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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program First, I should mention that I own two other very similar units; this is a slight step down from one and a step up from another. Living in Florida, we are prone to hurricanes and extended power outages. A few years ago, we had 3 storms blow through in 4 weeks and went 10 days without power. It was hot, humid and oh so very uncomfortable. I decided to purchase a small Frigidaire window AC that could easily run on a generator to at least help get some sleep at night. It worked so well we purchased a second unit (larger) to place in the bedroom at night in order to keep the room at my comfortable 64 without having to use the central AC for the entire house. We live in an area of extremely high electric bills...some of the highest in the nation...so cooling only one room versus the entire house paid for itself almost immediately. I was hooked! Our current one, very similar to this model, has now been in use daily for at least 6 hours each evening for several years and performs admirably.

This model is almost exactly the same as the one we currently own except it is not energy star rated and actually seems a bit more powerful despite the fact it's rated at 10,000 BTU. Installation is very easy; you will want to add something to the typical side panels which are as flimsy as ever. The remote is a very nice addition and item we use constantly. The ability to set the temperature, time etc is great. The new sleep feature is a GREAT addition as it continues to lower the temperature allowing for comfort while waking and sleeping. For those of you who tend to wake up at 3 am...try reducing the temperature at 2 am...researchers have found this to be a natural way of combating many sleep problems associated with hormones and sleep cycles.

This unit does a great job cooling down a single room (advertises 500 square ft) even in the hot humidity of Florida. It's a bit loud you will want to place it outside of the talking zone and away from the television etc..having said that, although a bit on the loud side, it's a constant sound and not annoying. No rattles or hissing...just a steady but loud hum.

One problem with this current model is the packaging; everything is boxed and protected EXCEPT the front panel! Ours arrived damaged; since this was a Vine product we did not return it but it should be noted, packaging makes no sense whatsoever. The front panel is flimsy and prone to damage especially without adequate protection which this lacks. Since the front panel is so visible, this is a major flaw and one likely to result in substantial returns despite the fact that the unit works great...it will just look awful. Why this oversight is beyond me; everything else in the box including the power cord was protected, wrapped and looked able to withstand nearly anything. Very odd.

Aside from the packing problem, these are little work horse units that can save a substantial sum of money over cooling an entire house especially in high heat areas like Florida. This has a cool or fan feature and will definitely keep a set temperature. I like to set it at 64 and it tends to fluctuate a couple degrees as the condenser kicks in and goes up/down but otherwise, does the job. Has an easy to clean filter, nice little remote control, easy installation which you will want to enhance for both safety and security but otherwise, plan on an hour to take out of the box and have running.

So, positives: great price, cools well, nice remote, easy installation, digital read-out, thermostat, presets, versatile and saves money on the electric bill. Also fantastic solution for back-up to whole house AC during storms, outages, other events.

Negatives: packing is problematic! Protects everything other than the fragile front panel which is likely to arrive damaged as ours did. A bit on the loud side. This is not rated an energy efficient model but seems to cool even faster/better than similar sized older model from same company.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I haven't had a lot of use for this as summer cooled off and Fall came quickly. But there were a few scorching hot days and this came in handy.

This was easy to install, the wings attach and slide nicely. This isn't my first a/c with remote control function but I never stop appreciating it. This one has all the features on the remote. This unit has a sleep setting, an automatic setting to set the right fan speed to the temperature changes. This makes it more energy efficient. Some complain that it is loud but I don't notice a difference between any other air conditioners. We'll see how it holds up next summer as I'm sure that will be hotter then this one.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program In general most air conditioners cool well unless there is a mechanical problem. A unit of this cooling BTU's can cost anywhere from $150.0 to a little over 300.00. What males the difference are features. remote controls, mountings etc. Some units can be mounted with in slide in cases etc. This unit is somewhere in the middle. A very nice set features, consistent temperature regulation and most important to me low interior noise. It is not the most quiet but nicely quiet. It is well made and offers good value for the money spent.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I live in an old house without central air and depend on window units for any air conditioning. Moreover, I sleep upstairs, the hottest part of the house. This unit is doing a great job! I've never used an air conditioner with a sleep function before, meaning I've often awakened in the night bathed in sweat or shivering under the covers, depending on whether I guessed too high or too low when I set the A/C for the night. In addition to the sleep function, this one operates with a thermostat, which makes it much easier than trying to guess what combination of fan speed and cooling effort will do the best job. The remote control is the final piece of the puzzle, since if I am uncomfortable, I can tweak the settings without getting up.

I also like the vent function. The fan setting on many air conditioners only recirculates room air, rather than drawing in fresh air from outside. If the nighttime temperature cooperates, all the cooling I need is a box fan exhausting hot air in one window and something bringing in cool air in another.

I had no problem with the packaging and appreciated that it was designed in a way that allowed me to lift the box off the air conditioner, instead of having to wrestle it up out of the box. It came out of the box in perfect shape. One touch I really liked was that it included not only side panels and compressible foam strips in the installation kit, but also adhesive weather stripping.

It's a little loud (especially on high) if you're planning to use it in your bedroom. I've never had an air conditioner I actually considered quiet, though, and this one isn't worse than others I've used. The vent controls seem to be a little biased toward the left, which is okay where my bed is located but is something you may want to take into account when considering your setup.

I really don't know how the weight compares to others of this size, but I do know I have a Westinghouse 8000 BTU downstairs that stays down there because it weighs way too much for me to wrestle it upstairs, so for me, this one compares favorably. I'm glad I could get it up there; I'm really enjoying having it.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program In this day and age window air units are a dime a dozen. I think most people look at three things when shopping for one; the brand name, the BTU and the energy saving, possibly in that order. With Frigidaire's FRA103CW1 you more or less get two out of three and that's not bad.

Branding is known it's a Frigidaire and I had no worries that the unit would work as advertised and be easy to set up and use. The full function remote is a sweet, sweet addition and honestly if you think you'd never use it then I politely beg to differ. Being able to fine-tune the temperature at the press of a button from 20 feet away, as opposed to just letting it 'do its thing' might be the difference in a fair amount of savings in the long run. I use the remote a lot usually when things are getting just a little too cold and I think you will too. Aesthetically its a box no trimmings here to potentially disguise what it is but that's okay. The read out is bright and fan adjustments with variable speed is a nice addition. The built in dehumidifier is also welcome.

The BTU as you can see, is 10K and that's a chunk of change and will very quickly cool a small room and even an entire open-plan floor of a house or apartment. This unit is super cooling albeit a tad noisy (although no where near the noisiest window unit I've owned). So there's no issues with the BTU figure and for the price I'm impressed.

So that leaves energy saving and ultimately how much you'll pay to run it. Well this unit runs at 9.4 amps and that's on the high side. If you have anything else on the same circuit, especially a fridge, toaster or microwave then you may see some brown outs. Make sure you run it on a fairly unused line if possibly. The amperage draw will cost you more, the price of which is dictated by your Kh/W per hour costs currently around 12-20 cents although your number may be wildly different. I advise you to check into the costs to run this unit versus say the FRA106CV1 and see if paying the extra cash for a more energy efficient unit is worth it in the long run. Don't get me wrong, this is still well within normal amounts but this is just a reminder that there are alternates out there, even from Figidaire itself.

As a final note, this item is usually delivered in its retail packaging. Something to keep in mind if it's going to sit on your doorstep or porch all day. It's not incredibly heavy though so if you're out of town perhaps a neighbor can bring it in.

So, easy to install, looks okay, priced right and super cooling. Can't ask for too much more. Recommended.

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Have had this heater for a year still going strong! use it in the bedroom over the garage for my daughter's cold room. you set it for 24 hour period which is great when you set it and forget it, I did add a small fan to circulate the air more, the room is large, and the heater is silent. looking to buy another one since the price of oil is doubled since we moved in.

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Love this coffee maker. Great that it makes 14 cups of delicious coffee. I don't use the scoop it came with, makes weak coffee. Be careful if you select the 1-4 cup brew and medium heat setting the coffee maker will boil your coffee. I suggest making at least 6 cups or transferring your coffee to a carafe immediately.

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This is my 2nd time buying the Cuisinart Brew Central. The first one served me well but finally needed to be replaced. It makes the best coffee! So this time I went for the larger size14 cup. I love the automatic shut-off feature and the temperature selection for the warming plate.

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After my much loved Melitta bit the dust, I was so depressed, I loved that machine. Since the model I had is no longer made, I had to find something new. Honestly, I didn't think I'd find one I like nearly as much as the Melitta.

I was a bit skeptical about this machine, but so far I've been more than pleased. The coffee is so good! And I love being able to adjust the keep warm time, as well as the temperature. It was easy to figure out the programming as well. I usually make 12-13 cups in the morning, and the last cup is as good as the first...which is saying something!

The only thing I don't care for is the clock. My old machine had a bright, easy to read clock, this one is smaller and harder to read. We won't mention that it sits next to the microwave which has a clock, as does my oven, so I'm not really suffering, I was just used to looking at my coffee maker, LOL. One feature that I'm going to love is the fact that when we have our power blips, I don't have to reset it. Our power flickers (a lot) and I was forever having to reset the coffee machine.

So far, this machine gets 5 stars from us.

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I have tried so many different coffee makers. This coffee maker is by far the BEST !! I drink coffee everyday and it keeps my coffee hot and fresh tasting !

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This is the second onew we've had. The first one started leaking a little after 3-1/2 years but it was such a great pot and makes such good coffee we are getting another. Can't beat it for the price.

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unit is used as a supplement heat source in basement and so far it works excellent, thermostat control will shut unit off and back on and this heater requires no electricity. It will be excellent for a ice storm when it knocks the power out for days.

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Kozy World Heater works great for my shop and supplemental heat for the house if the electric goes out since it is either propane for natural gas. I think it will be well worth the money.

Amazon was great to work with you on your order and Kozy World was great about the shipping.

I would definitely buy from them again.

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Item was just as described excellent product so happy I order 3 more for my other apartments. Heats up my 1000 sq ft apartment perfectly. Highly recommend this if your not looking to bust a hole in your walls. Very quite and the flames are nice to look at.

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Purchased for someone else. He said he received fast service and is enjoying product

Received fast service and low price was available

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It is all that we expected. Does a nice job. We have an earlier model Kozy World that is dedicated to propane and this duel fuel model will prove a good investment when natural gas becomes available.

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This heater has safety protocols that shut it off when it overheats (sounds good, right?) unfortunately it overheats after running for 2-5 minutes.

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DO NOT BUY!!! Very cheap. Plugged it in and 2 minutes later it quit working. It is going back to the store and I will get a better brand.

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Totally worthless. The heater runs for 1-2 minutes and then overheats and automatically shuts off, requiring 10-15 minutes to cool before it will operate again. It's going in the garbage right now.

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This is so great to have and I love the safety button at the bottom, so if my cat knocks it over it cuts off right away....LOVE IT!!!!

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Our furnace broke this week and our landlady provided space heaters to keep us warm until it was fixed. This little heater worked perfectly in our bedroom! Actually worked better than that small radiator that provides the regular heat! We were toasty all night thanks to this.

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Ok this was a great wall decal. Applied easily, but just do not place anywhere near or where the air flow is from your vents, bc her vent blows directly towards it and the heater has caused it to come off the wall. Yet I reattached in a better place and all is well. =)

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I did extensive research on many brands of wood stove before we made a purchase. Long story shortthe chimney pipe and hearth were so costly that we were unable to purchase a more expensive stove. Tractor Supply has this model with the pedestal legs for $899. At TSC this model is called the "Magnolia". We have used the stove for several months now and here are a few observations:

1. It does put out a LOT of heat. Make sure the area you put it is large.

2. The air wash feature on the glass functions beautifully unless the fire is fully damped and then the corners get a bit dirty.

3. The blower on the back is loud. The variable speed function works poorly. It does push hot air nicely when the stove is heated.

4. The damper rod is a pull out vs a left/right slide making it difficult to "dial in" the damper where it works best.

5. The fire board in the top inside of the stove that redirects gasses is fragile. My wife cracked it in half the first week we had the stove.

6. It seems like 6 hours is about the best reasonable burn time we have gotten unless it is packed with wood and fully damped. (This is not reccomended)

7. The door latch and hinge hardware seems a bit weak. I will probably buy a few spares so I can have them when I need them.

8. I don't entirely understand the new wood stove science, but it seems like the firebox has to be pretty hot before there is any visible secondary burn of exaust gasses. (this can be viewed by fire coming from the little holes in the tubes that line the top of the firebox as spent gasses are reheated to burn)

9. Rear corner clearance from the wall for a corner of the room installation was 10 1/2 in. without any secondary protection. I followed that guidance with my install. When a decent fire is going the wall is so hot that I cant hold my hand against it for more than about a second. It's HOT!

10. FYI this stove calls for 26 in. of hearth in front of the stove. Most call for only 18 in. What this means to you is that to "pass code" for the building inspector you will need a bigger hearth. If you are installing the stove in the middle of the wall there are several modular DIY products that can accomplish this effectively and cheaply. HOWEVER if you are installing this in the corner you will be looking at a custom made hearth pad. I had 3 quotes with the cheapest one being $780. I ended up using 3 layers of Durarock to reach the appropriate R value on the floor and then finished it with tile. It was a lot of work but it only set me back $280 in materials.

We bought the stove for regular use to heat our 2600 sq. ft cape cod. In some ways I wish we had purchased a stove with more quality features and higher efficiency. This model only is rated at 68 to 73%. Many non catalytic stoves nowadays are 80% 90%. That's a lot of wood savings! Overall, its not a Harmon or Jotul but it is a pretty good value I think.

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We bought the model 3000, the next model larger than the 2500. The 2500 and 3000 stoves look pretty much alike.

The quality of the workmanship is not as good as we had hoped for a US manufacturer.

1) When we unpacked the stove, we noticed that firerope (sealing the door) was unravelling. That should have been fixed before it left the factory.

2) When attempting to install the trim that goes around the base of the unit, we found that one of the pieces was defective because it was not pre-drilled for the screws that are intended to hold it together. I had to drill out that piece myself in order to continue the installation.

3) The metal that the trim pieces are made of appears to be about as hard as the metal the self-tapping screws included are made of. This means that during installation of the trim, when you attempt to tap the pre-drilled holes with the screws, the screws will strip (see other reviews for the same problem). One of the screws did manage to catch in the metal of the trim, but the screw head broke off. Ugh! I had to GLUE the pieces together. I spent HOURS fighting the trim.

US Stove should pay attention to the reviews and fix the QC problems. Luckily, we purchased the stove through 123Greetings and their customer service is outstanding.

We would had given the stove four or maybe five stars, but the attention to quality is lacking, so three stars is fair.

The heat output seems to be good since it is pretty much heating our 6,000 sq ft house (partly, though, because we built the home to take advantage of wood heat).

The stove's door opening is smaller than it could be, making it more difficult to load than it should be.

As at least one other review states, the air-driven glass-cleaning design works well unless the air is damped way down. This is my experience with other stoves as well, though, so is a common issue.

We like the flat top for heating water or for cooking. This was one of the features we looked for.

The blower is noisy and REALLY weak. You can barely even feel the warm air coming out. We use a different fan that we have blowing over the top of the unit to increase the efficiency of heat transfer. Over the decades, we have had numerous other stoves and inserts with fans and this fan is by far the worst. We lump this issue with quality problems.

Next time we will probably try another brand simply because there are some very nice units out there with proven quality.

UPDATE: 2/8/2013.

We discovered another design flaw in the unit. The firebox has an cast iron plug that can be lifted out to allow you to clean out the ashes. You simply lift the plug then brush the ashes into the hole. The ashes drop down into the drawer below. The PROBLEM with this is that the clean-out hole is near the left-hand side of the drawer. Every time we clean out the ash, they spill out over the side of the drawer into the unit below. They could easily have avoided this issue by CENTERING the clean-out hole over the drawer. We can't figure out WHY they would make the hole near the SIDE of the drawer instead of in the center.

The stove is generally performing fairly well, over all, with respect to staying together while burning North Idaho Energy Logs (which are MUCH better than regular firewood since they burn hotter and longer).

The front door did become stuck at one point due to the expansion of the metal. We had to pry it open with a tool and then use a grinder to remove some metal near the latch in order to get the door to open and close properly. This was another small quality issue, it looks like. We think this problem was a result of the extreme heat generated by the North Idaho Energy Logs. Previously, we were burning regular oak and maple firewood, but recently switched entirely to the Energy Logs and then experienced the door issue. The Energy Logs burn substantially hotter than regular firewood and likely caused unusual expansion of the metal, resulting in the misalignment.

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We bought this model at Lowe's (which matched a lower price we found elsewhere) and have been extremely happy with it. It heats our 1700-foot house very efficiently. We find we don't need to use the blower at this time, but were glad it was included in case we do. We found the construction was also fine no problem like the other reviewer noted on the different model. We shopped around for a good price with good quality and thus far we have been extremely satisfied. We plan on getting a stovepipe thermometer to further increase efficiency.

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Amazon did a great job with the shipping. Not to happy with the accounting department at Amazon but that's another story. Stove is great! Heats the entire 3000 sq. foot house with ease. Solid construction, easy to assemble, and very styish wood stove. Wish it would have come with a grate for the wood inside and not have to buy one seperate, but that's no big deal. Have no complaints.....yet.

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The overall quality of my experience with both a pellet and then a wood stove from US Stove is that they are simply poorly made and that the company makes a great deal of money off of the price of their parts. And you have to watch to make sure that the stove you order hasn't been "gobbled up" by the giant that calls itself "US Stove". They may make stoves but I got burned in a different way than expected. Heck, robbed is more like it.

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Just got this tower heater today. Observations so far:

-I deducted a star because it's a bit wobbly on carpet and on ceramic tile. It's probably too heavy to tip easily, but it bears mentioning. It's quite tall. The space saving of a tower heater is perfect for my small motorhome, so I live with wobble. No idea how this could be corrected without creating unwanted bigger footprint or weight.

-I put it in a different place during the day, so the carry handle is convenient.

-It seems to be more powerful than my smaller Lasko tower heater, even though the watt settings are the same as the smaller heater. Maybe it's more efficient.

-The front definitely needs to be located a yard from any flammables, because the heat coming out is too hot to hold my hand two feet in front of it, even on low, for more than a few seconds.

-The remote is simple to use. The remote's buttons could be more differentiated for easier operation in the dark.

-The controls on the heater itself are cheesy looking, and the engraved silver-on-silver labels are difficult to read in shadow.

-I would like to have the thermostat work on the low setting. In both my Lasko towers the thermostat works only on high. Freeze or fry.

-The heat and blower can't be felt at the bottom foot or so. I can put it almost anywhere, and it won't bother the cat on the floor. The downside is that the lowest part of the room isn't heated.

-There's a clip on the back that holds the remote. It would be great for Lasko to include a second one of those cutom fitted clips to be able to attach to a wall to hang the remote near where it will actually be used.

I phoned Lasko to get some help comparing the various heaters, of which they list 19 in the tower design alone. Basically I was told I had to figure it out myself from whatever product descriptions they provided online. Fortunately Home Depot online makes an effort to help compare multiple products; although, it's limited to what they offer, of course. Both HD and Walmart carry this model, but neither had it in stock. Prices were the about the same, and I saved tax and shipping with my Prime membership by purchasing through Amazon.

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I recently purchased the LASKO 5568 and liked it so much I decided to get another; wound up getting this model instead and can't say enough good things about it. The design is well conceived, solid quality construction, and very effective. Throws out a considerable amount of heat, the fan is very quiet at both high and low, and the options for operation are all useful and work well. Lasko seems to manufacture a series of these ceramic tower units and all are very well reviewed; I checked the review on bestcovery.com and this unit was rated number 1, and for good reason. I use both these heaters in larger rooms (14 X 26) with 9 ft. ceilings and they are effective in taking off the chill and keeping the room comfortable. The fan on this model is so quiet on low I can barely hear it, yet it continues to put out a steady stream of hot air. Appears to be a quality product built to last, and at $68 you get a LOT for your money, I rate this a best buy as well.

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We were looking for another space heater and a friend recommended the Lasko Ceramic Tower. We purchased a later model, and there were some improvements, such as the carring handle. It is light weight and easy to carry to different locations. It does a very good job of heating the room. We live in North West Tennessee and with the combination of another space heater, we have not used our furnace at all this year. The electric bill has dropped dramatically. We will be purchasing another Lasko next winter. Lasko 5572 Ceramic Tower Heater with Logic Center Remote Control

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My bedroom averages 56 degrees in the winter. I freeze when getting dressed or when I first get into bed. I now set the heater to 65 degrees and in no time the large bedroom is cozy even though there are cathedral ceilings. I'm sure if I wanted the room warmer the tower would bring the temperature up higher. I also like the way the Lasko 5572 oscillates. I would recommend this heater to anyone who needs to heat a room and keep it at a consistent temperature.

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Just bought and received this through Amazon. A family member recommended the Lasko brand after his purchasing a few different models and sizes himself in the past three years.

After further researching different models and brands, I purchased this one because it rated highly on Amazon.com and other sites -including bestcovery.com -in the Top 5 for Best Tower, Best Large Room, and Best Oscillating.

Below I'll describe a few things to help others trying to decide....including why I was looking, features I sought, setting it up, and how it performed first two days.

WHY: I live in a cold, damp geography during winter and the home's central electric heat seems to be on all the time. Needed something for a large open living/dining/kitchen poorly insulated space on the first floor ~800 sq ft, which is typically colder.

FEATURES SOUGHT: Specifically, features I wanted and influencing my decision for this model:

--Ceramic (no open heating elements)

--Powerful ~1500 watts (for large space)

--Automatic Thermostat / Auto Temp Control (for minimal muckying around myself)

--Long Timer (8 hours)

--Timer Self Shut Off

--Oscillating (for better heat distribution)

--Remote (for use in other rooms)

--Wider/heavier at bottom than top (for better stability)

--Slim & simple design to be as inconspicuous as possible

--Simple heat fan speeds (High/Low, again for least muckying)

--Price (close to $50)

I already had a HEPA air filter/ionizer in the space, so didn't need the filter function.

Other models I compared to had shorter timers, lower wattage, smaller size, no oscillators, and/or no remote.

SET UP: Received the box undamaged, opened and set it up. At under 6 lbs, the unit was light weight enough for little ol' me to pull out of box and stand without strain. ;-)

Handle on top / back is a generous size to be able to move the unit a few inches with a single hand.

Read instructions, plugged it in, turned on power, and the unit did what the instructions said. It started on high and read current room temperature at 63*F. Followed instructions to use buttons, then set C or F, target temp to 75*F, and oscillating on.

PERFORMANCE FIRST TWO DAYS: Very impressive. It began pumping solid heat on high. Within an hour it read 70*F in the space, and within two hours it read 73*F. Checking against another thermometer I had, it was only about a degree difference. Within 3 hours, it read 75*F and turned itself off for a bit. It's a large space, so I was pleasantly surprised. Concluded the time it took to get to 75* was a function of the inherent coldness and lack of insulation in the space, not of the heater output.

THINGS I NOTICED RIGHT AWAY:

--Be sure to have two AAA batteries handy when it arrives to install in remote. Unit ships without batteries.

--Heat output is clearly noticeable.

--Oscillating function makes no noise.

--It's the high fan setting that makes a moderate volume whir. Low fan noise is barely noticeable.

--Font size of the Temp display is large ~3/4" and easily readable, on both the unit and remote, so I don't have to use reading glasses.

--Remote is very light weight. It works from as much as 20' away, but main unit display needs to be facing where you/the remote are.

--Beeping happens for every press on both unit and remote, but it's a reasonable volume. Folks with sensitive sleeping children may want to really consider this. It'd be nice to have a High, Low, or Mute volume setting, but for the price and knowing this model didn't have one, it's acceptable.

OVERALL: Great unit, works well, as promised, and I'd definitely buy this Lasko again.

NOTE: I also ordered a DeLonghi comparable model for the master suite, and am awaiting shipment/receipt. It has had similar Top Tower reviews. Unlike this Lasko model, I ordered the DeLonghi TCH7690ER Safeheat

specifically for these functions I needed for the master bedroom space:

--Fan-Only function without heat for summer use summer

--24 hour timer

--Air/dust filter

--Tip over safety turn-off

Once received, I'll try to post a review of it.

Happy sleuthing!

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(EDIT 01/27/2011) My initial review below was written based on an old design that had some quality issues. From my communication with Amazon shoppers like you, and the Consumer Relations folks at Insinkerator, it appears that current models have been redesigned to hopefully eliminate the problems I had. It also appears from those same communications that Insinkerator is going beyond the warranty period to replace some consumers' units when they discover this problem. Because of that I have upgraded my rating to a neutral 3-stars and modified my review somewhat. If you have problems with an existing unit, I also would encourage you to contact Insinkerator support to see what they can do for you. They're very good in my experience when your product is in warranty. I've heard from several folks that Insinkerator has replaced their unit outside of warranty too when they had this problem. Obviously there is some limit to what they will be willing to do, but the call is free. So if you've found this review because of a problem with your existing unit, your first step should be to call Insinkerator at 800-558-5712 and give them a chance to make it right. Post here with your experiences.

(Original Review) This Insinkerator product suffers from a couple of design flaws. Like many here I found a puddle of water under my unit about two years after installing it. Checked into buying a new unit, but at $200 I wasn't going to give in easily. After reading other folks' experience with the unit I opened mine up and found the obvious source of the leak. There is a 1/4" plastic vent hose than helps handle the return hot water after you release the faucet handle. Since it's a non-pressurized unit, all water in the line up to faucet gets returned to the tank after you release the faucet handle. This hose, combined with a plastic overflow tank handles the water return. The root cause of the leaking problem is the type of tubing that was used for this one part. In the hot water heater it sits at near 200F, 24/7/365, and it can't handle the heat. Mine had turned a dark brown to nearly black color and had completely failed where the hose was routed right along the stainless steel tank. Every time we used the heater the return water ended up in our cabinet. Because of this one piece, customers everywhere are replacing their tanks prematurely. It can be fixed if you are handy. Please note that any modification of your unit will void the warranty, and rightfully so. If your unit is under warranty you should call Insinkerator at 800-558-5712 and have them replace it. If you buy a new unit, don't mess with it -it's under warranty. Even if it's out of warranty, give them a call -there's a good chance they'll do right by you. If you do try and repair it, know that you are on your own. Insinkerator strongly advises against any owner-initiated component repair. What I have done has been untested by Insinkerator and they have implemented their own fix in the current product design. Anything that happens during or after any repair you make will be your responsibility. And remember, nothing lasts forever.

HOW TO REPAIR: Basically you have to replace the hose with the right kind, and fortunately it's pretty easy. I recommend silicone tubing (rated to 500F), and you'll need some with 1/8" or 3/16" inside diameter. I bought some from an Amazon seller, 1/8" ID and 3/8" OD with thick 1/8" walls. (Edit: The original tubing is 3/16" ID but I went with 1/8 for a good snug fit. 3/16" ID tubing will also work quite well, and is what I would recommend at this point if you can find it.) Search on Amazon and you'll find what I'm talking about. Unfortunately it's only sold in 10' or longer lengths, and you need less than a foot. If you can find it locally, all the better. For good measure get a couple of small plastic zip ties (cable ties) or the proper sized spring clamp to secure the new tubing.

1) Unplug, drain, and remove the tank. After unplugging the power cord, run water thru the unit till cold water flows out the faucet. Then place a large bowl (1-gallon capacity minimum) under the tank, unscrew the drain screw, and let the tank drain into the bowl. If you can easily shut off the water supply do it now, but it is not necessary as long as no one uses the faucet when you are working on the tank. While draining, remove the three tubes from the top of the tank. One has a spring loaded clip you need to depress to remove the tube and the other two are silicone and plastic tubes that just pull off (might vary a bit based on the age of your unit). Loosen the mounting screws, and when the tank has drained, remove it from your cabinet and find a water resistant place to work on it.

2) Disassemble the tank. Really easy -there is a small screw on the top that holds the two sides of the plastic shell together ... remove it. The two sides of the shell pull apart fairly easily but you might need to muscle it a bit. Once you get them apart, remove them from the unit and place aside. Then remove the temperature dial and put it aside. At this point you will have the guts of the unit with the steel tank encased in a dense styrofoam shell. Take a minute to examine the way it's put together (pictures wouldn't hurt either). You'll most probably easily pick out the problem part -it will probably be very dark and brittle, and one end will be attached to the side of the water inlet port. Cut the hose somewhere before the metal (maybe plastic on yours) water inlet port it attaches to, and you will then be able to remove the upper styrofoam shell. After that you will see where the other end of the defective hose goes -the bottom of the plastic overflow tank. You will need to cut the old zip ties (or maybe spring clamps) at each end of the hose to fully remove the old hose.

3) Inspect and dry the full unit. You may want at this point to remove the other styro shell piece and completely dry everything. At this point I discovered that the leaking water has badly rusted several of the screws holding the two pieces of the stainless tank together. IMHO they should have used stainless steel screws. I wasn't sure whether or not the rust has led to any leak in the tank itself, so I disassembled the stainless tank (fun to do with rusted screws I'll tell you). Mine took a T-10 Torx driver for the screws, and I eventually got them all out. A trip to the hardware store got me some #6 x 3/4" stainless machine screws and lock nuts. If you see anything else besides the hose that could be a problem, you'll need to deal with it for a complete repair.

4) Reassemble the unit, installing the new hose as you go. Put the tank back in the bottom styro shell. Attach one end of the silicone hose to the plastic overflow tank and secure with a zip tie cutting off the excess tie. Put the plastic tank back in the upper styro shell and slide the two back onto the top of the stainless tank. The plastic tank lines up with the silicone hose to the front of the unit. You'll route the hose along the tank flange to the right of the unit just like the old hose was. Once the shell is as far down as it goes, route the hose along the side of the styro shell following the groove for the old hose (not a perfect fit, but that's OK) and then over the top to the water inlet port. Hold it in place and see where you need to cut the silicone hose to fit the port without excess slack in the hose. Then cut the hose, attach it to the port and secure with a zip tie. Replace the thin upper piece of styro over the top of it all and reassemble it all into the plastic shell. Take your time and work the two halves together, making sure to get the power cord grommet correctly into the cutout in the shell. Get the bottom together first then work your way up. Pay attention to the new hose, keeping it tucked in behind the side of the front half of the shell (don't let it end up stuffed behind the back half of the shell. When done properly the shell will snap together nicely, and you may note a slight bulge where the new hose is if you used the thicker silicone tubing like me -that's OK. Put the small screw back into the top the shell, and reinsert the drain screw.

5) Reinstall and test tank. Just reverse the removal steps. Open the faucet until water flows before plugging the tank in. Then use the faucet normally, checking regularly for any leaks. Mine has been leak free for two weeks, and should last for years now.

That's it, and it's probably easier than it sounds. For a grand total of less than $25 (with nine feet of hose left over) I have a fully functional tank again. The rest of the unit is very well made. The tank iteslf is built like a ... well, a tank, so I expect it to last years. Good luck with your home repair efforts if you try. If you have questions or need some of the correct tubing email me at pbj1959 at gmail dot com.

UPDATE 9/13/2010: A couple months now and still no leaks. I've been corresponding with another owner who ended up getting a replacement from Insinkerator. He sent me pics (thanks Jay!) that show they have changed the design of this particular tube that has been causing so many problems. The new design uses a different type of plastic for the tubing and avoids routing it along the steel hot water tank. They also seemed to have added a different type of gasket between the two tank halves. From what I saw, new units with this design won't suffer the same problem I described above, but how to tell whether any one new unit purchased at retail will have this fix incorporated??

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Junk. The first unit lasted 14 months. Still under warrenty so I purchased another unit as a spare until first one could be repaired and it leaked out of the box. Am going with Instant hot by Kitchenmade as that unit lasted 8 years.

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Please call Insinkerator and verify the warranty policy before purchasing and installing these types of products.

My poor rating is entirely related to the warranty service I attempted to obtain after my SST hot water dispenser quit working after 8 months of operation. During my contact with Insinkerator via the 1-800 number it was revealed that I must have have a copy of my receipt "for professional product installation."

Okay, what kind of a game is this? I do not have a receipt for installation, because I installed it myself using the instructions that were provided in the manual. The manual never specified professional installation required for warranty coverage.

On my further insistence on unit return and replacement, the customer service rep continued "We do not have a repair facility or shipping address. An Insinkerator selected plumber must be dispatched to your location. "You should be aware that you will be liable for the service call and the full unit replacement costs if it is determined the installation was not correct."

Okay, this is rubbish. The unit is a small, plastic, foam and very thin steel tank weighing less than a two pounds. It has two internal components, a 98 cent thermostat and heater element. The water flow is fine, so the thermostat or element quit. Why should a plumber be required to fix an ELECTRICAL PROBLEM?

At the time of purchase I was not aware of other alternatives. I now see that a simple electric hot water pitcher or heat-on-use hot water heater would have been better alternatives and have provided better warranty support.

My advice, keep looking.

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I would give it a 0, but Insinkerator does send people out to replace the filter, so they get a 1.

The product is good, when it works. The problem is that the quality is terrible, and when it fails, it can cause property damage.

We purchased this product in early 2006, and as of this writing, it has failed three times. The first time, the heating element failed, and Insinkerator replaced it. The second time, the unit leaked all of its contents out, damaging our wooden cabinetry. When they replaced the unit, I wisely put a bucket underneath it. It came in handy when it failed yet again, dumping all of the water into the bucket I placed underneath it.

If you decide to purchase this unit, please make sure that it's accessible for replacement and that you place a bucket underneath it. Check the bucket regularly. Also, make sure that the temperature is set to hot, but not boiling; otherwise, water will constantly run from the dispenser and the unit will burn itself out. Good luck.

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Only time will tell, but the SST-FLTR heating replacement appears to be a noticable improvement over the original heating unit. My original instant hot water heater began leaking after about 3 years of use. This replacement has an external dial that allows for temperature adjustment depending on how hot you really want your water. We actually didn't need it to be scalding hot, so we've moved the dial to the 12 o'clock position and it seems to be fine for our purposes. The casing is thick, solid plastic and the connectors and tubing appears to be improved over the early model. The heating unit also seems to be better insulated than the original, so hopefully it will keep the water hotter longer and actually save some energy.

My only gripe is with the pricing of the SST-FLTR only. Cheapest that I could find was $199 online, yet my local hardware store sells brand new H770-SS models (dispenser and heating unit) for $179. Same heating unit as the SST-FLTR. I used the heating unit as my replacement and I'll see if I can sell the dispenser part for a few bucks at auction.