Review of Cadet Manufacturing 05532 120-Volt White Baseboard Hardwire

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Clean looking unit heats and works well. I added a cord and a Lux WIN100 Heating & Cooling Programmable Outlet Thermostat. They work just the way I need.

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Reviews of Cuisinart Brew Central 12-cup Porgrammable Coffeemaker + Permanent

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I purchased this at Costco. The box says BrewCentral but I believe it is a step down

from the BrewCentral 1200. I would like to echo most of AJ Andreano's comments and add

some of mine. Coffeemakers I've used have made what I thought was hot coffee but then

when I'd add my cold creamer, the coffee would be warm, at best. The first day I made coffee

with this machine WOW I actually burned my tongue! Silly, I know, but true. I don't know how it does it but this coffee is extremely hot...even after I've added my cold creamer! I taste NO plastic taste in the coffee. It doesn't make loud gurgle and sputter noises as it's brewing and the carafe doesn't drip when coffee is poured. I love the 4 cup brew, which is perfect for me.

It's about the most perfect coffeemaker I've ever used except for a few minor complaints. I particularly don't like the big square look (I know most people do) and the little twist-to-turn buttons are still awkward to me. Fortunately, I only use the on/off button. I also miss having a lighted clock (why put a small dark one on?) The carafe lid is not hinged so you have to snap on/off each time. Lastly, and perhaps most annoying, is the small space to pour the water. I know some people don't find this a problem but let me say it like this: My counter is 3' 2" high. The coffeemaker is 14" high. That's a total of 4' 4" high. When you figure the coffeemaker is set back from the counter's edge, it's even worse. I am 5' 4" and it's difficult for me to see down to the 4 cup mark. The pour space is a 3" x 2" triangle (a business card is 3.5" x 2".)

I'm not trying to be a complainer, I just want to give all details so that it helps others make their decision.

All in all, I think anyone would appreciate this coffeemaker solely for the HOT, great-tasting coffee it makes.

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This unit is a step-down from the DCC1200 model. It doesn't have the self-cleaning feature and doesn't include a gold reusable filter (but it can use one if bought separately). However, its lower price makes it well worth it, as all the most important features are included such as the variable auto shut-off and drip-less carafe (the carafe really works well, it pours better than any other coffee maker I've owned). The one drawback (shared by the DCC1200 model) is that the water level in the tank can be a bit hard to see. Overall, this is an excellent coffee maker that will not disappoint whether you use it just occasionally or every day.

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I got the Cuisinart Stainless Steel 12 cup Coffee Maker for Christmas and was very surprised to find that it actually improved the taste of my coffee. The change in taste is subtle, but I would say it is richer and smoother. The coffee maker is very attractive to look at, well made, and offers some welcome features: for example the auto on, and especially the auto off feature, and the choice of carafe temperature. I went ahead and got the Cuisinart GTF Gold Tone Filter. A great present for yourself or someone else.

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If you disregard the instructions and use 2 TBsp grounds per cup, this model actually makes really good coffee...when new.

Disappointingly, this machine is put together in such a way that you can't take any of it it apart for cleaning! No matter how careful you are, grounds WILL eventually get in every nook and cranny and you'll never be able to get them all out (without doing something drastic, voiding the warranty). I DON'T WANT OLD STALE GROUNDS AND ACCUMULATED RANCID OILS MIXING THEIR FLAVOR INTO MY EXPENSIVE FRESH COFFEE. "De-calcification" only gets about 10% of the cleaning job done.

Other than that fatal flaw, it has a few cool features like "1-4 cup heating boost", 3 selectable carafe warming temps, 4 selectable preset auto-off times and clock/programmable self-brew (reason I bought it in the first place) for those early mornings when I know are going to be rushed and I don't have time to brew coffee.

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Makes really good coffee. Am not a real coffee aficionado like many, but I do like to burr grind my beans and expect a good flavor from the maker. Have had a Gevalia of one kind or another for several years but didn't really know whether or not I was getting the maximum flavor from them. My experience with Mr. Coffee was ugly. They don't warm the water enough in the brewing process to get any flavor out and am told this is a major complaint. Besides the Gevalia had a "10 cup" capacity and I wanted twelve. All of them call a "cup" five ounces which must be a demitasse. I'm getting good flavor from this maker and a lot of it has to do with the water filter. My tap water is soft but has a strong chlorine tinge to it and this removes it. I do not like the price of replacement water filters and will probably go to a counter top filter system so I can use the water for both the coffee maker and for drinking.

Have been switching between the gold coffee filter and the paper filters because I have read the aficionados claim that paper provides a better taste. I have come to the conclusion that the gold filter which is included in the package (why does Amazon try to sell you one at the order line) makes significantly better tasting coffee.

I had just enjoyed a final cup of coffee today when I had to go to a dentist appointment. In their waiting room they had a carafe of coffee not sitting on the burner but fresh poured and in a vacuum container. So while waiting I had a half cup of it. What rotten tasting coffee it contained. Didn't even taste like coffee. So in comparing this maker with whatever they used (tap water too, I suspect) this maker makes coffee that is light years ahead of that cup. It also makes better coffee than the local Starbucks stand provides so am pleased with the output. The one thing that I'm not pleased with is the electrical cord the length. I can't move it as far on my counter top as my old makers but am still happy with it.

Review of Brentwood 1.2L SS Cordless Tea Kettle Brushed

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I drink tea every morning. Until a couple weeks ago, I was heating water in the microwave every morning. Then my brother-in-law informed me that was the least efficient way to heat water, I did some research and found he was right. I was very excited to get this electric kettle. I looked for one that could be lifted off the corded base, had an auto-shut-off, boiled water quickly so I could get out the door quickly in the morning, was not expensive, and did not have plastic in contact with the water that could leech BPA or other dangerous chemicals. I took a chance on this one based on what I saw and read here.

In most ways, this kettle works great. There's a light indicating when it's on, it heats 16 oz of water in a little over two minutes, is easy to handle, use, and pour. The plastic locking lid is a little awkward sometimes, just pushing it down does not always close it tightly, sometimes you have to pull the lock back with your finger at the same time.

But on the bottom of the box there is the California Proposition 65 warning (from the 1980s) that this product is made with chemicals known by the State of California to cause cancer or infertility. Ok, fine -which chemicals and are they going to leech into the water or are they say just on the lid or handle? I was unable to find any explanation or answer to that question.

On top of that, there is a strong odor inside this electric kettle when it gets hot. It is strong enough that if you boil water, pour the water out, open the lid, put your nose up to the top and take a deep breath, you will recoil a bit. It's not a disgusting or especially bad odor. I'm not able to identify what the source is, whether it's from hot plastic, or hot silicone, or something else. But in combination with the chemical warning (and I'm glad to be warned if it's not safe), I'm not willing to risk my health on a cheap electric kettle that might not be safe for the daily long-term use I intended for it.

I am trying to return the kettle. Since it was sold by an Amazon partner instead of Amazon proper, I am still waiting to hear whether that's possible and how to do so.

--UPDATE ---

Thank you for your comment. They accepted my return request within a few days.

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I bought this for my boyfriend because he didn't own any form of kettle (crazy!!)

He uses it now to boil the water for his ramen noodles and instant coffee and he loves it!

The only thing is he says it takes a while to boil the water and maybe doing it by stove is faster than this kettle. It also doesn't keep the water hot long after it boils. It's good for him because there is only the plug and on/off switch so his technophobe mother can use it without freaking out :D

Good item for the price. Stainless steel helps prevent the plastic taste of water like the plastic kettles and doesn't leave residue like glass kettles after a while :)

-Water indication level when you open the top and look on the inside, there are rims indicating the minimum and maximum and something in between also.

-The Kettle detaches from the heater that gets plugged in at the bottom.

-Its very lightweight but it gets the job done. Once water is boiled, it shuts itself off.

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Hi all,

For years I have warmed up water for instant coffee and tea bags in the microwave. After seeing a similar, but larger, kettle that our son had, we decided to give this a try. It heats a cup of water to boiling in the same time as the microwave and we don't have to reach up to get the cup out of the microwave a plus since both of us are not tall. The auto-cutoff works as advertised. I recommend it without reservation.

Ben

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Will this water ever stop tasting like plastic? After six weeks of boiling water twice daily in the Brentwood tea kettle, it still tastes like plastic.Thinking it had to be from condensing water dripping down from the inside of the plastic cover, I tried leaving the cover open and blocking it with a china teapot lid. No luck, the boiled water still tastes like plastic, not my favorite flavor!

I had an aroma tea kettle of similar design which worked great and produced water flavored water, but it died suddenly after only a year of use. So I thought I would try a different brand and bought the Brentwood version.

If you want boiling water for washing your dirty socks, the Brentwood is for you;the toxic flavor may help kill the cooties in your socks, too. But for drinking or cooking, forget about it!

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The kettle was a replacement for a plastic kind that I had used previously. After my "old" kettle broke down (the water level window popped off) I had decided to aim for something a bit better built without any windows or weaknesses where water could eventually find its way through.

Picked this kettle as it seemed to fit the criteria. No plastic cheap viewing window, won't break easily if dropped (not tested) unlike the glass kettle(s) and reviews seem favorable. Bought the kettle and put it to use as soon as it arrived on June 23rd 2011 (literally minutes after it arrived I had washed it, boiled one max fill and poured it down the drain to prep the kettle).

It has been used on daily bases (multiple times) up until about 3 days ago when I noticed that kettle is displaying curious symptoms, namely I will turn the kettle on and it would not boil water until I turn it off and then on again. Also sometimes it will start to boil the water but then cut out half way through or turn on and off in random cycles. It is still usable, simple turn off and on usually fixes the problem and kettle boils the water as expected.

It has lasted Almost 10 months without any issues, no spills, no leaks and nothing broke off (yet!). For the price I'd say it served it's purpose well enough although product life expectancy might be something to be longed for in this case. Having said that I am giving this product 4 stars out of 5. Others might have had better luck with their orders of this product however, so I would recommend basing your decision on more than one review.

UPDATE (December 3rd 2012): It has been almost a year and a half since I bought this kettle so I believe I can comment on it's performance and life-expectancy a bit better. Since the kettle is still operational (with occasional glitches described above) I have upgraded the rating to full 5 stars.

The kettle still works as well as it did when I wrote the original review. An occasional mishap when the kettle fails to turn on or cuts out during the use before it finishes the job it has survived through is not enough of an issue. It's more of a nuisance that I have learnt to accept. The kettle works as well as expected for a product that was designed by an imperfect being (a human I hope?).

The upgrade of the rating is due to the simple fact that the kettle has not developed any additional issues (no leaks, no broken parts or bits missing) ,it looks exactly as it did when it arrived 12.5 months ago (maybe not as clean I'll admit, since I can never get into little nooks an crannies around the handle).

UPDATE (March 15th 2013): A curious development with the kettle. The issue that I had described before where it would fail to turn on or it would turn off too early etc. has now vanished. Kettle is still performing as when it was when we first got it which actually amazes me as I am one of those people that think companies nowadays tend to design their products to fail within a certain period of time and therefore make us buy products more frequently. The kettle did not develop any new issues after being used every day on average about 4 times (sometimes more often). If I HAD to pick one thing to complain about I'd say that the base is too light which means that the heavy duty cable will move it about depending on how you have it positioned. Obviously this is picking at straws so to say, honestly it has lasted longer than any kettle I've used before (and I've used a few back in the UK). This one's definitely recommended if you want something that will last you.

Whrilpool Centrifugal Fan Assisted Ceramic Heater Reviews

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I really like this heater.

It's one of the newer ones on the market. What makes it different is that this one is not directional or oscillating as a great majority if not all on the market are. This heater "heats" in the 360 degree area.

Easy to open, and operate. One feature that is missing (future models I'm sure will include) is a remote control. Then again many on the market do not.

Directions state you keep it THREE feet away from drapes, or other items in the room for risk of fire. That's a priority!

Also it's important to note directions state do NOT use a power extension. Risk of fire!!

Also plug it directly into the wall. Do NOT use a flimsy extension cord as you would for a radio or such. The extension WILL heat up and cause a fire. Just a matter of time, so don't use a flimsy extension cord.

IF you require an extension cord, call the company and inquire about a "Contractor Grade" extension cord. These are expensive, but can tolerate high voltage items safely.

The heater uses a maximum 1500 watts of electricity. A moderate amount, normal for heaters.

I found this heater to work good. Place it in the center of the room. So far I've found it to heat well. So far we are not getting frigid temps. so this is working good by placing it in the living room while watching TV. Heats the room well without having to heat the whole house.

It's lightweight, so if you want to move it from room to room that will be easy.

That's about all. It's straight forward. Nothing to make you think or put together. People who want an evenly heated room should enjoy this.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I have used many, many space heaters over the years. Lately, my favorite has been the Lasko 755320 Ceramic Tower Heater with Digital Display and Remote Control. So, when the opportunity arrived to review what looked like an interesting heater for Amazon Prime, I took it.

First, I want to describe what I consider a major safety problem, then I'll write the rest of this review regardless of this:

*** HUGE PROBLEM WITH THIS HEATER *** the top of the unit (the "disc") gets extremely hot after it's been running for a while. If you look at the product picture that shows the funnel/disc at the top, this is where all the heat comes out. The edges and top of that funnel/disc get extremely hot. I would NOT buy this heater if I had small children. Whirlpool really needs to put some additional protection around this area. It's a no brainer that a toddler would walk up to this and grip the top disc it looks very cool from their eye-level view. They are literally able to grab into that funnel area which is the hottest part of the heater. Wow, burned fingers! If I was Consumer Reports, I'd probably rate this product as "unacceptable" because of this safety issue. But, I'm not CR and some of us don't have kids or pets to worry about regarding this issue. I will point out that the reason I noticed this problem is that once I did accidentally touch the edge of the disc. I was picking the turned off unit by the handle, which causes the heater to tilt forward. My instinct was to reach out and put my hand under the top to stop it from swinging (top heavy). Bad idea. That's when I paid more attention after that and realized this could be a real hazard for kids.

OK, if you don't mind that problem, read on for the rest of my review...

The best features about this heater are:

It's QUIET!!!

Really!! We have tried many heaters in over the years and they tend to be so noisy. Some models were so noisy we had to crank the tv volume up to hear over it. This heater seems to be about as quiet as a fan could be. It's actually quieter than an oscillating fan, because you are removing the oscillation motor sound from the noise level. If noise is a key feature for you, you'll love this heater.

It has an automatic thermostat you can set.

This model has high/low air flow buttons and an auto thermostat dial. The high/low settings control the airflow, not the temperature, per se. The thermostat dial allows you to set the heater for continuous running, or a set the thermostat to the temperature you desire. Once you set the thermostat, the heater cycles on/off, just like you would expect. This is a great way to keep the room at your target temperature. Since it's so quiet, it won't wake you if it cycles while you are sleeping.

It has a small footprint. Compared to the many tall towers, it's nice to have a lower height of only 15.5". The diameter of the base is about 9".

-The large protruding handle for moving the unit is very nice. Most heaters have terrible handles, this is one of the nicest I've seen, you can actually grip it because it's a real handle, not a slot in the machine. You can't see it in the product pictures, but on the back is an actual handle about 5.5" wide that sticks out about 1.5". The only negative is that the unit is top heavy so when you pick up by the handle, the top swings down. Just don't instinctively grab the top, like I did the first time(!).

A neutral feature that you will either like or not:

This heater does not oscillate. Instead the air blows out the top all 360 degrees. So, on the plus side, it's sending heat in every direction. On the negative side, with oscillating fans you at least have a choice of pointing the heat in one direction or turning on the oscillation. Either this or oscillation is way better than the heaters that have neither and force you to point your heat only one direction. And, as I mentioned, lack of oscillation makes this heater quieter.

There are a couple additional negatives about this heater:

There is no "fan only" setting.

It seems like most heaters I've purchased in the past had a fan only setting. Lately (ok, last few years), it seems like many do not. Since you have the big unit sitting there in your room, it would be nice if it could be used to circulate air during the day when it's warmer, and then heat at night once the temps have dropped. Just something to be aware of in case you expected this feature.

It has no remote control

For the price of this heater, I would have expected it to come with a remote control. I have a couple of the Lasko's they are great heaters and cost less than this heater, WITH a remote.

CONCLUSION:

First, this heater must lose stars for the safety issue.

Second, for less money you can buy other heaters with similar features, plus remote control. A good example is the Lasko I mentioned initially. Not that I'm a Lasko salesperson :) but I figure if there is something better for less money, people should consider it.

If you don't care about the remote or the disc heat safety issue, you'll overall be happy with this heater.

I'm rating it 3 stars due to the safety issue along with price/feature comparison to its competitors.

Hope this helps someone,

c-

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Love this heater. Very good for a small office/bedroom. Heats room up within 10 minutes. It's quiet which is a HUGE plus for me. I would recommended this product.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program If Darth Vader were a heater, this is what he would look like. More important: this uncomplicate heater quickly rises to the temperature you set, has a high and low setting, and best of all, automotically turns off when the room gets too hot, so you don't find yourself gasping for water in the middle of the night. I tried this out when I arrived at our cabin in the woods over Thankgsiving weekend, and was more than satisfied by how warm and toasty it made my bedroom. Well worth the investment.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Seven years ago, my husband and I moved into a home with an electric heat pump. I've since purchased more warm clothing than I have owned at any time in my life. And I've tried several different types of adjunct heaters. My office is a particular problem, since it's above the garage and never seems to warm up except in the height of summer.

I'm really liking this little Whirlpool WHTC361EL. It's small, quiet, and highly efficient. We plugged it in and turned it on in my office and the heater got the 10X10 (approx) room warm in less than ten minutes. The top of the heater stays cool enough so you can handle it. The heater has a tipover safety feature, so it turns off automatically if a child or pet knocks it over. Temperature is set by a dial--you click in five degree increments. Off/on is a push button. It also has a low and a high heat function, which would force out more heat on the high. I've got the heat set on high and it works great.

The only reason this heater didn't get a five star review is because it came so poorly packaged I was afraid it wasn't going to work. Normally, Amazon double boxes products and provides enough packaging to keep your items safe from any kind of gorilla handling, but this box came in the Whirpool packaging and looked like someone used it for soccer practice. Luckily, the little heater inside was well-wrapped by Whirlpool and came out without a scratch.

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I have a bathroom in the basement and during the winter the temperature in the basement is usually around 60 degrees. That is a little chilly for taking a shower.

This little heater is just perfect for heating up a small room. I go downstairs in the morning and turn it on and it heats up quick. This is a small unit so if you have a large bathroom you will need the next size up.

Installation was easy. I did have one question on the wiring which I e-mailed to their support and received an answer that same day.

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Well built unit....choice of electrical voltage during installation.....mine is one 220volt setup......the bathroom is a fair size and heats up fast....no installation problems......about 8 months in the works....not cheap but I would buy another one ......

ElectroWarmth Heated Massage Table Cover Review

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I bought this product for my mom. She has arthritis and loves the heated mattress cover on her bed and she wanted something to put on the couch. The manufacturer does NOT recommend using on a couch but we could not find a heated pad specifically for a couch. It has worked very well for her and the size is perfect.

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I purchased this for my bed. I have fibromyalgia and the heat is very soothing. I usually keep it at 3 and when I'm having a bad night I bring it up to 5 or 6. I have never needed it warmer than that. It automatically shuts off after 10 hours. It does move a little with regular use, and I find I have to reach under the bottom sheet and move it back into place. Not really much of an inconvenience. It wasn't really intended for the way I use it, but it was the best solution for me.

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We have only had this since Christmas but so far it works very well. One day it seemed to not want to warm and we were worried that it had already crapped out but it seems to be working fine now.

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My wife like this product she has been using it for years, so it is great, she replaced an old one which lasted 5 plus years

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This has been a great addition to my massage practice. I love it! My clients love it! It fits my table perfectly. It warms up quickly with an all over coverage. I've had a few clients says they didn't want to get up after their sessions!

Reviews of OceanAire HPQ15-M Warmwave Oscillating Tower Ceramic Heater

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I bought this heater for my 89 yr old mother, who is always cold when she visits Colorado from her home in Florida. It was bigger than I planned on buying, but is extremely quiet! It also has a thermostat so it turns off when it gets warm enough in her bedroom. She could leave it on overnight without worrying about it getting too hot in her small room while she was sleeping. She was delighted with it.

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Bought this 3 years ago for my baby's room. (the coldest room in the house) It worked great, stores well and this is the 3 winter of using it and it still works great. I am buying another one for my daughter in her basement room. It does well at heating up the whole room (bedroom) I have not used this in bigger open rooms to see how it works however it works great for smaller rooms, has the auto shut off when tipped, and also has the temp control, and shuts off when room is warm. Love this heater!

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I bought 4 of these oscillating Warmwave heaters and love them. They can quickly concentrate heat on me at my desk or in the kitchen. Therefore, even when they are located in a big room, I don't have to wait for the entire room to heat up. Also, they are much safer than a quartz heater, so I can place one close to me and walk away temporarily.

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I wish I read more reviews before purchasing this unit. As I write I'm shivering because even at 4 feet from my chair it is quite cold in my computer room for which I purchased this inefficient unit. It was an impulse buy without doing the necessary work of research. After an hour or two it might take the chill off a room but as far as really warming it up it just pumps out lukewarm air. I borrowed a friends (different brand) this fall and it was so much more effective at warming up the space I was in. Expecting this one to work the same because the price was right was a big mistake.

It works as if half the unit is not turning on. Unfortunately I threw the box away so I'll keep it until I can replace it and then get rid of it.

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We live in the mountains and required a backup heater and this is filling the bill.

Quietly heats an average size room, quickly.