Showing posts with label space heaters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label space heaters. Show all posts

2/08/2012

Holmes HFH442-UM Heater Fan with Adjustable Thermostat and ALCI Plug Review

Holmes HFH442-UM Heater Fan with Adjustable Thermostat and ALCI Plug
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I own two of these, one in a small bathroom, and one in a larger 9' X 9' bathroom.
The unit is compact; it has a plastic part that you fasten into the wall, and then the heater rotates sideways to fit into it, then back to vertical to lock in place.
The controls have a power button, a LOW button, a HIGH button, and several temperature settings. We don't use the temperature settings, so I won't comment on them here. The heater works great in both locations; the small bathroom uses low heat and the larger bathroom uses high heat.
One needs to be aware that when powering off the unit, you have to hold the button; the lights will change (clockwise), but the next time you power on the unit, the last setting you used will be set. In other words, if you have the unit on HIGH and you PRESS the power button, it will go to LOW heat. In the same situation if you HOLD the power button, the light will indicate LOW heat for a second before the unit turns off, but the next time you power up it will be in HIGH heat.
The unit has an overtemp circuit - if it gets too hot it will shut down and it requires a lot of time to completely cool before it will allow a power up. We discovered this when we attempted HIGH heat in our smaller bathroom - but now we save energy by using the LOW setting, so it was a good experience.
The unit also has an ALCI plug, which means that if you drop it in the tub or just generally get it wet, the unit will disconnect from the mains and is not hazardous - the plug will simply blow it's circuit and the unit shuts down. This is perfect for bathrooms.
Excellent unit, great operation, nice design. Recommended.

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Slim profile heater has a small footprint and takes up very little space, but has a wide grill for maximum heating. It's 1Touch Electronic Thermostat you can easily set your desired comfort level with one button. Includes an ALCI plug for added peace of mind.

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1/02/2012

Sunpentown SPT SH-1507 Mini-Tower Ceramic Heater Review

Sunpentown SPT SH-1507 Mini-Tower Ceramic Heater
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I LOVE this little heater. I live in St. Pete Florida and needed a space heater for the unseasonably cold weather that we had here. I live in a 650 sq. foot, poorly insulated, garage apartment, and this heater really saved the day when it was in the 20's and 30's outside. We ran only this heater and not our central heater, as the latter costs a fortune and does very little in the way of actual heating. The space heater was used mostly in one large room that comprises about 40% of our apartment, and also in the bedroom which is about 25%. In the bedroom with the door closed this sucker kept it quite warm, even on low (and the bedroom is like 15x13 feet). Granted it takes an hour or so to heat the whole room, but it worked great (so great that we had to shut it off in the middle of the night because we were sweating under our heavy comforter). In the large room, the heater did an admirable job and kept it bearable throughout the cold spell (and that large room has so many drafts it's like all of professional sports combined). Now, with the weather more temperate (40's and 50's) this little heater heats whatever room I'm in without a problem.
I love the high and low settings and the fact that the high setting draws only 1200W (as opposed to 1500W for most space heaters). The unit is quite small and no part of it is too hot to touch at any time. It is a breeze to move from room to room. This heater would be a good choice for anyone with children or pets, as it has a knockover shut-off. It is very quiet (though not silent as some have said). In a room with any ambient noise, you're not likely to hear the heater. In a quiet bedroom it sounds like (surprise) a small fan. There are some days when it sounds a little bit rough on startup, but this noise goes away within a minute or so.
My unit has held up great (I've had it for a few months now and ran it 24 hrs a day for weeks), but I am very careful not to knock it or use it in a humid area (like a bathroom). I could see this heater breaking if it is knocked over or hit against something while moving it between rooms. Also, I take care to hold the heater with one hand whenever I turn the on/off knob with the other hand, because the knob takes a good bit of torque to rotate. If I were to turn the knob without holding the heater I would be twisting the whole heater on its base which could potentially damage the oscillation feature. With proper care this heater seems like it will fare well.
For me, this heater was a great buy. It was relatively inexpensive, it is small and easy to store, and it puts out an admirable amount of heat for its size. I wouldn't rely on it to bring a large room up to a short sleeve and shorts temperature in the dead of winter, but it will definitely take the edge off the cold. In a closed room this heater will bring the temperature up nicely.
Amazon, as always, was a pleasure to deal with. Oddly, the manufacturer's packaging looked like it had been opened and re-taped, but the interior packaging appeared factory fresh. I guess it could have been opened and re-sealed, or the Sunpentown factory just tapes up their boxes sloppily. Either way, the heater is great, and I am quite pleased.

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Equipped with energy-efficient ceramic technology, this adorable mini tower heater compliments any countertop and offers safe, soothing warmth to a room. The unit provides low (600-watt) and high (1200-watt) heat settings, an oscillating option for even heat coverage to gradually warm a room, and a fan-only option to help circulate air in the summer months. Even more, it comes with a washable filter and a carrying handle for convenient portability. Safety features include a power indicator light, a thermal cut-off switch, a tip-over switch, and automatic overheat protection for peace of mind. Ideal for use in a child's room, the ETL-listed mini-tower ceramic heater measures 6 by 4-1/2 by 13-3/4 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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12/25/2011

SPT SH-1508 Tower Ceramic Heater with Ionizer Review

SPT SH-1508 Tower Ceramic Heater with Ionizer
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This is a great unit and just like it states it is wisper quiet. Easy to read digital temp. Took about 5 min to warm a 63 degree room to 72! Takes up little space, I put mine in the corner and you don't even know its there. It is also an attractive unit that I don't mind having in any room of the house. The remote controol is a plus also. I Did not think I needed it, but now that I have it, I love that feature also. There is an easy to use timer on the unit also. That is a nice feature so you don't forget to turn it off when you go to work etc. I am thinking about ordering another one as this is such a handy unit. With heating costs this winter it is a money saver to use this electric unit to supplement your heat.

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Ceramic heat offers soothing warmth and the safety of a low surface temperature. 120° oscillation provides widespread heat coverage to gradually warm your entire room. Built-in Ionizer automatically functions when unit is turned on. Heat can also be turned off and operate unit as a fan. Features a digital thermostat with LCD display and remote, timer and main power safety switch (convenient foot switch for controlling the main power without bending over). Elegant standing design will compliment any room.

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10/07/2011

SPT SH-1505 Ceramic Heater with Humidifier Review

SPT SH-1505 Ceramic Heater with Humidifier
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I needed the temperature in my baby's room to stay the same even though we're in a small apartment. This really did the trick. It looks great is very compact compared to other ugly large heater humidifiers AND it is both a heater and humidifier so even when it warms up in there it does feel so dry. It also has a tip over feature, which or safety is great. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is I wish you could operate the humidifer separate from the heater but you can't. Can't have it all I guess. Oh, and we have a modern looking apartment and this fits right in!

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Equipped with energy-efficient ceramic technology, this unique space heater distributes soothing heat throughout the room, plus it features a built-in humidifier for adding moisture to the air. Choose from low (700-watt) or high (1200-watt) heat settings, as well as low (750-watt) or high (1250-watt) heat plus humidifier. The unit provides a 1/2-liter water tank, easy-to-use control dials, and a carrying handle for convenient portability. Safety features include a power indicator light, a thermal cut-off switch, a tip-over switch, and automatic overheat protection for peace of mind. Great for the bedroom, office, or anywhere in the home that needs warmth without over drying, the ETL-listed heater measures 7 by 16-3/4 by 15 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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