Discount GE WB44X200 Bake Element for GE, Hotpoint, and RCA Wall Ovens

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Our oven element in the very old GE P7 oven broke and our local appliance shop no longer does repairs. I located this replacement part after doing some research and the price was much less than from other sources and it was easily replaced in about 5 minutes with only a screwdriver and turning off the power. It works perfectly.

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I was a little apprehensive buying a replacement heating element and installing it myself, but it turned out to be quick and easy! I saved at least $100 doing this project myself! I am a middle-aged female who is somewhat handy, and this was an easy project for me.

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Got this to fix a broken element in a hotpoint oven. Works great, but barely fit since it ended up being longer than my previous one. Make sure you measure your old element and don't go off the shape.

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When our heating element went out on our GE oven I thought we were done for -until I found this replacement! It was easy to install and worked perfectly. We do need to remodel our entire kitchen but that won't happen for a while and I don't want to start buying appliances piecemeal. This was a life saver!

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If I'd known that replacing this element would make the oven perform better I would have replaced it years ago. The last several years my wife would set the oven temperature higher than the recipe's temperature because the actual temperature was always about 25 degrees lower. One day my wife was roasting some meat and could not get it to temperature at all it had finally failed.

The new element has been in use a few months now and glows brightly and evenly and my wife says the oven gets to temperature quicker. I am just glad we did not have to replace the wall oven (General Electric model J KP62GOK3 BG; Nov. 1988) as it has a matching microwave above it. I was looking at a total replacement cost of about $2,000 and have not been real happy with the reliability of new appliances.

Replacement was straightforward and took 5-10 minutes. I did test the old element with a multi-meter before purchasing the new one. A few YouTube queries gave me the instruction I needed (e.g., "Replacing an Oven Coil (Bake Element)" and "Bake and Broil Element Testing").

Review of Holmes Triple Ceramic Heater with Comfort Control Thermostat Gray

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After seeing how well one of these worked for my parents (for the past 3 years), I decided to get one for myself. I ordered it on a Monday and received it by Thursday. (A week ahead of expectation.) I've seen other reviews of this product and can tell you that its fan is NOT loud and it doesn't stink like burnt plastic when used. The remote control is a great feature and a plus. It's exactly what I expected. I saw it cheaper at Target ($34.98) but they were in season clearance sale and out of stock until next winter in the city where I live. With list price at around $132, this price is still a bargain.

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I bought this heater last winter and had no problems with it. However, this fall the heater stopped heating on a regular basis. I began shopping for another brand of heater when I decided to call Holmes to see if there was anything they would do for me, despite not having my receipt.

They very helpfully found me a similar, but newer model heater and shipped it out to me free of charge. They said I could dispose of the one that wasn't working. I'm incredibly impressed by how helpful Holmes was. I will definitely look for more Holmes products as a result of their great customer service and warranty.

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I got this only a few days ago, but so far it's working awesome. The oscillation helps spread the heat, the heater sits up off the ground a little so you don't have to worry about spilled liquids or overheating carpet, and the digital thermometer is nice for automatic heat regulation.

The only complaint I have is this... there is no audio feedback when changing the temperature with the remote, and since IR is unreliable you don't know for sure that you actually did change the temperature or if the signal was lost and the temp did not change. Strange oversight by engineering since the reliability of IR really is poor.

Anyhow, I highly recommend this over the more dumb heaters where you just turn it to a preset 1/2/3 and let it continue forever. Temp regulated space heating is the best :D

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Bought this for my cabin which is a 20' X 20' room. It does a decent job and is not loud. Great auxilliary heat and the safety features are nice. It does not get hot to the touch. Has a remote control which does not matter much to me. I wanted a reliable, safe product which it seems to be. It it lasts a few years then it will be a great purchase.

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We have a small office and wanted the heater to come on at 7am, one hour before arrival and go off at 4pm. We originally bought the Holmes HQH319, it was quiet and output was great however a wall timer will not work with the unit. I called Holmes and they said, "you need the Holmes HCH6150 it has a built in timer." Returned the first unit bought the second. The timer is a crude count down until it turns off and on. That means while it's on you have to press the button 8 times to get it to go off in 8 hours. If you want it on the next morning you have to press the button 15 times to get it to come on. This is a huge hassle to manage twice a day. Also, it makes too much noise for a quiet office.

Cheap Great Northern Popcorn 6010 Roosevelt Antique Popcorn Maker

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I ordered the Red Bar Style "Roosevelt" 8 ounce popcorn machine for our soccer league concession stand this past August. I had done a lot of searching to try & find something that would fit in to our budget but was still of a commercial grade. What a GREAT find this was! The machine is great, pops the corn quickly, cleans up very easily & the drawer in the bottom for the unpopped kernels is wonderful! I also ordered the popcorn portion packs from Discount Tommys (several times now) as I didn't want to mess with measuring oil, popcorn etc. I was a little skeptical at how it would taste but I can honestly tell you popcorn became our biggest seller this fall at our concession stand. Customer Service is great! They shipped everything quickly & the packing was superb! I wold definitely recommend this popcorn machine for home use & concessions/church events etc!

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I have owned this popcorn machine for a few months now and it has performed good. But if you are like me, you always get a little "smarter" after the purchase. For the price this machine is probably good as it gets, add a little more money and you have better made machines to choose from. It works for me right now but I would not expect it to last very long if it was used heavily in a commercial type setting. After I purchased it, I found a popcorn machine dealer here and looked at some other machines including a Paragon machine that was only a little bit more money than this one. The fit and finish and materials on the Paragon was much better and appeared built to handle heavy usage. This one is 860 watts which is good and only requires about 5 or 6 minutes to heat up. One issue I noticed is the 8oz kettle on this machine is not very deep. I saw another 8oz machine with a kettle nearly 1 inch deeper. I think the shallow kettle helps too many kernels to go flying about unpopped and end up in the old maid tray. I watched a commercial popper do its thing and there were hardly any unpopped kernels left. There are a bunch with this machine even with using the pre-portion packs. I even added weight to the flip up kettle doors and that has helped but once the popcorn gets popping good and the doors fly open, the uncooked kernels come a flyin. One other issue I see is how the power cord is attached to the kettle. This one is attached via a magnet and seems to easily pop loose when you turn the kettle up to shake the remainder out. I think there could be a better means of attaching the cord to the kettle. Again some of the other types I have seen have a heavy duty flexible cord permanently attached. My unit was made in China according to the box it came in and I think it is good for the Home Theater and occasional use. My next machine will probably be a different brand from this one. Again it has performed good in my home theater with occasional use, but I have doubts about taking it to a function and cooking popcorn for 200 people.

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I bought this popcorn popper about 3 months ago and we have enjoyed it very much. It is very well made and the price from Discount Tommy was great. We have ordered popcorn from Discount Tommy along with other items and we have always had great response. I would recommend this item for anyone who wants a great popcorn popper for a good price. It makes the best popcorn and everyone in our family loves it. It really made a great addition to our movie watching. It has all the features that you need and it also is very easy to clean and take care of.

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First of all I've been shopping around for one of these machines for months. I've looked at the restaurant supply houses (TOO expensive), visited other websites (same too much plastic and too expensive), then stumbled onto "Discount Tommy" items here on Amazon. OK. I first had to get over making a purchase from a seller by the name of "Discount Tommy". Being cautious, I read reviews, both here on Amazon, and their eBay listings! NOT BAD! OK The Roosevelt 8 ounce machine with cart was just what I was looking for for my office staff and training sessions we host throughout the month of March. And the specs looked impressive. I even checked out the Great American Popcorn site the firm that actually manufacturers these machines. Solid data!

The unit arrived actually a day ahead of their delivery estimate, after literally being shipped on the same day I ordered it here! I thought that was a good start!

I lost office productivity from everyone for about a hour while we fiddled with a simply assembly, then, yep, fired it up with our first batch of GAP "pre-packs" also purchased from DT. Yahoo. That yumo popcorn aroma was everywhere.

Thanks. Good job. I am an office hero!

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Received the poppcorn machine and it had one flaw. Spoke with owner and all was taken care of immediately. Actually I was taken care of more than I had anticipated. Excellent customer service and quick response time. The popper machine itself was the best buy for the buck. I have recommended this unit to several friends and relatives. I used to work at a movie theatre where we popped are own popcorn and one thing I know from experience is to get the oil hot, then pour in the popcorn and salt mix while the bar in the kettle is moving. This will increase your popcorn rate and not have to worry about unit jamming or having burnt popcorn.

Watch the sweep bar as it moves. If moved out of alignment with the bottom of the kettle when cleaning, readjust to leave about 1/15 to 1/8 clearance for best results.

VORNADO Personal Vortex Heater VH101 Reviews

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We have 3 of these fans, two in black and one in white. I love the white one it is stylish and modern looking and it works a treat. The first one we had lasted four years of nearly everyday use (fan) and lots of use of the heater too. Ideal for small spaces but probably not bigger rooms.

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I chose this because my feet get cold when I lay on my couch. I set it on a stool, turn it on, and It keeps my feet toasty. This would be great for people that work in a cooler than normal office environment to keep chilled feet warm.

I highly recommend it!

Sunbeam SLP3300-UM Low Profile Heater with Adjustable Thermostat Reviews

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This heater works fine if you have a small room to heat and have a couple hours to wait for it to make a difference. I should have done more research and learned what convection heating (like this one) is all about. There is no warm air that blows from the heater unit, rather it just gets hot and the warm air rises from it. If you are looking for faster and more directed heat...I suggest a heater with a built-in fan.

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Because the digital sister model SLP3310 would not work with a timer, I returned the 3310 to the big box store where I bought it and bought on-line 2 of the SLP3300 for $60 each & free shipping. The 3300 is analog, with 2 rotary dials. The 3300 will come back on after a power outage, and it will work with a 3-prong, 1875 watt timer. I use the 'low' heat setting with the thermostat on a modest setting, in a 12 x 14 foot room with 8 foot ceilings, and it keeps my (well insulated) bedroom very, very comfortable. Although Sunbeam has a lousy reputation in electric blankets, this 3300 heater appears well made. Note, the 'high' setting could burn paint off a wall if positioned too close.

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I bought this unit last year and it stopped working after a few months. You turn it on, it heats up for 3 minutes then shuts down. Save your money, buy something else, this product seems to have a high failure rate from what I have read online.

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I bought one of these a little over a year ago. I didn't use it that much, but after the warranty (1 yr.) ran out, it stopped working. They sent out another one (to Sunbeam's credit), but it worked for about 8-10 hours then stopped. This is an example of too much tech for a simple product.

I took it apart to see if I could wire it back together and bypass the electronics. This one had already been worked on. The solder joint for the power cord was loose from the circuit board.

Threw it away and bought some Pelonis oil-filled space heaters. Rock solid.

Wally

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We tend to keep our central heating set pretty low (65 during the day, 61 overnight), but we have a newborn so we wanted to keep one of the rooms really warm. This unit does a good job of keeping a 14x12 ft. room warm during the day and overnight. As the other reviews say, it doesn't heat up a cold room very quickly, but it does a good job of maintaining a temperature once it get to its target temp.

pro: it seems to do a good job maintaing a temperature once you figure out the right dial positions. It doesn't keep swinging between too cold and too hot.

cons:

1. No temperature degrees markings I'd really prefer to be able to turn the dial to 70 degrees and know that it'll shut off at 70. The way it is now, I had to turn the dial all the way up, wait for the room to get too hot, turn it down a little, then a little more, etc. until it finally kept the room at a comfortable temperature.

2. Timer it'd be nice if it had a built in timer so it would turn on/off at preset times. Right now we just have to switch it off and then *hope* we remember to switch it on a few hours before we want the room to be warm.

Reviews of New Diva Tranquility 35" Wall Mount 1500W/750W Adjustable Electric

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I guess I should have learned by now that you get what you pay for. I should not have expected much from this unit. Sometimes you can get a great deal and save a lot. Not in this case.

The box arrived really damaged. I honestly don't know how the item itself was not damaged. Among the other less severe damages, there was a hole all the way through the box on one side.

Once we got it installed, I would say "cute" is the best way to describe its appearance. I realize most electric fireplaces don't look like the real thing, but they have gotten much more realistic in the last few years. This one looks more like they did when they first came out, more like a toy than most late model electric fireplaces. We turned the heat on high to see what the heat factor might be on the wall behind it (it's wood). After a few minutes it did get a little warmer. But, I don't think it will do much for the room it's in. Maybe we will be pleasantly surprised but I am not expecting much there. The heater blows from the the top, just fyi.

It started out relatively quiet, but after running for about 15 minutes you could hear the "squirrel cage" inside the unit. Something is a little out of balance I suspect. It's not horrible, but definately noticeable.

The unit I am comparing this one to is a wall mount dimplex. The dimplex costs 3-4 times as much but the quality difference shows. I have seen other units that would compare favorably to the dimplex but they were all much more expensive than this unit.

If you get this unit, be aware it is cheap for a reason.

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We love the look of this fireplace!! It is contemporary and it fits perfectly with our decor. The remote is a great feature as well. The visual is perfect. A great price for a beautiful fireplace. Very easy to install as well.

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This product looks great! Very modern looking and can be placed almost anywhere. It's pretty heavy, the only thing I'm not really impressed with is the amount of heat it pumps out. I have a condo, that has wall heaters, and it's the first place I've lived without a fireplace so this was a must. HOwever, my heating bills are very high, and so I try to keep it off after the first two months. The flames look pretty nice, and the rocks inside are a nice touch.

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I am very pleased with my new electric fireplace. It was easy to mount on the living room wall, and heats the both the living room and dining room on just the low setting (approx. 450 square feet). It makes a bit more noise than I expected, but no more so than any other room type heater. All of my guests have commented favorably regarding the look, and I love the cozy feeling it lends to the room. I did at first have an issue with the remote, but the seller worked quickly to resolve the problem.

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This is exactly what I was searching. The unit is perfect on an empty wall across from my bed. I have a very lg room. This unit does warm up the room better than I expected (I had very low expecations)

ProCom Vent-Free Dual Fuel Stove - 23,000 BTU, 850 Sq. Ft. Heating Reviews

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First, there aren't a lot of options given the size in terms of dimensions and BTU output and price range. Cast iron was my first choice, but too expensive. The stove is attractive, easy to use and does have good heat output. It's high enough so that it doesn't have to sit on a mantle. It arrived when they said it would. Pretty easy to set up. I've only had it for 5 or six weeks, but I like it.

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We have a cold ground level family room that's about 15x20 and this heats it up great. Blasts the heat out.

The remote is very convenient. Forget the thermostat control...it just doesn't work/calibrate correctly. Made in China...you understand.

Now the bad news..

After 11 months of flawless operation the remote receiver died. Called the manufacturer, and they said they would ship me a new one, free of charge. After about a couple of days of manually turning it on using the switch on the receiver box it quit entirely. Apparently the receiver sends a small charge to a solenoid that starts it up. If the remote receiver dies (and I've read a few review where this has happened) there is no manual way to start the stove. Sure, you can always get he pilot lit with a match, but the solenoid won't open the internals to allow the gas to flow into the burners unless the remote receiver is working and delivers the small voltage to the solenoid. Now the joke part...since the receiver is a back-ordered part the manufacturer offered to let me RMA the entire stove..which I am doing. So for something the size of a cigarette pack I need to swap the entire stove. It's getting cold out and I miss it already.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one..

It really is a great stove. During the recent hurricane when we didn't have power this thing was fantastic. Kept us all warm for 13 days.

Just understand how that remote receiver works...they make a model without the remote...you may want to consider it.

Update 9/19/2013:

Lost the remote (sigh)...If you go to ProComm or SkyCom (the remote manufacturer) you'll pay dearly ($150+) for a replacement. I did check the auction sites and was able to replace it for $25...just make sure it's one that will send voltage to the solenoid. There are 2 types...The unit works good as new, and this is our 3rd season using it. Last year it was a lifesaver after Sandy. We didn't have electricity for 2 weeks and this unit saved us.

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This was exactly what we were looking for. We wanted something that would heat our new three season room and this was it. It is the wood burning stove look we wanted. It took a few minutes to figure out the remote, but it works great.

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I have not hooked the stove up yet, but it appears to be a well built, sturdy, design. It is a dual fuel mode and easily fits into a corner of the room.

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I was looking for an inexpensive, yet old fashioned looking stove for my den. This works just fine. It has ample heat for a room 14X28, and it looks like it cost twice, if not more, as much. It is shipped by truck, so you may have to arrange shipping to an easy to get to place.

Best Secura Electric Water Boiler and Warmer Deals

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I was looking for a affordable boiler for my kitchen counter. The Secura 4.6 quart seemed the best choice balancing price and capacity. You can pay much more for similar products, but I really don't know why you would. This appliance had stood up very well through nearly 3 weeks of heavy (ab)use.

Now, devices like this do a good job at having hot water available for tea, cocoa mix, instant coffee, ramen noodles, etc., but I was looking for an additional very different reason. I am in the middle of a most of the house remodelchiefly the kitchen and bathroom. I have no hot water heater and am still debating a single whole house on demand unit vs 3 point of use on demand units. Meanwhile, heating 3 qt sauce pans of water on a hot plate is getting old not to mention slow. That is the principle reason I purchased this appliance. I turn it on the first thing I get up each morning. In about 20 minutes I have hot water to wash my face and fill my French press pot to make coffee. I make sure it is kept filled all day long. We have hot water whenever it is needed to make tea, soup cups, wash some dishes, more pots of coffee, you name it. I have been heating on average 6 full pots of water everyday for nearly three weeks in other words, it is getting a heavy duty work out and it works perfectly. We have very nearly perfect pH water where I live so I haven't needed to use the cleaning cycle yet, but I have real faith in that. Any device that just keeps performing nearly round the clock for three weeks must be well made and, at least in my book, be considered dependable.

Turning to more conventional product performance concerns, it is very well insulated, as I was reminded this morning. I didn't use the last batch of water I heated up last night. When I unplugged the unit for the day at bedtime, it had been holding the water at the lowest setting (176F) for a few hours. My house is about 65F at night. When I plugged it in this morning, it brought the water back to boiling (212F) in less than 10 minutes. It couldn't have lost much heat overnight. If you lay your hand on the side of it while turned on, it is just slightly warm. If you have kids around, you needn't be concerned with them touching the housing. And there is no accidental tripping a stream of scalding hot water. To use the auto-dispense device, you must first depress the safety switch (unlock button) again, a good thing if you have kids around (or inattentive grown-ups). If you don't want to use electricity to dispense your water, you can use the big button on the top, just like on conventional thermos-type air pot. This is also handy if you decide you want a late night cup of tea right after you unplug it for the day. Something I learned last night. (No, 176F isn't great for making a cup of black tea, but it does a nice job on green tea besides you can hold the water at either 194F ideal for press pot coffee or 208F if you need it hotter.)

I am very pleased with this water boiler, both using it as intended and even more so using it in my unusual albeit temporary manner. Actually, having used this as I have, I would especially recommend one for anyone with an RV I have never been pleased with the temperature of the hot water in any RV I have been in when it came time to wash dishes. With this, I use 2 quarts from the boiler and add enough cold to make it possible to put my hands in the dish water. I have cleaned up dishes from making a cake and 2 batches of cookies along with my supper dishes from a single batch of dish water made up this way. And there is enough hot water left to make up a dish pan of hot rinse water at the same time. Even once I have the hot water heater(s?) installed, it will remain a new best friend in my kitchen. I love being able to have a fresh pot of press pot coffee in moments all day long. No more waiting for the kettle to boil sweet.

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I have used but not owned the more expensive Japanese water boilers/dispensers. That said, for the unbeatable, reduced price, this thing works great. It's high capacity and boils water quickly and keeps it hot. It gives you hot water 24/7 if needed or wanted. What else can you ask for? I bought this for work and we serve hot water to an older crowd. Unfortunately the controls are going to be a pain in the butt. This thing "locks" automatically after 30 seconds or so and you have to press "unlock" to use it again. I wish there was a way to toggle this autolock on or off. Other than that, this is a cheap and nice alternative to those of us who don't want to pay $250 to boil water.

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I've had this water boiler for a few weeks now and have absolutely no complaints. My boyfriend uses it daily to make french press coffee and I use it mostly to make tea, hot chocolate, and cups of ramen. This is a definite upgrade from my previous water boiler, which after working faithfully for 10 yrs stopped having water pressure. I love that you just have to press a button to dispense the water. My previous one only had a manual pump on the top. I haven't had any issues with cleaning or any sort of deposits or build up but then again, I've only had it a few weeks. I use mostly filtered water to boil. Overall, I'm very happy with it. Happy to have a good looking water boiler that doesn't look cheap and doesn't look like it's from the 80's with flower prints on the sides of it.

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Loved this water heater the first day I used it, then two nights later, a flood. Overnight, about a litre of water 'leaked' from the pot and flooded the countertops and wood floors.

All the lights were on, but the machine had switched itself off and the water was 'warm'. So I unplugged it...hoping for a reset and a working kettle. I plugged it back in and reboiled. About 25 minutes later, I checked. It had boiled...and boiled and boiled. The cabinets were 'steamed' to the point that the finish on my cherry cabinets were damaged. I had to pull the plug again just to stop it boiling. Now the water pump had stopped working completely and only the manual pump was usable.

I'd love to try again, but will stick with a conventional kettle next time.

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This is a great product when serving multple people and it is also great for keeping water hot for a long period of time when just wanting to enjoy hot cocoa at any time. I love the product.

Cheap Mr. Heater Hose with Regulator and Quick Disconnect for Big Buddy

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I was confused about the hose options so I contacted Mr. Heater to get the scoop. I have not actually used the hose myself (so the 4 star was arbitrary...seems like this is the way to go, tho'), but I wanted to share what the company said. (Please note that the product manuals for the Mr Buddy heaters are available on their website at the specific product link). My initial question and the company response follow, including the contact info for the company rep that sent me the information:

Initial question to Mr. Heater:

amazon.com advertizes that the plasticizer-free green hose(f273704) can be used with both the portable buddy and big buddy, but I don't see it listed in the big buddy manual. Is it compatible with both? Also, is the quick disconnect hose (F271803) compatible with both the big buddy and the portable buddy? Does this hose require use of a fuelfilter? If no, why not? Is it made of materials that will not degrade like the f273704 hose?

Response from Mr. Heater:

When you connect any of our Buddy model heaters to a remote propane tank, that tank can have over 120 PSI of pressure inside it.

This high pressure in the rubber hose connected to the heater can squeeze a plasticizer or an oil out of the rubber in the hose and once it gets into the heater it is trapped and will plug up the tubes and cause the heater to be an unreliable unit.

We came up with a fuel filter to prevent this oily substance from getting into the heater when using a high pressure hose.

The hose manufacturers came up with a hose that doesn't have the plasticizers in it so NO filter is needed (our part number for this plasticizer hose is F273704).

BUT the draw back with this hose is with no plasticizers in the rubber it causes the hose to be very stiff especially in cold weather. So you don't need the filter but you have to work with a hose that doesn't like to straighten out or is more difficult to work with because of this stiffness.

As far as the hose with the quick coupler, this is only available to be used on the Big Buddy MH18B heaters. The Big Buddy has two built in regulators but also has a male quick coupler built-in that by-passes these two regulators so if you have a regulated propane supply like in an RV or your house, you can use our hose to connect to this low pressure source (all low pressure is less than 1/2 PSI of pressure).

We also have a hose for the Big Buddy that has the quick coupler connection to the heater and a regulator at the connection to the propane tank, like on a barbeque grill.

Because the regulator is mounted directly to the propane tank it reduces the very high 110 PSI of pressure from the tank to the low 1/2 PSI pressure. Because this pressure is so low it will not be able to squeeze out the oily plasticizers from the rubber in the hose and does not need a fuel filter.

Bradford Austin

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This hose costs more than the one without the regulator. However, it has several advantages that have been confirmed by Mr. Heater (I called them):

1) The regulator keeps the pressure coming from the tank into the hose at a very low level, which is safer.

2) You do NOT need to purchase a fuel filter with this hose. The regulator prevents oils from leaving the propane tank and entering your heater where it could do damage. Although you pay more for this hose up front, you don't have to buy fuel filters periodically, which are required with the other hose that doesn't have the regulator.

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I chose this quick disconnect hose instead of the hose that connects to the heater's regulator because this hose is equipped with a regulator at the bulk tank end thus reducing the hose pressure to a much safer 1/2 lb. psi. This hose also has a built in filter in the regulator eliminating the purchase of an additional filter.

Preventing 5 stars is the cramped quick connection in the Mr. Heater which points straight down. It would be nice if the quick disconnect also had a swivel outward like the heater's two regulators.

Also you must hold the pilot button for about 90 seconds to allow the gas to travel the length of the 12' hose to reach the heater.

Otherwise I'm pleased wih the product because it allows connection to a large supply of propane which you will need when operating Mr. Heater on high. Also the cost of propane when purchased in 20 lbs. is much cheaper than the 1 lb bottles.

***Ooops, my bad! Correct, this product does not have a filter as a filter is not required with this product. The regulator does its job by lowering pressure, thus making a filter unnecessary.***

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This is the best option for your Mr. Heater Big Buddy, and I'll tell you why, and I'll give you a useful tip.

USEFUL TIP:

When you first connect this, and try to fire up your heater, You will be surprised at how long it takes to light your heater. Because it is 12', and because the gas is regulated to a very low pressure at the tank side of the hose, IT TAKES A FULL 90 SECONDS FOR THE PROPANE TO FILL THE HOSE AND REACH THE PILOT LIGHT. I have tried it seasonally four times now. It is not 70 seconds. Not 80. It is 90. Every. Time. I suggest you connect, open the propane tank, twist your knob and hold it down (prime) for 80 sec before you even try to light it with a new hose. Don't be tricked by a very faint smell of propane, it will take 90 seconds. Have I driven the point hard enough? But only need to do this priming once a season; I can swap out propane tanks and will not need to repeat the 90s priming.

PROS OF THIS HOSE:

it has a pressure regulator on the hose at the tank side, which is why it costs more, but the regulator offers a consistent 1/2psi of pressure to your heater.

the low pressure is safer in case of propane leakage in the system (hose, heater, element). You are less likely to have leaks with lower pressure.

the low pressure means that your hose will not leech the rubber oils that ruin so many people's Big Buddy. You don't need a filter at the heater side because there is no leeching.

powers the heater on full for a long, long time.

has a great, easy to hookup fast connector for the heater. Face your heater, open the tank compartment on your left, and look for the 4" shiny connector dropping down from the top behind the in-built regulator hookup for the small 1lb tank. That's where you connect.

using this, you spare your internal connectors and regulators for when you go mobile. Eventually, regulators get used, gummy, or go bad. If you use this hose, your internal regulators last longer.

when you shut off the propane from the tank, the heater dies out very quickly. I understand that with the high-pressure hose, it takes a while for the propane in the hose to burn off.

CONS:

costs more than high-pressure hose. Seems like a lot of cash for a hose.

the regulator may eventually gum up. Mine has. I used it every workday in my home office for 14 months (that's a lot), and now found my heater was cutting out when on the highest setting. So I bought a new hose like this, and instantly my heater is working 100% again. But instead of gumming up my internal regulators (and ruining the whole heater) I wore out the cheaper hose.

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The connection works great, it was a little confusing at first because I thought you connected it to the same area as the small tanks, but on closer inspection I found the "quick connect" fitting inside and behind the other connection, after that it was a snap.

Lasko 5129 Oscillating Ceramic Pedestal Heater Review

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Had this product running during the night, with the automatic temperature control on. Very quiet and heats the room well. The oscillation is nice and smooth. Works Pretty good, as of now.

I noticed the 1-star review about the blown fuse and hot wire. Maybe they should check the wiring in their house, because my fuse hasn't blown and like I mentioned, I had it running all night on high at 71 degrees.

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I live in a mobile home, and this is a really good heater. I will definitely cut back on fuel costs! It is really quite, and has a bunch of different settings that are great.

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The heater was super easy to put together and is able to keep my whole downstairs warm. Even when set to high it is surprisingly quiet.

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I bought two of these to put in my kids' rooms at night. They have small rooms and I set the thermostat so that it turns itself on and off automatically. Be aware that when they are running they are hot to the touch. Now I can turn down the thermostat at night. My electricity bill has gone up, but my gas bill has gone down considerably and my kids stay warm at night. The best part is that now I don't have to sweat through the night!

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I've had 3 of these heaters since early 2009. I've used them in a variety of settings continuous heating, temperature set, etc. After four years, I am a very happy customer!

Pro:

-Very efficient -heats a 10x10 feet room from 50F to 65F in 5 minutes

-Temperature setting -you can set a desired temperature and it will regulate itself around that temp

-Timer -you can set a timer for 1-7 hours in one-hour increments, so you don't have to wonder if you've turned it off when you leave the room

-Remote -it is a surprisingly important convenience, when I'm in bed I can start the heater a few minutes before I get up, and the room is nice and toasty. I hate getting out of bed into a cold room.

-Small footprint -the pedestal base is small, which makes an easy fit inside a closet during the summer (the bottom also disassembles easily if you really want to save on space)

-Safety -it shuts off if it is toppled over, and the front grill is not too hot (so if you or a child touch it, it won't burn the skin)

Cons:

-I suppose someone could make a comment about the appearance of the heater, but I usually don't care about the "beauty" of a product that does its job great

FYI:

-Sound level -this is not a silent heater. It sounds like a small fan, well because it has a fan inside.

Overall, great product that I'm very happy to recommend.

Reviews of Waterpik Ecoflow Hand Held Showerhead

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--In large bold lettering, the outside of the box says, "3 Settings + Water Pause". There are NOT three settings. There are only two: spray or pulsating. The so-called "third" setting is achieved by sliding the ring tab somewhere in between the two notches, according to Waterpik customer service. The result is a wimpy, weak version of both combined together.

--There is no "pausing" of the water when using the "water pause" toggle switch. The water flow is simply diminished to ½ gallon per minute. Waterpik designed the shower head so that the switch is accessible only if you are holding it at chest level, or below. If you are washing your child or your dog (or both together) in the tub, this is a great feature. If YOU are the one taking a shower, and you have it parked in the holding bracket on the wall above your head, the switch is next-to-impossible to access. You then have to lift and lower the shower head off the bracket, each and every time you want to reduce the water flow.

--Every part of the shower assembly is designed to appear as if it's made of a durable metal. Well, it's not. Everything is made of cheap plastic or soft rubber. All of it.

2/10 Update: An additional misleading statement on the package is described in the "Comments" link, below, by "jor1228". Do read it.

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I like this showerhead. After looking around, I'm pretty sure this is only handheld 1.5 gpm (well, this and the more expensive model by waterpik) showerhead, so I wasn't expecting much with the lack of choices. But I was pleasantly surprised. I can't tell the difference between this one and my old 2.5 showerhead on the normal setting. Really, it doesn't feel too light at all. I like the combination pulse+regular setting. Also, unlike a prior reviewer, I don't have any problem adjusting all the settings while the thing is still in it's holder (this is probably dependent on how high it's mounted vs how tall you are). The showerhead does seem a little cheap, with the materials and the fact that the 3rd setting is just putting the dial between the two settings (couldn't they have made a nice little click?) but it's not that expensive and it will save a bit of water. The water "pause" is a little weird. It drops the water flow to about half. I think a truly water-saving nut could still shower with it "paused". I think it's set that way for tankless water heaters, which turn off when the flow does, so you'd get cold water if it actually paused.

If you want a very low-flow handheld showerhead, and you aren't looking to spend to much money or get anything too fancy, then get this. It's a nice, basic, effective showerhead.

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I didn't care for this at all. Yes, it reduces the water usage, but you use more water just trying to take a decent shower!

I liked the Delta aerating shower head, and I mounted it onto a flexible extension arm in the shower. It gives you a harder, more efficient, aerated shower than this.

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These water savers will never dispense high volumes of water which is why they save water and energy. This one delivers plenty of uniformly dispersed spray. They have a lifetime warranty. I have two of them and they both function perfectly. If you want a low cost option for a water saving shower, I would strongly recommend this shower head. I am a two time purchaser and I bought them years apart. That says something.

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Good Nice water pressure even though it's only 1.5 gpm. Very comfortable effective showerhead.

Bad Only 2 settings. The pause button doesn't work on mine. Overall, the handle does feel a little cheap. It is light and feels like it could break easily.

Discount Great Northern Popcorn Red Roosevelt 8 Ounce Antique Popcorn

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I did a lot of research on these before deciding on this fantastic machine. Trust me, you can look a long time and not find anything close to this value at this price point or even one much, much higher. Highly recommend for that finishing touch on your home theater.

Pros:

3 switches for power (1 kettle stirrer, 1 heating lamp/under carriage heating element and 1 for kettle heat). This will add a lot of life to your machine!

Large 8 ounce kettle pops plenty of corn for a family of 4 or use a smaller portion (or portion pack) for movie night with your spouse.

EASY assembly and very mobile. Essentially it comes in 4 pieces, the main unit, the cart and a couple of tires. It took longer to get rid of the boxes than to assemble it. We have actually wheeled this out in front of the house so my son can sell popcorn and lemonade, its that mobile.

Storage cabinet holds a lot of supplies

Cons:

A bit on the messy side. The side windows need to be wiped down every couple of uses but a paper towel usually does the trick.

Metal popcorn scoop handle came off after a few weeks, but its easily glued back on.

Makes my wife want to eat a lot of popcorn. Seriously....

From the time you decide to have popcorn to actually having the popcorn is less than 5 minutes. I recommend the popcorn packs but also look for other coconut oil packs for popcorn machines and "Flavacol" for that true theater taste. Everyone who sees the machine and has the popcorn wants one of there own!

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This is a very good popcorn popper. I searched for a long time to get the right mix of ingredients to create "Theatre Tasting" popcorn. Here is what I found. I used ingredients from Grand Rapids Popcorn Company. They are local for me and they supply a lot of theaters. Here is the recipe they gave me and it is great.

Use Popcorn oil. They have peanut and sunflower oils of which I couldn't tell a difference in taste and much healthier than coconut oil. I also use their Flavorcal salt. When you follow the recipe and method, it works out great. 1) Use 1/3 cup Oil. 2) 1 Cup Popcorn 3) 1 tsp Flavorcal. They call for 1 1/2 tsp (I use a little bit less because I find it can become too salty-you can adjust to your taste). Now, ignore the instructions on the pamphlet with the popper. It says to only use 1 Tbs of oil. This won't work. They also say to pour the oil in and let it heat up for 2-3 minutes. Not! The oil begins to burn and you can taste it in the finished product. Rather, turn on the heater element for the bowl and let it pre-heat for 4-5 minutes before putting anything in it. While it is heating, I use a 2-cup graduated measuring cup. I put 1/3 cup of oil, then add popcorn to reach the 1 Cup mark and put the salt on top. Pour it all in at once and turn the stirrer on. Voila! This makes the cost of an 8-ounce batch about $.25 as opposed to the pre-packets at $1.00+ each. Plus, the pre-packets tend to be hard to pour into the tub. I'm telling you, this is the way to go. It's not messy and so much cheaper. Of course, you can alter the amount for smaller batches. (1/4 Cup Oil, 3/4 Cup Popcorn, 1/2 tsp Flavorcal for a six ounce batch). Remember, these guys supply theaters, so I think they know what they're talking about. They do sell on-line or you could find a supplier in your area at least for the popcorn to avoid a high shipping cost. An 8-ounce batch is about 1 1/2 to 2 times a bag of microwave. Also, some reviewers talk about not making it fast enough. I'm sure that's true if you're making it for re-sale at an event, but for your home use, there's no problem keeping up with demand. 8 people cannot possibly eat enough, fast enough to have to wait. The unit will hold at least three batches. The heating element keeps it plenty warm that if you are having an evening of entertainment, it will keep it very fresh throughout the night. We leave it in overnight (without the heater on, of course) and it still is fresh and good the next day.

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We purchased this as a family Christmas present this year. While we have only had it a few weeks, because we have 7 children ranging in age from 18 to 1, we have consumed quite a bit of popcorn in that time. I can tell you the ease of use on this machine is excellent. In 5 minutes, my children can make a large batch of outstanding popcorn. It gets used at least twice a day, is very durable and easy to clean, and works flawlessly. I will post another review after we have had it for a year, but as of right now, it is well worth the investment and enjoyed even more than I had imagined.

I will also say that we purchased our machine through Amazon from Unbeatable Sales, Inc. On Christmas Eve, when we went to assemble the machine, we realized the wheel axel to the cart was missing. While we were disappointed, we certainly realize this sort of thing happens. What matters is that I sent one email back through Amazon to Unbeatable Sales, and within a week I had the missing part. We call that excellent customer service at our house!

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The popcorn machine works as advertised and makes great popcorn. Pretty easy to clean, feels pretty solid. The packing, however, left something to be desired. The heavier something is, the more likely it is to be damaged when shipped. On the front of the top piece right in the middle there was a pretty big gash/dent/crease. It's going to be rented out and would be too much of a pain to exchange, so at this point I don't really care. Also, the axle for the wheels was a little bent, causing it to wobble back and forth when you roll it.

Other than that, its a good quality product.

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I pretty much echo most of the reviews here, this machine is well built with fairly heavy steel and heavy tempered glass. The instructions are not the best but it only took about 40 minutes to put together. The storage area in the cart is nice and good sized, and while the machine is impressive, it really doesn't take up a whole lot of space. So far we have only used it with the Northern Popcorn Co that have the corn, seasoning and oil in pre-measured packs, and it is terrific, very movie-theater-ish! Overall we are very happy with this popper. If I had to list any negatives, the biggest would be the way the kettle is positioned and the difficulty in accessing it. But having looked at many similar-grade poppers before buying this on, they all look like they have the same problem... which is that the top lids to the kettle open to the sides, basically perpendicular to the the glass doors you open to get into the machine. So it's tricky to get that pouch of oil, then popcorn around to the side and then pour. It's especially tricky with the Northern Popcorn packs because the oil is a soft-solid and you need 2 hands to squeeze it out. Ultimately I ended up taking scissors and separating the oil, popcorn and seasoning to make it easier to maneuver. I mix the corn and salt together and dump it from a cup. I think if I was using bulk ingredients and adding them using the little measuring cups that come with the machine, it would be a lot easier. Not a biggie, learn as you go. The other so-so item is the scoop that comes with it. I haven't had a problem with it coming apart, it's just too big. Almost impossible to fill a bag inside the 'popcorn chamber' so you're forced to bring it outside and invariably spill the corn on the floor...again..not that big a deal, I'm going to get a smaller scoop and all will be fine. The take-away for this machine is that it is well built, very solid, nice thick steal and glass. It looks terrific and the popcorn tastes (and smells!!) just like lobby of your local movie house! I do recommend!

Oh... one more thing!! I saw a couple of reviews where people say they only problem was it was shipped without an axle... I thought mine was as well... but it was there. Before you throw out any of the packing.. DO A THOROUGH SEARCH of the large Styrofoam pieces, the axle is tucked into a slot on the backside of one of those pieces and its all by itself, there are no other parts attached there... very easy to miss. I'd bet a paycheck that every one of those folks that had to get a replacement axle accidentally tossed it out with the box, I almost did!.

Samsung DV210AEW 7.3 Cu. Ft. White Stackable Electric Front Load Reviews

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We bought the Samsung DV218AEW dryer from Lowe's in March 2009. The heating element first burned out on us only 17 months after we had purchased the product, which of course was out of warranty. We contacted Samsung to locate a local repair shop who came out and replaced the heating element for $160. We have been diligent about cleaning our ducts and getting rid of lint, but the stupid heating element crapped out again tonight. We've owned the dryer less than 3 years and have now had the heating element burn out twice. A quick Google search shows that we are certainly not the only ones. Samsung dryers are terrible--DO NOT BUY SAMSUNG DRYERS!

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Given the number of complaints relating to the cracking and subsequent barrel bending; rendering the dryer useless. Perhaps, a class action law suit would be in order. Each state has its own lemon laws, but clearly Samsung is aware of these issues and continued to manufacture and sell this product.

I too am a victim of Samsung's fraud, misrepresentation and negligence and will be filing my own suit for damages. Reporting them to the new Consumer Protection Bureau and pursuing restitution utilizing the courts.

However, for those who have not yet become one of Samsung victims. Please make the right choice and choose another brand.

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After using our dryer a yr and 2 weeks I saw a hole in the back of the drum metal where it looked cracked and had ruined quite a bit of our clothing from getting caught and ripping it! I have been without a dryer for over a month now. Samsung has lost a customer BC their taking so long to send out the replacement which in fact cost just as much as I paid for the stupid thing!!! Really!? So angry right now. If you think about buying this model hope it doesn't happen to you!

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This deserves zero stars. The heating element has gone out twice in 3 1/2 years. $320 to fix it. Total junk, don't buy it. In fact, don't buy anything by Samsung. I have had problems with several Samsung products. I won't ever buy another samsung product, ever.

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I researched this product and found an excellent price for both the washer & dryer about $800. I use my washer & dryer 3 or 4 times a week. No issues.