Friday, October 8, 2010

Homebasix Electric Heater, 1500 Watts



Product By Homebasix(5 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $14.99
 
Product Description
 
3 heat settings: 600, 900, and 1500 watts - fan only. Power indicator light. Adjustable thermostat maintains desired temperature. Thermal shut off sensor automatically turns heater off if overheating occurs. Built-in handle for easy carrying. Cord length: 6 feet. UL listed.
                                  
Technical Details
  • Homebasix 1500 Watt Heater Fan NFA20
  • SOUNDBEST INT. / CHINA
Customer Reviews
  
"Its good, small cute heater fan for a small room" 2010-07-12
By Sourabh Jain
Good, small, low-power heater fan for a small room. I use it for keeping my room slightly warmer than the thermostat temperature, and it works fine.
  
"Good features, quiet, but tippy" 2010-02-10
By D. Stjohn (Seattle)
I like the three heat settings, plus fan only. Thermostat works really well in holding the temperature in a tight range. (Not something my other heaters do well.) However, because its thin in depth, it tips over easily, especially on carpeted floors. Quality seems good or better than average for an inexpensive, plastic housing heater.
  
"Average" 2009-11-04
By Denis Cazaubon (USA)
As soon as i got this heater i turned it up...all the way up in order to get the desired effect. then a couple hours later I reduced it to medium only to find that a few minute later it had stopped working. i unplugged it for a few minutes and then when I tried again it worked. It generates less heat than my old heater though.
  
"Little hottie" 2009-09-11
By Shannon M. Parkr
This is a small fan/heater but It can heat up a room!!! Pretty good product
  
"A nice little heater" 2008-10-31
By J. Burton (Doylestown, PA United States)
This is a nice, cheap, little heater. Works well, fairly quiet, and it does have a off position on the switch, unlike some others. It does not have a tip-over switch, unlike most heaters of this type, which I don't think is a disadvantage. A shame that it is made in China, like almost everything these days.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Radiant Heater



Product By Optimus(172 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $29.99
 
Product Description
 
This Infrared Quartz Radiant Heater provides Instant Sun-like Warmth from a Radiant Heat Source. Energy Savings of 400 or 800 Watts uses less energy that conventional heaters. Overheat Thermal Cut-off Device and Tip-over Safety Switch offers safety and peace of mind during use. Constructed with a Cool Touch Housing and Built-in Carrying Handle for ease in portability.Ultra Quiet Operation for use in any room.

Technical Details
  • Portable radiant heater with infrared quartz heating element
  • Low (400 watts) and high (800 watts) heat settings; user-friendly control knob
  • Ultra-quiet operation; auto safety shut-off if tipped over or overheating occurs
  • Cool-touch housing; integrated carrying handle; cord wrap
  • Measures approximately 4 by 14 by 13 inches
Customer Reviews

"A lot of heat for a little power" 2010-09-13
By sallylea
At the low setting of only 400 watts, this heater produces a lot of heat! I am in the bottom unit of a very old building (built around 1900), so it is freeeezing! This heater has really helped! I keep it under my desk at my home office and it keeps me working. Before, I purchased a couple of energy-efficient 400 watt wall-mounted heaters (for over $80 each), but those take far too long to heat up (by the time the room is warm, I'm ready to leave). This affordable ($30) Optimus heater gives you instant gratification and plenty of heat. I haven't even used it at the 800 watt setting yet. I think I might buy another one or two for the other rooms of my house.
  
"bad" 2010-09-09
By h.m
It broke down in less than 5 months. I used it almost every single day. Sometimes it was too hot, and it takes time to heat up.

"Good value" 2010-08-26
By Ana Carolina Rojas (Miami, FL USA)
I live in Miami, I am a woman in my 30s. Our office is freezing everyday! It is not nice to work with a thermostat on the 50s and 60s that can't be changed. This product is great if you are looking for a heater for your office or desk. Its powerful and most important, silent. That was my main concern because I did not want to bother my coworkers. It does look like a toaster or a roaster(I didn't receive the white one but brownish greenish...) but I don't care because its under my desk. Good price too! I hope it lasts or I'll be mad.

"Here's why this heater is great" 2010-07-11
By Matthew Frith (Torrance, Ca United States)
I waited a year before I decided to make a review on this heater and so far it is still going strong. This is a great heater especially when you are using it at work. First off, it's a low power heater so it allows you to use 800 or 400 watts. This allows you to use it at work without worrying about blowing a fuse and making a complete ass out of yourself. Most heaters (even the small ones), will run at about 1500 watts and will easily shut down a circuit. Second, it gives off great heat. I've was hard pressed to find any amount of heat that this heater has given vs the heaters that use double the power. With the reflective background pushing the heat forward, you can easily feel it at about 8 feet away. This heater heats up my office in a place where everyone wants the air conditioning blasting, but I've had times where the co-workers were complaining that the heater was heating up the office too much. So, I'm giving this heater 5 stars because I've only have had good luck with it. I wish the same for anyone else that buys this heater.
  
"great for the money" 2010-07-04
By J. L. Wions
This is my second Optimus. I bought it for two reasons. One is that it is a great little heater that heats up a small area in a hurry with low energy consumption, and it never has to shut down to cool off as fan models do. The other reason is that my first Optimus developed a mysterious short after about six months of constant use (about 16 hours/day), causing its performance to be unreliable. For the price, I decided it would be easier to buy another one than to test customer service, and be without it for a while (for health reasons, I require the heat almost constantly). So, now I have two, and am happy with both (when they are both working).

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Cyclonic Ceramic Room Heater



Product By Lasko(24 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $72.03
 
Technical Details
  • Lasko
  • 760000
  • Fans & Accessories                                 
Customer Reviews

"Cyclone Ceramic Room Heater" 2010-06-14
By Roger Smith
Great Heater! Many easy and useful controls! Timer, Heat Adjustments, etc. all very easy to operate! Very useful Remote Control! Great Baffles to direct the heat in any direction you may desire. A very safe & reliable heater...so far the best of all the ones I've ever owned!
  
"Room Heater a little loud" 2010-04-14
By Kevin (Ellicott City, MD)
I got this unit for my basement approx 14 x 30'. It does keep the basement a nice temperature - set the thermostat - nice! BUT the fan became quite loud. Not bad with the TV on, but is somewaht distracting when it is quiet. Good for the price, however could be designed to operate more quietly.
  
"Underachiever" 2010-03-06
By Perry Ruspantine (Yarmouth port, Massachusetts, US)
I purchased this heater in hopes of heating a 20 x 10 area in my basement that was just refinished. It does a poor job concentrating the heat only in an area of about 5 X 10 feet in front of the heater. The temperature then drops off sharply. I would not recommend this heater for a large area or an area that is not well insulated.

"Great heater for our S FL long winter weather..." 2010-03-04
By Ihaly (South FL)
I purchased 4 different brands/models of heaters for our 2009/2010 winter here in S Fl because my house does not have a heating system... Hello!!! this is S Fl LOL. By far this is my favorite. I've to turn it off in the middle of the night because my bedroom gets really warm. It is not enough for my living room/dinning room but it does well for my bedroom. FYI.- Our cold fronts here get on the 50's to 40 degrees.
  
"Terrific Heater!" 2010-01-24
By Kathy M. Ferguson (Lakeport, CA USA)
We've shopped and shopped and bought several types of electric room heaters (panel heaters, oil filled baseboard and radiator styles, etc.), and we haven't been happy with any of them. This Lasko heater has ended our search! It pumps out lots of heat and the louvered adjuster lets you direct the heat straight into the room, straight up, or anywhere in between. The fan is not silent, but it also isn't obnoxious! We have it in our bedroom and we sleep fine with it running. Probably the best feature is the very accurate thermostat control that lets you set a digital temperature. It brings the room up to that temperature and shuts down when not needed. That saves energy. The remote control is a really convenient addition. The one possible down side is its size. The heater is large, but it is designed so that you can put it right up against a wall with no concern for safety. So you should be able to find a convenient location in any room. Like all space heaters, it works best in a closed room, but we've used it in our large open family room, kitchen, dining room with good results compared to other room heaters. We like it so much we are ordering another!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Dimplex DGWH4031 4000-Watt Garage/Workshop Heater



 
Product By Dimplex(8 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $165.00
 
Product Description
 
This Dimplex garage/workshop heater has a powerful fan and 4000 watt stainless steel heater element. The versatile mounting bracket attaches to wall or ceiling and heater swivels to direct heat. The automatic temperature control helps maintain consistent temperature from 45-77°F. The fan delay uses residual heat for economical performance. Input 240 Volt, output 13,648 BTU. 
 
Technical Details
  • Garage/workshop fan-forced heater with 4000-watt stainless-steel element
  • 13,640 BTUs; automatic temperature control from 45 to 77 degrees F
  • Fan delay uses residual heat for economical performance; auto safety shut off
  • Attaches to wall/ceiling with included mounting bracket; heater swivels to direct heat
  • Measures 11 by 7-2/7 by 9 inches
Customer Reviews
  
"Space Heater" 2010-03-21
By Melvin C. Hay
The shipping box for the heater was in poor condition when I received it. Some hardware was missing as a result. The heater was not damaged and works fine so far. It heats my 16x24 woodworking shop very well.

"Not good as garage heater" 2010-03-08
By Kelly Marie
The product quality was good, but it does not heat up garage/workshop area very well. In order to feel heat you must be within 3 feet of heater. I wanted to use to warm up workshop area prior to actually working in area and it just did not due the job. The heater is good if you are right next to it, but don't count on it to heat up work area...especially if you live in a state like Wisconsin.
  
"decent little heater for the money!" 2010-01-28
By Pneufab (Chicagoland, IL)
This is a decent heater for the money. I have a 75K BTU Hot Dawg that I was too late (read: too lazy, waited until there was snow on the roof so I could not vent) in installing this winter. I purchased this because it only needed 12 gauge wire (20A) 220V power and it was easy to update the 110V outlet and breaker from 110V to 20A 220V, to accommodate it. It doesn't really heat up my garage like the Hot Dawg, but it certainly takes the chill out of the air and makes it more comfortable to work in there. I just turn it on a few hours before I head out there. I like it! Not sure on the cost increase on my electric bill, but it is probably minimal since I only used it maybe 20 hours total last month. Even with this heaterit has been a cold December January in Chicagoland!
  
"Good Heater" 2009-12-31
By Annette Vogel (New Hampshire)
Northern Tool was excellent about replacing the first heater that was sent to us... the fan wouldn't work because it was damaged and hitting the motor. They shipped out a new one and picked up the old one asap. It is a little loud, but it's for a garage, so that is to be expected. Other than that, it has been keeping our 600-square foot home toasty warm, even at 5 below zero.

"Nice little heater" 2009-12-13
By KMR (Syracuse NY)
Pleasantly surprised by this heater. I was in the midst of finishing my detached oversize two car garage and the heater choice was on my to-do list. I was going to require about 16000 BTU with standard insulation in my climate (Syracuse NY), which would equate to about 4800-5000W electric heater. Since I was over insulating the garage walls (R17 walls, R40 ceiling), I was confident I could get away with a slightly smaller unit - the 4000W Dimplex. If needed I can supplement in a local area of the garage with a small 1500W space heater that I already had. Installation was straight forward, since I was putting in all new electrical circuits in the garage anyway, it was easy enough to add the dedicated 240V circuit for this Dimplex unit. My unit required a NEMA 6-20 recepticle. I started using the Dimplex unit with only some of the walls insulated, and was pleased that I could get a 10degF increase in room temperature in about 60-70 minutes even with the outside temp being 22-25 (starting temp in unfinished garage around 32degF). I do not anticipate a large impact on my electric bill. I pay $0.05 (5 cents) for 1 kWhour. This ia 4kW heater, so for one hour of run time I pay $0.20 (20 cents). The heater will likely get used for about two hours a day ($0.40), for a total of about $12 a month. Why only four stars? Well my only complaint about the heater is that it doesn't have a built in fan delay. When the unit kicks on, it powers the heating element and fan right away. So the fan is blowing cold air over a heating element that isn't up to temperature yet. This is a very small annoyance and a small inefficiency of the heater. The heater does have a shut down delay on the fan, it will keep the fan blowing over the hot element when the thermostat kicks the element off. This extracts and distributes the remaining residual heat from the element. Still the start up fan delay would have been nice.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Bionaire BFH5000-UM Electric Fireplace Heater with Remote Control




Product By Bionaire(12 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $189.00
 
Product Description
 
Provides the ambiance and warmth of a fireplace without the mess! No logs, no open fire, no propane, no fumes to deal with. Beautiful and modern, fits in with your home and your lifestyle. Wall mountable or floor standing. Fan heat disperses quickly into the room.

Technical Details
  • Electric fireplace heater with realistic glowing logs and embers
  • Programmable digital display; thermostat; 12-hour on/off timer
  • Tip-over and overheat protection; automatic safety shut-off
  • Includes remote control, floor stand, and hardware for wall-mounting
  • Measures 31-1/4 by 4 by 23-7/8 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Customer Reviews
  
"Good product when it works" 2010-04-01
By Mr. "Pete" (Dolores, Co.)
We received the product in a timly fashon even earlier than originaly stated. We enjoyed the product except for the sound effect which we turned off and the annoying red light in the center which we covered with duct tape. We used it on its floor stand in our bedroom for a few days and then hung it on its wall hooks in our RV for a few days. And then the fan stopped and the coils overheated and smoked and we turned it off and unplugged it. We reported this malfunction to the Bionaire people, they took down the serial number and promised to send us another one. As stated above we enjoyed the fireplace and it fit perfectly, as measured, in our 30' RV. We wished the product had worked and are a tad nervous about plugging in its replacement. The fan was always a tad noisey so perhaps the replacement will be quieter.

"2 small problems but otherwise amazing!" 2010-02-12
By G. Spicuzza
This heater is truly amazing. The fire looks beautiful and you can dim it so it's not too bright. It warms up my large bedroom in 15 minutes flat and will get burning hot after an hour. The crackling noise is kind of annoying but you can set it to mute. The only downfalls are that you can't set the timer for 3 hours--I wanted the have the heater warming for 1 hour before I goto bed and 2 hours into sleep (3 hours total) but this isn't possible--You can only set it for 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 hours... and the LCD screen is bright blue while everything else is dim red. That caveats are small and I still love this heater!
  
"Take the chill out!" 2010-01-28
By Jennifer Wright
I bought 2 of these around christmas time. One for me and one for a gift. The shipping was free and came in a timely manner. when I recieved them they both had specks inside the glass. I assume it was fragments from the fake log. That rattled loose during shipping. Never the less you can't get them out. Now there is slight discoloration under the glass on the red back ground. Also make sure you use the short screws to attach the base. The directions make it look like you use the long ones. If you hang it on the wall. It's a pain to take it down, and then attach it to the base. So i'ts really one or the other. As far as being a good heater it is. When i'ts in the teens it helps the furnace from coming on every 10 minutes! I've used it every day for a month now and my electric bill has went up 50.00. So if I would have turned up my furnace to stay that warm. My gas bill would have been alot more than that! So for sure buy one! They give off good heat, and the ambiance is cool too! Also turn off the fake log crackle.It annoys everyone.You will enjoy the ambiance alot more!
  
"Good if you don't mind these annoyances" 2009-12-21
By B.C. Geek (Vancouver, Canada)
The fireplace works fine in it's most important aspect: generating heat. It has a stylish, very contemporary design. The glass front is thick and smooth and you don't need to worry about cracking it. The blue backlit display turns off after a few seconds which is nice. Great remote that supports all functions. There are a few annoyances that were weighing too heavily for us and made me return it, though: First, since the unit is only a few inches deep and it is either wall-mounted or on the stand there is no easy way to hide the cord, which really spoils the appearance. The fan is a little noisy and keeps on running even when the heat is turned off, probably to cool the two lamps and to generate the light effect. The "crackling wood" sound effect sounds hollow and thin but can thankfully be turned off. Finally, the light effect is not realistic at all, just a waving background. If you don't mind these annoyances, it is a good product.
  
"Does the job" 2009-12-15
By Diane F. Hamel (Connecticut)
It's a nice heater, warms the room just fine but not very realistic looking it would be great if you could recess it in the wall then it would look more realistic. I leave the sound effects off as others have said it just sounds like weird crackling it's better silent. Visitors have made positive comments.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Honeywell HZ-2302 Power Oscillator Electric Heater



Product By Honeywell(25 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $28.49
 
Technical Details
  • Adjustable thermostat maintains desired temperature
  • 3 Heat Settings plus Fan Only Setting
  • Safety Matters Features: Auto-off hi-limit switch, back-up thermal circuit breaker and motor thermal cut-off fuse, power light
  • Made with VO rated plastic
  • 3 Year Warranty                              
Customer Reviews
  
"NOT a heater" 2010-04-16
By Rocangel (Georgia)
I bought this for my work because it is so cold in office. I would NOT recommend this to anyone. It blows cool/ warm air. No matter how much I turn the knobs to warm, the temp does not change. I think it makes me colder, actually. No HEAT from this "Heater". Again, I would NOT recommend.
  
"great little space heater" 2009-10-19
By Linda Settnek
Very quiet when running.keeps living room and kitchen areas warm. will most likely get one for kids bedrooms also. well worth the purchase.

"It is Great for What I need" 2009-10-14
By Colleen M. Rock
For the size and price this is a great little heater. I am a Licensed Esthetician and I purchased it to heat a bathroom for clients when they have a tub soak after a body polish. It is just perfect for what I need. The only drawback is if you need to heat a bigger space--it isn't that powerful--but I think it even said that in the description. Great little heater for smaller spaces.
  
"Electric Heater" 2009-05-17
By Connie J. Bryan (Linwood, Kansas)
This is a great little product. It has a thermostat and oscillates. Great for what I need it for.

  
"Use it and dump it!" 2009-05-07
By A. Khaja (IA USA)
We bought this last winter but used it very rarely. This winter it broke down only after a month of regular usage. Very affordable and light weight.I loved it until it lasted, although I never got the heat setting right so I always left it on low. Waste of money.Had to buy a different heater this year.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Holmes HFH105 1500-Watt Portable Electric Space Heater




Product By Holmes(19 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $14.99
Product Description
Cut down spending and amp up warming with a compact heater that has a small footprint in your budget and space but a large, warm presence. Incredibly versatile, this heater has a fan only setting for year-round use and a wide grill that effectively spreads the heat around. 1-year warranty. Model HFH105-UM.

Technical Details
  • Auto safety shutoff
  • Cord wrap and carry handle
  • High and low wattage settings for heating
Customer Reviews

"Wonderful area heater" 2010-03-06
By L. Esp.. (LAS VEGAS, NV United States)
I have used these small heaters in my bathroom for years...Ive tried Pelonis, Holmes and Honeywell...My favorite is Pelonis unfortunately I cannot find them anymore..The Pelonis heater has worked for years but only because I've taken better care of it than I did the Holmes heater.. TIP ***Use your blow dryer to blow out lint often and a very long soft brush to keep vents clear of lint.....This will help heater to have a much longer life ...I found that on all of the above brand heaters, they will shut off when using HI HEAT setting but on medium setting they will run for hours and heat will flow into the next room...In the winter mine will remain on for hours providing inexpensive warmth*****Make sure lint does not build up and they are well ventillated****
  
"Great little heater for small area" 2010-02-08
By J. Hill
My son is a college student and shares a house with several other people. The bedrooms do not come equipped with adequate or inexpensive heating. I purchased this for him and it works wonderfully. Keeps his room nice and toasty.
  
"No frills" 2009-12-21
By Hunter Crawford
Very basic and extremely cheaply made. I had it on a desk to heat the room; it was vibrating so much it fell and no longer works. I tried to turn it on again and it got bright red and started smelling burnt. So it works on the floor only!

"Holmes Portable Electric Space Heater" 2009-11-20
By Rivkah B. Bergman (Brooklyn, NY)
I like the heater. It is small, but it really heats my dining room, which is not small. I hope in the winter when it is very cold, I will have the same results.

  
"It's a powerful little heater" 2009-09-17
By C. McCray (Miami)
I use the heater in the office. It's an excellent size for under the desk and puts out much heat. However, its noisey.