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Showing posts with label space heater ratings. Show all posts

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Cheap Honeywell HZ-690 7 Fin Oil Filled Radiator Heater

Honeywell HZ-690 7 Fin Oil Filled Radiator Heater
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I got a one-month propane bill for $300 this winter and I hadn't even had the house comfortably warm. Overwhelmed at the cost of the bill, I sought an alternative. Since it was an exceptionally cold winter, it seemed there were no heaters to be found anywhere. Locating one at a Target, I purchased it as the only option available to me.

It was such a toasty, seep-into-your-bones kind of warm I decided to buy a second one. This has kept me very comfortable. It's such a welcome heating choice. Even my cat loves it. I can find her snuggled RIGHT next to one or the other of the heaters. It's a safe kind of heater too. Sometimes the cat will actually curl into contact with the heater. She'll sleep quite happily there until at last she gets too hot. When that happens she leaps away from the heater, giving me a very dirty look like it was all my fault. Silly cat.

The BIG advantage though is the cost savings. My $300 propane refill bill went to $0 (my tank hasn't needed refilling yet!) My electric bill did go up though (as one would naturally expect). The electric bill? $30 higher than the previous month!

So in effect, I purchased two of these heaters and paid $30 more in electricity and still came out ahead of that horrendous propane bill of the month before. From $300 for heating to $30.

YEAH!

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With the cost of natural gas way up last winter, I wanted to see if I could save money by using supplemental heating in some parts of the house. I bought this one to use in my daughter's bedroom at night because I figured it was safer than a coil heater.

The Honeywell 690 has more than met my expectations. It is odorless and silent (except a very quiet click when the thermostat goes on and off), easy to adjust and move around, and on its lowest setting (which I use exclusively), it is hot, but not too hot to touch. I'm able to turn the house furnace down as low as I dare (to about 50...don't want to freeze my pipes) while my daughter stays nice and cozy in her bedroom. And I really didn't notice any increase in my electric bill. But while everyone I know was passing out over their gas bills, mine was quite reasonable all winter.

The nature of an oil-filled heater is that it takes time to heat a room, but then it does a fantastic job of keeping the temperature steady. You don't have a super hot zone right next to the heater with it cold everywhere else. In areas where we want quick, brief periods of heat (bathroom, kitchen table), I'm using fan-assisted coil heaters. But in rooms where the occupants will be spending hours (bedrooms, family room, home office), the slow, steady heat of the Honeywell 690 is perfect.

I was so pleased with how well this performed last winter, I'm going to get one for my bedroom this winter.

Note: If you buy one and it has anything beyond maybe a slight smell the first hour of usage, take it back for an exchange. I'm very sensitive to odors, and I never smelled anything with this heater.

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With the cost of natural gas way up last winter, I wanted to see if I could save money by using supplemental heating in some parts of the house. I bought this one to use in my daughter's bedroom at night because I figured it was safer than a coil heater.

The Honeywell 690 has more than met my expectations. It is odorless and silent (except a very quiet click when the thermostat goes on and off), easy to adjust and move around, and on its lowest setting (which I use exclusively), it is hot, but not too hot to touch. I'm able to turn the house furnace down as low as I dare (to about 50...don't want to freeze my pipes) while my daughter stays nice and cozy in her bedroom. And I really didn't notice any increase in my electric bill. But while everyone I know was passing out over their gas bills, mine was quite reasonable all winter.

The nature of an oil-filled heater is that it takes time to heat a room, but then it does a fantastic job of keeping the temperature steady. You don't have a super hot zone right next to the heater with it cold everywhere else. In areas where we want quick, brief periods of heat (bathroom, kitchen table), I'm using fan-assisted coil heaters. But in rooms where the occupants will be spending hours (bedrooms, family room, home office), the slow, steady heat of the Honeywell 690 is perfect.

I was so pleased with how well this performed last winter, I'm going to get one for my bedroom this winter.

Note: If you buy one and it has anything beyond maybe a slight smell the first hour of usage, take it back for an exchange. I'm very sensitive to odors, and I never smelled anything with this heater.

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It takes a few hours on the high setting, but it can warm up my small basement real good. Then I turn it to medium or low during the night, so I can get out of bed real comfortable in the morning. Dandy thing.

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I bought this heater at Target for $27 bucks.. set it up at my in-laws room and it works great. the room was warm and cozy and they got good night sleep... I await to see the electic bills.. I am sure it will be cheaper than warming up the entire house...

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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Discount Royal Sovereign Mini Tower Ceramic Heater

Royal Sovereign Mini Tower Ceramic Heater
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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This heater is much noisier than the older model I purchased yeats ago and which I am more than content with. I probably wouldn't purchase it again, tho' the price was right.

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This is the best heater your money can buy. Im putting one in every room. This heater does not cause a surge and make the power go out.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Review of Aerolatte Milk Frother, Satin

Aerolatte Milk Frother, Satin
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I just got the box from Amazon, pulled out my new Aerolatte, removed the protective cover from the battery compartment (yeah, it even comes pre-loaded with a pair of "aerolatte" double A's!), and put about 2 oz of NON-FAT (skim) milk in a glass.

I nuked the milk for about 20 seconds, pulled it from the microwave, stuck the aerolatte in the glass and pushed the switch.

DANG!!

Nearly INSTANT foam. GOBS of it. It formed PEAKS!! You could make small milk-animals out of it.

I really can't believe how well this thing works. The only thing that would ruin it for me is if it simply fell apart after a few uses, but frankly, with a little bit of care, it looks like it'll hold up. We'll see.

But in the meantime, call me Doctor Foam.

-Jonathan Sabin

UPDATE ***9 MONTHS LATER***

Notwithstanding the complaints of people who claim that their aerolatte lasted about 5 minutes, I just replaced the batteries for the first time since buying it back in January. (Yes, it still works, but I was disappointed that I was no longer able to make foam-animals!)

Well a couple of fresh Duracells later, and I sound like a deranged dentist with this thing in my hand. The "buzz" I had become accustomed to, is now a high-pitched whizzing sound, that actually made my molars uncomfortable.

But I'm back to making some seriously decent foam again!

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I have owned this for about 5 years. I use a stover top espresso maker which works about as well as electric steam type. I have found that the electric pump type that are less than $250.00 don't work that well, and take up too much counter space in a small kitchen. This does work, but I found something that froths milk much better than this and much faster.

Use a small Bodum 4 cup French Press. Put your milk in the French Press (not the same one you are making your coffee in. Get a second smaller one) and rapidly work the plunger up and down for about 10 to 20 seconds. You have frothier milk in less than half the time and you won't need to change batteries every two weeks.

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This works amazingly well. We've used it for a poor-man's latte by microwaving milk, then frothing it to simulate steamed milk, then mixing it with various coffees. We've also used it to froth hot chocolate. Doesn't work that well for making whipped cream.

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I'm pleasantly surprised at the thick, firm, yet light, foam this product produces from homemade soy milk ... all that with my very first attempt! Now, I can experiment with some light flavors. Trust me ... this is a no brainer! My only regret is that I waited so long to give this little gadget a try. I'm at the bottom of my first large cup of coffee using this little frother, and the froth/foam had such staying power that I'm having to use a spoon to get the last it from the cup. Thank you Areolatte!!

UPDATE 12/22/06: Boy oh boy, how I love Aerolatte frothers!! I now own three of these little gadgets! I recently bought 2 more from the online Aerolatte distributor. The very newest top-of-the-line model is all stainless (even the handle), has a thicker stainless stem, and comes with a large stainless stand. Then, they have the black molded plastic one that comes with it's own sturdy grey, protective, plastic container with a cap on one end (not the one with the tin case) for on the road. I just can't seem to contain myself with how happy I am with this product! I hope this review is useful to some who might have doubt.

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Performs as described, makes loads of creamy frothy milk for your coffee. (I found that frothed half-and-half gets thicker and is foamier for longer than soy milk. The joys of extra fat.) We can make tons of cappuccinos and lattes at home with our own coffee. Starbucks who?

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Thursday, October 9, 2014

Buy Ll Home Metal Horse Fire Screen

Ll Home Metal Horse Fire Screen
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $173.85
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works great, easy to set up and light weight, made out of nice material and well painted ok ok ok

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prompt shipping, looks beautiful in front of our fireplace, maybe an option for a little lighter color, hard to see shapes when fire is not burning

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Dimplex EUH08B34CT 7.5/5.6-Kilowatt 240/208-Volt 1/3-Phase Review

Dimplex EUH08B34CT 7.5/5.6-Kilowatt 240/208-Volt 1/3-Phase Industrial Unit Heater
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I have been using this heater for just over a year. Very good heater when I need it. Will warm my 20x22x10 garage in about 15 minutes. Down side is it runs about $4.00/ day in electricity (2011 rates) so I don't leave it on all the time.

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I have a 600 square foot (3-car) garage with 12 foot high ceilings, and this heater has been a great addition. My garage has insulated and finished walls, but several windows and drafty garage doors (that's my next project!), so it's not particularly easy to heat. Running for about 15 minutes per hour, this heater warms my garage by about 30 degrees which is fine for my needs. It's also possible to run just the fan, giving me some much needed air circulation, even when the temperatures aren't cold.

Construction quality is about average for this type of unit. It's somewhat plain and industrial looking, but after all, it is intended for a garage. The controls are simple an on/off switch for the fan, and then a basic thermostat to regulate the temperature. If you like, you can wire it into a remote thermostat instead of using the built in temperature regulator. It can be tilted within a limited range, but the mounting isn't really all that flexible...I might have preferred one on some sort of swiveling mount so as to be able to direct the heat where I want it.

Still, it more than meets my needs. When it clicks on, it is indeed very warm in the vicinity of the heater, and in just a few minutes, my entire garage warms up. Temperatures tend to vary quite a bit with distance from the fan...in fairness, two smaller (5KW) units would have probably heated my garage more evenly, but I didn't want to give up that much ceiling space.

I didn't have the required 40A circuit nearby, so I paid a professional electrician about $300 to run the line and install the heater. The installation went smoothly and there were no issues getting it running.

I'm tempted to keep the thermostat set to about 50 degrees and to let it run continuously, although I'm afraid of the electricity cost. In my area, electricity is about 12 cents per KWH, so if the heater runs 15 minutes per hour, it can be as much as $6 per day to operate this heater. Where I live, that would probably only be an issue during the very coldest days...otherwise, I think the average cost will be more like $1 or $2 per day. Still, it's worth giving some thought to what the cost might be if you're on a tight budget, and of course, you can always simply shut it off, put it on some type of timer or spend a little more time insulating your garage.

Above my garage is living space, and until now, it's always been cold and chilly. Heating the garage has had the benefit of helping keep the room above notably warmer. I can hear it running from inside the house, which is about my only complaint. Otherwise, it's a fine unit for the price.

Definitely recommended.

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Holmes HFH442UM - 1500W Heater Fan w/ALCI Heater, Plastic Case Reviews

Holmes HFH442UM - 1500W Heater Fan w/ALCI Heater, Plastic Case, 10-1/4 x 6-1/2 x 12-1/2, White
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
List Price: $47.02
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This little heater has saved us now through two winters and truly has kept us nice and toasty warm! We have two, one upstairs and one downstairs and they heat the entire area with ease. The front of the unit doesn't get much hotter than a TV digital box or a computer, and our cats can very safely lay in front of it without getting their fur burnt by the coils or grate (since it is plastic). The temperature control is a wonderful feature as well, we end up using this instead of our gas heat in the house (it ends up being cheaper).

The other thing we like is the auto shutoff if it DOES get to hot! That way the heater turns off and doesn't overheat for any reason, reducing the fire risk with some other ceramic heaters.

All in all I would definitely recommend this heater to anyone who needs one!

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Purchasing anything made in China is like playing Roulette.

Based on my experience with one unit I have had for years and has worked well, I purchased two more on 2/12/12.

Of those two one has already stopped working and the problem seems to be in the ALCI plug. I am already past Amazon's return date so I've lost my gamble on one. Time will tell on the other one.

So buy if you like to play the Chinese quality Roulette...

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We have had two of these heaters for roughly 3 years. We mounted ours on the wall in our family room and one in our guest room. We like they are on the wall out of way safe from causing a fire. We love that they keep the room a constant temperature. We keep our house cool at night, but if someone stays in our guest room, they can set the temperature how they want it. Also, we keep one in our family room. We don't have to keep the entire house at 70, we can keep it at 65 or lower if we want, and then set the family room temperature how we want if we are watching a movie or reading. Great product and very very inexpensive to use.

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I had this heater for about 4 months then yesterday I had it on and it suddenly turned off and hasn't worked since what a waste.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Best Secura Electric Water Boiler and Warmer Deals

Secura 4-Quart Electric Water Boiler and Warmer AirPot SWB-43G, 18/10 Stainless Steel Interior
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
List Price: $119.99
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I was looking for a affordable boiler for my kitchen counter. The Secura 4.6 quart seemed the best choice balancing price and capacity. You can pay much more for similar products, but I really don't know why you would. This appliance had stood up very well through nearly 3 weeks of heavy (ab)use.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Reviews of Comfort Zone CZ550 Comfort Zone

Comfort Zone CZ550 Comfort Zone
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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We bought this to heat up specific areas of our drafty apartment. Mostly, we've been using it in our living room, which is miserably cold in the winter. The room is about 10x14, and this little heater maxes out to warm it comfortably. I used it one day to jumpstart the temperature in my son's much smaller room and it was effective in minutes. It really is for smaller rooms.

Pros:

-Does warm quiet well

-Stay cool housing

-Automatically turns off if tipped over

-Two fan speeds for heat, and one for fan alone (I can't tell any difference between low and high, though)

Cons:

-It's quite loud. If you're watching a movie, or trying to talk on the phone, it's a bit intrusive

-The cord gets warm. That seems rather worrying, except that we never leave it on or plugged in unmonitored. I don't feel like it is suddenly going to explode, I just wouldn't leave any electric heater on or plugged in with our old-house wiring (we even unplug our toaster when we're not using it)

-It's not very efficient if the heat is not turned all the way up comes off and on every five minutes or so, which, combined with the noise level, is a little annoying

-Also the grate on the front (pretty small) does heat up, so it'll have to be out of reach if you have crawlers or pets.

All this to say, we're keeping it. It's already here, the price was right and it makes our frozen tundra of a living room quite cozy. I'm just going to pretend the noise is the sound of crashing waves on a seashore in the tropics.

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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Discount Amico USB Coffee Mug Cup Warmer Heater with Clock Calendar

Amico USB Coffee Mug Cup Warmer Heater with Clock Calendar
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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The display toggles between the time and date.

The ambient temperature of the metal plate is constantly shown, so it can double as an interior temperature gauge.

You can change it to display in Fahrenheit, which is good.

It'll reach a displayed temp of 150 degrees F; HOWEVER, the metal heating plate is NOT large enough to put an over sized coffee cup on. In the picture, the plate looks incredibly large; however, it's no larger than a standard coffee cut; therefore, I've not yet been able to determine if the thing actually keeps stuff warm.

Had I known the cup circumference limit, I probably wouldn't have purchased it.

It did get here fairly quickly and it came from Hong Kong, so it takes a few days.

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Reviews of Chef'sChoice M675 International Cordless Electric Hot Pot

Chef's Choice 675 International Cordless Electric Hot Pot
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I just recieved this kettle to replace a rival hotpot. The Rival lacked an on-off switch. It also gave off some strange tastes and some say stainless is better than plastic that way.

I reheat coffee and heat canned goods in the hotpot as it's easier for me than the range and the wide opening on this hotpot allows one to clean it easily though the lid won't lift as far as you'd like.

On recieving this kettle my first thought was the base was of light gauge plastic seemed a little cheap. But I suppose that's ok if it turns out to be durable. Next I was amazed that the stainless vessel was of lighter gauge than I expected. This is probably all good though. Some reviewers of the other stainless kettles remark that they are heavy and get 'dangerously' hot. This one is actually reasonably light to maneuver. And if I boil 2 cups of water turning it off myself which is before the automatic shut off the stainless is just warm at the top; not really hot. If it doesn't wear out this is fine for my needs. Also it looks like the picture. I give it one star for the appearance of the polished stainless, but that is subjective. Have to admit though, it cleans good.

3 year later: Still works fine and I've fired it up every day 3-5 times. V Fine.

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I have had this kettle for about a year, and have been very happy with it. However, a couple weeks ago I started having the problem that many other reviewers here have complained about, the on/off switch not staying on. Curious, I opened up the bottom of the kettle, and found the two wires going to the heating element had melted together, causing an intermittent short. I have reported this to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, and I hope that something will be done.

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This has all the feature I wanted when I was looking for a electric pot to heat water for coffee. Its stainless steel so no plastic taste. Lid opens wide so its easy to fill and clean. No element inside the pot to interfere with cleaning the inside. It lifts off the base so that you can take it to the table. The large window shows the water level. This is our second one of this model. We had the first one for years until we broke it. The new one has a improved spout so that water pours out without spilling on the counter. I can't imagine someone buying any other model when this one has all the features you need for a heating water for coffee of tea..

Grannie Annie

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This is the best I have found. I tried the Cuisinart kettle but the solvents used on the plastic parts (including inside) gave the water a terrible taste and smell. Most kettles had those plastic parts inside for the auto-shut-off mechanism but not this one (it is concealed in the cover)

It is compact and does not take much room on your counter, very quick and so far nothing negative to say about it at all.

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I bought this because, let's face it, Alton Brown just rocks. He recommended it "Gear for your Kitchen". I was sick of using my regular stove top teakettle it would collect grease and dirt, requiring scouring on a regular basis. It was Murphy's Law that the kettle would whistle just when I had my hands full or was busy with something else.

This electric hot pot boils water just about as fast (I tested it myself). But it doesn't whistle and shuts itself off when it reaches a boil. AB recommended this one because of the large opening, and true to his claim, you can indeed cool the perfect hard boiled egg 6-7 at a time, actually. I love that it doesn't live on the stove where it collects grease (I've wiped the outside down twice in a year). I love that it's cordless. The only "downside" is that when I make tea, I make 2 qts at a time and the capacity on this is only 1.5 qt, so it could be just slightly larger (Oh and don't try to heat milk based things in it the clean up is horrid I tried to heat up chai in it).

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Friday, February 28, 2014

Review of Log Basket in Brass Plated

Minuteman International X800053 Pewter and Graphite Basket
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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I ordered this item because it was lauded as better and heavier duty than others on Amazon that look very similar. It was more than twice the price. It's much lighter than I expected--really thin and lightweight. I would NOT recommend this product. I also ordered several other Minuteman Int. items and have been disappointed with them as well. They're all lightweight and cheap--but cost more than most other brands on Amazon. There is another basket that looks just like it for less than half the price, but I ordered this one because I thought it would be sturdier. It came with a bright gold "Made in China" sticker and it certainly lived up to the stereotype of cheap imitation products. I know that some quality products are imported from China, but this one is one of the reasons for the negative stereotype. Don't waste your money. This one is extremely over-priced.

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I rolled the dice (I don't like to buy items with no other reviews, but it is sturdy and looks great! Pay attention to the measurements. Its small, but if you wanted small (like I did), then you can't go wrong with this thing!

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Portable Gas Heater, LP, 32000 BtuH Reviews

Portable Gas Heater, LP, 32000 BtuH
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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The heater works well. However it arrived with a dent in the frame. That dent was not from being banged in the box the box showed no signs or damage. It looked like a factory problem. Just unfortunate it looks bad with this dent.

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Saturday, February 1, 2014

Buy Pro Com PCSD25T Free Standing Vent Free Stove with T-Stat Comfort

Pro Com PCSD25T Free Standing Vent Free Stove with T-Stat Comfort Setting
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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Good unit to warm up a seldom used area for the holidays. Since it is not vented I definitely recommend a dehumidifier be run at the same time, since propane contains a lot of water vapor when burning it tends to condense on any colder surface ( windows, doors, cold outside walls etc) The dehumidifier helps to cut the amt of condensation.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Buy Dimplex SMP-904-ST Fieldstone Pine and Stone-look Electric

Dimplex SMP-904-ST Fieldstone Pine and Stone-look Electric Fireplace Mantel
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I have a 3 story Beach House on the WA coast. It gets a little chilly on the first floor entry hall even in summer evenings. I bought this unit to take the cool edge off. It is fairly easy to assemble, though package is a bit heavy (recommend opening box and carrying pieces inside one-by-one). Be sure your wall socket is offset from the insert or you will have to move it upward like I did or use an aftermarket recessed outlet)because the insert fits tight againt the wall. The unit looks bigger in the brochure, but was perfect size for me because I want a TV wall-mounted above. There are lots of adjustment options for temp and light/firelog brightness! Very beautiful effect and emanates quality. Has dark glass front nice effect! Love it

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On the negative side; when putting together none of the holes line up and the mortar used to form the rock is very delicate tends to crack and flake. When Assembling the mantel one of the bolts kept falling out had to end up glueing it in. Also fire box does not screw into the structure anywhere when bumped it does slip out and has to be pushed back in. The overall looks is okay and it does work for heat. Do not feel that it is worth the price paid....

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The fireplace is beautiful and puts out great heat. It fit perfectly in our basement cut out and really completes the look of the basement living room. We are very happy with it and you couldn't beat the price.

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This electric fireplace makes my little lake cabin look like a little cozy lake cabin now, I love this purchase!

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