Discount Mr. Heater 40, 000 BTU Propane Garage Heater #MH40LP

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I liked the first one so much I got another one for my new shop. Easy to install, no power needed, no smell and no noise. It even works when the overhead door is open.

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Reviews of DuraHeat DFA45 45,000-BTU Kerosene Portable Forced-Air Heater

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The Duraheat gives you heat when you need it now. I run it for about 15 mins. and turn it off. I like because it has a fuel gauge so you won't run it dry. I recommend the DuraHeat.

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Buy Klimaire 12,000 Btu 20 SEER, Energy Star, Ductless Mini Split

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We purchased five units some five years ago, in our new house. They were installed professionally. Saved a ton of money over conventional air conditioning. We love the concept, and at first the units all workd fine. Quiet, cool, etc. We also saved money by heatine or cooling only the rooms we use. (Why cool a spare bedroom 24/7?) Zone cooling at its easiest. Energy efficient.

But getting service has been a nightmare, and three of units today are not functional Warranty? Don't make me laugh. A new compressor will cost just about what a new unit will cost, and shipping by pallet is so expensive (that's the only way, they say) that it's cheaper to toss the entire unit and buy a new one.

We'll buy new ones, alright, but not from this company.

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We just had this unit installed last wednesday. Yesterday we noticed the unit was not heating. We called the installer and he determined that the condensor line was leaking and that we needed a new outdoor unit. We have to pay shipping on the unit for Heat and Cool on an item that is brand spanking new, plus will have to pay to have the new unit installed. This is so wrong. It is obvious that customer satisfaction is not a priority with this company. I would not recommend anyone buying any product from them if you can help it.

Update, Heat and cool paid for shipping both ways and 3 weeks ago replaced at no charge the controller board which was fried by lightning. Increasing rating to 4 stars.

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Normally before investing in an appliance or other major purchase, my husband and I read product reviews and comparison shop. This time we let our builder make the decision and didn't question when he put in a Klimaire. It was installed in May and has never, EVER cooled properly. After two service calls, and now that we are in a triple-digit heat wave, it has been determined that the condenser has a leak, and we need a warranty repair. After reading other reviewers' experience with the company and the Klimaire "warranty," I can see where this is heading. I really don't know what to do about it other than warn others not to make the same mistake.

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the install was pretty staight forward. It took me about 2 weeks of an hour here and there after work to get everything done. I LOVE the unit, it is quiet and cool. People always ask about it and its easy on the electricity bill. Dont make the mistake I made and move the condenser lines after the freon is in circulation. The nuts that hold the lines together can loosen, and the the freon will escape into the ether. Then, you will have to call your AC person to come take your money.

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I have a 9k btu klimaire mini-split working fine. Two pieces of advice: When assembling use Nylog Blue assembly sealant at all metal to metal connections..works great. 2-If using cheap vacuum pump heat up the evaporator coils with a hair blow dryer;makes up for the poor pump capacity.

NewAirAH-450 Electric Oil Filled Radiator Space Heater - Heats 225 Review

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We've had the first one for a month, and have just ordered a second. So far, it has worked exceptionally well. Bought the first one after using an electric oil-filled radiator-type heater for a few years. They seem generally to work well, and they feel safer to me than standard space heaters that get red hot and seem poised to set fire to anything close. Our cats like to lounge close to these things, so safety is always an important consideration. We live in NYC and have steam radiator heat that seems to switch on and off randomly, so sometimes it gets seriously chilly in our apartment. One of these little HG-450 units does the trick for the bedroom, keeping things nice and warm. I've just ordered a second unit for the second bedroom, which I use as an office. Hopefully they won't explode right after I've submitted a glowing review... If not, though, these things are excellent.

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When I saw this heater I wondered why it costs this much when there are other oil-filled heaters that cost $30-40 less. I zoomed in on the product shot and noticed there are more vents on the main fin where the control panel is. If more vents means more heat, then it'll be worth it. So I took a gamble and ordered one.

The heater would be used in the living room which is an open area with a 9" high ceiling. The heating system in the house is forced air with vents in the ceiling, and since warm air rises, warming the room below to a decent temperature is practically impossible and financially prohibitive, as I use electric heat. To add insult to injury, forced air heating blows out air that creates a cold wind when it comes on, so it's not only a huge waste of money, it's also very crude and just ridiculous.

A month ago I decided to heat the room solely with space heaters. I have an electric fireplace with a heater on the lowest setting, a baseboard heater I bought a week before (Fahrenheat Baseboard Heater #FBE15002), and an old oil-filled heater. It didn't get warm and barely raised the temperature and I was quite disappointed -until I got this heater. What a world of difference! The place becomes so toasty and temps keep rising, I even have to lower it! With this 3-heater combination, residual heat flows into the rest of the downstairs area, which includes kitchen, dining room, foyer, even the powder room.

There is one downside to this heater. The timer is not really programmable and limited to only 2, 4 and 8 hours, and when set on timer, it comes on at the highest setting. But the amount of heat it gives out well makes up for this slight inconvenience.

I highly recommend this heater and I'm getting another one for my bedroom, which is a big room and my older oil-filled heaters can't handle it.

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We needed a silent heater to use at night while we sleep.

This heater is totally silent and keeps the room warm at night. Have no complaints at all.

The only two small downsides of this product is

1. Loud beep with each button press. Loud enough to be heard from other room.

2. Power lines are quite short at about 5ft. So I can't really drag it across the room without unplugging it first.

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Bought this oil heater for my 88 yr old mother who moved from sunny/warm Florida to the much colder clime of Kansas. It is quiet and truly keeps her room toasty. The controls are easy for her to manage.

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I was a bit skeptical when I first plugged this baby in because I'm used to heaters with fans and this one makes absolutely ZERO noise. After an hour or so I could feel the magic working on this heater and I am happy to say I am pleased with what it provides.

The space we are trying to heat up is approximately 300 sq ft with a 9 ft ceiling.

Pros: Easy assembly. Easy to operate. VERY quiet. Provides enough heat for my space (72 degrees is suitable for me). If the space we tried to heat were any bigger however, I think the heater would fall short.

Cons: Takes a LONG time to get the heat going. Lack of fan means distribution of heat takes a while before it takes effect. Heating panels are a bit too hot to keep my 10 month old son near it but not too hot to scald him in case his curious fingers get inside.

Reviews of Vornado 153 Tower Circulator - 32" Upright Fan (Black)

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By placing the fan near a wall and around 20' away, the air volume and dispersion is impressive. It really beats an oscillating fan given that the airflow is constant. We own another oscillating tower-style fan, and the Vornado blows it away! We opted for the smaller Vornado unit, and can't see any need for the larger one given this unit's performance. On the high setting the noise level is substantial, but this is only used to quickly ventilate the area before reducing the speed. Medium is much quieter and low is nearly silent. The remote is nice looking, fits well in the hand, and the signal is strong enough to reach the receiver at approximately 20'. The Vornado tower circulator is a solid design that really works well.

Update 7/7/2011 Still loving this fan, will be purchasing another soon.

Update 8/26/11 Still waiting for my other (old) fans to die to justify ordering more of these Vornado towers. Ours is still working great and is in use 10-12 hours daily.

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-I was a bit nervous on the purchase of this fan when reading how some people said it makes a noise "that sounds like ball bearings going out" ... I will admit I was a bit sold simply on the looks. Ehh, I'm a visual man. Anyhow, upon receipt of the package, I put it together and quickly noticed this noise. Saddened initially, but without losing hope I pushed on it, shook it a little, then found myself a screw driver. Yes. Tightened every screw I could find on it. (about 6-8) and it hasn't made the noise again. I would say each screw was maybe a quarter to a half a turn loose. I think this is what was wrong with the other fans people complained about.

-Secondly, some said the lowest setting was hardly useful..well my friend I tell you this; I can stand on the other side of the room probably 20ft and the breeze is very apparent..oh well. Some people are very hard to please. The highest setting is comparable to your typical oscillating fan on high as far as noise, but I feel like this move more air. And the middle setting is what you would expect.. somewhere between silent and loud.

-And I think the remote is useless. Get up and turn it to the setting you want, probably burn a calorie or two doing so. :)

Great purchase and I would buy it again!

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After a week or so of owning this thing I had to return it. The aesthetic is nice, but thats about it. The fan has 3 speeds: Jet engine, Turbo, and Aquarium pump. Let me explain. The highest speed is ridiculously loud and I can't imagine being suitable for any application other than a garage or workshop. The medium setting isn't too bad and pushes a decent amount of air, but still rather noisy for a normal quiet environment. Then the lowest speed is a joke. Rather than hearing air noise, you hear the drone/hum of a seemingly underpowered electric motor. And it kind of buzzes too on the lowest setting. It hardly pushes any air at all either so I don't know why that was even a consideration as a speed. So on a scale of 1-10, 10 being the fastest, I'd say the three speeds you get here are a 10, 7, and 1. There just isn't any balance.

I ended up purchasing the Honeywell QuietSet HY-108. I LOVE this thing. It has 8 speeds so you can get it just right. And they are all very quiet too, except for the air noise that you would expect on the higher settings. And it oscillates, which I like even better than Vornado's concept of a stationary fan with air shooting out in all directions.

Well, I just wrote a review of a fan. Now its time to go evaluate where I am at with my life.

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Grrrrrrrrrrrrrreat fan!! The ONLY thing that gets a big minus is the so-called magnet in the remote control. It BARELY does anything at all. Otherwise the entire fan is awesome.

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I was hesitant to buy this product after reading so many reviews about the humming sound on the lowest setting. Then I saw one that suggested tightening the screws. So I bought it, and as it turned out mine made a pretty annoying humming sound on the lowest setting (the hum was louder than the fan noise). I was disappointed. Then I pressed down gently on the unit with my hands, and the sound disappeared. So I determined that the hum sound had to do with external factors, probably vibrations caused by all the screws not being tight enough (like the other reviewer said). So I got my screwdriver, tightened all the screw, and BAM hum sound gone. It is basically silent on the lowest setting now, and works perfectly.

Discount Bainbridge II Dual Fuel Freestanding Vent Free Stove Model GSD3033

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My husband wanted to buy one of these last fall, and I was unconvinced. We had a power outage last winter when it was -30 degrees outside and suffered for three days with no heat in our house. After that, I was persuaded to go along with his "crazy" idea. We are using this as a natural gas heat source. The great part about it is that if we lose electricity again this winter, we will still be able to stay warm and comfortable. One of the things I like about it is the moisture that is put into the air by the gas burning. The humidity in our house is staying around 60 degrees when we have the stove running. We are going to get rid of the old humidifier, as it is no longer needed. We are both very pleased with our purchase.

We had a professional run the gas line and hook it up for us, and bought a CO2 alarm for the house, for safety.

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I purchased the Bainbridge II Dual Fuel Freestanding Stove with an optional blower attachment. The Stove works great for its intended purpose. The blower on the other hand did not work at all. When I purchased these items I believed they were going to be brand new products like the item description stated. The blower came in a box that had the return receipt of another customer still inside it. So, someone else returned it because it didn't work and then the company resells it to me as brand new! I have exchanged a couple of e-mails with the company about it but then nothing. They have gone unheard of! I'm now out $100 because this company refused to stand behind their sale. Look around for a different seller.

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I have three propane fireplaces in my home. I love being able to warm up a room quickly and watch the fire dance. This one looks nice and sets up easily except that the instructions didn't say where the battery for the electronic starter went. A phone call answered that question easily (you unscrew the starter button). If you are looking for a reasonably priced stove that puts out a lot of heat, it does. Unfortunately for me, the room I put it in is only 13x16 and it heats up so fast that I can't sit and watch the fire for very long. So if you like to sit and watch flames dance, consider getting a smaller stove. My other concern is that when it kicks on, the gas comes out for several seconds before it catches fire with a big "whosh." My other fireplaces don't do that. As long as it is in a big room and far from any curtains or fabric, it is probably perfectly safe, but where I have it, I turn it off when I leave the room just to be safe.

If you are deciding between a vent-free and direct-vent stove, first make sure you have enough space to support a vent-free stove. If you do, I found the look to be much nicer than the direct-vent. The flames dance more, and they put out lots more usable heat.

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Love this stove. I have a fairly big room (17x24 with arch ceiling) that has electric heat (rest of the house is propane). This room at very best in the winter (New England) was sort of warm. I never use the electric anymore. This stove not only provides lots of cozy heat but it actually heats the rest of the house as well. The logs are pretty real looking, especially at night. I am using just the stove without the blower attachment. The sides and rear of the stove stay cool all the time.

The downside is the starter button. When I unscrew the cap to put in the battery the starter fell back through the hole. Just remove the 2 screws that hold the face plate and then it is a piece of cake.

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I bought this gas stove last autumn (a full year ago) when my home's furnace died, as an interim measure until I replaced an ancient oil fired furnace from the 1920s with electric heat. I live in Philadelphia where it gets COLD, in a 1920s two-story row house of about 1000 square feet, with no insulation in the attic, and old single-glazed aluminum windows. I never intended to use this to heat the house, it was meant to add some ambience and serve as an emergency heat source.

Well, this little stove stepped up to the challenge, in ways I NEVER thought it could. It was very easy to set it up, the instructions were very clear and straightforward; anyone with moderate plumbing skills can do it. It's nice and wide, an ideal height, and not very deep so it fits better in a small living room than any other stove I could find. The thermostat works very well at regulating a steady heat, and works in two stages, adjusting the flame height according to how much demand there is for heat. In mild autumn weather it cycles on and off on its own and easily maintains a constant temperature. In the coldest weather of January it runs pretty much continually, but will cycle between a low flame and a high flame depending on the need for extra heat (e.g., when someone opens the front door). Even without using a fan, this stove is capable of maintaining a comfortable temperature throughout the house, THE ENTIRE YEAR! I still haven't replaced my furnace, and this little stove is ready for its 2nd heating season.

Now, because there is no central heating plant (yet, I'm working on that, but I think I'll just install electric baseboard heaters because they're cheaper and I won't ever use them anyway) the basement gets cold. SO! I purchased a gas ventless "garage heater" and installed it downstairs (FOLLOW THIS LINK, HERE: ProCom Dual Fuel Vent-Free Blue Flame Garage Heater 30,000 BTU, Model# MD300TGA ) it's not as pretty but just as efficient. Now the basement is warm, the floors on the main floor are nice and toasty warm, and the temperature is more even. Perfect! And I am saving a TON on heating bills. In the coldest month my gas bill was only $200. And to be fair I should point out that I have gas hot water, a gas clothes dryer, gas oven and cooktop, gas bar-b-que.

As far as safety, I installed a C02 monitor on each floor and the basement. None of them have ever gone off, so the people that say you'll get sick from too mich C02 are nuts. It's no different than using your gas cooktop (which doesn't have a chimney, either, and I've never heard of anyone getting sick from having a gas range). Ventless stoves burn differently than do gas appliances that are designed to have chimneys they are NOT the same. The downside? Because ventless appliances have to burn cleanly the flame isn't as "pretty" as a vented fireplace the flame is more blue and less yellow, and not as large. So turn the lights down if you want to see the flame! Even though the "fire" is not as dramatic as a wood fireplace or vented gas fireplace, IT'S 100% EFFICIENT! no WASTE! Every penny you spend on gas stays IN your house as heat. Nothing goes up a chimney. You'd have to spend thousands on a gas furnace to compare to the efficiency of this stove, and even then no furnace is more than 97% efficient. And these expensive high-efficiency gas furnaces still use a lot of electricity, too, to operate the controls and the fan this stove doesn't need ANY electricity. It's worth having a less exciting blaze knowing you're spending hundreds less on your gas (and electric) bill, isn't it?? Any drawbacks? Yes if you have a dusty environment or are fond of using a lot of air-contaminating air fresheners (or if you smoke indoors, or use cleaners with heavy scents all which ARE bad for your lungs) these airborne particles will be burnt up by the stove, as well. The result is a gray ash film will build up on the inside of the stove around the flame, and on articles near the stove. I am doing renovations, which makes my house dustier than is typical for most people; I have a mirror above the stove and I have to clean it every 2 or 3 months because a faint film of ash builds up. It's easy enough to wipe it off with a damp cloth or glass cleaner. It DID improve when I bought a Dyson vacuum cleaner (awesome!) which significantly reduced the level of dust in my home. Now to be fair, if you've ever used an open fireplace, or a wood stove for heat, this is NOTHING compared to the soot and dust that using a wood fire produces in your home!! Other than that, this little stove is amazing

Buy the stove stop looking for a better model, there isn't one. Just do it, it will pay for itself in a couple of months, AND you'll have the pleasure of an open flame to stare at, and being toasty warm, on those cold blustery nights when your neighbors are bundled up in blankets trying to save a few dollars on their gas bill!

Reviews of Frigidaire MWF-10304 Monaco Vertical Wall Hanging LED Fireplace

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I really want to say great things about the Frigidaire Monaco Vertical Wall Hanging LED Fireplace the picture makes it look so warm, inviting and cozy. When the box arrived, the same picture was shown there as well and I couldn't wait to hang it up and then snuggle in on the couch with a "fire" and a good book. I will say that set-up was easy it was well packaged and the directions were easy to follow.

However, this unit never made it onto my wall. We plugged it in to test it out and the "flames" just looked like blinky orange LEDs. WAY disappointing.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I would argue that some of the prior reviewers were a bit too harsh in their assessment of this electric fireplace. True, if you're looking for an absolutely realistic rendition of a fireplace, you will likely be disappointed by this product. But in terms of it doing what it is meant to do (provide soft lighting plus/minus heat in an attractive package), this fireplace does deliver. Yes, it is fair to call it a glorified space heater, but it's a space heater that is elegant and attractive to have on the wall even in a formal room. The flames are stylized and kind of mesmerizing in the way that the lava lamp I had in college was mesmerizing. I do find it to be soothing and relaxing to watch the "flames." The heat is also very pleasant.

On the other hand, I agree with those who suggested that this fireplace is too expensive. If it cost half as much ($200 instead of $400 retail, and selling for $150 with the Amazon 25% discount), the price would then be commensurate with the value of the product. It is also very heavy at around 35 pounds. If you're not much of a handyman, consider hiring someone to install it for you, especially if you're planning to run the electric cord inside the wall so that it doesn't show. Finally, the fireplace does not automatically switch off after a set amount of time, so it's probably best to avoid falling asleep with it on unless you want to risk it turning into a real electrical fire.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I thought this electric fireplace would be a great, stylish way to provide additional heating elements to a room and add to the design aesthetic of the room. After watching so many renovation shows with these types of fireplaces...I thought it would be fun.

First, after reading the other reviews about this device, I decided NOT to wall mount it before viewing the flame effects for myself. I'm glad I did. The cheesy flames really detract from the experience, making this 'fireplace' a giant, expensive space heater rather than a cool addition to a room's ambiance.

Second, there is no thermostat with this fireplace. It would have been nice to have a thermostatic setting to enable the fireplace to shut off (or at least the heat to dial down) when it reached a certain level or temp. No dice. It's either high or low. It does (supposedly) have a safety feature where it will shut off if it overheats.

Third, it's BIG. And you're supposed to mount it at least 3 feet from the ceiling and other objects for optimum heat ventilation. Given that it's about 3 feet high...well, you really don't have much wiggle room unless you have very high ceilings. That and the fact that I have a colonial-style home with chair rails in every room except for the bedrooms...well, that again limited where I could mount this puppy. They also suggest that it be at least 2 feet off the floor for 'optimum viewing'.

On the plus side, it seems (in my test) that the heat output seems to be good and it does come with a remote control. But you're paying a premium for what is, essentially, a space heater. The LED simulated fire is NOT worth the extra $200 you're spending for this form factor. Skip it.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This could have been such a fabulous product. The case and external presentation is relatively attractive; it does work nicely as a space heater in a smallish space. If the "realistic LED flames" were not so horribly awful, it would be a nice addition to many a room.

However, the "flames" are just dreadful. They are orange ribbons, ala the northern lights, that stream from the bottom of the frame upward, kind of like staring at the yellow lines on the highway but upside down. In an effect similar to staring at the yellow lines on the highway, looking at the fireplace for any length of time at all actually makes me motion sick. And I'm not really all that susceptible to motion sickness. Even my dogs quickly averted their eyes from it.

Having heard rumors that the display was not very appealing, I did not go through the extensive mounting process that is to be done before turning on the unit, instead propping it up on some thick plywood just to see how things went. I certainly won't be mounting it, now, but if I did, I think I would seek out some different hardware than that provided; I used bigger screws and drywall anchors to hang a quilt last week than come with this very hefty space heater.

I really can't believe somebody looked at this product and thought it was ready to market. I have $25 holiday decorations that have a better graphics display than does this unit. Just such a disappointment!

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Want to curl up with a good book and warm up your toes? Or how about some serious snuggle time during a cold winter night with your spouse? This is a really good idea. The animated fire, the efficient heat, the ease of installation...how can you lose! It even has a remote control! That's just too cool, I mean warm, I mean...well, you know.

We don't have a real fireplace, but this is the next best thing, but don't try to toast any marshmallows, it makes the LED screen all sticky!

ProCom Dual Fuel Vent-Free Blue Flame Garage Heater - 30,000 BTU Reviews

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Purchased this heater a few weeks ago. Easy to install, simple hose extention and brass nipple along with a low pressure regulator. Took more time finding the parts at the store than actually hooking it all up.

Make sure you wrap all threads with pipe tape prior to tightening, and test the connections for leaks (dishsoap and water mixture...leak will blow bubble). After all properly tightened, fire it up!

Thoughts on the heater: puts out an enormous amount of heat, especially for price. Does not come with feet, so it needs to be wall mounted, feet purchased, or some kind of stand fabricated so it is off the floor surface. I used 2 cinder blocks. Pretty stable, but I plan on getting feet of some kind for tip prevention.

Draw back: radiant head pretty much goes straight up, so if you are like me and work in a non insulated garage with open rafters, most of your heat will be leaving the work shop. However, you can get the attachable fan, or just use a tall oscillating fan on low to evenly spread the warmth.

**side note** everywhere I could read, this unit is said to be used with no less than a 100lb propane tank. While this might be true if you are using this heater in place of a regular home furnace, or you are keeping your garage regulated at a certain temperature; I am currently running off of a 20lb bbq grill tank with no issue. I leave it on for 1-2 hours and have not yet had any freeze up issues from over drawing the tank.

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I bought this as backup heat for the winter and had it installed in my fireplace this is a really good heater. Looks nice in my den.The ad says it is for a garage but I had it placed in my den fireplace and it looks really nice.You cannot leave the pilot on as it will heat your house up.My house is 1550 sq.ft. so I believe it will heat the whole house in the event we have a power failure as I only got it for backup anyway. Great looking heater will most definetly buy this heater again.Have already recommend it to family members.

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Bought this heater in 2011, for our detached garage(approx 20' X 25')which my husband uses as his "club house". He's as comfortable out there, as he is in our house with central heat. Quality product, prompt delivery, and great vendor.

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Purchased in mid-October 2012 to replace wood stove and 30+years old forced-air furnace (although instructions caution the unit is not to be used as primary heat source), installed mid-November. Ordered white/no blower, got black. Roughly $250 for the stove, $200 for independent/retired/laid-off contractor installation: Two of three natural gas appliance installers said they "don't touch them" (meaning small gas heaters generally) for vague reasons; natural gas supplier's sub-contractor half again as expensive. Hung the unit on the living room wall myself (single/divorced female, 62); hanging took maybe an hour, gas hookup involved 4 hours (mostly in/out of the basement to cut/thread heavy-iron piping on threader set up in the driveway).

Home is a roughly 1300 square-feet (one large bedroom, one very small bedroom converted to walk-in closet/storage upstairs), 200-year-old fieldstone farmhouse--some new windows and attic protection but, for all intents, uninsulated. Half the downstairs (4 rooms/~800 square feet) heated in Michigan winter. Purchased unit precisely *as* primary heat source.

Unit's been up/running for a little over two weeks with outside temperatures/weather ranging from low 50's to mid-teens/20's with wind/rain/snow. Thermostat dial offers settings 1-6; set it on mid-2 for more-than-adequate heat through living room/bedroom/kitchen/bath with aide of ceiling fan in living room. No doubt whatever that it will handle a Real Michigan Winter.

Unit is attractive (actually prefer the black), unobtrusive, virtually silent. Slight odor of gas as thermostat/flame kicks on/off. No hard cool-down/heat-up of rooms like the old forced-air "blast" furnace; heat is as radiant/consistent as a wood stove without the work (which I loved when I could do it) and mess of wood. With the gas line piping in place, replacement, if ever necessary, would amount to the cost of a new unit.

Unit has not been in operation long enough to require cleaning. Waiting for first gas bill.

So far, I have no criticism of this unit whatever. It is perfectly lovely.

UPDATE 01/01/2013

First natural gas bill covered roughly 3 weeks' use, was easily half what the old furnace would have used/cost. Wall behind and 4-6" immediately above the mounted heater stays surprisingly cool, wall above that gets very warm but not too hot to touch/blister paint/be dangerous. Am considering purchase of another while price is reasonable.

I. love. this. heater.

UPDATE 03/22/2013

BACKGROUND FROM 10/2012: Home is a roughly 1300 square-feet (one large bedroom, one very small bedroom converted to walk-in closet/storage upstairs), 200-year-old fieldstone farmhouse--some new windows and attic protection but, for all intents, uninsulated. Half the downstairs (4 rooms/~800 square feet) heated in Michigan winter. Purchased unit precisely *as* primary heat source.

TODAY, 3/22/2013: Nearly through first Michigan winter with this heater as only heat source. Thermostat dial offers settings from 1 to 6; have never set above high-2/the line between 2 and 3. Have to set at lowest setting when outside temperatures reach 30-degrees. Operation is dependable, takes 1/2-hour or so to heat house from dead-cold, flame/heat is even and consistent. Haven't had to clean jets; will do that at the end of the season. The only nuisance has been a slight pale grey dusty residue/deposit noticeable on dark woodwork--byproduct of ventless natural gas combustion; it's probably on walls/drapes too but they're white/beige, cleaned every spring anyway. No noticeable condensation whatever. Haven't purchased second unit yet--may not need to except as backup/replacement *in case* anything goes wrong next year. Again/still: I. love. this. heater!

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I was looking to replace an overhead heater in my garage. The repair man who checked out the heater suggested I try this Pro Com heater and even brought me one to try out. The advantage of this heater is its dual gas options, either LP or NG. Since my old heater was connected to NG, it was easy to connect to the NG line.We put in a flex connection and the shut off valve. I really wanted something to hart my 28 ft sq double garage so I could do some woodworking projects. Boy did it do the job. It was 38 degrees when I stared it up and within an hour it was up to 50 degrees and getting warmer. I am thrilled with the results. I do shut it off when I leave the garage when I am done working. You can buy a fan to install in the back, but it not worth the money, I chose to put a oscillating fan in back above the heater and it really helps disperse the heat. It does not come with legs so you might want to order them from Northern Tools for about $17. I bought my Pro Com from Menards for $139 ... Great Buy. Two friends came to see how the heater worked and are headed to Menards to buy one. If you are concerned about carbon monoxide don't be, bot install one if that is a concern you have. I'm sold on this heater.

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Update: I did order the legs to go with it. It adds a lot of stability if you use it as a stand alone. After reading the manual again, I did notice that it does say that if you are using LP, use a 100 lb tank. Yet, I did see one review where a person used a 20 lb tank. So... what gives? I'm using natural gas so, it not a concern to me right now.

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This product is very similar to the higher priced BH3900. The review below also applies to this.

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My new home came with central heating. I loved the convenience, but wanted a heater for the bedroom so I didn't have to heat the entire home through the night, when it was only one room we needed heat in. There began my quest for a portable electric heater!

My first try was a Bionaire Digital Tower Ceramic Heater. It went right back to the store the moment I realized how powerful (read : noisy) the fan inside was. It did do a decent job warming up the room though.

I knew I'd like something quiet. Real quiet. My next try was an Oil Filled Radiator. It was much quieter just low clicking sounds (probably from the metal or oil expanding?) but failed to impress on heating. It took almost an hour to make a significant difference to a cold room (12x14) and barely kept the temperature up through the night with the thermostat dialled up. When in use the surface turned really hot and I worried about someone stepping into it in the middle of the night or my cat scalding herself while trying to kill it :)

I decided to try the Bionaire BH3900 it promised swifter heating and a cool surface. My wife and me were delighted! It warms the room up much swifter than the oil filled radiator and is absolutely silent! The heat mostly escapes out the top and there isn't a lot of heat radiated to the sides. The grille on the side makes this look more elegant than the radiators and just gets luke warm even when this has been running all night. And while my cat has sniffed at the grille (when on) she hasn't been tempted into attacking it yet.

This was twice the price of the other options we looked at but were sold on it the first night we tried using it. I wish the thermostat were digital (knob takes some tweaking to find your sweet spot) but our quest for a heater has ended.

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We bought this model from Costco in October, 2006 and used it for about two years, with pretty much continual usage from October to May. It's quiet and puts out enough heat for a large room. It stopped working after two years. I noticed that it was still under warranty so I contacted (emailed) customer service at Bionaire. They were very cooperative and sent us a new unit at no charge.

I disassembled the older unit and it seemed well built. I found that the on off switch was broken. This is a "snap in" plastic switch and if you are careful you can pry it out of the faceplate with a small screwdriver or knife. For those of you who may have a similar problem the switch is a round, illuminated SPST rocker type and it's made by a factory in China under the brand name RLEIL model RL3-5. Either the switch broke and then fried or it overheated and some plastic melted internally. In any case the switch doesn't appear to be as heavy duty as it should be and I would recommend not using the "high" or 1500 watt setting for this unit. I bought a pack of 10 spare switches on Ebay for $5 so that's gives you an idea how cheap they are made. It doesn't appear that these switches have a UL rating.

Postscript: April 14th OK, I got the new unit under warranty and it's been improved! Instead of a lighted on off switch they have a separate light on the front panel to let you know the unit is running. So the new switch looks to be heavier duty. Also, they changed the design of the front panel handle to allow easier access to the panel for disassembly and repairs should they be needed.

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One of the reasons I like shopping at Amazon is that you get to research the product you're interested in by getting some real feedback on the product from actual owners. I find that part extremely valuable. Anyway back to my thoughts on the Bionaire BH3950-U Silent Micathermic Heater with Adjustable Thermostat. Keep in mind I only had this heater for a few days. First thing is that shipping was incredibly fast. I selected Super Saver shipping which knocked out the shipping charge and I was expecting it to arrive a bit slower than regular shipping but to my surprise I received the heater in 2 days. I was not expecting that at all. There is a bit of assembly required with this heater but trust me, it is minimal. You'll just have to attach a set of wheels, a set of foot pegs and then the handle. All of it was done without tools. Yes that's right. Without tools. The screws that were supplied were the wing-nut or thumbscrew type so you honestly don't need a screwdriver and the assembly was accomplished in 10 minutes.

The heater is very neat looking. The design is very similar to the Duh-long-high type oil-filled heaters. (Yes I was being cruel to Delonghi) The frame of the heater is made of hard plastic and the sides are what appear to be of a chicken-wire type enclosure. This allows you to fully see the internal panels or heating elements. You will notice 3 heating elements. Now strangely the design is not ugly. It's kind of cool to see what's going on inside the heater. Now those oil filled heaters work OK but they take soooo long to get hot and if you're not careful you can burn yourself with them. No worry about burning yourself with the Bionaire and it gets hot very quickly. Even on the Low wattage setting the unit begins to give off heat after just 30 seconds of turning it on. I have not needed to use the High wattage setting by the way. The controls are similar to the oil-filled heaters. Could it use a digital thermostat?? Maybe but really the turn-dial thermostat works just fine. The heater is near silent. Just the occasional expansion sounds as the unit heats up or cools off as well as the clicking sound coming from the thermostat. These little noises didn't bother me at all. They actually reminded me that the unit was running. What about the weight?? Anybody who owns an oil-filled heater knows that you have to be somewhat healthy enough to lift that thing. The Bionaire is incredibly light. The product specs claim 15 or 20 pounds but that cant be right because it feels like only 5 pounds or less. It is truly and remarkably light weight. I find that sometimes the wheels are a bit unnecessary because if I need to place it in another room, it's faster if I just pick it up and bring it to the other room instead of rolling it around. I plan to purchase a second unit soon because it is working so well but I want to give this unit a chance to properly prove itself to me before I purchase a second.

To be honest I was pleasantly surprised at how well this heater works. I wasn't expecting it to work too well but I was happily proven wrong. Strong and quick heat in a handsome design. Now I've seen some folks mention that they bought theirs from Costco but since I don't have a membership to that place it didn't pay for me to go and get membership and then pay for the unit. For current Costco members yes you absolutely got a great deal on a fantastic heater.

I am very, very pleased with this heater. I have it on in my den right now as I'm typing this review and it is so toasty warm in here. Give it a try for yourself. Good luck and stay warm.

P.S.When you turn the heater on for the first time there will be somewhat of a strong odor coming from the unit. "New smell" as I like to call it. Completely normal. In fact the papers that come with the unit mentions this. Let it run for about 30 to 45 minutes in a room with a window slightly open and it will be fine. I placed mine in the bathroom for 30 minutes with the exhaust fan running and after that the strong odor was gone.

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This Bionaire BH3950-U MicaThermic Heater is the exact same product as the Holmes Micathermic CNSL Heater that sells for $79.99 at sears (Sears item# 03276161000) that has good reviews as well. The Holmes heater's model is the same as well (Mfr. model# BH3950-U). The confusion is the the earlier model (Mfr. model# BH3900) has the Holmes brand while the later model is the Bionaire brand. There are a few modifications: changed from 8 smaller heating panels to 3 larger ones; changed low/high dial to a low/high switch. Go figure?! We like our Bionaire MicaThematic. The new technology (sandwiched element between 2 layers of mica) works well in our small den.

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We bought this heater a few weeks ago from Costco for just under Fifty bucks. Much less than the $80+ models I have seen elsewhere. I was concerned that it might not effectively heat our large downstatirs bedroom/nursery (200+ sq ft). Well, my concerns have been abated. I set the heater on low and the dial to almost half way and our room stays at a nice 65-68 degrees. In our cold Colorado temps (it snowed just last night) it has performed well above my expectations. This heater makes no noise. The only indication is a green light that illuminates when it is running and a soft click when it turns on. There was a slight smell during the initial burn in, but I just set it in my garage on high for an hour and have not smelled anything since. Over all, a great little heater. I would definately recommend this to anyone

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We have 3 of these and really like the fact you can program the thermostat right to the exact temperature you desire. It works very well on low setting and pumps out the heat on high. Buy with confidence.

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Got this for supplemental heat in my (all too often) cool office.

I chose this particular unit because it has the option of running at either 1500W (like most) or 750W. Being able to run this at a lower power means I won't be utilizing most of the line's power capability & have less of a risk of blowing the circuit breaker.

It is quiet, save a few minor 'clicks' when it cycles on/off to maintain the set temp (digital setting to an exact number, much better than a nondescript dial going from 'low' to 'high' or some equally nonsense range of 1-10).

Timer function is nice, so it can be set to go off automatically, so no need to remember to turn it off. Accuracy on the timer is a bit sketchy, though. I set it for 9 hr after I get in, & it will go anywhere from the exact time to 15-20 min sooner. Not a major issue for me.

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This heater is useless. We had it for 2 days and thankfully were able to return it. My 600W power supply on my computer gives off more heat than this. I know the heater is only a 100W heater. It does not significantly warm the air past about 4 to 6 inches from the device. I could be a reasonable foot warmer, but then again why pay this much for a foot warmer? It does get hot in the center, but the edges are cool to the touch. Which shows you just how little heat it is actually producing. The concept was good. The implementation and actual heat produced were unacceptable.

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This is a better fire place than most but as a TV stand it is pretty average. The construction is good and it is very well made, but the drawers are painfully small and basically pointless. I do have to say though, it doesn't cost very much to operate. Even with the flames going and the unit running pretty much steadily throughout the day and the evening, this is costing only around thirty dollars per month according to what I can figure out on my power bill. I love the realistic look of the flames and that you can set the different settings individually to make just the right fire look. The cord is nice and long and the cabinets are nice. I would recommend it.

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I was very excited about this heater it looks so much nicer than anything else on the market and I had high hopes for it alleviating my gas bill by allowing me to heat only the space I needed in my apartment. It worked great for about 3 or 4 weeks.

Pros:

Max heat output is very high

Noise is minimal (my girlfriend and I could sleep with it on no problem)

Nice selection of intensity with two heat levels and an optional fan

Useful timer system we used it to heat the bedroom while we fell asleep and set it to come on an hour or so before we woke up.

Cons:

Would be nice if the cord was a bit longer. But, we live in an old house with few outlets so that may be a non-issue for most.

Unfortunately, it abruptly stopped working after only a few weeks of use. We tried to turn it on one morning and it was simply unresponsive. I would like to order a replacement, but since I have heard others complain of similar issues, I'm afraid that might be a waste of time. I am returning it for a refund (thanks to Amazon for making that a fairly simple process).

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The heater we received was also black, not red. We have used it to warm up the master bathroom prior to showering and it worked great. We've had an older, small ceramic space heater for many years that cost less and works fine, but lacks the temperature control and timer aspects that this heater has. The ceramic heater also makes more noise than this heater does.

When I looked for reviews of this heater, I noticed many complaints that they simply stop working after a few weeks or months. Somewhere, I found a very helpful review from a person who explained that the reason is a fuse in the heater. That review identified the specific fuse. I don't recall where I found that specific review, but I saved the content for future reference in case our heater suddenly stops working.

Review content that identifies the potential problem:

[As another reviewer, trlinde, said in their review my heater stopped after about a month of use. I took my volt meter after it and eventually discovered that the source of the problem was a blown fuse (SF169E for those that feel adventurous). There was no outward sign that this fuse was blown but after replacing it the heater started working again. The fuse may have blown since I would run it on high often but considering trlinde's experience and what I have read about the fuse in other applications, I have to wonder if the fuse is either of poor quality or a poor component choice for this heater.

I would recommend this heater to my friends but with the caveat about the fuse.]

We did purchase one of the fuses to have on hand, just in case ours fails.

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Bought this heater last year at a big box store. Almost immediately, it stopped working--would not heat at all. Crane replaced it, but the second one just died. I will not buy a Crane heater again.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program First off, upon opening the box, I encountered a surprise. I received a black heater as opposed to the red one I thought I'd be getting. That was fine by me since it blends in better with most décor.

The first thing I noted when I got this heating element out was its sleek, slim design. I love the fact that it can fit into narrow crevices. I was also impressed with the fact that setup required merely screwing on two legs ... that is until I actually got out my screwdriver and discovered the illogical location of the screw holes. The screws are very small and the lower vents are located right next to them. So yep, you guessed it. ... While I was trying to place the screw in its hole, it slipped and fell in the vent. Fortunately, by turning the heater upside-down I was able to get it back out, but not before cursing it under my breath. The next frustration came from the fact that the screw holes weren't exactly the right size for the screws. You'll have to use some manual strength to get them in, but upon further reflection, I prefer tight holes over too loose ones, so no points deducted there.

Now the real test was turning it on. I live in a large, old home that is not well insulated. I'm always cold. I thought this would be the perfect addition to my home office. Alas, the heater does not throw much heat, even on the highest setting. Granted, the room I'm using it in is on the larger side (about 400 square feet), but that doesn't seem to me to be too much to ask of a 1500-watt heater. My other space heaters do just as well if not better of a job and were all much cheaper. In all fairness, though, this one is whisper soft in comparison to those other heaters I own. It also comes with a built-in timer, nifty, but given that the heater doesn't ever get hot, I don't foresee myself really taking advantage of that feature.

Another plus is that my old electrical wiring handled this heater just fine--no frustrating flipped circuit breakers. It also comes with a two-prong plug, a godsend for older homes that lack grounded outlets.

Bottom line: Probably a good bet for small rooms (250 square feet or less) or as a supplemental heating element in rooms that are already a comfortable temperature. Not recommended for large rooms or as a sole heating source.

Updated February 2013: Alas, less than two months into using this heater, it no longer works. I thought I was one of the lucky ones, but I tried to turn it on one morning and got nothing. The price of this heater was a bit steep to begin with, but when multiple users are getting only weeks to 1.5 months of use out of it before it dies, you're better off looking elsewhere.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program We are very pleased with this heater. Pluses of this model include:

* It's long narrow design makes it convenient to tuck alongside a wall, out of the way.

* The fan is not loud or obtrusive or all, and it can be run without the fan for perfectly silent service. That is not an option on all space heaters, and was a very welcome feature on this one.

* You can choose to run both elements or just one, in addition to choosing the level of heat you want.

* It has a timer. Although I have no used this option yet, it is a nice option to have.

* It uses very little electricity, making it economical to run.

*It is very stable and sturdy; I am never concerned with it falling or being knocked over.

In comparison to other models we have had in the past, it is worth noting that this does not have any auto temperature setting. It can't be programmed to keep a room at a given temperature or to turn off when a desired temperature is reached like the DeLonghi DCH5090ER Safeheat 1500W Digital Ceramic Heater with Remote Control and Eco Energy Setting Gray/Black we have used in the past.

UPDATE: We were very happy with this heater, but it abruptly died after only a couple months of use for no apparent reason. Couldn't figure out why it up and died, and had no luck reviving it, so I won't be buying another!

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The unit is very nice looking but perhaps the size is a little overkill. I like being able to place it against the wall and out of the way. Does a decent job of heating a poorly insulated room that is about 300 sq. feet with no other heat source. I was able to maintain the room at 60 degrees when the outside temperature dipped to freezing recently. My main gripe is that the heat comes out near the top of the unit (about 2' above the floor). You can't direct the airflow any lower than horizontal so it stays pretty cold on the floor. Just being about to blow the warm air downward would make me change this rating to a 5 star.

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If you are looking for a cost-effective way to heat small rooms, the Lasko 758000 Cyclonic Ceramic Heater is a great buy. In order to be succinct, please find the "pros" and "cons" below.

Pros:

* Effective and easy-to-understand controls that allow for automatic settings governed by temperature objectives or heating by high or low output

* An illuminated display (easily viewable from 5-10 yards) that indicates the surrounding room temperature

* Directional control for heat output

* Nice form factor that allows for flexible floor placement in terms of space needed and general aesthetics

Cons:

* At higher temperature settings, the unit generates a little noise. To be fair, however, the sound is similar to and no more imposing that a PC or Printer

All in all, this is a good unit for rooms that central heating does not reach effectively. I would definitely buy another unit should the occasion arise.

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I bought this unit to heat a finished basement. Like everybody, I did the research, read the reviews and weeded through the hundreds of makes, models and different type space heaters. For the money this is a good unit. It does exactly what it advertises and I am a happy camper.

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YES IHAVE 3 OF THEM NOW AND IT IS OVER A YEAR NOW AND ALL ARE WORKING GREAT AS OF 3/31/2010. I have just purchased the 3rd heater of this model. The temp works just like they say, and is right on target. Set it at 72 and it kicks off at 74 and starts up at 71. The fan is quiet. As a safty they use and over heat sensor that works to cut the heater off if the air flow is blocked. I would still like to have a tip over switch. I did place my unit on it's face to see what would happen, and it did sut down within 15 sec. Other than the tip over switch that I would like as a back up. I have hunted the internet for hours and not found a better unit. Hope this helps you. If it will last more than a year, that would be very good.

Good luck Jerry

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I am truly disappointed in Lasko for this particular heater. We have had great service and satisfaction from Lasko products for years and thought they were invincible. This heater really let us down. It looks nice and heats well but has shortcomings and safety problems we just could not live with.

1. Although the direction of the airflow was variable, it sent the heat in the wrong directions and this could not be overcome. Straight forward to straight up was all it offers. Heated air needs to be directed in a downward path (heat rises, you know) to truly be efficient. My wife likes to put the heat near her feet to be comfortable and this was impossible. Nothing below the maximum downward flow (straight ahead) of this heater became appreciably warm.

2. This heater has an extremely small depth footprint. Although relatively unstable and easy to tip over accidentally on hard floors, it tips itself over forward (with NO effort on our part) on carpeting due to most of the weight of the internals being slung forward. To use it at all in the family room, we had to put a relatively wide board under it.

3. After a very little while on high heat, the power cord gets almost too hot to handle. Compared to other heaters we have (All Laskos), the cord on this model is very lightweight. We also noted that on other Laskos in this power range, they had 3 prong plugs and this one only has 2 prongs. VERY CHEAP and we never felt safe with it.

Thanks to Amazon's great return policy, we were able to send this back for a full refund. We then replaced it with another, better designed Lasko (from Amazon) that we are extremely happy with.

Thanks Amazon!