Best Space Heaters: 2012

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 31 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2555

Fire Sense Hammer Tone Bronze Commercial Patio Heater

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List Price : $229.99 Price : $165.56

Product Description

Our Hammer Tone Bronze Commercial Patio Heater is the most powerful patio heater on the market, with an output of an amazing 46,000 BTU's and a features a beautiful dark bronze finish. This heavy duty unit features a Piezo ignition system and wheels for easy mobility. This superior patio heater is perfect for the serious outdoor entertainer.

46,000 btu's
Piezo ignition
Durable stainless steel burners and double mantle heating grid
Safety auto shut off tilt valve
Wheel assembly included

Fire Sense Hammer Tone Bronze Commercial Patio Heater Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful

Quality quite good, especially for this price point, November 23, 2011

knb53 "knb53" (Edwardsville, IL USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fire Sense Hammer Tone Bronze Commercial Patio Heater (Lawn & Patio)

Received this today and put it together, and just fired it up. As another reviewer observed, all parts present, unit well packed and undamaged. All the holes lined up well, and the bolts all fit well where they were supposed to.

It is easy to light, and seems to put out a respectable amount of heat. It is tall enough to be safe from hair lighting, yet not so tall that the heat is far from where it is needed. It is quiet, and the entire burner seems to light evenly with a nice blue flame. Most important, it seems safe to me. Reasonable build quality, a couple of safety features common to things propane, etc.

I am taking one star away for poor instructions. The print and pictures are very small and poorly labeled, and aside from using one's logic and experience (which isn't hard for this particular assembly), the instructions on which sized bolts to use where is virtually non-existent.

Still, happy with the purchase so far... It is what we needed at... Read more

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

You get what you pay for, November 19, 2011

M. Wise "Marcus" (SC USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fire Sense Hammer Tone Bronze Commercial Patio Heater (Lawn & Patio)

Like other reviewers I found the directions to be bad even for the breed of low cost, low-price point, Chinese made products. That said, it is not rocket science and not terribly difficult to assemble. I had mine together in less than an hour working at half-speed and it contained all the parts, was packaged well and arrived undamaged. The metal body and wheels seem to be of reasonable quality while the top/heat reflector is beyond flimsy. I personally do not have enough experience with other similar products but I am skeptical the top will last. To be fair, it was less than $200 and not $600+ so perhaps the quality was consistent with the price. I purchased the manufacturers cover as well so I will keep my fingers crossed and update on the ultimate longevity of the heater.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Perfect for the hot tub deck, December 25, 2011

Robyn R. Theriault "justforfun" (Milwaukee, WI USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fire Sense Hammer Tone Bronze Commercial Patio Heater (Lawn & Patio)

This is a powerful heater that is perfect for us. We wanted it so that when we get out of the hot tub in winter, it's not such a shock. The only negative I can say is that it uses a lot of propane very quickly if it's run at its highest setting. Now we're more careful about when we use it. Other than that, it's wonderful. The higher BTU rating makes all the difference.

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วันจันทร์ที่ 28 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2555

Indus-Tool FWXXX Cozy Electric Foot Warming Pad

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List Price : $55.99 Price : $27.80

Amazon.com Product Description

As anyone who's been out in the cold knows, toasty feet go a long way toward keeping the rest of you warm. That’s why using an Indus-Tool FW cozy foot warmer can help reduce your indoor heating costs. At only 90 watts, one of these units tucked under a desk allows you to turn the building thermostat down, thereby saving you money. The warmer is less costly to use than a space heater, and safer, too, as there are no exposed heating coils or carbon monoxide emissions. It is ETL listed and has a lifetime warranty.--Josh Dettweiler

What’s in the Box
Foot-warmer pad, power cord

Electric heated rubber mat
Good for warming feet or drying shoes
Low-energy alternative to space heater, uses only 90 watts
Made of water-resistant, long-lasting rubber
21 by 14 by 1/4 inches (length by width by thickness), 6 pounds, lifetime warranty

Indus-Tool FWXXX Cozy Electric Foot Warming Pad Reviews

82 of 85 people found the following review helpful

Keeps feet warm like nothing else can for 1 cent a hour, January 22, 2003

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This review is from: Indus-Tool FWXXX Cozy Electric Foot Warming Pad (Tools & Home Improvement)

I must say I have been pleased with the overall performance of this product. I had contemplated getting this about a year ago after seeing mention of it in an old issue of the Lawrence Berkely National Labratory newsletter "Currents". The administration had suggested it as a energy efficient solution to many of its staff who found the cooler 68 degree settings at the lab to leave their feet cold. Previous to that individual staff members were bringing in their own 1500 watt space heaters and really driving up the electricity bills.
Anyway, I was finding that even if I had the temperature in my house up to 68-70 degrees that my feet would still get cold, especially at the computer desk. Seemed silly and very expensive to crank up the furnace even higher just to get two cold feet warmer. The rest of my body was OK but the feet just got cold and stayed cold. So after waiting another winter I finally bought one. Now with this foot warmer I find that in as little as 10 minutes I... Read more

174 of 191 people found the following review helpful

Will our office ever stop stinking?!!, October 18, 2005

Leeese "leeese" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Indus-Tool FWXXX Cozy Electric Foot Warming Pad (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this last winter (2004), despite the many reviews warning about the odor emitted, and boy, do I regret it! I thought I could tough it out; most people said the horrible skunk smell would GO AWAY after some time, and, to me, warm feet would be worth a temporary annoyance. As some have suggested, I plugged this in the garage first, to try to burn off much of the odor before bringing it inside. I left it plugged in a large part of the day for about two weeks. The smell was definitely horrible, but I guess because our garage is very large, and far from airtight, the full extent of the noxious odor was not obvious, until I moved it into the office. In just a few minutes, the entire HOUSE smelled like a charred skunk. But it was more than a smell, it was a TASTE as well, and we coughed quite a bit if we tried to stay in the office with it, and I got a horrible headace. I turned it off and decided to give it another week in the garage, this time I left it plugged in all the... Read more

82 of 92 people found the following review helpful

Good lord - the smell!!!, April 12, 2005

Johnny K "amazon3168" (Buffalo, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Indus-Tool FWXXX Cozy Electric Foot Warming Pad (Tools & Home Improvement)

Have you ever seen that Seinfeld where Jerry's car is attacked by BO that doesn't go away, and lingers on anything that crosses its path? This has the same disease. Plus, it was clearly a used item - the packaging was repacked and the foot warmer was dirty. Gross, but it's a foot warmer so I thought I'd give it a chance regardless. In its defense, it *does* work - my terminally cold wife liked the warm footsy feel; unfortunately she has a sense of smell. The room we had it in is still stinky! Get this thing outta our house!!! :)

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วันเสาร์ที่ 26 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2555

Dyson AM04 hot+cool heater/table fan-Blue

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List Price : $399.99 Price : $319.99

Product Description

Dyson’s AM04 Hot + Cool™ heater fan provides the fastest whole room heating in winter and smooth, cool air in summer. With the use of patented Air Multiplier™ technology, surrounding air is drawn in and amplified, generating powerful airflow to cool you effectively in summer. In winter, drawn-in air is heated over PTC ceramic plates before being projected forward, providing direct heat throughout the room. Safety features include tip-over automatic cut out and no visible heating elements. No awkward grilles or blades also make It easy to clean. The AM04 provides total control – with a remote control for precise temperature and airflow adjustment, oscillation and touch-tilt. Remote is curved and magnetized to store neatly on the machine when not in use. The target temperature can be selected to the degree (between 32°F to 99°F) and the intelligent thermostat keeps it there. The Dyson Hot +Cool ™ fan heater oscillates smoothly to distribute heat evenly across the whole room. It also pivots on its own centre of gravity, staying put without having to be clamped, directing airflow where you want it for personal heating or cooling. Suitable for both small and larger rooms, the AM04 Hot + Cool comes with a 2 year warranty, parts and labor guaranteed by Dyson.

Air Multiplier? technology draws in surrounding air to heat the whole room faster than any other
Cooling fan- high airflow and velocity for effective personal cooling
Long-range heat projection- feel direct heat throughout the room
Safety features- tip-over automatic cut out and no visible heating elements
Precise- select target temperature to the degree and the intelligent thermostat keeps it there

Dyson AM04 hot+cool heater/table fan-Blue Reviews

58 of 68 people found the following review helpful

Dyson Hot burns money nothing more!, November 9, 2011

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This review is from: Dyson AM04 hot+cool heater/table fan-Blue (Misc.)

I bought my Dyson Hot heater for one simple reason, curiosity.
The Dyson sounded promising and made the pitch that it was something truly new and revolutionary so I bit and got one....a white one!

At first glance the quality looked good, fit and finish were tight and it looked good on the surface.

Sitting down, I kicked back and prepared to enjoy reading the manual....that was short lived as it had lots of information on warranty and legal guck and only the most basic of operation information with absolutely no information showing specifications, no power use...no Heat output....nothing

Moving on I plugged it into the power use tester to see how much power it would consume and in return how much heat it put out at 12 inches away.

Power use was high especially considering how low the temperature it was putting out, for example of the ten temp ranges (here are three examples): Level 1: 1207 watts @ 102 degrees ambient at 12 inches...Level... Read more

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

I love it, but it is expensive and you are paying for style, February 18, 2012

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This review is from: Dyson AM04 hot+cool heater/table fan-Blue (Misc.)

I read a lot of review about this product before I made my purchase. What I noticed on a pretty consistent basis is that the people who posted really negative reviews were people who don't actually have one because they think the heaters are too expensive. Lets' settle this up front, these heaters are expensive so if you're looking for a bargain then this heater is not for you. If, however, you're looking for a stylish way to heat your home or maybe just an individual room then I think this heater is a great. I am completely satisfied with my heaters. I have 2 of them, one for my bedroom and one for the living room, dinning room, kitchen area. The total square footage of my house is just shy of 1,000sq ft.

The heaters have kept my house an nice and even 67 degrees (my preferred temperature) without any noticeable fluctuations in temperature. I live in Ketchikan, Alaska, which is in the middle of a temperate rain forest. This means that we don't get the extreme cold... Read more

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful

Great, but could use some improvements, January 17, 2012

Lucky (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Dyson AM04 hot+cool heater/table fan-Blue (Misc.)

Overall, I must say, I really like this heater a lot. I've purchased 3-4 others before and found this one to not only look the best, but it actually outperformed the others (Vorado) and such that I've bought before.

The Pros:
- It heats as stated - quickly, evenly and at a nice temperature.
- The remote works as it is expected to (unlike a Vorado), and it's nearly as easy as an Apple remote.
- It's beautifully designed.
- Impressive distribution of heat. It heats my living room (about 400 sq. ft) in about 5 minutes.
- Auto on/off to maintain the predetermined heat setting.

The Cons:
- The biggest problem is that I can't get the fan to turn down to a "whisper" speed. I'd give up a bit of heat to get the fan noise to reduce. It's a tiny bit annoying. I'm not saying it's loud, but it's loud enough. I wish the fan control allowed it to go down to practically zero.
- It's a bit pricey.
- I would love an RF remote instead... Read more

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