel, that there are temp setting for all kinds of tea (especially green which is my tea of choice) and that the kettle will keep water warm for 60 minutes after it's first done. When you take the kettle off the base the temp display will disappear but as soon as you put it back on the base the temp will reappear and the 60 minute count down will continue. I was considering spending $130 for a kettle with similar features and I'm so glad I did not and I have $90 more in my pocket. I highly recommend this especially if you get it on sale.

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This kettle arrived in three days as promised well packed and in good condition. I've never had an electric kettle before and I was thrilled to have it. I noticed the cord was shorter than I'd like (about two feet, I think) which limits me but I found a place for it. I noticed my hand would not fit inside the opening so I wondered how I was supposed to wash it then I read the instructions and they say to boil water and discard several times to clean it for use. That was easy and very quick, especially when starting with hot tap water. The base instantly told me the temperature of my tap water and as soon as I hit the power button the temperature started climbing, I think about a degree every second. It didn't take long to boil a full pot five times. After that, I used cool filtered water to boil a liter. It was quick enough and made making tea easier than my previous arrangement of heating a mug of water in the microwave. It allowed me to pour the hot water over my tea rather than dropping dry tea on top of hot water. I still haven't tried using it for temperatures below boiling yet but I can barely wait to make some green tea.

Now I've made green tea. The kettle works as advertised, preset temperatures adjustable with the plus and minus buttons. It worked better for my green tea than I'd been managing with a microwave. I've used this appliance several times each day now for several days. It came in handy to add boiling water to soup.

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I have been searching high and low for an electric kettle that I can set the temperature on. Most of the ones I found were too pricey or the cheap ones had horrible ratings. This one seemed to be a good fit, it was not expensive and the rating was good. I had a Hamilton Beach regular kettle before and never had an issue with it, so I feel comfortable with this brand.

I only used this kettle 3 times so far, so this my first impression. I will update it if anything changes my opinion.

THE GOOD:

*Comfortable to hold, even when full of water.

*Easy to read water level

*Heats the water very very quickly. It was ready by the time I had my cup and tea ready and waiting.

*Convenient 5 temperature presets.

*Shows you the current temperature of the water

*Very accurate temperature gauge. I took the temperature with my digital thermometer and it was within 0.6 degrees fahrenheit of what I set it too.

*Holds the water temperature very very well. After I heated the water to 190 degrees, I turned off the kettle and hours later the water was around 120 degrees. This is convenient since it will heat the second batch even quicker.

THE BAD:

*Terribly non-intuitive controls. This is something I rarely recommend, but please take the 2 minutes time to read the small manual. With the instructions, setting the time and temperature was not too difficult. Once, you learn how to control it, its pretty easy. But don't try learning it yourself.