325 Watt Calesco Waterbed Heater For California King, Queen & Super Reviews

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Waterbed heater reliability is important, because when a heater fails, you have to drain the water to replace the heater. I had exactly that experience, and bought this unit as a replacement. This heater seems to be a high quality device, and I am pleased so far. It appears to be made in Sweden.

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I use waterbed heaters to heat 180 gallons of solution (about the same for a king sized waterbed) in my floatation tanks for my business. I have now purchased 3 from this company and each one works great and I haven't had one go out yet.

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We have a king size waterbed and our heater went out. I purchased one of these models and it didn't heat up at all so the sent me a replacement heater. Then the one they sent me heated up just a little so I am disappointed in this brand. It may have worked on a smaller bed but will not heat up the 235 gallons in the king size mattress. Nothing like sleeping in a cold bed. So nothing like draining the water the 3rd time for another heater.

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Amazon needs a negative star rating. I purchased this unit 2 or 3 years ago and it never seemed to heat right. I am very disgusted with this product. I have owned waterbeds for over 20 years and never had a heater give me so much trouble. Don't buy this brand unless you like sleeping on cold water.

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We live in Texas and don't need a heater to much so when ours broke 10 years ago we desided not to replace it !!! But we just changed our mattress and got this heater and leave it on a low setting and seems to be working great !!!

Discount Gaggia 12500 Baby Twin Espresso Machine with Dual Heating System

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Baby Gaggia Twin

I am on my third Baby Gaggia Twin since February and the third one does seem to be the charm. The first machine had an impotent steamer and was sent back, the second, the steam wand came off entirely. I did notice that happened to another reviewer but went with this machine as it was in my price range and I felt lucky.

The first one was purchased through Essential Espresso (avoid at all costs) who when I called to address the problem were very "We don't want to hear it, talk to the manufacturer" even though their site boasts a 30 day no hassle return. I wish I read the reviews on them before purchase. I won't go into every detail but dealing with them was so unpleasant and they took so long to do anything that I decided that I would get my replacement from BBandBeyond, where I learned they would price-match even with a 300 dollar difference and free shipping!!

So, BBandBeyond gave me a truly hassle free exchange for the second machine and it's faulty steam wand and now I am reasonably happy with the machine. The customer service there is among the best I have experienced.

The steamer takes a little getting used to. You need to purge it of water till the lights flash, turn it off and then back on again, keeping the wand out of your milk until it is up to "full steam" then turn it off again and put it in your milk pitcher. It sounds more painful than it is and all happens in about a minute and change.

Pros: Looks great, seems sturdy, is easy to use and clean, heats up quickly, makes very good espresso

The steamer takes a little getting used to. You need to purge it of water till the lights flash, turn it off and then back on again, keeping the wand out of your milk until it is up to "full steam" then turn it off again and put it in your milk pitcher. It sounds more painful than it is and all happens in about a minute and change.

Cons: There is a smell from the steam wand, it gets less over time and I am told that running descaler through it will eliminate it. (Why couldn't they do that?) The group head is configured in such a way that you cannot really fill the portafilter full of coffee and have to leave a bit of room at the top. This is a slight bummer for me as I like my morning coffee a nice long pull and with our former machine could get enough coffee for 2 such pulls at one time for both me and the hubby. True, it is no Greek tragedy to pull 2 shots but just not as convenient. If you are pulling for one, there is no problem.

However, Gaggia itself and its U.S. representative,are lacking in customer service in my opinion.

After receiving my third machine, I sent an email asking about a pressurized portafilter for the machine. I also added that it would be nice of them to offer some discount on same taking into to consideration the inconvenience I had been through having 2 defective machines.

Both Importika in the U.S. and Gaggia in Italy totally ignored this. I would not buy from them again for that reason. To me, it would be a no brainer to comp a relatively inexpensive item to compensate for the inconvenience and leave the customer feeling that you value their business and regret the inconvenience. They obviously don't.

It does take away some of the enjoyment of owning it

UPDATE

I no longer own this machine, it started leaking around the grouphead and after replacing the gasket and the filter basket to no avail, I returned it and went with another model. Various forums have given consistently good reviews to the Classic which is not a "snazzy" looking or programmable to your preferred size of shot. So far I am happy with it. You can tell right away that the steamer is better the crema is a litle thicker (probably because whatever was causing the leaking was not providing the proper pressure for "expression" of flavor. We decided to get a grinder also as this machine likes a finer grind than I can get in some places. After a few weeks, I will write a separate review for it but after 3 Baby Twins in 5 months, I can not recommend them from anything but a decorative standpoint.

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This is a great espresso machine for home use if you are an espresso lover. However, avoid this machine if you want to make latte or cappuccino. I have had this machine for more than a month now and I have been using it relatively frequently. The foamer works great but the foam always comes out smelly. (like plastic or rubber smell). This problem was also addressed in another review on Amazon.

Overall, Gaggia Baby twin is a very aesthetically pleasing and durable espresso maker. It's very well made and it will last you a life time. However I would avoid this machine just for the fact that you can't make good latte or cappuccino with it.

Update: 1/27/2012

I owned this machine for more than 3 years now and it has been very disappointing. The milk frother broker after 6 months of use. I took the machine to a designated repair center and the center held it for almost a year because they were waiting for Gaggia to ship the necessary parts from Italy. (Worst product experience EVER) I finally requested the repair center to return my machine (still broken) so I can at least use it for just espresso. Now the electric touch pad is broken and the dumb thing is just sitting on my counter-top as a reminder of how crappy Gaggia products are.

Gaggia: Please refund my money!

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i love the espresso this machine puts out but the entire machine is somewhat tainted for me given that the steamer has always smelled and made milk and water taste very very strongly of some kind of oil. at least there are separate espresso and steamer boilers. seriously, think motor oil or bicycle chain oil. ick, it is hard to get the taste and smell of my first few attempts at foaming out of my mouth and nose. i called the company and they suggested a descaling agent which did help, but still for the price for goodness sake it would be nice to have that taken care of at the factory.

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I needed upgrade for my cheap Gaggia Pure and I needed to pick from this model and Gaggia Baby Class D. Sorry to say I bought Twin. 99% of coffees in our house is a cappuccino and I thought additional dedicated thermo-unit would make our living easier and save us some "waiting for a steam" time. I was stupid...

The point is that though there is second "boiler" indeed it is too weak to make proper milk froth for two cappuccinos in 650 ml jug (one portion of milk in 350 ml jug is okay). It's power isn't enough to whirl the milk which is absolutely needed to "stretch" the milk. Of course, you can use so called "turbo-frother",the default panarello tip but you will get only that poor bubbly parody instead of pro-like froth.

With any other Gaggia, Baby Class e.g., you could do it with it's single boiler but having your top line Baby Twin you would not.

Cons: pathetic, impotent steamer

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The Gaggia is a competent, well-made machine. It makes an excellent espresso. The dual heater system works very well. There's no hint of foreign taste/smell from the frothing wand in our unit -something other reviewers have reported.

Things I like:

-It makes an excellent espresso.

-The dose system works well, though it occasionally dispenses an extra 10-20% volume. It's nice not to have to vigilantly watch after you start a pull.

-The dual heaters works very well. If you use the frothing wand regularly, you'll appreciate the machine's ability to consistently deliver two temperatures simultaneously (alternately, actually).

-The frothing wand works very well with regular, skim, even soy milk. The swivel functionality is excellent.

-The boiler heats water faster than I can pull espresso shots.

-The drip tray is easy to service.

-The unit looks great.

Things I don't like so much:

-Price. For the money, I think the Gaggia Baby Classic delivers more bang for the buck than the Baby Twin. The dual heater and dose system are nice, but don't justify a 50% price increase. On the other hand, if you regularly make cappuccinos for twelve people at a time, the Baby Twin is worth every penny.

-The water tank isn't big enough, and maddeningly, Gaggia drills the overflow hole nearly an inch lower than it needs to be.

-When first turned on, the 'water heater' indicator on the front panel indicates it's ready to go after only a couple of minutes. It's not. The water's hot, but the brew-head isn't and you'll end up with a luke-warm espresso. You need to wait the 6-10 minutes that Gaggia suggests. They ought to change the indicator to reflect both the water and head temperatures.

-Gaggia should knurl the compression ring on the frothing wand (it's smooth). The wand does tend to come loose if you don't tighten the ring thoroughly. I can develop the finger pressure to do it; my wife cannot. A rubber pad helps. Knurling would be better. Gaggia ought to fix it.

-The Baby Twin uses capacitive switches for the four selector buttons, and they're too sensitive, in my opinion. They tend to trigger when my finger is still an 1/4" away, which leads to occasionally "pushing" the wrong button (not that big a deal -a second push cancels the operation).

-The frothing wand leaks a few drops of water now and then.

My wife and I are not espresso purists, but we enjoy a good espresso. We used a Capresso Ultima (also from Amazon) for nearly a decade. It had its own foibles (difficult to clean well), but frankly, it's crema was superior to what we can achieve with the Gaggia. The Gaggia leaves me with the impression that it can make a really, really great espresso if I'm willing to invest the time and effort in perfecting my barista skills. Like Ferrari, Gaggia seems to be all about performance, and there's nothing wrong with that. We just want a good espresso without too much fuss.

Cheap Koolatron 33 qt. Kargo Kooler

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My Kargo Kooler arrived damaged in a dented box without any interior packing materials. The lid doors were warped and a little loose, a screw was missing from a hinge, the cheap plastic lid latch did not work properly, and I could not use this cooler vertically as a "refrigerator" because the heavy bottom door sagged badly. Perhaps attaching the heavy cooling unit to a lid door is a design flaw of this model.

The Kargo Kooler arrived a day before a 1600-mile road trip: I tested it en route to the Deep South in April as a chest cooler for exotic cheeses and a frozen pork roast, plugged into a socket in the cargo area of my Subaru Forester. I also splurged for the the optional AC adapter so I could plug it in at hotels. It cooled things superbly, despite lid problems. Yes, it may be a bit noisy in quiet office/home environments, but I did not notice its hum above road noise or the loud blasts of heating/cooling in highway hotel rooms.

My unit was obviously damaged from shipping, so I'm returning it to Amazon for a refund. Just check the lid covers and hinges very closely for damage and/or defects if you order this item.

I liked this enough to give Koolatron a second chance: I just ordered Koolatron's slightly smaller rolling mini-fridge model which may better suit my needs, has an adjustable thermostat, and should tuck away nicely and discreetly under the cargo area blind of my Subaru.

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I got this as a sort of "extra" frig for drinks in the summer. However, it freezes up easily and can't be adjusted for temperature. It is lightweight and portable, working well for a drink chest for parties.

Also, the plug in that comes with it was missing. It only plugs into a car outlet--I had to buy the adapter to use it in the house.

Given the choice, I'd probably go with a small refrig that adjusts temperature. However, again, I like the portability of this product.

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Used this on my road trip, it did great keeping all my food and drinks cold. Even when driving through the hot desert of 90 degree weather, it did cool down below 40 degrees from outside temperature, so it was 50 degrees inside cooler for our food. Warmer does great, can use up to 4 hrs maximum. Either cooler or warmer, plug into 12v lighter when car is running or will drain your car battery. It stays cool when at picnic and cannot plug cooler in.

Only concern is when fans running, its loud inside the car. When driving the road noise blends it out. After awhile you don't even think about it. Not too bulky in the backseat. Easily used seat belts to help hold it down when driving, such as around corners. Greatly recommend this cooler/warmer. My friend had a different brand and didn't work well. This one is a great portable fridge. Plus bought adapter from Amazon.com to use at hotel rooms, plug right in to wall outlet.

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The hinge on the door was broken on arrival even though the packaging was not damaged. It seems like the double door concept with the heavy cooler mechanism on the door put a lot of stress on the plastic hinge. Good concept, but poor execution. I had to return it before we could even turn it on....

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WE GOT INTO THE TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS AND NEEDED A SMALL FRIDGE TO KEEP DOWN THE COST OF FOOD.. WE HAVE USED THIS KOOLATRON ALMOST STEADY FOR A MONTH NOW. IT KEEPS ON GOING. THE ONLY THING BETTER WOULD BE IF IT WAS VERSITLE TO PLUG INTO CAR AND HOME. WE BOUGHT AN ADAPTER TO TAKE IT INTO MOTELS AND SUCH TO BE ABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE.. WE JUST LOVE IT THOUGH. WE RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY.

Review of Meco Stand Up 4100 Square Utility Charcoal Grill, Red

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This is the one for anything except rotisserre.

It has a series of adjustable vents accros the front and the back, and a circular adjustable vent on top. This allows for very precise air-flow contol.

The grill adjusts to 3 levels, four if you're inventive. After a couple of uses it's virtually air-tight with all vents closed, so you can cool down an aggressive fire in a heartbeat.

I give it 4 stars reserving the 5th for it's Meco cousins which are of the same funtional design, but more pricey due to retractable wooden tables on one or both sides and a wooden shelf down below. But they are all superb as grilling machines.

Enjoy!

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WE LOVE OUR MECO..WE ALWAYS HAVE..THIS IS OUR THIRD ONE IN TWENTY YEARS...WE LOVE BEING ABLE TO ANGLE THE GRILL FOR COOKING MEATS AT DIFFERENT TEMPS AT THE SAME TIME IT IS OUR OLD FAITHFUL FRIEND

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The meco grill is the best charcoal grill you can buy.The vents on front, back and top make cooking and reaching temperatures you want so much easier than other grills.There is ample room for cooking,without needing a giant space to store this grill.Also the quality of the grill from the metal used on the body to the legs and wheels beats the competition all around. Believe me i went to stores trying to replace this grill and what was out there was a cheap as a beer can for this price range. They would have not lasted over 1 to 2 years stored outside in missouri.So went online looking for my old standby meco.Had a meco grill the same model for 22 years before i purchased this new one.Was worried like everything else you buy now days, the quality would be so much cheaper than they use to make them,but was so pleasently surprised it is the same great grill as before.Can not reccomend enough.Have already grilled a couple of times on my new grill and loving it.

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My older Meco grill was built much better than this one. There is alot thinner metal on this new grill. It is not as sturdy and the metal gives more. It is alot lighter than my older one. It cost twice as much as my old one but, it was made alot cheaper. It is hard telling how long this one is going to last. Keep this in mind if you want to buy one of these. I was very disappointed with this grill.

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I had the old Red Char Broil and the bottom rusted out so this was perfect. I didn't expect much after reading several reviews but this grill is awesome!!! I love that I can lower and raise the rack! Nothing I've ever seen before so a pleasant surprise!!!

Buy Thermal Wave by SUNHEAT Electronic Infrared Zone Heater with Remote

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I recently purchased the SUNHEAT Electronic Infrared Zone Heater. I bought this product for my father who sleeps in a reclining chair at night. He wanted a heater that would warm the air in the room and after using it for less than a day, he said the room felt more comfortable and it was easier for him to relax and sleep. The product works better than expected and it is quieter than I thought it would be. My only complaint, [if you want to call it a complaint], would be that the remote control buttons are difficult to use for someone who has limited strength in their fingers. I definitely would not let this influence my decision in buying another one of these heaters, but it is something to think about if the person using it has limited hand strength, such as someone who is handicapped or is elderly.

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This Sunheat has a 3-year warranty if you check with others in the same price range you'll probably find a one year warranty that, in some cases, does not cover labor. It has a wood cabinet not metal or plastic and nice digital readout. And most important it works great! And will last for years not just one year. I feel Sunheat is not that well known compared to mass advertised brands but it is the best heater for the money. I trust it because I have oil heat in my home and I refuse to pay around $4.00 per gallon I heat using two infrared heaters and two radiator heaters in a mild climate in winter of 20 to about 50 degrees my house is about 1200 sq ft., Over oil heat I save a least $200 per month and I am nice and toasty warm. Their other heater has a 5 year warranty and you can't go wrong with that.

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The only disappointment I have is that on the SUNHEAT website, they imply they are a US company, only the cabinet is made in the US. (at least that's something). The unit itself is from China. Looks nice and works well, I have no complaints.

Update: 4/17/2013 Unit has never been in a damp area, yet the cabinet is starting to delaminate on the top front edge. Also, on the rear where the intake filter screen is located the chassis was not drilled correctly for the assembly screws causing the sheet metal to be rippled. This keeps the screen from fitting correctly. Poor Chinese workmanship.

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When old man winter sets in you can trust this little baby will take the chill out of the air. Ca not go wrong with this truste name on the market.

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we bought this a few weeks back and its really nice. its very quite ,heats very good .and the wood cabinet looks very nice ,also the power cord is very heavy duty .great heater if you need one , you cant go wrong getting this heater :)

Cheap Sunbeam Tower Portable Room Air Fan Quartz Heater MaxFlow Radiant

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Upon coming across a forum post asking for a heater recommendation, I came to Amazon in search for a purchase link to this particular model. Seeing as it's been given some harsh criticism, I felt obligated to throw in my .02.

First off Don't let the reviews scare you! This is an all-around excellent heater! Mine ran a solid 10 hours per night every night last winter and is already more than earning its keep this season.

The back, sides, and top/bottom of the front stay very cool to the touch. The hardwood directly in front barely gets warm after running all night. Not that it's recommended, obviously, but to make a pointI would not be nervous going to bed with this heater sitting on carpet.

Several people mentioned the carry handle being inadequate, and now that I think of it, it probably is. However, in the event you need to reposition the unit, simply grab it by both sides it's very lightweight and easy to do. Honestly, the thought of using the carry handle for repositioning never crossed my mind until reading a review here. Also, though it's never happened to me, it is fair to say the unit would be fairly easy to knock over due to its weight, or lack thereof, and height. However, the unit does have an excellent tip sensor evidenced by it's immediate cut-off while repositioning.

All in all, this heater does exactly what it was designed to do keep you warm!

I would not hesitate to buy again. Hope this helps!

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I bought this heater over a year ago for $60. Originally I used it out in the garage for my friends that smoke. Considering I have an old house, heating it with the gas furnace got very expensive, over $300 / month for a small house. I started using this heater in the house, if I keep it on high it will keep the entire house warm. I generally leave it in my room and leave my room door open so it will heat the house. I recently purchased a second one I seen on sale online for $30. I will place it in the living room so I can keep both on a medium setting.

The downsides to this heater like some have mentioned before is that it does have a bright orange glow so at night this can be a little annoying. It can be uncomfortable to sit in front of due to the type of heat it emits, however it does not heat anything up to the point of being a fire hazard. Mine sits on thick shaggy style carpet. My dog even sleeps in front of the heater occasionally. The other downside to this heater is that it can be easy to tip over. I've never had an issue with this because I always place mine in a corner and face it towards the center of a room.

On another note I seen that someone had commented that this heater doesn't heat up the air well. I would disagree with this, although it may not heat up the air as fast as some fan models, this unit heats up the air evenly and quickly. Not to mention it cut my $300 gas bill to nothing (set my gas furnace to only kick on if temperature drops below 60). My electric bill only went up by about $40. So I gladly pay the $40 extra on my electric bill rather than the $300 to run a gas furnace.

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I liked the heater when it worked on both settings. It's quiet and puts out a decent amount of heat. After two weeks it started shutting off after 3-15 minutes on High. Unplugging and turning it to Off for awhile allows it tostart again. It runs all day on Low but, of course, doesn't put out nearly as much heat. The other quibble is the "thermostat" isn't marked with the temperature. I tried to correlate it to a thermometer but found the settings varied quite a bit from day to day. On the plus side the front doesn't get hot and its a fairly attractive heater.

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In the winter, I needed a heater to warm my bedroom, as it is the coldest room in my house due to my central heater not distributing heat evenly. And after turning on this heater, my room is warmed in 10-15 minutes with the door closed. There is a thermostat on the heater that allows you to put it the hottest it can go or just warm. There are also two heater modes which use different amounts of watts depending on which you prefer. This heater is rather noisy, however, which is why I took of a point. Overall, this buy has been worthwhile, and I would recommend it as a heater to heat a small-medium room.

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I liked this heater a lot, I bought it 3 months ago for our bedroom, the coldest room in the house. It sparked the day before yesterday due to no fault on my part. So needless to say, its in the back yard now.. However I called and sunbeam (jarden)was more than happy to help me and they are sending a different model to me next week and I must send the original back. I paid $44 for this heater.

Discount NewAir AC-14100E Portable Air Conditioner

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I have bought 3 machines and have had to send back for compressor breakdown problems. Newairs website they say they they have fixed compressor problems on this model. so its up to you if you want to take a chance on the newly updated"compresser". Also it took me a month to get a new replacement unit kind of a pain when it's 90 degrees outside. The second unit worked for not even a week like 4 hours of continuous operation I had to send that back at my own expense.. So after that I just got a refund

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i'm sweating as i write this. basically it doesn't work, too loud, i'm sending it back. does not work!!!!!!!!!!! the reviews were very good online but it just doesn't work.

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Have had this about 3 or 4 months. Got it for the upstairs bedroom. Does not cool off the room at all with everything closed up. Room about 400SF with bathroom. Close off bathroom and still not much help. My wive does not like the noise. It is very noisy even on low.

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This product is cheaply made and doesn't really cool off the room. I had previously bought another brand and it wasn't available right now, so I bought this one with the same specs for another room. Big mistake. It will probably last only a couple of months. The plastic is cheap, thin and it bends and will probably break easily. The area with the controls sinks in when you go to turn it on or off. If you are spending this kind of moneyyou want something that will work and hold up more than a month or two. Because of the packaging, we could not figure out how to send this back or we definately would have. BUYER BEWARE.

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Before I begin the review, I just want to say usually I do not take the time to review anything unless I really am very, VERY pleased. So, with that information in mind:

I live in a small studio (about 470 sqft) in a major city on the east coast. My building is old, and apparently (according to the Super) the air conditioning does not turn on until the first of June (go figure). Well, that's all fine and dandy until we had a heat wave with one night (yes, NIGHT) in the mid/high 80's this spring. I tried to grin and bear it for a couple of nights, but when I woke in a sweat with a heat rash, I knew I couldn't take any more nights like that. So, needless to say, after calling my Dad for advice and searching through the internet looking for an answer to my dilemma I finally decided that Amazon was the way to go. Living in a city is nice, but most don't realize how hard it really is to get things in and out of an apartment in a large city...especially something like this. I read many, MANY reviews and finally realized that there was no real "perfect" portable air conditioner (I have sliding windows, so no traditional window unit for me). I went with this unit, swallowed the price tag (the cheapest of the 14000 btu with a fairly good rating), and paid the extra $4 in shipping so I wouldn't have to sleep another night in the heat.

So, that was yesterday, and it arrived today. I was able to push the box right to my front door and lift it out of the box with moderate effort (nothing like a good work out). One negative I have about this is the directions are super vague and you really have to figure it out for yourself somewhat. I was determined, though, to get that thing set up ASAP. It took me about an hour from start to finish (unpacking the box to plugging it in). WITHIN 20 TO 30 MINS OF HAVING IT PLUGGED IN, THE TEMP WENT FROM 85 TO 77. I call this a HUGE improvement. It has been running for about an hour and a half now on high and it is feeling SO much better. Yes, the unit is fairly loud, but I am used to sleeping with a HEPA air purifier on high, so the noise to me is no different. Sleep mode is a bit quieter, but honestly I look at the noise as a small price to pay. If it's hot, then you just got to put on your big boy or girl panties and get used to the noise. The cool will be worth it. Now, be advised that I literally JUST installed this unit TODAY. If there are any problems I will edit this to give all of you better information.

Hopefully this helps someone in need who, like me, is desperate. Happy cooling!!!

Discount Real Flame 710-BK Real Flame Edgerton Wall Fireplace, Black

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We love to seat by the fire but after we got an estimate for installing a gas fireplace, we had to look for other options. This gel fuel fireplace turned out to be a great alternative. We have had it for over a week now and here are the things I love about it:

It was very easy to install. It came with a metal bracket that you screw to the wall and then simply hang the fireplace on the bracket.

It is slim enough to be hanged by my dining room table so we can enjoy beautiful flames while dining

It does provide quite a bit of heat. We did not turn the thermostat down the first time we tried this fireplace and the room became noticeably warmer within an hour. We are hoping we can use it as a source heat next time we loose power in the middle of the cold season.

We used gel fuel by real flame and it produced nice orange fire with some light cracking sound. There was no smell while the fire was burning but we felt light alcohol smell when we left some unburned fuel in the fireplace. Next time we will not pour the entire bottle into the fireplace!

The flame is protected by the glass

On the days when I don't want the extra heat, i just put large tea lights on the fireplace shelf. The fireplace has stainless steel backing which gives beautiful reflection when burning candles and the flames are well protected behind the glass screen. I love this double duty!

Did I mention that the fireplace is beautiful and modern looking? :-)

The only con I can think of is the cost of the gel fuel. I wish there would be a cheaper alternative.

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Buy Real Flame Chateau Electric Corner Fireplace in White Finis

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

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

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