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Ok, yes the price is very low, but the description is lacking and wrong. It says "glass paneled door" well it's really thin cheap plastic, and you can tell visually, super bummer. The stove itself is plastic also, it looks nice but it is painted plastic. On the plus side the heater works very well. The flame looks pretty nice also. I think that the biggest problem is the quote "glass front" that is a disappointment.

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I have had one of these for about 2 years now. I love the flame effect and it has helped me with my stress to have it's glow. Being a man who was always good at fixing things, when the heater motor started whinning in the 2nd year of operation, I took the back off, greased the bearing, and put it back together. Worked great again! Then just recently, the flame turning motor started acting up and I took the back off again to see if there was an obstruction or something to grease or oil. Evidently the gears inside of the little motor, which I didn't see any way to remove and replace, are just wearing out due to being plastic. So bottom line, it has some flaws. Still, I enjoyed the flame effect and heat so much (with that great remote, that I just bought my 2nd one. I figure $100 a year ins't bad for what you are getting. Yes, it was made in CHINA.

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Works great for basement family room. Purchased two and they heat the very large room perfectly. Just be aware if you don,t know how to do electricle work you should hire an electrician because they need to be hard wired. You do not,just plug them in.

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I do not have central heat and air in my home so I bought these heaters for my kids rooms. They are fantastic! They dont get hot, so if the kids touch them they dont burn themselves. They are easy to operate, though I unplug everytime I leave the house to go to work as the light does not go off when you turn the heater to the off position. The bedrooms are about 140sf and it takes about 30 min to warm up in the room when we get home everyday. I have had the heaters plugged in for 3 or 4 days at a time and still the casing stays warm to the touch. Running these heaters everynight in November, December and January so far, it has cost about $65.00 a month for both heaters on the electric bill. I plan on buying 3 more for the rest of the house.

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I purchase a heater to use in by bedroom while I sleep. So I wanted a quiet one.

The unit is fanless and so generally quiet. Unfortunately it does creak a bit when it heats up. The thermostat is very quiet. . . it's hard to hear it click. Otherwise the heater works well. Despite it's title of a baseboard heater, it can be placed elsewhere; but if it's not close to a wall, it could possibly be a tripping hazard due to its low height.

It could use thicker sheet metal all around, which I think is probably the case for many such heaters.

I purchased the heater from Amazon/Northern Tools. The first one was damaged in shipment. Northern Tools replaced it without complaint. The second one was also damaged. . . but not nearly as much as the first one. I decided to keep it. Both were damaged in a similar fashion. The manufacturer could do a better job protecting them in shipment.

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The heater I got is made in the USA. Hope they continue to make them here onshore, but gladly, mine doesn't have the toxic fumigants embedded in the paint (and other parts) that other heaters have from the shipping container fumigants they apply to the shipping container interiors when they ship from China (to prevent mold and mildew, and insects in the containers, which are sometimes enclosed for months.) Heat really activates these chemical toxins, embedded in the materials. Those toxic vapors take a while to gas-off of a new heater, and I have enough health problems and headaches without them.

I gassed this unit off at 1500W outside for a few hours and used it at 1000 watts indoors without any problems, and I have severe multiple chemical sensitivity.

The heating element in this portable heater is the same size as a 1000-Watt stationary baseboard. On the 1000-WATT setting (low) it gives a steady nice heat and doesn't get the chassis extremely hot on the outside probably because of the angle at which the heater stands, which maximizes airflow convection. The housing doesn't even get as hot as a 1000-WATT stationary baseboard, which sits vertically against a wall, not at an angle, like this one does.

The "enamel" paint on all heaters is not really a traditional mineral enamel coating, but a modern polyester imitation, sometimes called "powder coat." It is like when they call eating utensils "silverware" which is mostly stainless steel. Heat this "enamel" paint with a torch and it wont blister or crack, it will melt.

I believe I called this company on the phone and I think they said they used epoxy paint, but please check with them yourself if you are concerned about this. Their product line of (aka Q-Mark, farenheat) heaters has a good price for a good basic product.

The location of the thermostat on this item is much better than the location of the thermostat on radiator-type stand-up oil-filled heaters (another good choice), unfortunately, most of them are now made offshore as far as I have seen in stores (and therefore very toxic, because the paint picks up bug and fungus fumigant vapors in the shipping containers.)

In element heaters, there is very little heat at the ends of the element. The heat gradually increases to the middle of the element. The thermostat is at the end. That means element heaters are less likely to effect the control of the thermostat relative to the ambient temperature in the room, which will have more effect on the thermostat than it will with a hydronic (oil-filled) heater, especially radiator-types. That makes the element heater far better for heat control and moderation.

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bought this the middle of dec.to add some heat to a 20x16 room,that was always cold, like 50 degrees.didnt expect much, was pleasantly surprised that it keeps it 65 no problem.and i have it set at about 3/4 of capacity.thats saying alot for here in wisconsin.

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This has been a great heater. We use it when the temperature gets cold. It heats up the front room very nicely. It is our only source of heat. I have chemical sensitivity and it didn't give me any problems. It takes the chill out of the air. It is more to take the chill out of the air than to warm up one specific area. I love it and wish they sold a smaller version of it.

Reviews of 18,000 Btu Klimaire 17 SEER DC Inverter Ductless Mini Split Heat

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[Note -I purchased this exact unit last month but not on Amazon, so this review is just about the unit, not the vendor].

Last week I completed installation in my 2-car attached garage, which is in the process of being purposed as a wood shop. Mine is a typical tract-home attached garage, about 21 x 22, roughly 450 sq ft, located in Northern Virginia. The back and side walls are insulated as is the attic and I have a single garage door with insulated foam core. I installed the indoor component of the split on the back wall with the compressor directly behind it on the outside.

First the positive I gave it 5 stars for functionality. There are a couple of "cons" below but I'm so thrilled by how it works, the pros (for me) totally outweigh them.

I love this unit, did I say that??. While I may be the butt of a few jokes in the neighborhood... it is AWESOME to have air conditioning in the garage!! This weekend it was in the 90s and humid and my garage was, get this -68 degrees!! I wont run it down to 68 normally but I wanted to see if it could do it.. and it was no problem. Yesterday my wife was doing yard work and opened the garage door several times. I was amazed! Once the temp gets near the target setting, the unit backs off to a (very) quiet level just maintaining. The wife opens the big door to get the mower and for 4-5 minutes the door is open. When she leaves, I notice the Klimaire automatically kick it up to make it up. I was working in the middle of my garage and while I obviously felt the heat encroaching when the door was opened, because of the automatic speed increase, I could also feel the cold air blowing from the back and it never got uncomfortable in the middle of the garage. Once the door was closed it only took a few minutes to recover.

Now the "cons" (or at least warnings)...

These may be a bigger deal to some than they were for me. After researching it, none of this surprised me. And considering the money saved going this route vs buying a marked-up unit from an AC dealer/installer was worth the risk to me.

1. The Mini-Split Warranty Myth

After looking at a lot of product literature, poking around HVAC contractor forums, etc... one thing I have taken away is this: Though all the mini-split systems on Amazon and Ebay are promoted as "simple to install" and within the scope of an experienced do-it-yourselfer [which I agree with], the fine print clearly states that if you do, you will likely void the warranty. Most warranties require that the installation be done by "certified" HVAC technician. The supposed work-around to this is to do all the installation grunt work yourself (hang the inside unit, cut the holes, run the lineset, etc), then call your neighborhood AC guy to come out and hook stuff up, leak test, evacuate the lines, then VOILA!.. you are in business for a couple hundred bucks with a full warranty!.. NOPE... Every warranty fine print I've read (including this Klimaire) wants you to register the warranty with the particulars of the installation tech/company who will then be responsible for performing any warranty repairs down the road. Good luck finding any decent HVAC firm that will do that, they won't. It doesn't mean that you can't find an HVAC tech to do the check-out and evacuation as a side job, and I recommend that. But your not likely to find one to sign up for being responsible for the warranty when they don't supply the system and get the mark-up they are legitimately entitled to. So, resign yourself up front to no warranty or buy from a dealer/installer. You'll have to decide for yourself if it's worth the risk.

2. The DIY Installation

Again, after much surfing and reading I decided to tackle the installation myself. It seemed to me to be within the grasp of most competent do-it-yourselfers. Mine was pretty straightforward with only a 4inch frame and siding wall separating the two parts. I only used a 16ft line-set and frankly I wish it had been 10ft. You'll notice that these systems are packaged with different lengths of line-set. The variety is obviously to fit different install scenarios, but an important thing to remember is that the amount of refrigerant charge shipped in the compressor is matched to the line-set length. Altering the length of the line-set after the fact technically changes that balance. So in my case if I shortened the line-set to 10ft I would be creating an overcharged condition and conversely if I had a 25ft line-set lying around and used it... it would be undercharged. I'm not certain how big a deal either of those scenarios might be, but I decided to try to make sure I installed the line-set it was shipped with without alteration. Not wanting to have the line bundle running vertically down the outside of the garage, I ran it inside the wall and had it come out a hole down about 12-15 inches off the ground, then I had to run it 4-5 feet horizontally before bending out to the unit. I wasn't thrilled to have a 5 ft run but its low enough that the plants easily hide it. The lesson here is to put some serious thought into how long a line-set you'll need. When I started planning the install (after receiving the unit) I cut a piece of Romex to the length of the line-set and played with different configurations before deciding the best place to park the outside box. I was pretty surprised how long 16ft was.

The inside and outside parts were pretty straightforward to install. As several reviewers of other units mention, the trickiest thing with the line-sets is bending the larger diameter tube. I spent the money on a fairly good tubing bender, the one that has the two handles and has sized channels for 3-4 different diameters. I think it cost me about $60 on Ebay, but it was worth every cent and the bends went flawlessly. I will probably just re-sell that on Ebay. I also picked up a flaring tool which I never used and will also resell.

So now I was at that "certified tech" part. For those whose successful install reviews I've read, I'm certain I must look like an idiot to you. But really, I have done some fairly sophisticated DIY stuff... lots of electrical, some major plumbing, several tile baths and couple of decks... but this humbled me. From all the reading I did, I was certain that I could do this myself if I was just careful. So I invested in few necessary tools. I bought a cheap vacuum pump on Ebay for about $100, a digital vacuum gauge for about $110 (required to read the necessary deep vacuum down to 200 microns), a set of manifold gauges for about $90 I think and a 410 adapter fitting (on Ebay for about $14). And trust me, you will need that adapter, no matter what the manifold gauges say. Mine said they were specifically for 410A (and that usually means the gauges cover a higher pressure max than the older refrigerant required)...but they did not fit the service valve out of the box. So... do the math... I am out close to $300 for tools I'll likely never use again. Pretty sure I could have found a Craigslist HVAC guy looking for side-work for that, but some of us just like to try to do it to see if we can do it... anyway that's me.

So I dive into playing HVAC tech and spent most of a morning realizing I'm not an HVAC tech. I spent a fair amount of time on the internet trying to figure out which ports on the manifold I should hook up to. Then another couple of hours trying to decide where the vacuum gauge should be hooked in there, suspecting for quite a while that someone must have forgotten to include the specific part I needed. Once I did get it connected correctly enough to actually get a reading on the vac gauge, imagine my excitement as I watched the digital display steadily decline from like 1900... 1840...1810...1790...1750...1710...1693...1643...1609...1588...1557 1557. 1558 .1557 .1557 WTF??? It has to down to 200 !!! Messed with the pump, oil, connections for another 2 hours... never got it go below 1200. I finally gave up trying to monitor the vacuum and to get a tighter connection I removed everything but the pump, connected it directly to the service port, let it run for an hour continuously, crossed my fingers, disconnected the pump and turned the control valves to release the gas into the lines. After much additional research, I'm pretty sure my problem was cheap Ebay vacuum pump. So I guess I should have dropped at least another $50-$70 on a better pump.. or maybe donated it to homeless HVAC guys.

The end of the story is so far a good one, the unit came up smoothly and works great did I mention I love it? I'm pretty confident I'll recover most of the $$ for the tools. But whats eating at me is that I don't really know how good an evacuation I got on the lines... so after all this.. I am probably gonna have a guy come out an check it out for me.

I am very pleased with this purchase, if I were to do it again, I would pay a pro to do the final checkout for cash, but again resign yourself up front no warranty.

UpdateOct 30, 2012

I am still loving this unit!! It cools the garage in no time and makes summer projects a joy. And on a couple chilly days this fall and all last winter...nice and toasty! No problems at all.

UpdateFeb 20, 2013

(Still in love!!) I thought I would update this since we've had some seriously cold days this winter, several in a row in the 20s and a couple of dips into the teens. I was really not expecting much heat output at those temps from a heat pump because, after all, not much heat left in 15 degree air. (And in fact purchased a 220 amp garage heater for those bitter days, not installed yet)

BUT....I have been pleasantly surprised! On a 20 degree day; while it won't get the garage to 60-70, it does get it fairly comfortable (I'm not sure exactly how warm it got, definitely above freezing. I do know my wife complains when it's not on and she goes into the garage to gets stuff from the spare fridge!).

The bottom line for me (re: heat) is that having this unit in my garage warms enough to solve two concerns; 1) I added a sink a few years ago and have had to use heat tape to prevent frozen pipes and 2) I do woodworking and have a cabinet full of finishes, paints, etc., that can be affect/ruined by freezing. Now I set this to about 40 and I no longer have to worry about either.

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DO NOT PURCHASE! That is do not purchase anything from Klimaire and/or Heatandcool.com. They are scam artists out to take your money. their equipment is sub-par and their customer support would rather insult you and your intelligence than address their equipment issues.

I have never dealt with a company as bad as this one before in my life and has resulted in me having to retain an attorney.

they are so bad I found a website dedicated to them www.klimairesucks.com and a BBB rating of "F"

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Hey, Guys. I bought two units, the KSIM009-H219 and the KSIM018-H217. Research led me directly to the Klimaire distributor in Miami (I'm in Jacksonville) where they responded to my call for info. I bought directly from the dist where they cut me a break on the shipping for the two. Ordered on Thursday, they shipped on Monday SAIA freight and arrived in Jacksonville the next day where I picked them up at the terminal. Packaging was spot on, no issues.

Installed myself, but I'm no stranger to mechanical stuff. I think an installation of this sort for a newbie would be a challenge since there's so many disciplines involved. The biggest challenge is working with the supplied lineset and making sure you don't damage it or run short since you don't want to modify the length. Careful planning always pays off here. After the typical hookup, I vacuumed the lines for about two hours on both units, opened the liquid line a bit to charge the vacuumed lines and evap up to atmospheric pressure, opened both packing valves and buttoned everything up.

At this point checked for leaks with a leak detector solution and found I had leaks on three out of four connections. Some serious tightening solved those problems and I'd say that was the most surprising, it takes more than you'd think it would. I worked with a plumber for several years as a young pup and the answer to "how tight should this be?" was "till it stops leaking."

After flipping the breaker on the disconnects I started each system and have simply been amazed at how quiet and seemingly efficient these units are. I think you could run them both on power from a hamster in a wheel. Matter of fact, I did connect both of these units to my gen-set so we'll have cooling in those two rooms when the storm hits. Less than 4 amps on the small unit and 7 on the large unit. Amazing.

My thoughts on reviews. Anyone that is considering making a large purchase such as these will do some research and inevitably run across negative reviews and there are those here as well. But, any company that is putting forth the effort to bring items like this to market is not doing it to fail. Sure there are issues and problems that can and do arise, but that's from any company, with any product. More often than not problems stem from a language barrier, and this is where patience, compassion and persistence will help solve most problems. If you're looking for trouble, you'll probably find it. Those with a bad experience will rush to warn while those with a good experience will simply enjoy and move on so one needs to see all reviews in that context.

Of course most AC guys in the states hate messing with something they did not sell you, or something they are not familiar with. Most everyone is biased in one way or another. Knowing that and wanting to learn something new can make a project such as this rewarding if you do it yourself. Of course it's all at risk, and they'll be no shortage of people with a God complex to warn you of that fact.

All in all, I'd say that if you're a good car mechanic and know your way around the construction of a house and have an understanding of home wiring beyond the basics, you'll be happy.

Of course, mine could fail tomorrow.

Feel free to write me with any questions and I'll try to help.

All the best, Don

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I just purchased a KSIM018-H217 A Klimaire 18kbtu

220 volt D.C inverter heat pump and air conditioning unit from HeatandCool.com

It's been great I must say . I stay in Green View, Ca and we get some extreme heat,

Over here and probably one month of cold temperatures. But I have a living area

That is around 750 square feet and my unit heats and cools this space with no trouble

at all . Even with my family coming over which is most of the time and we usually end

up in the living room we're able to sit there comfortably. Most of the times we might

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klimaire products to all my friends and family. Thanks for making such a great product

Reviews of Fire Sense Black Wall Mounted Electric Fireplace

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This item is great for the price and exceeded my expectations. The flames and logs look realistic and the glass frame looks great. The only reason that I rated it a 4 is because we have it mounted under a flat screen TV and the heat vent is on the top of the fireplace...we made a metal redirect for the heat and painted it black. I wish it was designed with the vents on the sides.

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This fireplace looks nice, but the corners weren't finished well. Plus with the heat coming out of the top, it heats nothing but the wall it is hanging on. There isn't a fan to blow the heat into the room. This may be a nice feature if you have small kids as it remains cool every where but the very top. It does nothing to heat even the smallest room. This is the cheapest I have seen for a wall mounted electric fireplace so i guess you get what you pay for...

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When I purchased the item "New", I could tell the shipping label with my name was covering an older label which meant someone had previously purchased and returned the item. When I opened the box, I noticed it had been open and taped shut multiple times. First impression of the fireplace was that it looked nice, but upon closer inspection I noticed that the decorative screw covers were off and found them laying loose in the box. I tried to push them back on, but they would fall off under their own weight. I plugged the unit in, turned on the main power, then realised the side controls didn't work. I tried the remote, which surprisingly turned the unit on. Just turning on the power with remote turned heat and flame on high, which isn't supposed to happen. The fireplace had major electrical issues. Between the multiple times the box was resealed, the covered shipping label, the worn out screw covers, and the wiring issues, it was easy to see the unit had previously been returned.

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I love this, makes it feel cozy and warm and I don't even use the heat. The fan cannot be turned off, so you do hear it. For me that's OK as I only use it when we are watching TV. in the bedroom, but it's like a wall air conditioner; once you get use to it you don't notice it, at least for us. This one does NOT go into the wall, it hangs on a bracket you put on the wall, so it would not look good from the sides, again not a problem for us as you only see it from the front. Looks so real to me.

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Fireplace didn't work, called the manufacturer several times (as instructed) and got no response. After waiting a few weeks for our "within 24 hrs" response, we decided to cut our losses and send it back to Amazon. Grateful for Amazon's easy returns.

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I 1st purchased this product at Home Depot 1 year ago. It works great! I used it alot. I'm the kind of person that needs soft heat thats not harsh coming out of the heater because my body is sensitive to harsh blowing heat. This heater delivers. I purchased 2 from amazon.

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I have had this product for a few months and find it gives out adequate heat for my use. I am a diabetic and my feet are always cold. I keep this directed at my feet when I sit at my computer desk. It warms my feet quickly and I then keep them comfortably warm by periodically turning the heat on as needed. I also sometimes place it on my desk for cooling off when I am too warm. I use the cool fan level for this and it is really great to keep me comfortable when I don't want to use my air conditioner. I really like this versatile product.

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This is a great heater for a small room. I have bought other small heaters and returned them because they were so noisy. This one is really quiet.

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Perfect for a small space where you work or play games. Quiet, adjustable and powerful heating.

It stops working when the room temperature is normal, which was unexpected. I have it running for over two hours when it was 40*f outside, so it really knows when to work!

-1 star because the air comes out horrifically dry.

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The heater arrived quickly and it was just what we were looking, something small and efficient and puts out some good heat.

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Mid-century modern houses are designed for California springs and summers. But the floor to ceiling single paned glass windows let the cold right in.

I borrowed a friend's Dyson Hot heater. Being a designer, I loved the design of it--you can't get more elegant than that. But--what I didn't like was the sound of it--like a tiny Pratt and Whitney Turbo Jet engine--loud--and to me not a "white noise" kind of sound, but actual noise. Even once I got used to the sound of it (and you do), it didn't put out a ton of heat, so it could be on for hours and the room was still cold.

I then got a Lasko Digital Ceramic Tower Heater to try.

You have to assemble the base (snap it together, two screws), then four screws to attach the heater to the base. It took about five minutes--but you do need a philips screw driver.

You also need two AAA batteries, something that the box mentions in small type, but if you get home without it, you won't be able to use the remote control. I used to think a remote control on a room heater was a silly thing, but once you have it, it becomes as vital as one for a television, because it lets you adjust the temperature at a distance.

The first thing you notice about this heater is how QUIET it is. Really just a whisper. And the sound it makes is a low tone that doesn't interfere with listening to music or the TV. Even on "Hi" mode, it's still much quieter than the Dyson.

You can set it to run continuously on "Lo" or "Hi" or set the thermostat to the temperature you want, and it will turn on and off automatically to keep it there. Because it's so quiet, you can leave it on at night when you sleep.

And, if you want it to shut off during the night to save power, it has an 8 hour timer that will automatically shut it off after the amount of time you specify. The Dyson had no timer.

The oscillation is wide and silent. While the unit is tall, it has a reason--as the entire length emits hot air, which warms the room faster.

As much as I like Dyson design, this heater costs 1/4 the price of a Dyson, makes 1/4 the sound, and seems to heat the room about 2 times as well. Do the math--this heater is an excellent value.

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The unit is quiet but not very effective. You have to be close to it to feel warmth. If you're more than five feet away the moving air actually feels cold. This heater doesn't even compare to the warmth generated by my Bionaire 3950 which is completely silent and radiates heat from both sides and top. I'll put this Lasko in my office.

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I received it in time. Set up was not too hard, but you do need both hands and some ingenuity to get the base together and screwed in. You need a screw driver also, a plus shaped one. Plugged it in and turned it on, I got that fresh Lasko smell which I remembered from my first Lasko heater about 4 years ago. It brought back some memories. Anyway, the smell was virtually gone by the next morning. The remote comes with a screen, which shows the settings, so you don't have to look at the heater to know what the settings are. The remote screen shuts off after a few seconds, and then the first button you press will bring the screen back on, but won't change the settings, only subsequent button presses will change the settings. So just remember, if the remote screen is off, the first button press only turns the screen on. One issue is that the remote has to be pointed almost exactly at the heater, or it wont work, this sort of makes the screen pointless, because if you're lying down, you wont be able to see the screen when pointing the remote at the heater. And if you're going to look at the heater, you might as well read the settings on the heater's screen. The unit looks quite nice, you can put it next to a book shelf or something, it wont stick out too much. It is not very noisy, but when it turns on, you definitely hear it. There isn't any tilt sensor as far as I am aware, I tried holding it almost horizontal, and it kept on working. The base is quite stable though. The wire is nice and thick, it is made of a matte, soft material. not like other wires. I like it really warm, so I just set it to max heat and let it run to see how warm the room would get, it got to about 83 then was fluctuating between 83 and 84. my other temperature device confirmed this was indeed the room temperature. prior to turning it on, the room was about 63. The room is 240 square feet. Can't fault the heater for this though (first of all 84 is plenty comfy for me), because hot air rises, all the hot air goes straight to the ceiling. If you have a ceiling fan, set that to a very low speed, it will mix up the air and it will get warmer down where the people are. I also noticed a not-too-loud rumbling sound on low heat mode, this is probably the fan. at the high setting, it is gone. perhaps it is not aligned, or is a bit loose. There is a timer, which I didn't test. But I suppose it does what it says. All in all, it's a lovely heater. I wouldn't give my Lasko back if they paid me for it. I think of these things as pets, you'll never find a perfect one. They all have unique personalities, and I love them all the same.

Pros:

good looking

nice warmth

automatic temperature mode shuts off and turns on automatically to maintain desired room temp

nice wire

remote with screen

remote batteries provided in the box

quite easy to set up

stable base

sides don't even get warm.

low power mode for power saving

cons:

remote must be pointed directly at it

intermittent fan noises on low power mode

no tilt sensor

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Good value heater. I use it for our bedroom in winter in auto mode and does a good job of keeping room at temp we want. quiet and pretty easy but have to be careful you use a full circuit connection or you could blow your circuit.

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very quiet, and powerful, i love how it looks at my bed room, i recomend it ,i will buy another one for my living room

Review of BISSELL SpotClean Portable Carpet Cleaner, 5207A

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program My wife has a Little Green PROHeat machine (now made by Bissell as well) that must be at least 10 years old at this point and frankly, isn't so great. So when this arrived, I wasn't terribly impressed, since it pretty much looks a smaller version of the Little Green, so I figured it would clean the same. Boy was I wrong! This thing cleans like a maniac. It's a bit clunky to use, but wow, it really cleans!

My cat decided that she wanted to help me test this device, and created two "pet messes": one on the carpeted floor of the basement, and one nearly at the top of the carpeted stairs. (It's the same indoor/outdoor carpet on both.) I actually had already tried getting these out with the Resolve, Easy Clean, Carpet Cleaning System, 22 Ounce, but there were still a noticeable and yucky spots.

Unboxing and assembly were not hard, but clunkier than I expected. I immediately noticed that the solutions included in the package were different than the ones I had traditionally used with our old Little Green. I filled the "Clean" side with hot tap water (it helped to not do it in the kitchen sink, where I couldn't see the little markings, but instead do it on the counter with a cup), then added solution 1, and some solution 2, plugged everything in, and I was ready to go.

The instructions had some nonsense about pre-treating, but I couldn't figure out how. You can't spray unless the device is on, and if the device is on, you're treating.

The Deep Reach tool was very aggressive about spraying the solution EVERYWHERE. Simply resting it on the carpet isn't sufficient, you have to really press in. At this point I got fed up and decided to knock off a star. Btw, there's another tool included, but if you paid for the Deep Reach tool, why would you ever want to use the shallow tool?

Once things were rocking and rolling, the stain came off almost immediately. It was extremely impressive. The second stain went away nearly as quickly, but I had a hard time cramming the deep reach tool into the joint. With a bit of work, that stain disappeared too.

I was very pleased to see that the electric cord was more than long enough to cross the room or go up the stairs. I could probably have made it across the room *and* up the stairs if I needed. It's also light, so lugging it up the stairs shouldn't be an issue for anyone.

The motor is surprisingly quiet, as long as the device is on the ground. Lift it up, and it does a great impression of a jet engine.

Getting rid of the dirty water did not go so well. I had a crazy hard time opening it, and while I was trying to, nasty liquid was leaking and running all over my hands. YUCK! Minus a star. Next time I'm wearing gloves, but Bissell should really take a page out of Dyson's book and figure out some way to dispose of the dirty water in a more sanitary fashion.

All in all, this is a pretty decent machine. I have to wonder why you would choose this and not the BISSELL Little Green PROheat Deep Reach Spot Cleaner, Bright White, 50Y6 (a newer version of the one we already had). At the time I'm writing this review, both are the exact same price on Amazon, both are by Bissell, but the Little Green actually heats the water as opposed to this one which appears to just let it cool down if you don't use it quickly. (I see some note about "Heatwave Technology" but I'm confused: if it heats the water, why did I have to add hot tapwater?) I've had the BISSELL Spotbot Pet Handsfree Spot and Stain Cleaner with Deep Reach Technology, 33N8A on my wishlist for quite a while: it appears to be the same thing as this but automated. Honestly, this was so quick that I would save the dough and just go with this.

I tested this on two small messes, using the "Small Mess" setting. When I was done with the two (not even a minute each, excluding stair walking time), the clean side was empty, so I couldn't go after a third mess. I was surprised to see that the dirty water tank had already reached the fill line, which tells me that if you tried using the large mess setting, you would end up having to empty the dirty tank quite a few times during the course of your work. With no heater, I would be worried that the water would get too cool and that by the end of your treatment, your cleaning would be less effective.

[Update 2Mar2013] My 3 year old son developed a tummy virus and (sparing readers the details) we ended up with carrot juice on our nice new light den carpet. The carpet has a stainmaster coating and we blotted everything up almost immediately, but there were still bright orange stains. We know from our prior carpet that carrot juice is nearly impossible to get out, so we were grateful to have this right there!

The Bissell did a great job of cleaning up the mess. I used a LOT of cleanser, filling up "large messes" THREE times, even though the mess was not extraordinarily big. The third time I actually ran out of Bissell fluid and used Rug Doctor solution I had lying around. It worked, but created more suds. We had to empty the dirty water side almost ten times, which was really annoying, and I forgot to use the rubber gloves I mentioned earlier, so it was really gross. All that said, whatever is left of the stain is nearly undetectable. After drying, the carpet isn't crunchy, which was something I was concerned about as well.

This was also a really good example of why to have the SpotClean instead of the SpotBot. This was not just a little spot on the carpet, but a medium sized irregular mess with small drops spattered around. [End Update]

[Update 12 Mar 2013] I've used this a few times now, including on a "Green Machine" smoothie that got knocked onto the aforementioned light Den carpet. The extra space in the dirty side accommodates foam from the Rug Doctor cleaner. The Bissell stuff didn't foam, which I like better. So why am I still using the Rug Doctor? Because I can't find the replacement cleansers for this! I can only find the BISSELL OXYgen Boost Stain Remover, Portable Machine Formula, 0801A as an "add-on item" from Amazon Prime, but that's not OXYgen2 like what was included in the package and it looks like that's only a 16oz bottle. It's pretty easy to find the BISSELL 2X Spot & Stain, 32 Ounces, 79B9 in a large size. It's a bit confusing to find things like BISSELL 2X Pet Stain and Odor Advanced Formula, 16 Ounces, 74R71. I'm assuming that's in place of the 2X Spot & Stain, but maybe it's in place of the OXYgen2 or something additional? I'm going to try contacting Bissell, and will update this review once I get clarity. [End Update]

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I really couldn't find anything to complain about with this cleaner (aside from their wanting to sell you their cleaning products, and warning you in the manual that if you don't use their products, you will unleash the 7 circles of doom and fire -you know, standard "buy OUR stuff" boilerplate ^_), so the video just shows me walking you through setting the unit up, and then shows 2 test cases for spot cleaning.

The first test case is in direct sunlight, and I think it came out OK, I did it in multiple takes, and I walk you through the steps as I am doing them. The second test case I did out of direct sunlight (I was worrying that the light levels were too high, and washing everything out), and I did it in one take, without talking much through it -it does show the unit in action again though, so I included it as further evidence of the unit working.

Overall, the unit is nice and small, works well, isn't too loud, assembles easily, and is easy to maintain and clean.

5 stars.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program We used to have a full-size carpet cleaner that we used as needed but after we built a new house, sans carpet, we eventually relegated it to the Goodwill bin and did the small rug and upholstry touch-ups required by life with kids via traditional spray cleaners. (I've found Spot Shot Professional Carpet Stain Remover 3/18 oz. works better than anything else we've tried.)

Anyway, this came along at a great time as we recently got two puppies and, in the course of housebreaking, have had to clean up WAAY more messes than usual and it seems they prefer to use the various large area rugs, instead of the easily cleanable tile (of course). Anyway, we had plenty of things to immediately test the Bissell SpotClean out on.

First, this is quite small which is good, in that it makes it easy to carry, but bad as it means you have to refill it frequently. Unlike their automated pet version (BISSELL Spotbot Pet Handsfree Spot and Stain Cleaner with Deep Reach Technology, 33N8A), this is simply a small, hand-tool cleaning unit, not a set-it-on-the-spot and walk away cleaner.

I found it fairly easy to fill and the included solution--which won't last very long--did a good job. Using the handheld wand was straightforward and it really worked, though it's VERY loud and soapy water sprays everywhere if you forget to turn the unit off before lifting the wand (oops).

It did a great job cleaning, leaving the carpet quite wet, but clean-smelling and standing tall (not soaked through).

The biggest downside is that the unit runs for only a very small amount of time (>5 minutes) before running out of cleaning solution and filling with dirty water, requiring frequent emptying, which is cumbersome and messy (do it outside is my suggestion), if you're trying to do an area of any size. For me to clean a 6x9 rug took about four refill trips, and that's without painstakingly going over every inch.

So, for the occasional spot, which is mostly what we need it for, it's great. If you're looking for a larger, more complete carpet cleaner, go with an upright, because it's going to be a lot easier and come with, for the most part, the same hand tools as well.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program If you have read any of my other reviews, you know that I have young children (and a dog) who absolutely love to make messes. As a result, I often have stains on the carpet that need to be cleaned. In my slightly neurotic quest to maintain perfectly groomed rugs, I have, in the past, purchased a Rug Doctor, which is a top of the line carpet-cleaning machine.

Unfortunately, there were these annoying black spots on the carpet near my kitchen, and no matter how many times I went over them with the Rug Doctor, they would absolutely not come up. I even tried pre-treating them!

After putting this little machine together, I added water, oxy-clean solution (which claims to continue cleaning for 6-8 hours) and regular cleaning solution. I then clipped on the deep-reach attachment and went to work on the stains. After going over them three times, I could tell that the machine had removed most of the stains. I'm not sure if this was due to the little brushes on the bottom of the attachment or the solution, but it worked, and I was happy.

The one thing that I absolutely hate about this product (enough to drop it a star) is the fact that the tank that the dirty water goes into is tiny. I holds about an inch of dirty water (or enough for me to clean for five minutes), and then it has to be emptied. I do not understand how the tank can be at least twelve inches high and only hold that little amount of dirty water. However, I also suspect that Bissell did not intend for the machine to be used to clean up large messes.

Although this is a hindrance, the other plus is that the machine is quite small and light. It is narrow and short, so it easily fits under my kitchen or bathroom sink or wherever I may choose to put my cleaning supplies.

I have lots of plans for this machine. I'm going to clean the carpets in the van, scrub the sofas...If you have young children, you definitely want this product!

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The video has: from unpacking the box, to assembly to a live test and ending opinions (I sped up portions of the video to show progress and end results)

But a quick summary for those wishing to read some thoughts quickly before the video.

The machine is well packed and I appreciate the sample amounts of chemicals provided

Assembly was simple with no tools needed. Everything snapped together and just using the front of the box I easily understood how

The tank for water and chemical had great markings for measuring the amount of chemical needed

The tank for dirty water was the same as the fill tank but only held a small amount. For large messes this means many emptying trips

The two cleaning heads both performed well, just remember to push the red one flat and the other at an angle as shown in the video

Clean up was simple by emptying the tank using the plastic plunger on the top. I suggest rinsing it with clean water before storage

Wrapping the cords and hose was quick and it was ready to be put away

Overall it did a great job of drawing water back out of the carpet but it left it damp. You could see it working hard through the clear tools to suck the water up. Make sure you point the heads correctly when applying the chemicals to make sure you do not spray it everywhere including on yourself. Mainly with the red nozzle.

The power has to be on for you to even spray for some pre-treat work, otherwise for safety the nozzles will not spray any chemicals. I appreciated that feature.

Overall a great product from Bissell and I have tested it in a few places in the house before giving my review and normal video here.