Review of BUNN VP17-1 SS Pourover Coffee Brewer with One Warmer - Stainless

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I have had this unit since 1997, it should last forever.

We use it for making iced tea and coffee at least once but mostly twice a day.

We have it on a $15.00 appliance timer so the water is not heated between 10pm and 6am (it only takes

15 mins to heat up the tank if it is off) I make coffee at 6:30am it takes 5 mins

to make a pot (I can make as little as 4 cups) then I turn it off till the evening when

we make tea. I got tired of buying the $20 coffee pots that only last a year.

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We love our BUNN VP17, having had it at home in our Kitchen for over 1 year now.

I am a hard core coffee addict, and in our house we can go through several pots just in the morning.

The coffee is always perfectly hot (200F) and the big BUNN brews a full 64oz pot of terrific coffee in 3 minutes.

This is a very sturdy, well built machine. Simple to operate and built like a tank.

When looking for a replacement coffee maker, we had some simple requirements (It had to be American made, and it had to be simple).

The last thing I want at 5am is to have to fight with a computerized coffee maker.

Pro's

Made in USA. Let's keep Americans working!

All Stainless Steel. No plastic

Simple to use. Just pour as much water as you'd like coffee.

High quality power switch for the lower burner

The coffee is always brewed at the perfect temperature

Water is always maintained hot inside the tank

It' s a BUNN

Great conversation pice in my kitchen

Con's

It is Big! and takes up a substantial amount to counter space

A comment regarding power consumption.

The BUNN VP17 is always "on". It has no power switch per se.

The internal tank has an independent thermostat and heating element. Once the unit is heated up, It will operate once (3-4 mins)/1.52 Hours.

During this hearing stage, the machine will use around 1500 Watts of power.

The independently switch hotplate draws about 50Watts.

Keep in mind, the BUNN has no water pump, so once it starts to brew, the water is gravity fed into the pot.

We are energy conscious, and have placed the BUNN on an appliance timer; turning in on at 4am, and off at 8pm.

Heat up from cold water takes about 20 minutes.

When our unit heats up, after being off for 8 hours, it only takes 5-10 minutes to get up to temperature.

This has resulted in a negligible change to our electric bill.

Overall, it is a wise investment. You can enjoy your coffee knowing you helped to keep fellow Americans employed.

And please try to buy American.

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Tired of burning through cheapie pkastic drip coffee makers? I was. This is great...resturant coffee anytime. It works as well today (2011) as it did when I took it out of the box! It keeps the water inside hot by reheating it periodically. Don't worry, you'll never notice it on your electric bill. Well made, built to last. The VP-17 is made to fit under wall mounted kitchen cabinets. It comes with plastic pitcher for water. I use about 1/4 of the pitcher for one cup (mug) of coffee and about 2 scoops of ground coffee.

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It's expensive. It stays on all the time, but it will be the last coffee maker your will ever buy. I purchased a bigger model for the office, and made the mistake of ordering the Plastic/metal pots for that product. They are hard to clean though hard to break. With this product for home I purchased glass pots. I would recommend the glass pots for this product. They are well made of treated glass and made in Germany. If you break them, it's easy to order another. They are much easier to clean and safe to put in the dishwasher. I Got two pots for insurance.

Hard water...no problem, the maker comes with a root rooter device to ream out the stainless steel tubing.

Made in the USA! Made to last. You can't ask for more!

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I hope a few coffee aficionados will take a moment and read along in silent prayer; for my coffeemaker produced its final brew just last month. After so many years together it came as no surprise, but the sorrow still remains.

The Bunn is my coffee maker; I shall not percolate.

Bunn maketh my beverage in three minutes; it brewith my coffee with hot waters.

Bunn restoreth my soul; it leadeth me in the path of righteous joe for its name sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of decaf, I will fear no freeze dried; for Bunn art with me; thy warmer and decanter comfort me.

Bunn prepares the mug before me in the presence of mine boxer shorts: thou filleth my head with joy; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and coffee shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in my house, with a Bunn, forever.

Amen.

I'm sure the soul crushing experience of having to replace such a faithful, long serving appliance will be with me for some time. But that's just what makes this banal piece of equipment transcend a level beyond that which a disposable society recognizes. For more than thirteen years my Bunn coffee maker has produced at least one pot of coffee per day, with vacations no more frequent than my own. Considering the purchase price and absolute care free performance, this amortizes to less than three cents per pot of consistent, fast and perfect coffee. What a fantastic value that device has been.

Through my grief, not anger since it lasted longer than any other coffeemaker (by an order of magnitude); I decided to take a leap to the commercial grade model (VP-17). It shares some similarities with the home version with a tank of water preheated and always ready to brew. This is the same philosophy which operates most home water heaters, where maintaining a hot tank of water is more efficient than starting from faucet temperatures. When the tank is filled with cold water, it displaces the water which was waiting at the optimal temperature, for a drip brewed coffee just like you get in every diner and restaurant across the country, because it is the same piece of equipment. You will need to order a decanter as the VP-17 does not include this accessory, but a fill pitcher IS included. I prefer the glass decanter for looks and performance since it has no moving parts like the broad lid on the home version.

This is a larger unit with the body standing at 16 7/8 inches and the filling lid topping out at 17 ¾ inches closed. Measure the area you are considering for any clearance issues.

It is a stainless steel beauty which is clearly built to last. The unit does come with some coffee filters which are larger than the home version. Remember you are brewing with the big boys now. If this machine lasts as long as the other, then I won't be buying another one till the year 2025, if man is still alive, if woman can survive.....

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I spent quite a while reviewing different fireplaces from different vendors. When I saw this one I fell in love with it. The "shipment" status stated about a week to 3 weeks for delivery so, I was very impressed when it arrived in less then a week. The instructions for putting it together were very specific and all the "holes and notches" fit perfectly. For the price the product is more then worth buying. Thank you, Kim

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I love it! It took 2 hours to put together and it was worth it! it is in my shabby chic bedroom and looks terrific!

ProCom Vent-Free Dual Fuel Infrared Radiant Wall Heater - 3-Plaque Review

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We are so very pleased with our new procon heater. It was easy to install and it is very efficient, and safe. My husband is happy with all the safety features and I am warm. It is ideal at our seasonal cottage by the lake where we have cool temperatures in the 30's. Being so far north in the "Keweenaw", it soon will be time to close up the cottage and move out. Thank you so much!!!

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Have bought 2 of these over the past 4 years they both work great, very efficient. We use them to heat a mountain cabin, Nice to be able to turn it down on low for freeze protection then turn it up when we arrive to heat up the cabin fast and so cozy! Very easy to install.

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I bought this after spring so I have not really used it other than testing it. From the other reviews and reputation of these heaters I think I will be very happy with it. The price was great and fast shipping. I actually got it one day earlier than expected. Buy it you will like it!

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Ihave other heaters similar that the heat spreads up , down and side to side better than this unit. However, it dose heat good and the built in thermostat save on fuel very good heater I got an extremely great buy on it! Jus like the performance of the radiation of the heat better on some of my other brand and models better. Therefore, I rate it a 4 star form my stand point. Great Store though too!

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This is an outstanding heater. It is extremely energy efficient and am looking to purchase another. Well worth the money.

Reviews of EdenPURE GEN4 & USA1000 Buld Kit Complete set

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I'm skeptical by nature, so if something actually delivers, as advertised, I'm quite pleased. That's what has happened with this order. My other option was to pay to ship the Gen4 to the nearest repair depot, pay for bulb replacement and have it shipped back. I got 2 years of heat on the original bulbs, which I should apparently be grateful for. I looked up how to replace the burnt out bulb online, followed the instructions and, voila, it worked like new! If all you have is a fried bulb, this is the way to go!

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Reviews of Bon Home HL100SV Culinary Heat Lamp

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The Bon Home Heat Lamp is not worth your time. We wanted this to work so badly because we have pizza parties quite often and thought this would make a great addition to those. Didn't heat up even enough to be hot on my hand. And the unit kept tipping forward when we adjusted the light angle/distance from food. I do not recommend this produt.

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As a previous 3-star reviewer said, a majority of the 5-star reviews are questionable. Most of them have no other reviews but a single review for this heat lamp. I purchased this heat lamp regardless of my skepticism and the heat generated is no more than a 60 watt light bulb. My plan was to keep a Turkey warm for the night. This lamp has no impact. I'm returning tomorrow.

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This heat lamp consumes 200w but most of the energy is convection (heat the air around it) and conduction (heat by contact). There is very little infrared heat which can be focused by the parabola in the forward direction. As a result you must use it at no more than ten inches away. So you can keep warm a very small dish of food. There is a lot of heat in the form of hot air escaping thru the vents on top and the "cup" like shield gets very hot.

On the other hand, you can use this heat lamp as a very small room heater if your electrical wiring cannot handle a regular full size 1200-1500w heater.

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I've been buying stuff on Amazon.com for 4+ years. This is the first product that compelled me to write a review.

This product sucks and there is no way to avoid that with product liability lawyers involved. The R&D engineers likely started out with a good intentions, but they got slapped down by the lawyers. The manufacturer was forced to diminish the heat output / fire causing potential to the point that this product is virtually worthless.

If you angle the lamp so that the upper arm is completely horizontal you will get an 8" 9" heated area below. I had the lamp on for 45 minutes and it never gets that hot. The high angle shown in the advertisement won't heat up anything except the air directly around the heating element. You could get your food hotter using a cheap plastic handheld hair dryer from a drugstore.

If you want something to keep your pre-cooked chicken wings slightly hot for your drunken friends this thing may do the trick if they are drunk enough. If your guests aren't drunk, forget about it.

UPDATE April, 23 2013: I can't believe that people are still buying this product. STOP IT, IT'S JUNK. If you are hell bent on giving away your money for nothing in return, send it to me. I will send you a nice thank you letter than will give you a warm fuzzy feeling. My letter will give you more warmth than this piece of crap.

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I am a corporate chef and bought six of these to keep pizzas warm from the time they came hot out of oven until purchase (normally under 4 minutes). Five of the six didn't work. I couldn't get them to turn on / stay on. What they don't mention in the product descriptioin is that while the light is adjustable it only operates at a limited angle too much of a bend in it and it shuts off automatically. We are not talking about a lot of bend here just a couple inches. The one that did manage to stay on couldn't even keep a piping hot pizza warm for the smallest amount of time.

There is no "glow" coming off them as depicted in the photo. They look like desk lamps but probably don't work as well. I have never return anything and have never written a review before but after this major flub I feel I have to. Save your money and your time and SKIP this product. I read the bad reviews here and was forewarned but there were also some good reviews so I went for it. Don't.

Discount LG Electronics LP1111WXR 11,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner

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Bought this unit two months ago and it did fine--although not really adequate--for our open loft space of about 800 SF. On the plus side, it is convenient in that it vents through the window and is portable. However, having read other reviews it seems ours is not the monster cooling machine that some folks seem to have.

It did pretty well until we had our recent heat wave, at which point it kept giving the FL error message (need to empty water) and shutting itself off. According to the manual, this should not have to be done in AC mode, but we figured "hey, it's a heat wave and really humid; makes sense, right?"

The first time this happened about a week ago, we emptied the water (not much of it) and it ran again for a few days before shutting off again. This progressed from shutting off every day, to every few hours, to its current status of shutting off immediately even though there is no water in it! It won't run AT ALL.

We called LG and followed instructions again to reset, clean filters, vacuum any dust/pet hair (which was already done), to no avail. This was followed by removing the color and meticulously cleaning the entire interior to make sure there was no dust in there. As of right now, we have a service call set up to see if a pro can't get it working again. Needless to say, this is super-frustrating because we're suffering record-breaking heat.

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LG LP1111WXR 11,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with remote

With our local power company estimating one week to restore electricity after a storm and temperatures reaching nearly 100 degrees each day, some sort of A/C for our basement walk-out rec-room was essential. Our two-story house became virtually uninhabitable due to the high heat, except for the basement. We have a good generator, so power wasn't an issue as long as the A/C used 115 volts. Some units in this BTU range need 230 volts, which we didn't have. We bought this unit from a local Home Depot.

Features:

running continuously, it kept a 1000 square foot (well insulated) rec room in the low to mid 70's on days it reached nearly 100 outside.

Even though it's pretty loud, we could watch TV with it running, with no problem. The operating sound is mostly the whooshing of air.

it doesn't come with a drain pan, which is actually OK. After running for 2 full days in the hot humid Washington DC are, there was zero water to drain.

the unit's control panel is intuitive. We didn't need the instructions or the remote. Plug it in, turn it on, set the temperature you want.

since you don't have to lift it up (after it's in the room where you want it), installation is easy on your back.

this device can be used as a dehumidifier, in which case, exhausted air isn't sent to the outside. In this case, you'll need to buy a drain hose for the water (but that connection is only one inch off the floor!).

rolls easily on a hard floor (but not so easily on carpet).

Other:

This design is excellent for emergency A/C use, or if the other types of A/C are impractical for the room. It exhausts hot air out the window that it sucks in through other household windows/doors i.e., a corresponding quantity of [warm] outside air is being pulled into the room you're trying to cool, from other places in your house. Thus, this design is less efficient, electric-usage wise, than a window A/C unit; and far less efficient than a central A/C, or a ductless A/C.

The unit itself is 33" high, 18.5" wide, 14" deep, and it has to be about a foot out from the window to give the 6" flexible exhaust hose room to bend.

this unit is called "portable", which is technically valid since it's on wheels. However, it has to be exhausted through a window after installing the supplied widow trim. That means it has to stay at the window where that trim is mounted. In other words, it's not portable if it's being used. The only time it will be rolled more than a few inches is when it's not "installed". A truly portable unit could be rolled to, and used, anywhere there's a 115 v receptacle.

LG includes variable-width trim to install at the bottom or side (on a slider) of a window, that the unit's 6" exhaust hose plugs into. These plastic parts are pretty thin, so be careful they don't crack. Screw it to the window frame to hold it in place if it is to stay there awhile. However, since an installation is only for a few days, duct tape can be used to hold it in place and seal the opening. After the emergency, just peel the duct tape off and remove the trim.

One end of the 6" exhaust hose snaps into the base unit and the other end snaps into that window trim. The ends of this hose are thin plastic and could be broken; so be careful.

One year warranty is fairly typical.

Summary:

If the above description meets your needs, this unit is probably comparable to any "portable" A/C in this BTU range.

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My husband and I purchased this item in June 2012 for a small summer home. We have used it maybe a total of 3-4 weeks over the past year. It has been very hot and humid lately which is when you want a functioning unit the most. Two days ago, the Air Conditioning unit began to leak a significant amount of water onto a new rug and the wood floor. The rug is stained with an orange color (like rust) permanently. We tried to take the unit apart to see if there was a hose that became disconnected and was causing the water to leak all over the floor. This was not the case. There is no drain hose. There is a magnetic float that tells the unit to shut off if the water reservoir is full and needs to be emptied. We only looked on the inside and did not manipulate anything. After we put it back together the unit flashed FL and says the water if full. There is not water in the reservoir. The customer service assistance at LG is lacking tremendously. I spent about 2 hours of my vacation time trying to understand the customer service representative. They basically told me my unit needs service. As I have read in many of the other reviews, the service cost is just shy of a new unit. I requested to speak to a supervisor at LG which took another 30-45 minutes of my vacation time because they lost my call when transferred, and then I was placed on hold for a very long time. It is so frustrating!!!!! Then I was told they could not help me because I cannot locate my original receipt. Oh and by the way, a warranty card does not assist them with finding a purchase date and location. The warranty card goes to a third party for who knows what!!!

I will never purchase another LG product again.

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We have owned this until less than 2 years. Within the first three months of owning it we had it serviced because there was no charge in it. We had owned it long enough at that point that we couldn't return it. Now, during the next warm season we discover the evaporator coil needs replaced which is a $200 repair. We own several LG products in our home and this will be the last one. While contacting LG the customer service department told us the entire sealed system was covered for 5 years, but when our technician went to submit a claim they were told it wasn't covered. There is lots of inconsistent information from their customer service number. We found it to be a complete waste of two hours trying to navigate through the company at LG and that is only if you can find someone who speaks good enough English to answer your questions. DO NOT BUY ANY OF THESE PRODUCTS!!! STAY AWAY!!!!

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I bought two of these for my 1000 square foot condo in Chicago because window units are not allowed. We just had the hottest summer I can remember, and our condo remained cool. This unit didn't turn our apartment into a freezer, but it did keep it to about 75 degrees during 100 degree days. This unit is well made, except for the adjustable window mount, which is flimsy. The square footage recommendation is overstated, but I'm happy with my purchase. Had these two units for three years. Still going strong. No complaints

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It's just okay...because...I received it damaged, & contacted Amazon, I was told if I kept it, I would be refunded 50%. I have not received the refund, I have sent contact info about this several times with no response to me. I am not a happy customer of Amazon about this and I would appreciate hearing from someone soon. I am keeping the machine, it's dented on the front & looks ugly, but it's too much hassle to pack something that large up & mail back, plus the time & expense. Someone needs to help me!!!!

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I looked at a number of poppers before I chose a different one. However, Amazon wasn't able to get that one shipped, so working with their customer service, I settled on this one. My 8 & 10 year old children helped me put it together. The instructions were disappointing, and not all the pieces lined up properly, but the finished product was secure and looked good.

We started with the Great Northern popcorn packs, and it make "good" popcorn. We experimented with some of our own blends of oil and seasonings, and we made "great" popcorn. The kettle gets messy and requires cleaning every couple of batches. The kettle lid seems to be an older design, where the lid is not attached to the kettle and slides up to the top where a magnet holds it in place. I would have preferred the lids that are attached to the kettle with a hinge. I have had to use some "kettle cleaner" for burned spots, but it does the job quickly. The rest of the popper has cleaned up well with warm water (sometimes with vinegar added).

Overall I would recommend this popper, but understand that it is not 5 star perfect.

Review of Delonghi TCH7590ER - Ceramic Fan Heater with Remote Control

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I got this product because I live in an attic space and need the extra heat in the winter at night. Well, first of all this thing is loud. If you're a light sleeper, don't get this. Second, if you even scoot it along the floor (not even tilting it but just scooting), it shuts off. Every time the heat goes on or off depending on the thermostat, there's a loud beep. If you scoot it, there's a loud beep. If you do anything to it there is a loud beep. This heater is very annoying and I will soon be replacing it.

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When my old Lasko heater died (the one whose remote control button function locations did not match the same function locations on the similar-shaped control panel on the unit a stupid design error), I looked for a different brand model heater that came with a remote control.

I thought I had found a reasonable substitute in this model, until I set it up and ran through the functions on the remote control, supposedly "the same functions as included on the control panel".

Guess what highly useful feature that I use frequently when I wish to adjust my heater before falling asleep withOUT getting out of bed got left OFF the remote control that comes with this machine:

THE TIMER.

THERE IS NO TIMER SETTING ON THE REMOTE CONTROL.

Whatever other features this machine has that might be nice, this machine is functionally useless to me, and I must return it.

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Temperature sensor was bad on my heater...intermittently. This happen a couple of months after the purchase and Delonghi would not respond to my email.

Currently, the heater is broken (1.5 year old). The heater automatically turns off after a couple of minutes, in which it does not put out any heat during those few minutes. I'm shopping for a new heater now...hopefully the Lasko doesn't fail me.

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Definitely works better in large rooms! One annoyance is if you some much as gently pick it up, it resets itself. Other than that, it's a phenomenal heater!

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(caveat-I have only used this heater for 1 day)

Pros: small/easily placed, quiet fan, rotation (can be turned off), effective heat (at least for small space (area around a desk chair); I have not tried a large space), low price (I paid $40 from J&R)

Cons: high-pitched loud beep that sounds every time you change anything, including upon turning on and turning off, fan has only medium and high settings, no low setting

If you want a thermostat-controlled fan space heater then this is good for the price. If you want something with adjustable heat, this is not it. Heat is either on or off, depending on the temperature you set and the temperature that the heater's thermostat measures. If you want a little extra heat where you are sitting (e.g. chilly office), this is NOT a good solution because instead of providing a steady, low supply of heat that you can adjust according to your environment, the heater will just keep turning on and off according to the temperature setting. Every on and off is accompanied by a loud beep not really appropriate in an office.

If I had known that every change in setting and every on and off would be accompanied by a loud beep, I would not have bought this product.

This space heater apparently also acts as a space cooler-you might want to confirm that.

Review of VORNADO Personal Vortex Heater VH101

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We have 3 of these fans, two in black and one in white. I love the white one it is stylish and modern looking and it works a treat. The first one we had lasted four years of nearly everyday use (fan) and lots of use of the heater too. Ideal for small spaces but probably not bigger rooms.

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I chose this because my feet get cold when I lay on my couch. I set it on a stool, turn it on, and It keeps my feet toasty. This would be great for people that work in a cooler than normal office environment to keep chilled feet warm.

I highly recommend it!