Review of Honeywell Whole Room Heater, 18 x 18 x 19 1/2, Gray (HZ-725)

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There is a major flaw in the design of the Honeywell Whole Room Heater HZ-725. The heater is triggered to shut down completely when it overheats and you cannot reset it yourself. Honeywell recommends you have an electrician check out your electrical system when this occurs. Your only option is to return the heater to Honeywell at your expense plus an additional fee. Honeywell will then reset/repair and return the heater to you.

This heater worked for me for less than one week before completely shutting down. There was nothing I could do to get it started again. My home's electrical system with 3-prong plug outlets was in perfect working order when this occurred.

The problem with returning the heater to Honeywell for repair when this problem occurs is when you get it back from Honeywell, won't the same thing just happen all over again?

It is not my fault the heater triggered overheat; it is the fault of the heater and Honeywell. It is not my fault I cannot reset the heater when it triggers overheat; it is the fault of the heater design and Honeywell.

Do not make the mistake of buying this heater. BEWARE!

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Worked really well for 2 months, and then stopped. The company (KAZ) sent a replacement, which again stopped working after 2 months. Save yourself time and money don't buy it...

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The short review:

Worked great for a month, then it overheated and wouldn't turn on. Apparently, once it overheats, the on/off switch will melt shut, forcing you to either send it in or trash it for a new one. Quality of this heater is low.

The long(er) review:

I bought this heater at a local store, not on Amazon.com, but the review still stands. It worked great for the majority of the winter. Heats a small room fairly quickly on the highest heat setting, but it has no digital display to set an exact temperature setting. It also does not heat the floor, unlike cheaper, similar units. If you leave the heater on overnight, you run the risk of melting the on/off switch into the off position. This can be fixed, but you only have 2 choices if you want to fix it.

1) Send the heater in to Kaz/Honeywell, let them force you to pay $10 to fix the heater, along with postage paid by you and be out of heat for a few days/weeks OR

2) Open it up, voiding the warranty, and fix it yourself.

I chose option 2 and after cleaning off the melted plastic (!!) inside the switch (!!), the heater works once again. It's not easy, but who can complain about a working heater?

Update: 6/2/2011

We've had a few weird months of weather here and I had to use the heater a few times. On one of those days with abnormally cold weather, this heater decided to quit and wouldn't work, no matter how much poking and prodding I did to the switch. I finally bypassed the switch altogether and got the heater to work again.

Bad bad bad design.

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The header works great... until it triggers its overheat flaw and never works again. I guess I triggered that overheat flaw mentioned a few times in other reviews (which doesn't make any sense since I had it on a fairly low heat setting at the time). And like everybody else, I can't fix the problem myself. All it does now is uselessly take up space in my room. So my options are now (1) spend money I don't have on a new heater in mid-March right before the weather starts to get warm again or (2) wait out the cold weather for a little bit longer and save my money. Either way, I'm not buying another Honeywell heater ever again. I bought this heater in January and now on March 14th it no longer works.

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This heater might work well in a smaller, enclosed room, but it did absolutely nothing for my open dining room. One of its flaws is that the heat is emitted from the top, so if you're trying to get your feet warm (Important! helps your whole body warm up), you're out of luck, as the top of the heater is about two feet off the floor. Also, I don't know if it's just a personal preference of mine or if there really is a difference in efficacy, but heaters that BLOW as opposed to those that just RADIATE seem to warm me, and the room, more quickly and efficiently.

As for the other reviewers mentioning that theirs broke after a short period of time, I'm not even going to comment on that, as I've only had mine for a day. But between the shortcomings I've noticed myself and those I've read about, I'm not going to take any chances. This thing is getting returned as soon as I can get it back into the box. I only wish I'd read the reviews before I purchased.

Buy Cuisinart DCC-2600 Brew Central 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker

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This is a replacement for my old Cuisinart coffee maker which I had for about six years or so (the predecessor to this model). I loved my old one even with some of the little quirks it had. It beat out any Braun or Krupp pot which I had ever owned. This new updated model is a winner. All of the small annoyances have been solved, such as the small fill tank opening, the dripping cover that leaked back into the fill tank, and finally, thank you Cuisinart people, a water level guide on the outside of the unit. The front knobs on the front are now also easier to see and use. As my other Cuisinart did, it brews superior coffee and quickly. I find it takes about one minute per cup... 12 minutes for twelve cups, not bad at all. Yes, the unit does make some clicking and popping noises when it is new, so did my old one. But that goes away in time as the unit gets "broken in". I do not think you can find a better coffee maker on the market.

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Who in the world would have a coffee pot as a best friend? When you make and drink 5 to 7 pots of coffee a day you need a best friend. You need a friend who is there for you anytime you need one and that friend has to be consistent; i.e., one good pot after another. The DCC-2600 is my new best friend. In a short time it has performed better than its older cousin, the DCC-1200. The DCC-122 is still right up there with the DCC-2600; however, I wanted a 14 cupper and it is perfect.

The coffee tastes the same: great. It still takes about one minute per cup. That is perhaps a tad too much time but I don't care. I can always do something else while it is brewing. After all, a super cup of coffee is worth waiting a few minutes. I can always set the timer and have it ready when I awaken. The setting process is still simple enough for me to do. I really like being able to see the plain water display on the outside instead of having to strain and look over the top of the pot. That's a nice enhancement just as it the anti-drip change Cuisinart made.

I'm not an interior designer; however, I like the changes made to the outside appearances of this pot compared to the DCC-1200. I just looks better to me. The included gold filter is a nice touch and its inclusion should be a constant; however, I still prefer the cheap, paper filters. Paper filters are easier to clean up from than the gold filter. That is the only reason for my statement.

Best friends do not let you down and this pot pumps coffee without one retort. It works well and performs the job with vigor.

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We take coffee very seriously in my house and when our old Cuisinart broke I wasn't sure I wanted another. But they fixed the design problems (hard to pour the water without spilling, no visible water gauge) and it makes great coffee. Highly recommend it.

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The title says it all. I've had 3 Cuisinart coffee makers the last 3 years, 1 thermal and 2 of these. After about a year using twice a day I start to find water on my counter top. Consumer Reports and Amazon customers love these and I did too until the leaks started. I didn't write a review before because I figured the leaking was just a fluke and maybe it is but after 3 go rounds I doubt it. I didn't read all the other reviews to see if anyone else had experienced this. Please understand I'm a retired senior citizen and have no axe to grind but I wanted to point out my experience with an otherwise excellent product.

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Update 12-23-12: Exactly 3 years after purchase, this unit has begun to leak water onto the counter. After filling to the 14 cup mark, it leaks down to 10. Not a good record for a $100 coffeemaker. I see that this model has been packaged under a different model number for quick sale at Costco, at 40% less than what I paid. It's a really nice coffeepot, but don't know if I'll replace it with expectation of the same problem.

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I have to agree with other reviewers that most, if not all, problems are corrected with this model. I use much less coffee with this model than I did with my last. Water is easy to pour into the tank with very little care. You do have to pull the unit forward to open the lid. A good bit of steam comes out the top, so I found it is best to have a plastic sheet over my upper cabinet's underside to protect it. I really like the outside of the unit, which is fairly fingerprint-free with regular use.

The pot lid can take a little bit of fuss (about 3 seconds) to align just right. It doesn't drip at all, and it pours at just the right rate, not fast enough to splash, but not slow at all. The lid pops off easily for cleaning. The pot in hand feels great, even when full. It is easy to hold and pour with no strain or heat.

I love the 3 temp warmer plate (the low setting keeps it a bit hotter than drinkable), and the beeper to tell you that coffee is ready, or that the warmer plate is turning off. It is just the right pitch, tone quality, and loudness whether sitting in the kitchen or a room away and is not annoying at all for my sensitive ears, while my husband who has trouble hearing beep tones hears it well.

All the buttons are intuitive, and I love having the little round knobs vs touch pads and toggles. It is easy to turn the warming plate back on if you need more than 4 hours, or want to heat up cold leftovers.

The brewing time is not as fast as some, but I haven't found it to be a bother at all. Planning is everything in life, and planning for your coffee maker is no different. It's got a nice auto feature if you need it ready for morning. Otherwise, in the time it takes to have a 5 minute shower, dry off and brush your teeth, the coffee is done brewing.

I have also used various tea bags in this brewer. If you fiddle with it for a while, you can figure out how much water on regular and bold settings is good for whatever you're brewing. It's absolutely wonderful to be able to have coffee during the day and tea at night without switching utensils.

The filter is a nice feature for those who don't have filtered water already. And the gold cone filter is handy if you prefer not to use paper, or run out. The unit does make some little snap, crackle and pop noises that haven't gone away in the month I've had mine. But it's not bothersome at all. Update: those noises eventually disappeared.

The clock is the only item I can think of complaining about. I need to use this pot in the darkest corner of my kitchen, and I can still read the clock just fine during the day. But I would have liked it to be lit, just dimly, so that I could read it faster, as well as in the evening, and from across the kitchen, or at 2am, without turning on the kitchen light. It's a small complaint considering everything else done well.

MAX Fan Heater - White Reviews

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Swizz Style M-006 Max Fan Heater, White

It's absolutely great looking: hip, sharp and whimsical. Everyone in my architecture firm wanted one when it was delivered. But I bought it for a room in my home with a fireplace but without central heat. Sadly, it's much, much less powerful than the much less attractive ceramic heater I bought at Costco for 1/3 the price. It also off-gases really toxic-smelling fumes for several hours after you turn it on, so be prepared to put in a very well-ventilated place to begin with. (I had to plug it in outdoors.)

It still deserves rave reviews for its looks, but I'm swapping out the ugly black electric cord it came with for a white one...

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Looks good from 3 feet away. As you move closer, the metal-colored plastic detracts from the appearance.

Bizarre controls. I can't believe I needed to read the instructions for a device this basic.

While the heating element turns on consistently, the fan is less reliable. I can tell when this happens by the terrible smell it emits, at which point I run over and unplug it.

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Paid a premium for its looks but as most things pretty, this one fails to deliver ! Construction quality looked cheap for the price. Even with the heat control set to the highest setting and the thermostat control set to Max , the heater barely moved the temperature in our living room (about 150 sqft) with ambient temperatures of around 60* F.

This thing could rock in Texas or Florida but would be little more than an ornamental decoration in most of the Mid-West.

Needless to say this thing is on its way back to the store !

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The little MAX Fan Heater is a very cute and modern looking gadget. I think the retail price of $100 is too high because it is really just useful as a personal fan or heater-its not powerful enough to heat or cool even a small room.

However-if you have any menopausal co-workers (I can say this because I qualify!)-this would be perfect for their cubicle when they are fighting the constant " its too hot, too cold syndrome"!

One more drawback to this product is that it gives off a powerful odor when first used as a heater. I haven't had it long enough to determine if the smell dissipates over time.

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I was very excited to receive this really nice looking product, but unfortunately after 1 week of use broke down and I've now to send it back... Very good looking but it does not really warm up the air so much because the air is warm but not hot when the heater is in action on 1500W AND worse it broke down after one week... It's a pitty...

Discount Sunheat 1500 Infrared Heater - Golden Oak

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I purchased the sunheat in the middle of a wet,chilly spring and was happy with the amount of heat that it dispensed. I am anxious to see how it performs in the dead of winter and hope it helps to cut heating costs which was the goal.

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Reviews of Optimus H-6010 Portable Oil Filled Radiator Heater

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This is a nice 3-setting standard oil heater, and it DOES have a tip-over protection feature, unlike many. Doesn't make any expansion noises, though the thermostat cycling could wake up light sleepers (just put it on low or med setting and the unit will operate continuously without having to cycle off). Gets hot to the touch not a safety concern for adults but could be for younger children. Not sure what the other reviewer is referring to regarding the u-bolts. It took a sec to figure out how to attach them but they work just fine and hold the wheel bases on securely. My only quibble is that the wheels are not that great not large enough to roll the unit easily.

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These oil-filled radiator-type heaters are a real bargain! (and i don't use that word often, or lightly). These things are definite cost-cutters! I have lowered my electric bill for heating from $90 per month, to a varying degree of $30 TO $40 per month, and the $40 bill occurs only when it's especially cold outside. This item runs on 110 Volt wall socket current (unlike the ELECTRICITY-MUNCHING 220 Volt unit in the ceiling, which is actually the A/C unit being used as a heat pump, which is NOT it's intended use, even though it can perform that function, but is SO INEFFICIENT while doing so). I use one of these to keep an entire 800 square foot, 1 bedroom apartment warm-as-needed in the winter, at over 4,000 feet in elevation in northern Arizona. Granted, we don't have winters here like back in my state of origin, Wisconsin. But, when it does get cold here, all i do is crank this baby up to 3/4's of maximum to warm it up, and then lower it to about 50% to maintain the desired temperature, and my electric bill still doesn't reach $50 per month! Quite a break from the old $90 per month! It is NOT recommended that you use a fan with this unit, as blowing air across it messes with the built-in thermostat, but at the coldest times, i do use a small 9 inch fan, set on the lowest speed, either drawing from in front of it, or blowing just over the top of it from behind (you'll find that if you do point a fan directly at it--i did, being me, i had to test it...lol--it will cause so much "SNAPPIN', CRACKLIN' & POPPIN'" that you wouldn't want to continue that VERY noisy way anyway (the internal oil gets cooled too fast as it rises, by the air moving over it from a direct blast from even a small fan, causing it to literally "snap, crackle & pop" when the cooler oil comes back in contact with the hotter oil inside...try it for a few minutes when you get this, you won't hurt it, and you'll see what i mean. It also will snap crackle & pop a bit when it's new out-of-the-box, but this goes away in a few minutes). With a small fan either drawing from the front, from about 2 feet away, or blowing just over the top of it, from about 2 feet behind, you'll have more heat than you know what to do with. And actually, once the room is warmed (and in my case, when all 800 square feet of my 1 bedroom apartment is warmed), it will keep it warm & toasty (sometimes too warm & toasty) all by itself, without any air-flow from a fan. My neighbor, who is our maintenance man at our apartment complex, who lives in a 2 bedroom, 1,250 square foot apartment, introduced me to these on a maintenance call. He uses 2 of these, only because his apartment is a 2 bedroom, with about 55% more square footage than mine. He said he has to be careful not to leave the thermostat set very high, or he "cooks" his family. But, the thing that really got my attention when we talked about these, was that his electric bill went from $120 per month using his A/C unit as a heat pump, to NO MORE THAN $70 per month with two of these, and he said even at the coldest times, he keeps his set at no more than 50%, and uses no fan! Take my word for it folks, if you're looking to save money on your heating bill, whether you have electric-generated heat, or gas-generated heat, or whatever-generated heat, these little helpers WILL save you money! Bank on it! I don't use my heat pump AT ALL anymore! Neither does the maintenance man. And the cost of one unit, for a 1 bedroom apartment, will be recouped in about one month's saving on your electric bill! Same math works for 2 of these units for a 2 bedroom apartment. A great buy! And WAY more efficient than either the ceramic or coil-type forced-air electric heaters. The only thing is, that they don't heat as fast as those other forced-air units, but once they are warmed up, the heat is constant, AND CHEAP!!

The last advice i'll give you is this...BUY THIS IN THE SUMMER MONTHS! I bought mine last July (i waited 'til now to write my review, because i wanted to see exactly how well it performed), because at the time, i paid only $34.99, with FREE Super-Saver shipping, when i bought this in July of 2011! (out of season). During the winter months, when demand for these is up (in season), they go way up in price, but are still worth it at $48.94 (the advertised price as of the time of this review).

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Literally, the third time I used it, it gave a visible big spark (it comes with scary electric shortage sound) then died. I think this product can pose fire hazard.

Thinking backward, luckily I was right standing by the heater at the time of incidence (as it was just turned on), so I pulled off the wall plug quickly. Don't know if I was not there what would happen!

I got what I paid for, but certainly not expecting something scary like this.

I end up bought the honeywell type which comes with nice temperature control.

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The Heater works well, and its cord is very long so it is quite mobile if limited to certain outlets.

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Great heater, not like a regular fan heater but it does pretty well keeping a room warm. Recommend buying it if you need something that requires less wattage.

Review of Rack Log 4'x4'x16"

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Easy to put together. Perfect for stacking wood outside a sliding door for easy access to fireplace.

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We already had a log rack that is a similar size to this, however, it is not large enough to hold a load of wood so we ordered this log rack. It arrived on time, my husband had it together in no time and it does the job. Great buy!

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This is a very well constructed product, easy setup only took about 5 minutes. Would recommend to anyone who needs wood storage.

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This is a very basic but well designed rack that keeps firewood a couple of inches off the ground. It was a little pricey for a some bent metal tubing, it was easy to assemble and was a great solution to my firewood storage needs.

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A perfect fit for the patio, and attractive as well. Sturdy, quality product that should last for years. Exactly what I was looking for to eliminate the unsightly and damaging pile of wood outside the patio door. Delivery was prompt and as scheduled. Assembly was SO easy.

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I have the Thermal Guardian Touch Temp Digital Waterbed Heater. The Product Details for this product don't tell you which model this is and there isn't a close-up for the heater control so you can see what the model is or how you will control the temperature. My heater works well, except for one thing. My house is old and has very little insulation, so it tends to be chilly in the winter. The Thermal Guardian heaters profess to keeping the temperature to within 1/8 of a degree of the set temperature. That's fine if your house isn't chilly, but when it is the heater warms to the set temperature and then turns off. The chilliness of the room cools the water enough for the heater to come back on and thus the heater continues to turn off and on several times per second indefinitely. The only way to stop it is to turn the heater off or change the desired temperature a couple degrees and once it reaches the new setting you have to change it again. I can't help but think, if you let it turn off and on all the time it will wear out and anyone who has a waterbed knows it's a pain to drain the bed and put in a new heater any more often than necessary. On days when the sun warms the house, this does not happen. I don't plan on changing heaters, just know this can be a problem.

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I ordered this heater with the fastest shipping option there was (2-6 days). The next day my shipping confirmation email estimated that the soonest heater would come would be in 7 days. If you have a waterbed then you understand the need to get a heater quick so you aren't sleeping on a frozen mattress. After 3 weeks my package never came. I wrote a poor review and the seller very quickly sent me an email insulting me and demanding I take down my review. I told him I wouldn't take it down because it was all true. He then tried to rectify the situation by refunding me for the product and shipping and repeatedly offering to send me the heater regardless. I told him I appreciated that and eagerly awaited a warm bed. Over the next few days I got many emails saying I should take down my review because the situation was fixed. Really, it wasn't because I'd been sleeping on a cold mattress for nearly a month. I did take the review down thinking that everything would be fixed. I never did get that heater, and I know it's silly to complain about not getting something you didn't pay for, so instead I'll complain that I would have gone somewhere else to buy one had a known it wasn't coming. This is easily the worst shopping experience I've had on Amazon. This heater is readily available from other sellers on this site, I would recommend them.

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Our old heater quit on us in the coldest part of the winter. Those of you who are waterbed owners know that a cold waterbed in the winter months is not a good thing. We were glad to find a merchant on Amazon with the product we needed. It shipped within a week and we were able to quickly and easily replace the old heater unit with this one. Then we were back to comfortable nights once again.

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I originally bought this heater to replace an old style on and off heater which failed after about 15 years.

This heater was much better at regulating the temperature than the old one. It keeps the bed the same temperature.

That is, until it failed. I bought it less than 8 months ago, and it can no longer heat the bed over 80 degrees.

Having the heater for your waterbed fail is a huge inconvenience. I'd rather have a heater which causes the bed to have wider temperature swings, but is reliable vs a heater with tighter temp control which needs to be replaced more often.

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price was right, item shown is what was received. Received within a week of when I ordered it, packed well, received in good condition. If it lasts as long as the the last one (10 years) I will be pleased.

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I love this fireplace. I did a lot of shopping around to get the best price. (hint hint) I am very happy that the construction is metal, not plastic. It isn't thick metal but at least it's not plastic! The only assembly required is screwing on the legs (which ARE made of thick plastic but it is not obvious.) It's probably better for the floor that the legs are plastic so there is no rust or dents. The flame, logs, embers, and log holder all look surprisingly realistic. I was skeptical before I got it. There are 2 heat settings. It gives off a lot of heat. I have a big, drafty bedroom and it heats that place right up, even on Low!!! You do not have to wait for it to heat up. Instant heat. Very quiet, too. You can have the flame on with the doors open or closed, the heat on or off. The "fire" is behind a crystal-clear glass panel. The heat comes from the bottom of the unit. In my experience no part of the fireplace gets hot except the very bottom where the heat comes from. I am not worried about my kids or pets getting burned. My cat sleeps on top of it. It plugs into a regular outlet. No special cord, no 220 line, no professional installation. Just plug it in wherever you want it. Sweet.

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This is one of 3 artificial fireplaces in our home...I prefer the look of them rather than a space heater...We have a large 105 year old home and the extra heat sources are needed in some rooms...This is my favorite looking one...I like the fire, but think the logs are a bit bright. You can change the bulbs and I may try a lower watt bulb when I am in the mood to change it. I read a review about it being metal...only a tin type back cover...but it is plenty sturdy. I really like the size. It is a bit bigger that some others of this style...There is no remote, but it's not a big deal to me. I like that you can have the fire on without the heat on. I also like the heat itself...low is nice for a bedroom. I eventually turn it off before going to sleep. I only gave it a 4 star review because sometimes it sounds like a cricket...with a bit of a low sounding chirping and it stops if I tap underneath where the heater box is. (maybe a squeaky fan) And also because the logs were to bright in my opinion...Overall I really like it. I looked at a lot of them before deciding and the price and style were right for me. Also came in 24 hrs for an extra $3.00 yes Three dollars...that was really nice, since I was hoping to have it before Christmas. I ordered it the morning of the 20th and it arrived the afternoon of the 21st.

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This stove looks great and puts out enough heat in our great room that I eventually have to turn it to low.(about an hour or so) We have a high ceiling and a loft upstairs so there is a lot of area to heat. We have radiant heat flooring and it sucks the life out of our wallet using the propane every winter!! Thought we would take a chance on this stove after a lot of investigation of all types, sizes, prices and brands. My husband was very skeptical, but now he is happy that I am a very good shopper.

Some reviews complained that it was made out of plastic. Well yes, it is made out of a heavy duty type plastic which enables you to move the stove around if you need to. If it was made out of metal it would be to heavy to move. The stove weighs about 60 lbs. as it is. I put furniture pads on the feet so if I need to move it I can just push it on the hardwood floors to another location. The flame is realistic to the point that I want to go and throw another log on the fire!!

Order the stove, enjoy the stove.

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Arrived with a cracked frame. One of the reviews I read before purchasing stated that it is metal. The only metal I could find are the hinges. The entire body is plastic.

It makes a pleasant "fire". We put it in our bedroom and it keeps us mildly warm, we were hoping for more heat. It is OK, just not a +5.

The manufacturer refunded $20 for the cracked frame.

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I have had this electric fireplace for appox. 3 months now. It is perfect for that little extra heat needed. I have it in my living room near where I usually sit and I am toasty warm. My furnace does not come on as often, even in our -20 below zero weather here in northern Wisconsin, I was never chilled. I have not had to bring out my electric blanket for extra warmth this winter. Great product. It is not metal but it is sturdy enough. The heat comes out from the bottom which will get your toes warm standing in front of it. My Grandson loves sitting in front of it in the mornings when he wakes up. I hope it lasts a few winters, I love it!!

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)

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I've had this Holmes heater for over 5 years. I rely on it during winter months for heating my master bedroom, which measures about 13' x 15'.

As with a lot of heaters, this unit may give off an offensive smell initially If you run it for a few hours in a well ventilated area, the smell should gradually diminish and eventually cease.

The heater has 2 heat settings. Amazingly, it's able to heat up my entire bedroom at the high setting. I don't have the manual anymore, but if my memory serves me, the lower setting is 750 W and the higher setting is 1500 W. The lower setting is ideal for for providing you with localized warmth where you need it most. Although the fan isn't very strong, it does an adequate job of dispersing the heat. In freezing temperatures, it takes the unit anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to warm up an average-sized room.

The thermostat is somewhat fickle and doesn't regulate the temperature very consistently -that's to be expected from analog thermostats on portable units like this one. I usually leave it on for extended periods anyway, and if it gets too warm, I simply turn it off.

The heater is lightweight and portable, so you can easily take it with you from room to room.

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The Holmes Compact Ceramic Heater is very well-constructed and durable. It may compact but it's powerful enough to warm up a good-sized room. If you need a portable heater, I'd definitely recommended this one.

[Update 2013-04-28]

The heater finally conked out a couple of months ago. There was a loud pop and a puff of smoke when I turned it on -the unit had shorted out. I've had a good run with it (almost 8 years), so I have no complaints! My next heater will undoubtedly be a Holmes!

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I bought this heater from a local hardware store and have been very happy with it even as I unpacked it and found that it was packed with recyclable pressed paper inserts instead of nasty ol' Styrofoam. The heater works wonderfully and even on the lowest setting in my old, drafty house keeps me quite toasty as I work at my desk. I like that it is very small and easily portable and will pack up and store quite nicely in the warmer months. It puts out as much heat as my big ol' "Milk barn" heater and seems to be more stable... tho the milk barn heater will shut off if it tips and this Holmes model will not... which is the only thing I don't particularly like about the unit... but it sits low and quite stable so hopefully that will never be a problem.

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Although this heater may be small (about 6 in. wide, 6 in. long, and 7 in. tall), it does the job well. The strongest fan/heat setting gets really hot within seconds, and is great for a small to medium sized room. Sometimes, I even feel that it gets too warm and have to turn it down to the lowest fan setting. For the price, I think it's an excellent heater.

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I bought this heater for use at my office (under my desk) because it is usually freezing there. This little heater has saved my life. I no longer have to wear a coat while at work. My coworkers have even asked where I got it because they're freezing too and want to get one.

It has 2 dials: one for selecting fan (with no heat), fan (with heat), and stronger fan (with heat); the other dial is for controlling the temperature. I usually set the first dial on fan with heat, and the temperature dial between the first and second mark (it has 5), and that is more than enough for heating my whole cubicle.

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Been using this space heater in my home for about three years, now, and it's a great little product. We use this, primarily, in my family room, which is set lower than the rest of the house and rests on a concrete slab. The room is about 20x14 ft in area, and is on a corner of the house that gets a lot of wind and weather. Consequently, it's always the coldest room in the house. Sure, it has a wood-burning fireplace, but the thing is so old and dirty that we just really don't want to use it. This little space heater is a great substitute, and far less work! Plug this thing in, turn it on, and in about 30 minutes the room is very comfortable. Occasionally I'll sleep down in that room on a couch or in the lazy boy (if my back is hurting), and when I have this heater running, I'm pretty comfortable with just a single fleece blanket over me.

If you're like me and try to save on home heating costs by keeping your thermostat turned down low, this little space heater is a good investment. Sometimes you just would like the bathroom warmed up before a shower or want a single room warmer while you're eating a meal or watching a TV show. A little space heater like this is perfect for heating your small space of occupancy, rather than the whole home.

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I bought this range about 6 months ago,we use it everyday this little thing can get pretty hot,we use it to cook deer meat most of the time,I like the part that you can actually take it apart and clean it easy,and its made out of stainless steal,my only complane is the adjusting nob you have to get use to it,I mean controling the temperature takes a little time to get use too..

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I read the reviews of all of the other single burners and this one had only two reviews at the time I made the decision to purchase. The reviewer who said they used it for 6 months to cook deer meat is the one that convinced me. I just received this today and decided to cook sloppy joes out on my patio. Unfortunately, I only had a pound of frozen ground beef, so I put it in a skillet on top of the Toastess burner (set to the highest setting) and waited to see what would happen. Surprisingly enough, the Toastess began browning the frozen ground beef almost immediately. It was cooking as well as, if not better than, my regular stovetop.

It didn't take long at all for the frozen ground beef to cook enough for me to break it up with my spatula. As I continued to cook it on the highest level and added water to the ground beef, I was pleasantly surprised at how well the Toastess was able to maintain it's cooking temperature.

Once the beef finished cooking and I added all of my ingredients, I changed the temperature setting from MAX to #2 (there are 6 settings 1 through 5 plus MAX) to let the beef simmer and the Toastess handled simmering very well too.

I can't rave enough about this product. The stainless steel finish looks great and it cooks as well as it looks. I wish I could give it a rating higher than 5 stars because it amazes me that a product this inexpensive performs so well.

Very happy with my purchase!

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I've had this for four months and it still works great, after using a few times a week. I got it when there were only two reviews, both positive, and all the other burners had enough bad reviews to not recommend them.

It doesn't have as much power as a real electric stove burner, but it's actually pretty close and cooks a whole box of dried pasta, no problem; meaning it brings that much water to a boil in a comparable enough amount of time that it doesn't seem like you're waiting around forever. The thing only weighs about two pounds but it's pretty serious.

Temperature wise the burner is either on or off: it comes on full power for a while then goes off for a while, regulated by either a temp. sensor or a timer. Halfway between "1" and "Off" is about right for simmering, though you can still burn something below "1" if you don't watch it; much higher than "2" and it's constant on up through "5" and "Max". When it does come on, you can hear it make a tick and the green light is lit, so you don't have to guess. The instructions say not to have it on without a pot on it, I would guess to avoid overheating/damaging the coil. The coil is about the size of a small range top burner, but with less surface area/coil loops, as the photo shows. A very large 12 quart pot or a big frying pan is stable sitting on it as well.

The photo looks like the top may be brushed stainless steel, which it does turn out to be. So you don't have to worry about melting the plastic top with a wide pan, as reviewers have said of other burners; also the bottom black part is metal. The enclosure can get fairly warm during use, but certainly not enough to burn yourself.

It looks like you could take out one screw and maybe get the coil out, or at least lift it to clean underneath, but I haven't tried, or there's a nut on the bottom that holds the two enclosure pieces together. It has rubber feet with decent grip, the cord is 43" to the end of the plug and it needs a three prong outlet. On mine, unlike the photo, the two lights are next to each other on the left end, otherwise it looks the same.

It does emit a chemically smell when it's on but that goes away for good after using it a bunch of times, and it's not really bad enough to stink up a whole room anyway, at least not for long, as the smell quickly dissipates. However, I don't know what it is, it smells bad, and I wouldn't inhale more than I had to; it does not smell like an electric heater.

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I bought this range for cooking in hotels that do not have stoves. The range worked well, put out consistent heat and performed all the cooking tasks I needed. It is also lightweight and easy to pack in a bag. I would suggest the range to anyone stuck in hotels that have a need to cook their own food.

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When I first got this, it heated up very quickly. A 1.5 quarts of water in a 2 quart regular old stainless steel pot would be at a rolling boil in less than 2 minutes. The knob turns from 1 to 6, but even at the lowest 1 setting, it will be extremely hot. Food will be spilling out of the pot if you are not careful. Simmer does not exist. This is because the heat pretty much just cycles on and off but the heat retains in the coils very well. The pot of boiling water will stay hot enough to burn you for about 15 minutes, and it's just in a very thin, cheap stainless steel pot, not in some fancy heat retaining clay pots, or 3 layered copper steel pots.

With heavy use at about 3x a day for about 7 months, the thing finally started to die down a little. I could now use 1 at a low simmer and 6 at a boil. In the last month of its useful life, 1 through 6 was meager and barely producing heat. In my denial, I plugged it into different outlets to test the heat, but it was not the power outlet it was the dying cooking range. It had a good run, and because it is still a great buy for the price, I got a 2nd one to replace it.

Why is it greater than a $100 induction stovetop? I use stainless steel, copper, clay pot, cast iron, and sometimes leave it completely bare to quickly toast a slice of bread in less than 1 minute. Try throwing bread onto an induction stovetop when you toasted dies on you. You can't.

Pros:

+fast heat

+very high heat

+knobs and body of cooking range does not get hot, accidentally burning you. good design.

+red light to indicate if plugged in, green light to indicate if heat is on

+will heat up any type of cooking vessel

+doesn't take up much space

Cons:

+very high heat. will dry out your steaks

+lack of good temperature control for the first few months of use.

+difficult to clean because you can't get under the coils

For anyone who cares, the picture shows the power lights separated by Toastess logo in between, but actual product has the lights side by side on the left with the Toastess logo still in the middle.

Reviews of Amba S 2133 P Sirio 21-Inch x 33-Inch Towel Warmer, Polished

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This towel warmer is well made and designed very nicely. One caution. I installed this on a wall where the bottom mounts were on tile and the top mounts were on wallboard. This difference caused me to modify the mounts. So be sure you can install this flush. Also, the wire can run through the bottom mount. I suggest getting this before you place your outlet, etc.

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I fully understand you cannot ever please everyone. The main reason I like reviews on Amazon is that I can read everything, possibly understand why someone did not like something, see comments others have made about those reasons, and decide for myself if it's something I would still be ok with. This towel warmer is great. I got it as a Christmas gift 2010, and just really like it. I wanted one for my enclosed outdoor gazebo where the hot tub is, and I didn't want something that had to be plugged in and left powered on all the time. I put the towel in when I go into the gazebo, when I take it out to use I immediately drop in my robe so it's warm when I am done with the towel. This is definitely the warmer to make those "right out of the dryer" towels and robes. I have also dropped in socks, sweatpants and shirts on occasion. I have a huge towel that is 5'x7'... it fits in this warmer just fine. I do not roll my towels up as the photos of the item suggest. I hold it by one corner, drop in the opposite corner, and kind of just wiggle the towel down into the warmer, push it down to fit the lid on, and it warms even that huge towel completely.

As for the smell, yes it's noticeable at first, but has already dissipated in mine to where it's barely there anymore. I would suggest turning it on without a towel in it, leave the lid off and let it run the warming cycle. Let it cool down completely, then run it again like that. I can see why it takes awhile to get rid of the smell if you're only turning it on while a towel is in it and the lid is on. The smell has nowhere to go but into your towel!

This was purchased from Brookstone through Amazon, on my husbands account, so it doesn't show that it's a verified Amazon purchase, even though it was.

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I got this directly from our local Brookstone due to one of the raters on this item bemoaning having to return (a defective unit?) by mail. I would feel comfortable buying this online here because I'm extremely pleased with the warmer I got locally over 3 weeks ago. (This was originally posted in February 2011.) I've been using it at least once a day and sometimes twice a day from the day I bought it. I would definitely recommend this to someone looking to buy a great working and sturdy towel warmer.

REMEMBER: LARGER THICKER TOWELS TAKE IN MORE HEAT AND RETAIN IT LONGER! Don't be a cheapo and use small flimsy towels. They won't hold heat or warm right.

This warmer is shaped like a trash can, just short of 2' tall and 13" at the widest point. I would have preferred a smaller warmer but am so pleased with the way this unit heats towels I don't care anymore that is larger than I wanted. The cover is clear Plexiglas and you can see the condensation from the warmer drying any damp towel you'd put in there. I have even used it to dry a damp towel before hanging the towel back up. I always warm 2 large bath towels without having to cram them in. It is also large enough to warm jackets, bath robes, reasonably sized blankets, gloves, socks, pants and even shirts or sweatshirts or use your imagination for something you may want warmed. Just be careful when warming things with metal or plastic zippers, buttons, or snaps. It could end up causing something sensitive to become very uncomfortable.

Run the unit open and several times to try and get some of the VERY LIGHT plastic smell out before using this for towels. I like to warm 2 large 5' X 3' plush towels at a time and run the cycle twice. The secret is to start about AT LEAST 15 18 minutes before you plan on getting out of the bath or shower. When the green light goes off wait about 30 to 60 seconds and start the heat cycle again. You may have to wait a bit longer or keep pressing the start button or hold it down a few seconds to start the second cycle. There will still be a VERY SLIGHT plastic smell on the heated towel but nothing enough to be a bother.

Impatient people need not apply. As long as you start it before you bathe or shower it will be ready when you get out if you want to run it 2 times before using the towel(s). I tried to reheat 3 times to see what it would be like but it gets a tad hot and seems overkill.

Other than the larger size which I wish was smaller I easily overlook the size for the benefits the warmer provides. The price is nice too compared to the place that sells bedroom and bathroom things and stuff from beyond. They also carried a smaller warmer that Brookstone and Hamburger Schmuckler also sell but at higher prices that provides less space for smaller towels, uneven warming, and a product defect with the on/off button. The on off button on this model is solid.

I highly recommend this warmer and am looking forward to giving at Christmas this year! I am not easily impressed with things like this one but I am hooked on using this. I make it a point to do a 2 time heat up because I love my towels on the hot side. You won't be disappointed. If you are leery about buying online go and buy one from a brick & mortar Brookstone. That way, if you are unhappy you can return it easily, but I'm pretty sure you will be more than pleased with this warmer.

Another thing to remember is that you can run the heat cycle repeatedly (with a small wait before starting the heat cycle again) and that is great for families or multi person households. The smaller units are only good for one person with a long wait before another family member can use it. Do yourself a favor and use big thick lush towels as they retain the heat better. If you use a cheap flimsy/thin and smaller towel don't expect it to hold heat very long. I have had one wrapped around my drying long hair for nearly 10 minutes and it still feels slightly warm.

This product is also sturdy. If you are careless you could break the cover though but I think you'd have to be a gorilla or child playing the symbols to break it. Check your local Brookstone first because I got mine for $60.00.

3/8/11 Still working strong and to my satisfaction twice daily for just me. I ALWAYS run the warmer for 2 cycles with 2 large plush towels at a time just for me. Remember to wait for about 60 seconds, maybe a tad more before restarting the 2nd heating cycle. I LOVE this machine.

For best results start the heater early. The first heating runs about 15 to 18 minutes and then I wait about 60 seconds or until the button lets you start the heat cycle again. (You may need to hold the button down a tad longer) The second cycle runs about 8 to 10 minutes. If you want to luxuriate in warm towels then you have to take the time to run the warm cycle first. Time it so you start and end your shower or bath 4 to 8 minutes before you get out of the bath or shower. Anyone grumbling about cool towels or towels not staying warm long aren't using good towels and/or are running the warmer the moment they hop in the shower. Give this puppy time to do its work and you be extremely happy and WARM! Try to time it for your shower or bath to end a few minutes after the second cycle shuts off. Hey I know this sounds humbug but man the results are worth it!

I do feel more comfortable for a longer time after my showers now because of the warm towel drying me while keeping me warm unlike the regular cool towel that doesn't warm the cooling water evaporating off of your skin after hopping out of the shower as in the past. I feel warmer and better for a longer time after a shower because of using this.

To be honest I can't think of anything that makes me feel so good that I always look forward to using it and make it a point to prep it the pain in the ass way. I LOVE THIS MACHINE!!

3/17/11 The warmer is still going strong. I was about to throw the box out today and noticed that the receipt stated "We want you to be satisfied. Returns are welcome within 60 days with receipt and packaging. See reverse for policy..." When I saw that I was blown away. Not many people honor a 60 day money back guarantee nowadays. I am impressed again.

1/8/13 The towel warmer is still going strong and I still heat 2 to 3 large towels for 2 heat cycles at a time and this warmer is still rocking away. I LOVE this towel warmer!

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My husband bought this towel warmer from amazon and I felt i needed to write a review. The concept of it is wonderful and it does what it is intended to do. It warms up the towel very nicely. Just pop in your towel, hop in the shower, and by the time you are done, the towel is toasty warm for you. This item however, is only used by my husband because I CAN NOT stand the stinky smell of the machine. We have had it for 2 weeks now and as other reviewers said, you must run a few cycles without towels to make the stink go away. Well, i did this every night at least once or twice in the day for a week...without the lid on top to let the stink air out...and it STILL wreaks of something that makes me want to vomit. I even tried to put in dryer sheets in the bottom of the barrel, hoping to get rid of the smell....but to no avail. I never use the warmer because i feel dirty using the towel when i smell the smell comming from the machine. I really wanted this to be fabulous but the smell is just too gross for me. On the other hand,if you are like my husband and dont mind the yucky smell after a nice clean shower, then you may like this. I like clean fresh smells....especially after a shower.

*If you have sensitivity to smells then this is not for you.

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Bought this in Dec 2010. Worked until now but when it broke it really broke. The auto shutoff stopped working so the towel it was warming started to burn. Luckily I caught it before there were flames but there was definitely the smell of smoldering towel. The towel was almost too hot to touch. I took it straight to the bathtub and gave it a good soaking.

Bottom line: Don't ever leave this device unattended. It is a potential fire hazard.

Called Brookstone and they are replacing it under warranty.

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I will begin my review saying I may have just gotten a lemon and plan on exchanging the product for a replacement. But here goes my experience so far:

Ordered the product for Christmas and 1 week later I am returning it. The fumes coming off the warmer are disgusting. It's smells like motor vehicle exhaust like noxious fumes! I have run the product through 20-25 cycles with the lid off and no towel insideit still smells as bad as day 1. It accutally smells up the entire apartment. I have run it another 10 times with towels inside. After about three days I noticed the unit doesn't always turn off after 10 minutes like it is designed to. One day I was running a cycle to try and "burn off" the odor and came back 2 hours later to check and the green light was still on! Can we say fire hazard. 5 days after the initial use, we have noticed there are warm and cold spots on the towels indicating some of the heating element is broken. I contacted amazon for an exchange and the product must be exchanged directly to Brookstone. They emailed me a RMA # and return address label WITH NO POSTAGE. They expect you to pay to ship back the defective product. I immediately called amazon and was connected with Brookstone. They said I can return it directly to a local store which I will do this evening. There was another review stating that the local Brookstone would not accept returns from amazon purchased Brookstone products. I will find out tonight and update the review accordingly.