Cobra Products Co Mp 1/4X9-1/2 Gas Key 550-814 Gas Firelogs & Keys

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Not much to comment on here. It's a fireplace key. It works. It arrived on time, intact and turns the weird square gas valve thingy. Speaking of weird gas valve thingies, measure yours before you order. There are two sizes for the keys, my small residential fireplace took the bigger of the two sizes.

That is all.

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Pleasant Hearth 23-Inch Riley Espresso Media Electric Fireplace

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Once you get it together it looks and works great. The instructions are horrible and we had to cut the metal brackets that hold the fire place to the hearth. They were to big and the hearth would not sit flush around the insert otherwise. Also you need to build the hearth around the fireplace insert. There is absolutely no way to insert it and put the brackets on it after the hearth is built. So before you put the top part of the hearth on, install the fireplace part and then finsh by adding the top piece.

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The heater works great and the "fire" is very authentic looking. The cabinet was the perfect color. Was not difficult for my husband to put together. It is very heavy, though. He had to have help to get it upstairs.

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Puts out excellent heat, looks great and was shipped fast. If you're looking to upgrade your furnishings without a lot of price or hasslethis is the way to go.

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I'm so excited to come home to my Media electric fireplace which brings a cozy, warm and relaxed feeling to my bedroom. The dark brown espresso color adds a nice touch to my bedroom furniture which is also dark brown. After you assemble all the parts together that took almost 45 minutes, you will definitely see your moneys worth. It took almost two weeks for it to be delivered in two parts. The mantel and then the fireplace w/remote control. I panicked when I only received the mantel and didn't see the fireplace which was delivered later that day. It took the manufacturers to tell me that there are two deliveries. If there are any questions or concerns, please call the manufacturers directly. Trust me...you wont be sorry.

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I love this fireplace but there are 2 manuals (one for the wooden parts and one for the fireplace itself). Given that they are separated we started with the one related to the wooden parts and we missed one step of the second manual, hence we had to disassemble or just keep going. We just kept going (we skip the step that prevents the fireplace itself from being pulled, so we hope nobody want to pull it :).

Other than that I do not have major complains but feel very warm in winter.

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Log Basket in Brass Plated

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I ordered this item because it was lauded as better and heavier duty than others on Amazon that look very similar. It was more than twice the price. It's much lighter than I expected--really thin and lightweight. I would NOT recommend this product. I also ordered several other Minuteman Int. items and have been disappointed with them as well. They're all lightweight and cheap--but cost more than most other brands on Amazon. There is another basket that looks just like it for less than half the price, but I ordered this one because I thought it would be sturdier. It came with a bright gold "Made in China" sticker and it certainly lived up to the stereotype of cheap imitation products. I know that some quality products are imported from China, but this one is one of the reasons for the negative stereotype. Don't waste your money. This one is extremely over-priced.

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I rolled the dice (I don't like to buy items with no other reviews, but it is sturdy and looks great! Pay attention to the measurements. Its small, but if you wanted small (like I did), then you can't go wrong with this thing!

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Candle Warmers Etc. Ceramic Candle Warmer Crock

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I purchased this because I was trying to go flame-less with my large-jar Yankee candles and do so quicker than standard warming plates, which take quite a while to melt such a candle. Well, this fit the bill alright. Within 15 minutes you can smell the candle wonderfully. A short while later, the whole jar is liquid. All that is great, but...

The very thing I wanted, speedy flame-less fragrance for an extended period of time, is also the main downside. It activates *all* the fragrance in the candle at all times. So, what you get is a strong fragrance for a much shorter period of time. Whereas a large jar Yankee candle will last a good 125+ hours, I got about 15 (yes, fifteen) hours of strong fragrance, which quickly declined thereafter until all I had was a jar of wax.

Since there's no temperature control, there's no way to prolong the candle life. After two candles, I no longer use the warmer. I gave it three stars because it does exactly what it claims and is definitely a great candle warmer. I suppose I should have foreseen the outcome as, in hindsight, it is clear that a full jar warmer would heat the entire contents at all times.

Two parting notes:

1) This would be great for using every last ounce of candle. The remnants that don't get burned via wick could be used in the warmer, but a little overkill.

2) Once you melt a candle in the warmer, the wick drops to the bottom when liquefied. Thus, it's a one-way road as you won't be able to burn the candle again.

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I've had this warmer for about 6 months now, keeping it on almost 24/7, and it is still working great! I do recommend buying a bunch of Yankee votives (you can get them for $1 if you buy on sale) and I change out my votive daily. Whatever candle you put in the warmer will scent your home for a good 15-18 hours straight, whether it's a votive or larger jar candle. Votives are cheaper and you can change your scent daily (a big jar will still only last about 18 hours in this warmer) The warmer melts quickly, and starts releasing fragrance in about 3-5minutes (with a votive) I have a total of 2 in my home, we have an open floor plan and I put one in my living area, and one on my second floor It comfortably fragrances my whole home (I can even smell in the bathrooms) Just a note though: I tried putting in cheaper brand of votive, and soy votives the fragrance was a LOT more subtle and it only lasted about 6 hours.

UPDATE a year later and my warmers are still going strong on almost daily 24/7 :)

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This is a little different way to make your room smell nice without having to light a candle. This warmer works best with the large candles, but even after many uses, the candle is still up to the top and it still smells very good. Each candle will last much longer than if you were burning the candle. There is no fear of a fire and no black soot on the ceiling or under the cabinets.

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I purchased this warmer for a blind friend who loves her home filled with scents. The rolling "on-off" switch just a few inches down on the cord from the actual burner was a good feature for her. The unit seemed to heat up very quickly.

One of the major candle stores said they did NOT suggest this product because they've heard that the units get so hot that the jars surrounding the candles cracked. They further stated that the breaking occurs because even though the candle glass is tempered, they were designed to heat up from the center of the candle outward...so when we try to use these warmers there could be issues.

What I first did upon feeling the amount of heat generated was to roll up a square of tin foil to make a long curled snake to put under the candle jar so it wasn't in direct contact with the heater; still plenty of heat to melt the wax and give off the scent but not enough heat to crack the jar. There was a tiny space between the jar and the sides and I wasn't too concerned about too much hear from direct contact... So far so good, the true test of time will tell all.

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Been looking for just the right candle warmer for a long time. This one is perfect for my preferences, which was a crock-pot style big enough to hold larger jar candles and didn't have a light in the base. Even when the melted wax has lost its scent, just add any liquid 'essence' and keep going. Hoping the warmer will last a long time.

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Great Northern Popcorn Red 6 oz. Ounce Foundation Vintage Style Popcorn Machine and Cart

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This Popcorn machine has been a great addition to our household. Great for movie nights, watching the games or just when you are wanting some great popcorn this machine is the one! Also customer service help with this company was outstanding they answered all our questions. If you are looking for a great popcorn machine me and my family recommend this machine!

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This popcorn machine is a good size and made with high quality material. The 6oz kettle is large and the Great Northern portion packs are the perfect size and pop a large volume of popcorn. I am real happy with this unit. Discount Tommy is a one stop shop for supplies too. Best price for full size unit & base.

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I bought this for my husband for our anniversary, and he just loves it. We found out that you have to make sure the machine is level. We didn't have it level and the popcorn did not pop good. When we realized we had to level it the popcorn popped excellent and is very good. The smell in the house from the popcorn popping is wonderful. I highly recommend this popcorn machine.

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Just bought this product in July and now it is the beginning of October and it has already quit heating and won't pop, pop corn and the off switch for the heating element quit working. And I cannot figure out how to get this issue resolved.

do not buy this product

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very nice used it 4 times already. I had movie night with the kids the freshly popped popcorn was a hit.

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Pleasant Hearth Bellow Hardwood Fireplace, 15-Inch

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Let me explain a bit here about how I will review this because I just received it today.

My family is hard on fireplace bellows. We use them daily during the heating season. I have gotten to where I can predict how long a bellows will last and unfortunately this year they have not lasted as long as I had predicted they would. That does NOT appear to be the case with this one. I have used bellows to light our fires since the mid 1980's. A good long lasting bellows is hard to find locally.

I also would like to say that this IS NOT MY FAVORITE TYPE of bellows. My favorite is the hand crank type. The good quality hand crank ones cannot be found even on the net because they have been replaced by very cheap imports that do well to last me a month. Before the hand crank type I did use this type of bellows that I am now reviewing. I have had bad luck with this kind too. Some companies only build them for their looks and those kind's don't last me long either.

So now I hope you understand why I felt I must review this today the first day I received it. It's because I think I can do it and be accurate too. If it does not meet my expectations I will immediately come back to this review where I will edit it, add an update, and downgrade it. If it exceeds my expectations I will happily report that in a later up date.

The first thing I noticed right out of the box is that this has a better quality leather than all of this type of bellows I have bought in the past. I was expecting a low quality leather. I intend to extend the life of this by using any leather product that helps it be more flexible. If any of my readers here would like to tell me about your favorite leather cleaning or softening product please tell me about it in the comment section.

Another problem I have had with this type is with the tips where the air shoots put. All of them in the past have used a very thin metal or even plastic. When using a bellows I like to be able to brace them against the stove door. This makes the air shoot straight on to my target. When it's not braced the action of pumping sends my jet of air all over the place. I am happy to report that the metal tip of this bellows was far thicker and far better quality than I was expecting.

One more thing that I was impressed with that others may find extremely silly is the leather string that runs between the handles. This one was better than I expected. This part has a important function that most folks don't realize. When installed correctly between the handles it prevents the user from extending the bellows too far open. If you repeatedly open them up father than they should you reduce the life of the whole unit because it stresses the leather. Most folks think it is used to hang the unit up when you are done with it.

I was also impressed by it's price. It was not the lowest priced on Amazon but it certainly is not the highest. Other websites charge in the $100 range for these. I even once saw a $200 one. Let me warn you folks. With this type of bellows high price does not mean high quality. I think many people must buy these for looks alone and not to use. I paid less than $20 for this but I will bet it will outlast a $200 one.

I apologize for this long review. I'm just happy that I have found a bellows that is far better quality than I expected and to be quite honest I have not owned I good quality bellows of this type for many years.

One last thing. It's heavier than I expected but in that case it's good because the heaviness is from better construction. This unit should last me a long time.

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The product is just like described. I like it for the light wood appearance.

Pro:

It does not take very long to get the fire started back up from embers, only about 5 blows which is the same as the one I had to replace. It fits well mounted on the wall with the string attached. It is a very good size of 15 inches, which isnt too big and bulky, not is it too small to be efficient. This was also the cheapest on amazon prime, and for the price, it was probably the best buy. The only difference between this one and a more expensive one would be aesthetics.

Con:

There isnt much negative to say about this product. What I didn't like was the shape, it seemed a little too long with the front nozzel. It just looks awkward, but it will not be on display at the fireplace. It arrived dusty. The first few blows from it sprayed out some sort of dust which was not expected.

overall I would recommend this as the cheapest option and cannot complain.

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So helpful for the wood stove this year. I don't know why I have not had one before. Has held up to practically daily use

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The Pleasant Hearth Bellow Hardwood Fireplace, 15-Inch works well for our wood stove. We have used it to get a new fire going, and we have used it to fire up a somewhat lagging fire, to build up the heat, and/or getting added wood to burn. It has solid construction and the tip is solid enough that there is not danger of heat damage. For people with large hands it might take a little focus not to pinch their fingers. I definitely am glad we bought it.

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Good efficient product for the price. Have used it several times and so far works as expected. Would recommend this bellow.

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U.S. Stove BX42E Vogelzang Boxwood Deluxe Cast Iron Wood Burning Stove, 1200 Square Feet

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This stove does a good job heating once the heavy cast heats up. It will take a 25" piece though they need to be a little on the slender side or just one large chunk. It heated up my 1000 square foot shop nicely. Put a fan behind it and it could do more. I would give it a higher rating but the price listed is considerably higher than what I paid 2 1/2 years ago. What is really expensive is the insulated pipe you will need to buy.

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Bought this stove almost a year ago. We use it to heat our upstairs almost 1300 sq ft. This thing is a heat making machine. The only bad thing I can say is you only get a 4-5 hour burn when loaded and dampered down. Other than that it is a great stove for the money. If you are use to a pellet stove or high end wood burner you might find this stove to be to much work, but for me that is part of the enjoyment of heating with wood. I have read reviews complaining about smoke I think this is more operator error than the stoves fault. Please have your chimney as straight as possible any bends makes it harder to achieve a good draft. As well make sure you are using well seasoned hardwood to burn.

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I just received it today and noticed they left out the grate. It does not come with it. So better order it also if you want. I look forward to lighting it up. 10/15/08 have it all put together now and there are no defects of any kind as of now. Putting together the required venting maybe tricky since I have not a one Ace Hardware, or a Lowe's, or Home Depot that has the necessary parts to complete the installation I will need to go on-line to find that. I will fill you in as I go. But I Love the looks of this stove in my home, COOL.

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I recently purchased the Vogelzaang model bx26e.

I have to comment that having only used this stove twice I can safely safe this is the biggest piece of junk I have ever purchased.

The engineer must have been thinking this was for display only and not for burning anything. Some of the upper seams leak smoke. The fire door does not sit tightly against the frame and you can see flame on the other side. The damper collar almost sits outside of its recessed place and therefore leaks smoke the most.

Made in china

This stove will kill someone.

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If you're willing to put the time in to study how this stove behaves you will discover that this is a great stove for the money. Remember it is not airtight and was not designed to be. So it can overfire pretty easily. But once you find the right amount to load into the stove and adjust the drafts properly, you will get a lot of good heat and save a TON of money (if you don't spend too much on the wood.) If you're getting smoke into your house it's because you don't have the proper chimney draft. You MUST heat the chimney first BEFORE you start burning the wood. E-mail me if you have any questions. numag1@optonline.net.

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Dyson AM04 Hot + Cool Heater/Table Fan

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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 temperatures here, but it certainly is not "warm" very frequently. I chose to go with electric heaters because electricity is much cheaper than oil where live and natural gas is not an option. I tried the cheap space heaters that people keep saying "will heat your house just as well as they Dyson for 10% of the cost", and I can tell you that they certainly do not maintain a consistent temperature the way that these heaters do. I saw that some people have complained that they're a little big "loud", but I don't really think so. After a few days I really didn't even notice when the heater was running anymore. I guess I expected that the heaters would make a little bit of noise since they're also fans and I've never had a fan that didn't make some noise. Overall I'm very satisfied with the performance of the heater. It does what I expected it to do, which is heat one 500 sq ft area in my house, and heat my bedroom which is about 300 sq ft.

So the real question is "is this heater worth the money"? To me, I say absolutely. They do what I want them to do, and they look awesome. I'm willing to pay extra to get something more than just utility out of a device. Are there no cheaper "safe" heaters, no other cheaper heaters that will heat just as well, of course not. There are lots of other heaters out there, and if you're getting this heater because you think somehow it's gonna magically heat your house better for less money, then you're going to be disappointed. If you are going to buy heaters anyway and don't mind paying a little extra for heaters that look cool, then go ahead an purchase this heater. I did, and I don't regret it. I liken purchasing this device to purchasing a Bose audio device. You'll have to put up with listening to people tell you about how you "overpaid for a name brand", but in the end, most people who have Bose audio systems are very happy with them. In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with paying a little more for something you'll be happy with if you can afford it. So these aren't a bargain, but they are fun.

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I'll start with a little scene setting: When the idiots who previously owned my 1914 farmhouse a long, long time ago turned the attic into a master bedroom (guest room and bathroom too), they didn't run the heat vents to the master. Because of this, I turn the house heat off at night unless we have guests. They installed a chintzy little built-in electric heater in the wall. The bedroom is 400 square feet with ceilings 25 feet high in center to 12 feet at the edge. The wall heater scares me. I've made it through four winters just fine, only occasionally needing a second blanket. Obviously we have good insulation, seals around the door to the widow's walk, and good windows (I keep one cracked at all times tho). Then I had surgery in early January and was forced to lounge around in bed all day. My SO stayed home to take care of me. In order to heat the bedroom to a comfortable level, the heat downstairs needed to turned on really, really high.

In checking out solutions, I discovered the Dyson hot was a fan as well. I was sold, having fallen in love with fans at my friends homes on hot, hot days last summer. Also since the heat comes from the center of a void, my dog won't interested. They have been known to sniff the vent front on a fan and that part heats up with a space heater. Also dog hair collects on traditional fans (and therefore heat fans). Pugs shed a lot, but with the Dyson Hot, the fur stays on the ground. But everyone was sold out of them, and the company selling on Amazon was marked up $50 over the $399 price tag. On a post-doctor appt. trip to Bed, Bath & Beyond to buy throw pillows to elevate my arm, I saw the Dyson Hot in white was $100 off (blue sold out, but I was in too much pain to care about the color).

After reading reviews, I did not know what to expect. We set it up in the middle of the room on the floor at an angle from the wall, so it would oscillate past the bed (its a platform so low to ground) and I turned it on at 68 degrees fan level 2. I was freezing. It took maybe 5 minutes for me to stop freezing. I didn't really pay attention to it and went about lounging around uncomfortably in bed. I heard it going on and off. It's not loud, but it does sound like a fan. Obviously the higher fan speeds means more noise, but not loud enough to say have to turn the tv off or wake me up.

When my SO came to check on me he commented how the room felt really warm with a noticeable temperature difference between hallway and bedroom. Warm and happy, I turned the fan off for a while and turned it on as needed throughout the last few weeks.

Basic Observations:

1. On Oscillation mode it heats up a 400 square foot room to a comfortable temperature. I am not a person who thinks a room needs to be 80 degrees--more like between 68 to 72. With my arm in a crazy contraption, I can only wear tank tops and the like, so I'm not bundled up. The Dyson Hot keeps At night, I put the Dyson Hot on 66 and eventually turn it off when I get too warm under covers. It heats a decent size room quickly AND COMFORTABLY.

2. On fan speed 2, you can feel the heat from about 10 feet away. It's not a hard blast pf hot, but a warm breeze as it moves by you. 10 feet is where my head sits if its on edge of bed. I didn't test further distances. I also didn't test the stationary mode.

3. It's sitting on hardwood floor. It's not wobbly and it doesn't heat up on the plug or base. The dogs sniff around it a bit, but haven't burnt themselves, although the inside has a warning it gets hot. I didn't touch it. But most importantly, it's sturdy. I've used oscillating heaters in the past (at work) and they always wobbled and would fall easily.

4. Through our really bad winter storms last week, it survived a couple brown outs. It also kept me warm.

5. It has both the thermostat and the fan speed. Much more control than the usual low, medium, high. The thermostat is on the base pointing out instead of on top, so you can actually see it when using remote.

6. I've used the fan a couple times and it offers a nice cool breeze throughout the room.

7. It's not whisper quiet, but than neither was the $150 whisper quiet space heater I had at work.

it is the same audible level as the Dyson fan.

Cons:

1. Moving between the heater and fan is clunky, requiring you to lower the temperature to 32 to turn on fan and up too 66 to turn on heater. I would have liked a button to switch.

2. The remote is supposedly magnetic with the top of the fan. Mine is not as far as I can tell. I keep the remote on the nightstand so not really a problem.

3. No timer. Not necessary, but would be a nice feature.

So yes it's expensive, but if you don't have the money for it, than don't complain about the price just don't buy it. I don't see that as a con. I am willing to pay extra for a safe, reliable room heater that also has a great fan. All of the ones I've used or seen at friends houses have always sucked or are scary like the one stuck in my wall. And not all of those are that cheap anyway. It's not going to substitute for an actual heater in the house, but its an excellent option to add extra heat to a single room.

Update: now that I'm not on bed rest, my SO has been using the Dyson hot. He's more of a crank it up until the room is an oven, he puts it on 86 or so and leaves it on for a while. It really does crank the heat. This thing is warm!

Update 2: After two months of continuous use between January 20 and March 20, 2012 in the cold, cold Seattle Winter including snow (no other heater in bedroom), my bill was $13 more in 2012 than in 2011. So it seems pretty energy efficient.

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I bought this product because it was not just a heater it is both a heater and a fan. This product works and works well. We have a large second floor bedroom that gets cooler in the winter than the other areas of the house. We have already had temps of 38 at night and by setting this heater at 72 with the swivel turned on and tilted up warms the room very quickly and then stops while the thermostat waits for the temp to drop. So I do not have to adjust the furnace to compensate for this bedroom. The remote control is extremely simple to use and the read-outs on the front are clear and easily readable. I have tried other heating units and this is by far the best.

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There are a lot of negative and positive reviews of this heater and very little in between. Here's my take. First, I paid $260 at Costco...at the $400 list price I would have a different level of expectation, but I'm judging based on what I paid.

It's quiet as fans go...I found it to be a very reasonable sound level. It warms our upstairs nicely (we have a wood stove to heat downstairs...I'm not heating a 1000 square foot detached garage, so I don't know if it's up to that job). The rotating and tilt features are great for our needs to spread the heat around upstairs from the hallway. Controls, remote are all nice, easy to use. It's very small so you would have to practically get on your knees to hit the controls, but the remote eliminates the need for that. The compact cylindrical shape makes it easy to place in small areas. It produces a decent jet of warm air...almost a tube shaped flow.

The exposed surface (inside the ring) does get very warm, BUT not what I'd call dangerously hot. I have a 4 and a 6 year old. If they tried to hold on to the surface as long as they could they might be able to burn themselves, but when I touched it it slowly got more uncomfortable...I pulled my hand away after about 5-10 seconds, unharmed. So I think the kids would feel hot enough that they would pull their hands away well before they got burned. Same for a inquisitive pet sniffing around. With a toddler my concern wouldn't be so much getting burned but knocking it down. I think one could place it outside a baby/toddler room and let it shoot the jet of heat through a gate (leaving 3 ft between the unit and the gate).

It has overheat and tilt safety which I like, although I think the safety shut off for the tilt should kick in a lot sooner...I have a cheap heater that shuts off at about 10 degrees. The Dyson seems to have to be 80 degrees or so...could be a problem if it falls partially on to something and remains on, leaning against it (like a pile of clothes). That should be improved.

Like most of these heaters the cord is only 6 ft so it does make it hard to place (because extension cords are not supposed to be used).

I recommend it enough that I wanted to write this to counter some of the negative reviews.

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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 of a line of sight one. But that's just nit picky.

Overall, I really like it a lot. Now, if it will work with a Nest, it would be great!

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Black Leather Recliner and Ottoman 28 in.

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I've been looking for a chair like this for years, but never got around to buying one until recently. The assembly was surprisingly easy given how many parts came in the box. The design and build quality is good overall, but here are the reasons I'd say it's only "ok" and I don't "love it":

(1) It's vinyl, not leather. The type of vinyl chosen feels cheaper to me than some other vinyls. BMW, Mercedes, and Audi for example all use a high-quality "leatherette" that feels like leather but is actually more durable and easier to clean. Not that I'd expect the same quality of leatherette as in a luxury car, but given the steel and wood frame (which are of high quality), I would have been willing to spend a few extra bucks on nicer leatherette.

(2) It's Chinese. The chair comes with a faint smell of volatile organic compounds and tons of Styrofoam packaging and tape.

(3) The chair squeaks a bit even with all the bolts and nuts tightened down.

(4) The side table is a bit odd in that it cannot stay locked in one place. It swings back and forth along a horizontal plane-even if at times you don't want it to.

(5) The biggest problem with this chair overall is one huge design flaw: There is no real mechanical way to lock the chair in the upright, reclined, or in-between positions. There is instead a friction locking mechanism applied by tightening down a screw knob. You really have to screw it down extremely tight and-even then-you occasionally get a surprise while trying to sit up, when the chair suddenly wants to recline.

Given the relatively low cost of the chair, I'm going to keep it. But I will be keeping my eyes open for a higher quality version.

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Uniflame GAD1380SP Lp Gas Outdoor Firebowl with Decorative Tile Mantel

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List Price: $799.95
Sale Price: $656.60
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This firepit is awesome! The assembly went smoothly and was quite simple. Everything arrived in perfect condition, including the tile top which I was worried about being broken. The table part is nice sized so you could comfortably fit six people around it with full size dinner plates if you choose to use it for dining. The part that holds the propane tank slides out for easy access. My suggestion would be to change the battery for the igniter when it arrives. The igniter will take a few tries the first time, but will light easily after that. The table holds a regular 15 pound tank (the same ones we buy for our grill). The table came with a cover which was a nice surprise because I was going to spend $60 on a cover. It also came with a cover for a spare tank. I was very hesitant to order something so expensive and massive through the Internet, but everything is absolutely perfect. I am so excited to use it!

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This is a nice firepit. The excellent price makes it a very nice firepit. Very nice looking tile and clear glass pieces, large (55-inch tip-to-tip, 48-inch side-to-side), easy to assemble (instructions could have been better), slide-out tray for the large 20lb LP bottle (and vinyl cover for the bottle!), and a vinyl cover that covers the entire firepit. We love it! The delivery was amazingly fast; ordered May 2, delivered May 8!

UPDATE Aug 15, 2013: We used this firepit about 5 times and the ignitor quit working. We had to use a match to light it. Next day, I replaced the original "Gassner" AA ignitor battery with an Energizer and the problem was corrected. Simple and easy.

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I had been considering buying a similar version for twice the cost, but bought this one instead. It looks nice and works great. Check the packaging for screws as our first one was damaged around the edge and didn't come with hardware.

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The fire pit is outstanding and solid. I thought the cabinet was wood but it's actually metal. The cover for the pit is a great bonus. I purchased bungee cords to keep the cover secured due to wind in Cali. Although clear glass kit came with the pit I purchase copper metallic glass--it looks excellent. Starting the flame can be a little tricky until you get use to it. Just make sure to turn the knob, keep it pushed in and press the igniter. Once the pilot light is lit, turn the flame to the desired height. A customer gave it one star, but shipping accidents happen. There's nothing wrong with the fire pit and I would recommend this to anyone. Shipping was very fast for such a large item. I posted additional pics...let me know if you need any additional info.

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My wife and I spent an hour putting it together, and it did not work. We spent another hour trouble-shooting according to the manual, and it did not work. We called Uniflame/Blue Rhino (yes, it's the same folks!) and they made me go through the trouble-shooting again, and it did not work. They sent me a replacement regulator, which did work until we actually hooked it into the unit, and then it did not work. While the problem may well be the burner itself, my free time is far too valuable to be spent on the phone with customer service reps, trouble-shooting and doing repair work on a product that ought to have worked right out of the box, and then dealing with customer service reps who should have properly diagnosed the problem.

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Qmark LFK404 Fan-Forced Wall Heater - LFK Series Navajo White

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List Price: $473.72
Sale Price: $214.95
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It came regular shipping in just a few days -just as promised. The instructions were clear except it didn't specify the wire required or breaker size. 240 volts (16.67 amps) You could probably use 12 gauge20 amp, but I used 10 gauge 30 ampto exceed the 80% limit factor on the breaker. It is about as quiet as a regular fan forced plug in portable heaterbut puts out alot more heat. (It wouldn't burn anything around it though.) It was easy to install I surface mounted it to a block walland made a frame to cover the unpainted housingout of white plastic lumber. (cheaper than going to another site to buy the $60 surface mount-frame kit). Appears to have quality parts. The grill is white and neat looking. I almost bought the 3000 watt unit but I am happy with this 4000 watt one.

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19" x 15 3/4" exterior frame

18" x 15" cut out dimensions.

Little note: During shipment some screws can become loose. Before you close it up just go around and make sure all the screws are snug.

I have mine on a 240V dedicated 12/2 and it takes less than a minute for this puppy to warm up my office.

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Essex Media Stand

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List Price: $499.99
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This stand arrived yesterday, one or two days earlier than expected and just in time to put it together before the new LCD TV arrived. I've been assembling furniture, from book cases to office desks, since my college days, many decades ago. This unit is simply the easiest to assemble of any of them including the units from Denmark and Sweden. No special connectors, just dowels and screws. All holes are pre-drilled and the dowel holes are just the right size with no hammering needed. Even the large back panel uses small screws rather than the tiny nails or brads that are usually used. The whole thing went together using just a Phillips screwdriver, and from unpacking through assembling to hauling out the empty box took 45 minutes tops. The finish is excellent and the color is prefect for our living room.

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We decided to go with darker accents in our living room. I wanted to replace an old oak colored particle board unit. I found this and read the reviews. I decided to go for it. I would start off with that the other reviewer was correct. This is a very shallow unit, and the inner sliding door takes up approx. 3/4" on both sides. Measure your electronics INCLUDING THE CABLES that come out of the rear. My modern electronics weren't a problem, but my old cable box was a pain. Otherwise this is a superior unit. The workmanship is excellent! The only problem was the dowel holes were wider than the dowels. Other than that, it was the easiest piece I have ever assembled, and GLORY BE no turn lock Fasteners!! It is a mix of hard wood and particle board. Only a few parts are particle, and they are very strong and dense. The finish is perfect, and is exactly what we were looking for. Also it is surprisingly light compared the one it replaced. (Particle board is way heavier than real wood). Overall I am extremely pleased with this unit. I would have given it 4.5 stars if it was possible. The Only reasons are the depth and the dowels. If I could speak with the manufacturer, I would ask: WOULD 5 MORE INCHES HAVE KILLED YOU? P.S. This unit was made in Vietnam NOT China like the matching media tower also from SEI. (It was junk compared to this)

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The piece went together easily and looked perfect in our den. However, I then cleaned up some saw dust thinking it was from its construction---only to discover more saw dust in the evening and, again the next day. We have a piece that came with WOOD BEARING BEETLES!!! What a PAIN! I would like Amazon to replace the item for free. Think about what a customer would have to do to return this item! It looked nice but, who wouldv'e known it was full of bugs by looking at it! I hope Amazon steps up to the plate for their customer!

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I was afraid the furniture might not live up to the pictures. I was relieved when it turned out to be a very heavy hardwood product with a beautiful modern stain. The only part that looks less than top quality is the bevel around the top surface. It is a solid resin with no wood grain. Still, several months after owning it, the piece looks just as good as new, no worn corners or anything.

The item arrived ahead of schedule and was easy enough to assemble. It took me well over half an hour, but there was nothing difficult about it. The glass and everything were packed very carefully and nothing was broken. I think they also included a few spare screws and parts, so that's always nice.

All told, this is a fantastic product at a terrific price which beats the equivalent item (Durham Media Stand, $400) at World Market. It is the perfect size for my 46" flatscreen HDTV, BluRay player, and compact stereo system (including speakers, on their sides). Five stars.

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The console came with a small damaged section in the shipping box but it was well packaged and had no problems. I was able to put the entire console together by myself in about 30 minutes. The look was exactly as presented online.

I do recommend that you measure your entertainment equipment before purchasing. I didn't measure first but knew that I was going to buy a new stereo receiver (my biggest component) so I wasn't too concerned about it. Once I got it, I soon realized that the old receiver wasn't going to fit. I then went online and started searching for my new receiver only to find that most receivers won't fit into the console. I finally found one but will still need to cut out a portion of the back to have enough room for the wires.

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World Marketing Pelonis Ceramic Safety Heater

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List Price: $29.95
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This heater replaces an older Pelonis heater which we have had for 20 years. We are pleased with the adjustable fan speed and the adjustable heat. The heater turns off if picked up, so that is a nice safety feature. The heater works fine for a bath, but would not work well in an office, since the fan is very noisey.

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This heater is just what I was looking for at a reasonable price. I wanted a heater just for my bathroom, so I don't have to turn up the heat in my whole house. This does the trick perfectly, and safely.

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Very small, but is better than most large heaters. Perfect for a room, or as I'm using it, in my RV.

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This heater is awesome for my apartment. I do have central heating but we also have large windows with poor insulation. This is perfect for those nights when the thermostat is turned down in the rest of the house but our bedroom is kept toasty for ourselves and our dogs.

This little heater is super powerful and so far I've only used it on the low setting, at medium heat. I love that it has some type of internal thermostat to shut off before baking us. The safety mechanism of shutting off when tipped over is a plus with clumsy dogs.

Great price, very toasty, compact--I love it!!

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EDIT: December 9th, 2011.

Since mid-november, I began using this heater on low settings for about 1hr at a time (2-3 hours a day)to warm up the one small bedroom

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Intercity Furnace Flue Exhaust Venter Blower - 1014433, 1014529

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I bought this motor as a replacement for my old one that had started whining whenever it ran. After some internet research I found that this is due to some interior ball bearings going bad (unfortunately you can't repair these). The new one came in just three days and I got it installed in less than 10 minutes. Connect the two wires, a vacuum tube, attach the provided washer, and then just use the four screws that come with it and you are all set.

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I actually bought this replacement in the spring but didn't get it installed until a couple of days ago. Old induction motor was squealing and wouldn't make it much longer. I ordered this one considerably cheaper than anywhere else I looked. The squealer managed to make it until it was warm enough that I didn't need the furnace. I installed the new one the other day, less than an hour. I figure if I would have had to call someone to do it, it would have been around a $400.00 to $500.00 dollar bill. If you can use a screwdriver, you can change this yourself fairly easily and save big money. Sounds like new again.

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This was a great price and easy to order exactly what I needed without knowing exactly what I was doing. Arrived very well packaged and on time. Would definitely order again if ever needed. Has been on for over a year and no problems. Hardly even notice it's running because it barely makes a sound.

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It realy didn't solve my problem.

But I put it in anyway.

It works good.

Just as good as the original one.

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just like other reviews said, this was easy to install. The guy who installed my furnace said that he couldn't sell me one as cheap as this. Just be careful not to let the screws get away from you. One did on me, luckily I had a magnet on an articulating handle so I could fish around under the burner and retrieve it. Nice to not have that nigh pitched whine anymore, it was a form of torture!

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