Thursday, October 31, 2013

Air Purifier Ionizer, 12V can also be used as Air Neutralizer in Car, Home or Office



Does the job for a fraction of the price of others
I had a car ionizer previously purchased at a local Marshalls. I had been looking for another one but hadn't found it at the stores. I finally decided to try this and I'm glad I did. It is cheap but it works. Took out the stuffy smell out of the family car as well as the smoke smell out of my husband's car. I hope it lasts longer than the other reviewers have said but if it doesn't it's not so expensive that I would be mad about it.

Follow up to my previous posting
I wrote a somewhat negative review in a prior posting. I couldn't tell whether the product was working and the seller saw my posting and determined, from my posting, that the product was faulty. I didn't even ask for another product or contact the seller, yet they saw my post and sent me an apologetic email along with a new ionizer. I'm a satisfied customer. The product work as described!!!!

This is a review taken over a few months!
I have this in my mini van. I cannot smell it "working", but it does seem like the air is a bit cleaner. I like fresh air and it isn't possible with our winters to have the windows open. We travel with a lot of children, too, so it's always good to have "clean air" with cold and flu season.

This is an update! I have lately been "smelling" the ionizer "working" more than I had been. Maybe when it was colder, I didn't notice it as much. It is not over powering, but just a clean smell. We have adapters in the middle of our mini van, and that is where I have it plugged in. I am happy with it.

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Cuisinart TEA-100 PerfecTemp Programmable Tea Steeper and Kettle



Doesn't Do Everything to Perfection, but a Solid and Good Machine.
I bought this after my Adagio Teas triniTea Electric 32-Ounce Tea Maker began deteriorating after about a year. I've been using the Cuisinart for about two weeks now, and I really like it compared to the Adagio maker. Below are my list of pros and cons (when comparing this to the Adagio.)

THE GOOD:

The Cuisinart tea maker is a very sturdy device (the kind Cuisinart is known for.) The carafe is very good, the spout does not dribble when it pours, and all of the parts seem to be made quite well. It is also quite easy to use; reading the directions are probably a minor necessity, but once you get the quick hang of it, it is very easy to use. () Fill your carafe and steeper. (b) Turn on and program the desired water temperature. (c) When that is reached and the machine beeps, lower the stepper (with a twist of the dial) and program the steeping time. (d) Once that time is reached and the machine...

Product only seems to have an eight month lifespan..
FINAL UPDATE 6/20/2013: The replacement I was sent by Cuisinart died after eight months, just like its predecessor. The unit was kept clean, the base dry and it handled with care. I used it once about 5-6 times a week, so it's not as though it was being used all day every day. I love the looks the unit and the ability to heat water to different temperatures, but I am now in the market for another electric kettle. A kettle that costs over $100 should last longer than eight months...

UPDATE 10/24/2012: After approximately eight months of consistent usage, the kettle shorted out. When plugged in, all the lights flashed and I was unable to select any of the options. I'd say that it was used about 1-2 times a day for about eight months. While used frequently, it wasn't abused in any way. I kept it reasonably dry on the outside and no dropping/rough handling.

This product has a three year warranty. So, I called Cuisinart and paid ten bucks for them to send me a new...

Almost Perfect
I use to drink coffee where brewing is pretty standard. I always loved teas but could not make it taste good every time because teas are far more difficult to brew properly. And I researched buying an iced tea maker but couldn't find one without problems. This tea maker makes both hot and iced teas to perfection.

At first, I thought this was a cheaper version of the other steeper that sells for around $240. But, I was glad to see that this has fewer moving parts and, therefore, less likely to break down. The water heats rapidly and it keeps the correct temperature for the entire steeping time.

Read directions carefully-they are a little confusing. And it's difficult to spoon loose tea in, get used tea out, and to clean strainer because of poor design. There is some plastic on the tea steeping mechanism which comes in contact with the hot water, but, there is no aftertaste. The metal at the bottom of pot does become permanently discolored but does not seem...

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iRobot Roomba 551 Vacuum Cleaner Battery Replacement For iRobot 80501 Battery



Works like a champ
I was a bit skeptical of this battery - being a non-iRobot brand. It has performed fantastically and given new life to my 4 year old Rumba.

Second purchase
This is the second battery I have replaced in my Roomba. Perfect fit just like the last, and is working like new. Best part is about half the price of the last one I replaced. Now, if it just lasts as long, I will be happy.

Great item but expensive
The item came as described and had excellent instructions. Had the Roomba up and running within a few minutes. The price for this item, as one would expect, is a little high. But what's one to do?

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Honeywell CO25AE 52 Pt. Indoor/Outdoor Portable Evaporative Air Cooler with Remote Control - Grey



Like an arctic breeze in the brutal hot desert.
To start I live in one of the hottest, driest climates in the United States. Living in Las Vegas can be so much fun and exciting, except for the three months of brutal dry heat. It is not uncommon to have $350-$400 electric bills. I keep my house at 85 degrees in the summer and still have bills that are a shock. This evaporative cooler has changed all that. It's 90 degrees at 8:00am and I am under the covers because the cooler is running and its making it a little too cool in my room. This cooler is awesome I take it with me into the room that I am in and have not had to turn on the central air yet.
I will tell you I was worried at first because when I first got it and filled it up, it was spitting out tons of water and was making so much noise. I let the cooler run all night and now it works like a dream. I think the water pad needed to get moist. It is suppose to be 103 today with a 5% humidity and I think it will be just fine.

Honeywell CO25AE Air Cooler
Sturdy product, excellent water capacity, good cooling with massive air flow.
On the down side, it's noisy for indoor use and has an odor from the honeycomb, the rollers could be improved.

A Lab/Shop Essential built to last
My R&D lab temp reaches 117 degrees in the summer; This evaporative A/C runs 24/7 and keeps it down to about 80 degrees. The best designed evaporative cooler on the market - Well built / Great capacity / Easy fill. This unit was built to last. // Update August 21; water pump failed, downgraded rating to 4 stars. Water pump failure is a common problem with all evaporative coolers. This cooler uses a small submersible and could be replaced easily with an approx 200-300 gph pump (PP29105 from amazon) and basic electronic skills. Still stand by this cooler as the best on the market...

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HAC-504 Aftermarket Honeywell Humidifier Wick Filter



Once the wick fits...
The wick works just fine although it plainly had been in its box, folded in half for quite some time. I had to re-shape it, put it in a small box, and leave it overnight in the box to make it sufficiently round to fit my humidifier. I have had no problems with it since then. I was impressed considering the age of my humidifier.

better quality than the filter that came with the hcm-30 unit
These are the filters to use, much thicker and better wicking capability. Great value for a replacement filter. I really like these.

It's a filter
Bought this because it goes my humidifier. It's a decent filter and doesn't have to be changed as often as another brand i tried.

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RadonAway Easy Read Manometer



Radon Meter
This item arrived in a timely manner an in pristine shape. It was a snap to install. Taking about ten minutes. It operates exactly as it should. Good product.

Great simple gauge
Easy to install, this gauge provides ready insight into the functioning of your radon mitigation system.
When I first installed my radon fan I noticed that the gauge was at zero despite the fan running. Without the gauge I would've assumed that the radon system was working but in fact the reading lead to further exploration of a problem. Due to the pitch of one of the pipes in the attic some rainwater had accumulated and prevented the air from flowing properly. After I adjusted the pipe angle and removed the water, the gauge showed a difference of .5 inches WC which indicated good airflow. About a month later I noted that the pressure reading shot up to 2 inches WC. I discovered water had seeped into the radon pit occluding the airflow due to a nearby broken downspout . So this simple gauge can give you a good indication of the effectiveness of your radon system.

Easy to Install
Bought this with my RP145 fan.

It is simple to install. Just drill a small hole in your pipe and put the included pipe through.

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Filter ACE+ Replacement Water Filter, 2-Pack



Not the old 500 gallon. Now only 300!
The other models I used to buy on Amazon were 500 gallon capacity. Now only 300? What has happened to our world? Bigger cereal boxes, less product and higher prices, just to make a comparison. Sad days are here folks :(

perfect replacement
fit perfect and lots cheaper than the Samsung even comes with the peel and stick labels for recording the date changed

Great Deal
A good filter for my Samsung refrigerator and you can not beat the price. You get two filters for the price you would pay for one.

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Kirby Vacuum Bags Generation 3 9 Pack OEM # 197389



These bags fit as they should
These bags fit tightly in the machine and so far has not allowed any seepage of dirt and dust in the machine or elsewhere. I had some yellow replacement bags that were supposedly for my machine but they never fit right so if you are looking for the stuff that fits these are the ones that will. Love my Kirby.

good value
I am very pleased with the price. I got 9 bags for the price that I have paid for 3.

Kirby Vacuum Bags
The bags were the same as all the bags I have used for years. Can't really say much more than that.

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Eureka Vacuum Bags Type C - Generic 9 Bags



A Great Price for Discontinued Vacuum Bags...
It is getting difficult to find these "Style C" bags for older Eureka models. Our Eureka Mighty Mite works great but needed some new bags and these fit perfectly! They aren't name brand, but you can't beat the price on this bulk package.

great product, great service
stores no longer seem to carry this size/style vacuum bag. happy I found it here - more than happy that it arrived quickly and was just what I wanted, cheaper than anywhere else.

Eureka bags
They are perfect! So happy I found the right size bags for our old Eureka. We use the sweeper to keep our carpets in our cars clean.

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Hamilton Beach 68320 1-1/2-Quart Capacity Ice Cream Maker, White



If at first you don't succeed,
try following the instructions.

If I had written my review based on our first attempt with this ice cream maker, I'd have given it one star. In fact, we were trying to find the receipt when it occurred to me: maybe I should have paid more attention to the instructions.
Sho' 'nuff, it worked.
First attempt, our freezer wasn't cold enough to thoroughly freeze the freezer bowl, and, I didn't thoroughly chill the ice cream mix. Result: milkshakes.
Then, I tried reducing the temperature in the freezer, and chilling the mix properly. Result: very good soft-serve ice cream!
Another tip: while packets of mix that you just add milk to are fine for quick ice cream, invest in a good homemade ice cream recipe book! There is a world of difference between packaged mixes and making your own with real cream and natural flavorings! And, with the latter, you can pack it into a freezer container and save it for later.
The biggest plus for this machine is the...

fun and delicious
I tried this machine yesterday for the first time. I was extremely happy with the ice cream maker. It was a little louder than I would have liked, but you get used to it after awhile. The only bad thing is that it took about 60 minutes, instead of the 20 to 40 that they say it should take. I had everything chilled and frozen like they said to do, so I don't know. When I first tasted the ice cream, I couldn't believe it!! It tasted like Breyer's. It was soft, so I put it in the freezer in individual freezer bowls for an hour or two and it was hard like the store bought. I used the basic recipe and it was perfect for my family. My husband it totally into Breyer's ice cream and won't eat anything else, but he liked this ice cream just fine! The clean up was easy. As soon as I had the canister cleaned and dryed, I immediately put it in the freezer. Today I made another batch and had the same perfect result and it was just as jummy.

from experienced ice cream maker
I have used several ice cream makers and by far this is the worst. It is noisy, and takes way to long for the ice cream to churn. Yes, I properly chilled the ice cream mix, yes I properly froze the bowl(second time made sure it was really really frozen. The bowl just does not stay cold long enough to do what it needs to do, to avoid a soupier mix.. Although that still can be frozen into ice cream in the freeze, it just gets a little icy. Properly chilled and churned ice cream should take no longer than 20 minutes. and this design just doesn't do it.
It might work better if your freezer is large enough to put the ice cream maker in the freezer while its churn it is churning. Don't waist your time...or money.
Buy one that is properly insulated to maintain the cold throughout the churning process. Remember a proper machine should take no more than 20 minutes.
As for this machine, It will work, sort of, it is easy to clean, easy to use.

hope that helps

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Oreck Super-Deluxe Compact Canister Vacuum Cleaner



Perfect for the right job
The vacuum does exactly what it says it does, and no more. (What do you want for 150 bucks?)

I live in a one bedroom apartment with hard wood floors. The Oreck Super-Deluxe Compact comes with all the attachments you'd need to clean it. It's small, so the capacity wouldn't be great enough for anything larger, although it would be perfect for a lightweight spot-cleaning vacuum when you didn't want to have to drag out the big guns (sort of like a Dust Buster, except they suck in the bad way).

The attachments are designed for hard surfaces, so if you have a lot of thick rugs you may want to look for something else. The attachments are perfect for walls, upholstery, and hard-to-dust areas (books, blinds, keyboards, baseboards).

The vacuum has a hypoallergenic filter which would be great if the exhaust (the blower) didn't blow straight out the side, blowing dust, papers and other light objects off shelves and countertops; the unit has a strap you use to...

I like it.
Are we all talking about the same machine? I don't know why all these other people dislike this so much.

I love this little vac. Okay -- let's look at some of the negatives other people have mentioned:

1. Too many parts. Pshaw! Most little vacs come with one suction opening, a little mouth on the front like a fish. Oreck designed this one better by attaching a hose to the front like the grown-up canisters. And, to make things even nicer, they gave us several different cleaning tools. So there's no place to store them on the vac. So what?! It's a small machine. It would be cumbersome to have those attachments hanging off the canister body while one works. Here's how you handle the parts: get a little mesh (see-through) drawstring bag like they sell for laundry and put them in there. Then put a little hook on the wall wherever you keep your upright vac and your vac bags. Problem solved.

2. Strap doesn't fit: Pshaw again. I've never had...

best handheld vac
This is hands-down the BEST handheld vacuum I have EVER tried. And people, I've tried plenty! This thing works like a regular cannister vac, save two exceptions: you carry it, and it does not have a power attachment (Oreck does make one that DOES have a power attachment, so if that's what you want, buy the different vac). No, it doesn't have an "on board tool holder". (Again, Oreck makes one that DOES have a tool holder, but this one doesn't have that feature). Handhelds don't normally come with tools in the first place. The most important thing about this vac is the power. Buddy, does it have some power! I live in dog-hair hell. I have a siberian husky that molts regularly in my home--and I put this vac through the ringer on a regular basis. This little vac sucks up every milimeter of dog hair (and there's TONS of it in my house). It sucks the hair off the hardwoods easily, and even sucks the hair off the area rugs and furniture with nary any fur left behind. I use it to...

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West Bend 72212 Electric Extra-Deep Square 12-Inch Nonstick Skillet



Not your mother's electric skillet
I have owned this for about two weeks and have used it almost everyday. Not only can you use it as you would any other skillet -- I have used it to make baked potatoes; "baked" frozen entrees, and have found recipes for cakes, coffee cakes and even pizza. Can't wait to try all these new ideas. The kitchen doesn't get heated up in the summer, thus keeping the air conditioning from working hard. Some things take a little experimenting, but it all seems to work out in the end. Frozen products need to be watched the first time to make sure they are totally cooked. My only suggestion to West Bend would be to offer a grid to fit in the skillet. Great product -- great price!!

Wouldn't Heat Hot Enough - Going Back
I bought this skillet because of the size (not too big for just two of us), the high walls, and the glass cover. The two positive reviews influenced my decision, though I did notice that the larger version of this same skillet had more negative reviews.

I'm calling Amazon today and returning the skillet. The primary purpose was for frying, however, the temperature doesn't get hot enough of stay hot enough to fry. The temperature dial goes up to 400. I wanted to make donuts, which call for a temperature of 375 degrees. When the light when off I put the donuts in, fried them golden brown, drained them, and taste tested them. They tasted like oil. From the instructions on the donut mix I found out that tasting like oil meant the oil wasn't hot enough, and therefore the crust on the donut wasn't formed quickly, and the donut gets oil soggy. I got out my handy candy thermometer and took the temperature of the oil. It was not hot enough, so I turned the dial to 400,...

Disappointing
I have an old electric skillet that belonged to my mom, but it's stuck deep in storage and I needed a skillet in a pinch. It was easier to buy one than to go foraging through dozens of dusty boxes.

I wish I'd spent the time to go foraging. This is NOTHING like the 40-year-old electric skillet my mom used while we were growing up.

Con: The skillet has the poorest heat distribution I have EVER seen. Any food sitting directly on the heating element will cook much faster than food elsewhere in the skillet. Hence, it will stick and burn. (That was NEVER the case with my mom's old steel skillet.) I tried scrambling eggs in this skillet and before the eggs away from the heating coil could even begin cooking, the ones on the heating coil were turning brown. Same thing went for pancakes and potato cakes. I even tried hamburger helper in this skillet only to have to babysit it to constantly stir it to keep it from sticking.

Con: The simmer setting is a...

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

The Sharper Image EV-HD10 Cool Mist Ultrasonic 1-Gallon Humidifier with Clean Mist Technology



Works like a DREAM and is easy to clean...
I purchased this ultrasonic humidifier a year ago for my two boys, who seem to always be congested either with colds or seasonal allergies or due to the dry air from our A/C. Prior to having this one, we went through a couple humidifiers (either warm or cool mist) a season because they either broke down, didn't do a good enough job, leaked, or were too difficult to clean. This humidifier works like a DREAM and is so very VERY easy to clean. I love that I can turn the dial to output the desired amount of mist. It's super quiet, too. I know others have said they've had problems with theirs being too noisy or becoming noisy after awhile, but I have not experienced that problem. I've also read that some complain about the demineralization cartridge not working for as long as stated or costing too much. I can agree and sympathize there, but folks...you don't have to buy that cartridge. Just use distilled water. It does the same job, and you can pick up the gallong jugs from your grocery...

Once you go ultrasonic, you never go back
With winter upon us, my wife and I initially bought a standard humidifier that boils the water into a warm vapor. It worked well at getting the air "moist" and raising the temperature of the room a bit - but having to refill AND clean the thing on almost a daily basis was way too annoying. It also made a small, but decent amount of noise when the water was bubbling. In the end, the tank got a small crack which threw off the pressure, so it leaked everywhere.

Fast forward to our new Sharper Image humidifier. Filled up the tank, plugged it in, and instantaneous mist! I probably played with the thing for 5min - just amazed at the ultrasonic technology. There literally is just a tiny plate that vibrates with such a high frequency that it creates this misty, fog like stream of vapor. The different level settings work out well to - it's not a simply high, med, low - it's a turn dial so it's easy to get it at the exact output you're looking for. We've found that a mid-high...

Loud fan noise is distracting
I bought this at Bed, Bath and Beyond in October for use after sinus surgery. Initially, is was silent, but after about 12 nights of use, started making a whirring fan noise which is disturbing when you are trying to sleep. Turned it on one night and the noise was so loud (like an electric lawn mower sound), I returned it to the store and they gave me another one. Last night, I turned the new one on and it was silent for about 1 hour, then the new one started making the whirring noise. This is not acceptable so I will give The Sharper Image one more chance as I really do like the mist it throws off. I am returning the 2nd one this weekend and will get a 3rd. Hope this one works as stated in the advertising. My daughter has the same model and has had no problems with it for the 4 or so months she's had it.

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S9D Blue LED Car Auto Oxygen Bar Freshener Smoke Air Purifier ionizer Vehicle



Gave it a shot!!
Couldn't resist due to the price, so I get what I paid for. Product does not work other then the lighting effect.

auto oxygen bar freshener
this AIR PURIFIER IONIZER STOP WORKING IN 1 DAY . IT WOULD COST ME MORE TO RETURN IT. SO IT GOES INTO RECYLE
BEND.

What a addition
Used before. Just need more so all the rigs have one or two and are good to go for a while.

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MaxiMatic ERO-2008S Elite Cuisine 6-Slice Toaster Oven with Rotisserie and Grill/Griddle Top



another great little oven!
I have been a countertop oven user for 20 yrs-even when my three children were @ home. Takes up less space and uses less energy. With the invention of the microwave, who needs a big stove. I use a countertop 2 burner hotplate also.

When my Maximatic ERO2006S (which I stumbled upon @ a discount warehouse) retired after many years (6-8) of faithful service, after much searching for the perfect replacement and finding many worthy contenders, I stuck w/Maximatic and went for the upgrade (Elite Professional ExLarge-23L-ERO2008S) which is a better value, I think, than the ERO2006S and definately worth the extra money.

This little oven is a big bang for the buck. I just love it. Rotisserie, broil, roast, bake, steams? griddle and oh yeah-makes great toast too. Roomy enough to roast 6-8 lb (at least) chicken or turkey breast. W/separately purchased pizza stone-a pizza oven. W/separately purchased steamer-a veggie steamer as well.

Listing @ just $10.00 more...

Simply ideal!
The Elite Professional Jumbo was a Birthday present to myself ;) I'd looked for quite a while at whatever features might be available in a toaster oven and this one has it all and more. My intenions were to cut out on the use of the 220 oven - going more green - but also, I'm disabled and thought a toaster oven would be less bulky to use. I am a former Chef and cook from scratch quite a bit. I simply love this oven!! The top portion is a griddle/saute portion with a nice-sized cover for bulk - quite a unique addition. The rotisserie is a wonderful bonus and it's one experiment after another. It has multiple settings for bake, broil, toast, keep warm, etc. The fact that you can adjust the timer to "stay on" is a great feature that was a complaint (the heat goes off when the oven goes off on a plain timer) in a lot of other reviews --- you're allowed to slow roast and not have to turn the timer back on every hour. The size is "Jumbo" yet takes up little counter space. Mine actually fit...

Cooks great!
This toaster oven replaced a piece of crap I'd had enough of ruining my food. So far I'm extremely satisfied with this toaster oven. I have already baked brownies, toasted bread, and roasted a pork loin using the rotisserie. I have had it only 5 days but am extremely satisfied so far. I bought this hoping to cook more without having to heat up the whole oven for a simple small item. The only concern is the amount of overhead clearance when using the rotisserie. You will have to tie up a chicken well to be sure not to push against the top.

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Vornado VH2 Whole Room Vortex Heater



Best heater i've owned so far
I own 3 vornado heaters, including this one, and they have been the best i've owned by a wide margin. here's why:

* they fan enough air to mix the room air and maintain a more uniform temperature (their advertising is true in that respect)
* no 'hot toaster zone' in front of the heater, with the rest of the room cold
* it is quiet
* the thermostat works! the heater puts out less heat after the room has warmed up
* this heater may appear to take longer to warm up a room for one reason: it is heating up the whole room, not just a small zone immediately surrounding the unit.
* It does use nearly 1500 watts, which is the maximum a heater can consume to be UL approved on a conventional 15Amp household outlet/circuit. The only way it puts out less heat is if you account for a more active fan. The reason the heat feels less when you put your hand in front of the unit is due to the larger amound of air being fanned. The total heat output (heat per cubic...

It Works, But Be Patient
It's very important not to get confused (as I suspect some reviewers have been) between two very similar Vortex models, the VH2 and the DVH. The DVH does indeed break almost instantly and should be avoided. This model, the VH2, on the other hand, is perfectly adequate for the price. No small electric heater in this price range is going to do a great job of quickly heating a large drafty room on an extremely cold day, but the VH2 does a find job. You will have to be patient however: it will take several hours to notice much of an effect in large dining room or kitchen. But if you wait, you will find that the VH2 gets the job done (and is quiet as well).

I love my Vornado!
I live in an old drafty icebox of a house built in the 1930's. Even when I run my gas heater, it doesn't do much good. I needed a space heater, and bad! I was wary of buying a space heater as I figured it couldn't help, but I'm glad I got this one! I read the instructions, followed their recommendations

for a large room and in about 15 minutes it took the chill off and made it so much more comfortable! It even reached into the surrounding hallway and dining room. I'm quite pleased. As a pet owner, I also appreciate the smaller vents that keep curious kitty cat's out of the heater. My cats all congregate by it and there's no way for them to get inside of it.

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5gm Pack of 50 "Dry&dry" Silica Gel Packets Desiccant Dehumidifiers



great product, if you dont feel like stealing these out of shoeboxes and purses!
i put them inside my underwater camera housing so it does not fog up on me, they work perfect and the price was great. they also arrived really really quick! recommend.

Just the right size.
I bought these to put in my smaller ammo storage cans and they are just the right size for this and other small small containers. I thought they were very well priced for the quantity and they were delivered promptly.



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Great Northern Popcorn Red Roosevelt Antique Style Popcorn Popper Machine with 8-Ounce Kettle



What a great popcorn machine!
I ordered the Red Bar Style "Roosevelt" 8 ounce popcorn machine for our soccer league concession stand this past August. I had done a lot of searching to try & find something that would fit in to our budget but was still of a commercial grade. What a GREAT find this was! The machine is great, pops the corn quickly, cleans up very easily & the drawer in the bottom for the unpopped kernels is wonderful! I also ordered the popcorn portion packs from Discount Tommys (several times now) as I didn't want to mess with measuring oil, popcorn etc. I was a little skeptical at how it would taste but I can honestly tell you popcorn became our biggest seller this fall at our concession stand. Customer Service is great! They shipped everything quickly & the packing was superb! I wold definitely recommend this popcorn machine for home use & concessions/church events etc!

Good for my HT so far but it could be better
I have owned this popcorn machine for a few months now and it has performed good. But if you are like me, you always get a little "smarter" after the purchase. For the price this machine is probably good as it gets, add a little more money and you have better made machines to choose from. It works for me right now but I would not expect it to last very long if it was used heavily in a commercial type setting. After I purchased it, I found a popcorn machine dealer here and looked at some other machines including a Paragon machine that was only a little bit more money than this one. The fit and finish and materials on the Paragon was much better and appeared built to handle heavy usage. This one is 860 watts which is good and only requires about 5 or 6 minutes to heat up. One issue I noticed is the 8oz kettle on this machine is not very deep. I saw another 8oz machine with a kettle nearly 1 inch deeper. I think the shallow kettle helps too many kernels to go flying about unpopped...

Great Product and highly recommended
I bought this popcorn popper about 3 months ago and we have enjoyed it very much. It is very well made and the price from Discount Tommy was great. We have ordered popcorn from Discount Tommy along with other items and we have always had great response. I would recommend this item for anyone who wants a great popcorn popper for a good price. It makes the best popcorn and everyone in our family loves it. It really made a great addition to our movie watching. It has all the features that you need and it also is very easy to clean and take care of.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

30930 Hunter Replacement Filter



Only option available for this type air cleaner
I wish they had a pack of three to sell because the freight is the killer on this purchase. If you were to average it out over three, it would be a much better deal. The filter works as described but the inability to package these together makes the filter to expensive. I am considering a different air cleaner because of the replacement costs!

Perfect Fit and a decent price
Was looking for a replacement for my Hunter HEPA filtration. I bought an off brand one that did not work very well. Found this on Amazon and it was a good fit and works great.

Recommended.

Good fit
Hard to get excited about a filter, but this is exactly like the original. Would recommend and I will be using these again

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Crane Air Filter for Air Purifier



***DOES NOT FIT FROG***
Didn't want to bash the actual filter because I do have the frog filter (i believe it's an older style of Crane filter) and it works great to keep the air fresh and clean for my parrots' room. However, it does not make it clear which exact animals the filter fits. I believe it says that it fits all Crane air purifiers. IT DOES NOT.

Love our Filter
Great product love the white noise for sleeping! Filter last a long time and is very easy to change. I usually change ours once a year for best results.

Excellent
Great filter I wouldn't try any other.I have to 'Penguin" cleaners and they stay running all the time.Filters last 3 months easily.

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Chef'sChoice 1520 AngleSelect Diamond Hone Electric Knife Sharpener



Just the Best
I have been sharpening knives for more than 60 years. I require my knives to be sharp enough to shave my arm. This sharpener has done that with every knife I own.

I own a Gerber Chef's knife. It is no longer made. The Gerber food knives had the hardest steel and were a devil to sharpen. Because it was so hard, I could not get this knife sharp so it just sat in the knife safe. In less than five minutes, this sharpener made my old Gerber sharp enough to shave my arm. It is now my only Chef's knife.

The final sharpening stones work like a fine sharpening steel. It makes the edge straight and perfect. A few passes on this final stage keeps the knives sharp. After getting the knife sharp the first time, you should use this stage many times before you need to use the more aggresive first stage.

You must be careful. Knives sharpened with this sharpener will cut you -- I did it twice, and I know how to use a knife. My wife did it once. You must...

Fantastic sharpener
I am somewhat of a craftsman and have been addressing knife sharpening with stones (manually) for many years. This was an arduous task as honing is an art that requires time, patience, and most importantly, precision to maintain a 20 degree angle. To be frank, I elected to give up knife sharpening by hand. I did my homework and read many product reviews before purchasing the Chef's Choice model 1520. It was expensive but, no more so than buying multiple stones of varying grit plus my time.

Upon sharpener arrival, I immediately went to work on our knife sets. Was I impressed with this tool - yes!! It was fast. The sharpener took only 20 minutes to do my entire drawer. It was precise as it held both the 20 degree (German knives) and 15 degree (Soduku knives) angles by virtue of the tool's design. The finishing hone provided the edge which the diamond faced stone had prepared. I warned my wife that the paring knife was sharper than new but, she cut herself...

Great for Asian type Blades
If you have knives that require the 15 degree angle, this sharpener is for you. It gets blades extremely sharp.It is very easy to get the hang of sharpening and blades are razor sharp in seconds. If you don't use Asian type knives, get the 120 or 130 which offer more sharpening options for Western type blades as they have three slots as opposed to 2 on the angle select.

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CucinaPro 220-02 Krumkake Baker



Krumkake for everyone
I was looking for a different Christmas cookie this year and remembered how great krumkakes were. This electric waffle iron type appliance is so easy to use that I found I could whip up a batch in a half hour! Everyone loved them. The recipe book included has both pizzelle and krumkake recipes.

Really easy.
Bought this after wrestling with myself to buy the stove top "traditional" iron like my grandmother used or to go with the newer, easier version. I'm really glad I went with the newer updated version. It's really easy to use once you get the batter quantity down. I've tried a couple recipes & they were both different in texture and quantity to put on the iron. Really like this iron. Easy to use and clean up.

Krumkake Baker
This baker arrived to my daughter before Christmas and I received a call of delight with thankfulness for this gift. It is so easy to use that even the grand girls from age 10-15 are baking with it. They have sent me several pictures of the results. Of course, they have some experience in other baking and cooking too. It is so simple to use but creates such an elegant dessert for the holidays, for visitors and yet adds so much to any meal when only the family participates. I highly recommend this item.

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Roomba 80501 Battery Replacement (3000mAh) Rechargeable for iRobot Roomba 500, 510, 530, 532, 535, 536, 540, 550, 551, 562, 570, 572, 580, 590, 610, 760, 770, 780 Vacuum Cleaners



Failed After Two Weeks
Fully charged and exhausted this battery on first use. After two weeks, it would no longer charge. Returned to Amazon with no hassle. Ordered Tenergy Replacement Battery for iRobot

Verilux CleanWave Sanitizing Portable Vacuum, White



A GODSEND for COPD/ALLERGY SUFFERERS
I'm caregiver for my mother with severe COPD. When she was in ICU with her COPD, I took the covers off the couch cushions and washed them, used the ELECTROLUX power nozzle and the hose, and sucked everything clean. THEN, the cat got out, and came in covered in fleas and their eggs. After shampooing the cat 4 times, I revacuum EVERYTHING, because I'm afraid of the flea eggs. I cant handle a lot of cleaners, insecticides, etc, cos i have chemical allergies. I didnt know what to do, so i tried this VERILUX CLEANWAVE. THIS SANITIZER IS AMAZING! The "particle" vacuum works great. If you have ever had a salesman demonstate a vacuum cleaner for you, you know they dump dirt on your carpet, and ask you to vacuum. Then, they take THEIR vacuum, and revacuum the area, so show you how much your vacuum missed. SO THATS WHAT I DID with the CLEANWAVE.

The Couch was vacuumed the last time, the night before the CLEANWAVE arrived. SO, I unpacked the Sanitizer/vacuum, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS,...

Is this a crucial piece of equipment? No. Does it help? Yes.


Cool little device - especially if you have pets!
The Verilux CleanWave UV-C vacuum is a pretty cool little device. I have 4 cats and there's always a mess somewhere - pee outside of the litter box, barf on a rug, or a poop accident on the tile floor. Even with enzymatic cleaners, sometimes these areas are hard to sanitize completely. With this vacuum, I can clean the spot as I regularly would and then go over it with the UV-C light to get rid of all the remaining germs and bacteria. This is great because it stops any residual smells without harsh chemicals. It's a powerful plug in vacuum to boot and picked up litter and cat hair in corners and along baseboards really well. I especially like the little detachable hand vac - it would be nice to use when cleaning out a car interior or in other tight spaces, such as shelving units in the garage.

For the reviewers here who had problems getting the UV-C light to come on, please read the instructions that came with the vac. You need to press the lock button on the back of...

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Genuine Kirby 301291 Belt



Actually Genuine
I ordered some other bargain belts that claimed to be genuine and they failed miserably. Those belts would not keep my brush roller turning. I was thinking I had a problem with my brush roller, the reality was it was the belts. I never would have guessed the belts would have made that big of difference. What a difference it does indeed make. These belts are truly genuine and they are actually much stronger, thicker and of superior quality. Don't buy bargain belts elsewhere. These are the way to go. Thanks for a great product at a decent price.

Perfect fit!
I bought this for my Kirby G10d and it fit perfectly. I'm glad I got it right the first time.

Not the correct belt
I agree with "Rover 27". The belt I thought I was ordering looked like the 301291 which was knurled on the inside. It said it was for a G5 Kirby. Instead I received belt #301289. All the parts I ordered the same day were for G5. Be sure you are getting exactly what you think you are ordering. It's not worth paying shipping now to send the belt back so I guess I'm stuck with a belt I can't use. Live and learn.

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4th Generation Large Adult Springy Magic Clothes T-shirts Laundry Folder Organizer Flip Fold Fast Speed Folding Board - Now with Adjustable Buckle A008



Saves on the wrinkles
I'm 65 years old and you would think I could fold a t shirt by now. This really eliminates some of the wrinkles and keeps the fold tight. I just got it so have to practice but it is pretty self explanatory.

Not so sturdy
I expected the product to be a bit more sturdy. Was flimsy and when putting parts together, attachment area was flimsy and seemes likely to break. It does the job but I expected more sturdyness.



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Whirlpool W10189966 Control Board for Washer



Works perfectly - don't overpay Sears
I bought this for my Kenmore Oasis washing machine, which was giving me an F-1 error. I understand that this error happens on Whirlpool machines as well. Its the same board. It was 50% cheaper than Sears and I got it in 2 days. It took me 10 minutes to install and it has fixed my problem. Fix your machine yourself. Don't pay Sears $300 to have someone come to your house. There is even a video online showing you how to replace the board.

It fixed what should not have failed on a 5 year old washer---Whirlpool sucks for using crap made in China---
I have a Kenmore washer that is 24 years old, never had ONE problem with it. We still use it every week, the body is rusting away but the components are USA made and are solid mechanical functioning. Non of this planed obsolescence electronic bull crap.

This should have been a recall with the amount of control boards that failed, and Whirlpool will not stand behind there products... They suck and have lost my business forever and anyone else I warn to stay away from their products, not to mention I will be alerting every agency and consumer publication I find to investigate this fraud.

Love it!
I googled on-line what the error code is for our Maytag washer. We got an F 50 code and it needed this replacement part. The part came in the mail very quickly. I was a little worried about installing it and called a repair place to see how much it cost. They quoted me $120 to install it. My husband and I ended up doing it ourself (pretty quick for 1st timers). This was the cheapest price I could find and it also saved the extra money for install. With a family of 5 a washer is a definite must. I love you Virgina Service Supply!! Will definitely be using you again....although I hope not to have to. =)

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Unilution 75518 Little Squirt Air Cleaner and Revitalizer, Silver



It Works Better Than Others Here Will Tell You
So I am totally sold on this product. It does exactly as described. Just add the water, 1 DROP!!!!! of oil, and turn it on. It's not really a purifier, but it's obvious that it pulls stuff out of the air because the water looks pretty gross after a day of use. So is it as effective as an ionizer? No, it's just a really effective way of scenting a room and cleaning out some of the junk out of the air.

EcoGecko
I like this item, however since it is so small the water runs out fast. I love how it lights up and gives off a scent when you put the drops in it, but I dislike how fast it runs out.

Surprisingly good
For how small this is, it is surprisingly effective. I would recommend it for someone looking for a desktop purifier

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Hunter Fan Company 27206 Fan/Light Remote Control



You cannot necessarily replace the remote of a similar installed unit
Perhaps I didn't read the fine print, but there is some pairing between receiver and transmitter that is independent of the jumper settings. This means that if you have a lost transmitter and don't want to disassemble your ceiling fan to replace the receiver, you can not merely order this unit and use the transmitter on your old unit.

Two small glitches...
I like the device, but it does have two minor things that I don't like, and they may be more important to some other people. I installed it with a low clearance Hunter fan. The antenna has to stick out, but the fan mounts don't have a whole for the antenna. And so the wire gets crimped during installation. This also makes it a little harder to mount the fan, especially since the unit must be put into the housing, and it is a very tight fit. Possible, but difficult.

The other nit (and this is a nit) is that the instructions don't mention that yoyu are likely going to have to cycle power to the fan, either from a wall switch, or from the circuit breaker box. I thought the unit didn't work after installing, and then finding the fan didn't work when I powered up the circuit. I had to turn the power on, then off for 5 minutes, then back on and it worked fine. It may not need a full 5 minutes, but 20 seconds didn't work, and since the install is on the second floor, and...

Universal control for ceiling fans, choice of CFL or dimmable incandescant bulbs
Not the cheapest remote out there but not terribly expensive, esp. through Amazon. Wiring is straighforward with all wires labeled.

Note: 9-volt battery NOT included. Says it on the package but it's not obvious when shopping online. Also, Hunter makes an identical looking remote for use with only their "Original" fan models, so make sure you read the description when shopping for one.

I had no problem fitting the module inside the Hunter canopy. I attached it to the ceiling plate with a wire tie, stuffed all the wire nut connections into the electrical box above the plate leaving plenty of room for the excess fan wiring. If anything, it's smaller than my other fan control module that came with the fan.

You can set the switch for either CFL bulbs or dimmable incandescent bulbs. BTW, I've seen people complain that fan lights are never bright enough. That is because the gov't mandated a maximum 190 watts total for ceiling fan lights, regardless of make...

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Messermeister Angle Guide for Sharpening Stones



Sharpened My Dullest Knife beyond Expectations
As soon as it came I had to try it out. I used an old kitchen aid chefs knife I had for years and didn't care for anymore, needless to say I have new knifes I don't want to touch and hoped I wouldn't have to with the help of the guide I just bought. I did my best to do the guide justice, and it works well. I ripped out a page of a magazine and tested it out, and it went though clean.

The only thing that bothers me about the sharpening guide is that it does have ceramic at the bottom to prevent the bottom of the guide from scratching your whetstone. There is a small divot in the center of it that separates it into two pieces so when I do my sweeping motion, it has a slight drop in between the two pieces, however how minor it is it reflects on the knifes profile. It seems to be made for chef knifes only 7 to 8 inches, not fillet or some kind of a deboning knife.

All in all I am very happy with it.

Good, but not excellent ... and not for every knife
I bought this angle guide for my Shun knives. As some of you may know not all the brands out there have the same blade. Shun (and most Japanese steels) are sharpened at 16 degrees, while many German steels, and others, at around 20 degrees. While reading the product description ("the guide will allow you to initiate the stroke at approximately 15-20 degrees") I was hoping to get the 16 degrees that my Shun deserves. After measuring the angle with a digital instrument (see pix) I got the bad surprise. To make a long story short: the angle guide works ok, but not on my Shuns.

no good for most kitchen knife sharpening
You'd probably do better with a protractor, a pen and piece of paper to establish a real guide to the proper 17 and 20-degree angles used in most kitchen knife sharpening. Won't fit medium-to-smaller knives properly, and especially if there's any curve to the cutting edge or spine. The "instructions" are scant, to say the least.

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Rabbit Air MinusA2 filter replacement kit [Pet]



A MUST have filtration system if you have allergies or live where the air is polluted!!!
I bought the Rabbit Air Minus A2 system and this filter kit specifically because I was living overseas in Naples, Italy. The air is very polluted and this made a HUGE difference in the air quality in our Villa. A MUST HAVE. This system is the best combined HEPA/carbon filter product out on the market. It specifically has a filter that targets toxins. If you live where the air quality is poor because there is constant burning of trash, farm waste, leaves, and/or wood you should buy this system. Yes it is very expensive, but can you really put a price on your health. The system works like a champ. I had (2) running 24 hrs/ 7 days a week for just over 2 years. It had no issues!

Does what it's supposed to do
Hard to say much about this, other than if you have the Rabbit Air purifier, you do need to remember to change the filters annually (at minimum). We ran a little longer (about 18 months) simply because we forgot. We've just installed the replacement set and we do notice a difference. We now have calendar alarms set up to keep us on the "straight and narrow" in terms of changing the filters on time from now on. Pretty easy to install these as well - a nice bonus.

Best filter we ever used.
Replace yearly for most effect at clearing the bedroom air. The initial filter media is regularly washed about once a month.

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Aqua Fresh WF289 Refrigerator Water Filter



Be Careful!! Not the same as the Samsung OEM
In any of the documentation I have found on this filter at other sites (not enough info on Amazon), it looks like this filter is cheaper as it doesn't filter the same stuff. It states it is tested to NSF Standard 42 (Chlorine, Particulates), but the Samsung model is tested and **certified** by NSF for Standard 42 *and* 53 (Cysts, Lead, Asbestos, Benzene, et al.)

Only works for a few weeks at best
Filter only provides adequate filtering for a couple of weeks, then gets progressively worse in the following weeks to the point where the water coming from the filter produces a strong odor that is far worse than whatever you might detect from the tap. Horrible quality, will avoid ALL products under this brand in the future.

Does not replace the real thing
I purchased this item because I read the reviews stating that it is just as good as the OEM DA29-00003G. It left a very bad plastic-chemical aftertaste to the water. I followed the manufacturers directions to the tee. The bad aftertaste remained after several gallons of flushing the filter. I ended up returning them to be replaced by the Samsung OEM filter. I wish I would have had a good experience with this filter because it could have saved me a lot of money.

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Monday, October 28, 2013

Chef's Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3-Stage Professional Knife Sharpener, Black



Don't use on high end knives!
I have always wanted to own an electric knife sharpener, and after literally months of research selected the Chef's Choice 120. I have expensive knives (mostly Wusthof)and have always sharpened by hand using Arkansas stone and sharpening steel in between. As we used to butcher all of our meat, we know what a truly sharp knife is, and that a truly sharp knife is a safe knife.

I thoroughly read the instructions before operating the Chef's Choice 120...and was like a kid really looking forward to good results and relative ease. Rather than practice with a high end knive, my first "practice" knife was a Sabatier Chef's knife.

After going through the entire three step process, I noted that the knife sides were becoming slightly scratched. Others had commented on this scratching in their reviews, but I had naively discounted their comments assuming incorrect sharpener usage. As I continued, the scratching became worse. I can virtually guarantee my technique was...

Makes sharpening foolproof
I think this knife sharpener is great. I went with this model with the three-stage sharpening process to help out those knives in really rough shape. It was very easy to figure out, and while Chef's Choice recommended not using the stage three sharpener, I had to for some of my knives. I am used to taking my good Henkels over to the local butcher to have him sharpen them (for a fee of course..). He did a great job, but this gets the knives just as sharp and will pay for themselves. It even worked on my little pocket knife - it just works!

Excellent purchase
I purchased this sharpener because I was tired of spending $10-25 to have our knives (brutally) sharpened at the hardware store. I think they caused more damage than good. We use Wusthof knives and although there is a lifetime replacement warranty, I would prefer to not have to use this warranty. Regardless, the sharpener performed amazingly. The edges are crisp and scarily sharp. There have already been a few times when I have underestimated the sharpness and almost caused personal harm to myself, but as long as you do it right, there should be no problems.

The sharpener is extremely easy to use and took about 3 minutes to read the directions and figure out which slots to pass the blades through for the desired effect.

I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to have a great, clean, and polished finish without investing in sharpening services ever again.

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Nostalgia Electrics RHD800 Retro Series Hot Dog Roller



Great little hot dog roller!
If you like hot dogs then you need one of these.
This is literally a "set-it and forget-it" cooking device.
Bought it originally for the office but now I want one for home.

Pros:
-simple to use
-easy clean up
-makes perfectly cooked dogs

Cons:
if your dogs are bun length you won't fit 8 but rather 4 on at a time

Let me address a few comments I've read above concerning this unit.
Yes, sometimes the hot dogs don't want to roll at first. Why? Because the way they are vacuum sealed squeezes them into a squarish shape. Don't worry once they start to heat and plump they'll roll just fine. As I stated above and others mentioned if you are cooking longer dogs you'll only be able to fit 4 dogs instead of 8. The bun warmer is more of a bun drier as others have said so we don't use that. The right knob turns the rollers on and the left knob controls the heat. We run the left knob at 5 o'clock and in 20-25 minutes you'll...

Fun Little Gadget
I found this product to be very nice looking and well constructed. And, it worked as advertised. My mistake was using very fat hotdogs for the first run. Careful placement was necessary to get them to rotate without rubbing together. Regular hotdogs would have been a wiser choice. Between initial warmup and actual cook time, it does take a while, but it is meant to cook slowly while turning the dogs. The machine is completely silent when operating.

Cleanup is very easy with the roller assembly and drip pan removable. but one must wait for the machine to cool down first to prevent getting burned.

If hotdog stand style doggies are your thing, you'll love this machine.

a great purchase
I purchased this item for our Labor Day party and was not disappointed! It was a big hit with all ages - it ran almost continually from Fri night to Mon afternoon and worked exactly as advertised. We calculated there were over 125 hot dogs cooked and they tasted delicious. Would most certainly recommend this item. Easy clean up, also.

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Holmes HM1300BF-UM Cool Mist Humidifier



Working as Intended
We were in the market for a humidifier for the winter months due to sore throats/dry throats at night. So we purchased this unit. I've read reviews on other products and most of them did not give a clear enough why it was either bad nor good. So we figured might as well give this product a whirl being the price was right and we could return it at the local Target store.

To our surprise this unit works as intended albeit the unusually loud fan (even on the lowest setting). But to us the white noise it generates is actually welcomed in our bedroom. It's not any louder than my custom gaming computer fans that i leave on running at night. This product is used in our room which measures 17ftx17ft. The air humidity at night is just right now. For the first time in the winter months me and the wifey got good sleep!! we both woke up with no sore throats or dry sinuses!

So in short review here are the PRO's and CON's

PRO's : Works as advertised. capable of...

Cheaply made, terrible filter design
This humidifier is essentially 3 pieces: the reservoir, the actual "unit" with the fan, and the base. A paper filter sits inside the actual "unit" with the dial, and sucks up water from the base. The fan blows on the wet filter and voila: humidifier.

The fan itself is fairly noisy - much like a desk fan. You have the option to select low or high on the fan, and select a month from another dial which is completely useless.

The worst part about this unit is the fact that the filter lasts for about a week before it starts reeking. It is like your kitchen sponge, the stagnant water in the unit and the wet filter is a breeding ground for bacteria. You get 2 filters, but you'll go through them very quickly.

Works well enough
I've had this humidifier for about 3 months now, and have been pleased! It does moisturize, but it seem so go through filters awfully fast (about 20 days or so, I think the box says...) I know some reviews say it is loud, but it is good for just white noise, actually. Only on the second setting is it a bit too loud.

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Butterfly Folding Fans (1 dz)



Cute
I ordered these fans to use as party favors for my daughter's upcoming birthday party. They are very cheap (1 of them was broken when I took it out of the box) but super cute and I think the girls are really going to like them. Be very careful when opening the fans for the first time, the paper on some of them was stuck together and if you open them too fast the paper may rip. But all in all if you want a cheap party favor for a party I would definitely recommend these.

very poorly made
The fans are very pretty, and they would be a good value - if they didn't rip/fall apart the first attempt to open them... 5 minutes after giving them out, 80% of them were broken or ripped!

Cute enough, but leave time for shipping.
Cute little fans for girls birthday party goody bags. They didn't show up until after the party though. We'll save them until next year.

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Range Stove Top Surface 8" Burner Element 316442300



Awesome Value!
I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical at first since it was so low priced compared to the exact replacement part from Sears. Also, my stove model was not listed in the description, but it works perfectly. I actually prefer this burner over the other originals because it boils water much faster. I would definitely recommend this cheaper alternative to the replacement parts. Couldn't be happier.

I needed this
I needed to get one of these Range stove top burner,and i looked around at local stores in my area,and they were very high in price ,so i looked on amazon ,and were able to get what i wanted and needed from them at a very reasonable price,t was a perfect fit ,and i was very pleased with my purchese,i will buy from this seller again,i liked my purchase.

Great fit.
i ordered this for my magic chef stove top and it fits perfect. Plus, it was $30 cheaper then if i would have ordered it from the parts department of the magic chef site. great buy! shipped fast!

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Coleman Cable 09154 4-Feet 30-Amp 4-Wire Dryer Power Cord



It's a power cord......
It is a 4 feet power cord. If you need the instruction to connect this cable to your dryer, here is the configuration: [Left: Black - Middle: White - Right: Red] [Chassis ground - Green].

If you have a wire connect to the chassis ground, remove it and connect it to the middle of the conductor (White). If you are still not sure what to do, go online and find a video which demonstrates how to connect the cord or call an electrician to do it for you.

Best dryer cord ever!
My new clothes dryer was such a beautiful thing, presiding so nobly over my laundry nook. Alas, it was unable by itself to gather enough of the raw electric energy to perform as it was intended. Then this! This beautiful cable came into our lives, and it brought my new friend all of the electrons it needed to happily take care of my clothing. What a magnificent purchase this was.

Good quality, works as expected
Connecting cable was easy, connectors are exactly the size the needed to be. All work was done in 15 min, including removing old cable. Hooked my dryer and it still works. Cable is bit stiff due to its thickness, but that is not important, since it will not be moved for quite some time now.

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DampRid FG80CR Hanging Moisture Absorber With Activated Charcoal, 14-Ounce



It works!
DampRid FG80CR Hanging Moisture Absorber With Activated Charcoal, 14-Ounce in EXCELLENT, it works as advertised. If you have a moisture issue in the closet. here is your easy solution.





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Zojirushi EP-PBC10 Gourmet d'Expert Electric Skillet



Finally, an electric skillet that doesn't use a coil
The main selling point of this skillet for me was the fact that it doesn't use a coil that's built into the base of the cooking surface. Instead, it uses a removable non stick bowl that rests on a circular surface exactly the same size as the base of the bowl. This results in more even heating of the surface and less wear and tear on the non stick surface.

If you've used traditional electric skillets, you've probably noticed that the non stick coating tends to peel/bubble around the area where the heating element/coil is. I'm happy to report no bubbling or flaking during the time I have been using this since May of 2011. There are some light surface scuffs presumably from stirring items and washing the bowl (which is super easy to clean) but nothing compromising the coating itself. You should have no problems with this along as you stick to using silicone or wood cooking tools.

Again, because of the way that this skillet operates, it's very easy and predictable...

Versatile and easy to clean
Heats up quickly. I use it for pancakes, soups, simmering cube steaks. It cooks them in less time than a regular pot or pan. Cleanup is quick and easy. The only thing to watch for is that the simmer setting is a little hot. I use the warm setting for simmering.

Super Versatile
I'm a single student and use this for everything; eggs, meat, soup, potstickers, you name it. Even boiling water! There is actually a sort of spout, so when you pour water out, it doesn't leak everywhere down the sides. It's a very well-built product. Using it is a joy. The clear lid is very useful. The nonstick surface is wonderfully durable and effective. Cleaning it is extremely easy. The only thing I don't like is that the cooking surface is slightly convex, so when I cook fried eggs, for example, they flow to the side and become a long, awkward shape. I also have to use a sprayer to spray olive oil on it so it doesn't doesn't just flow to the side. But other than that, it's a great product. I'm sure the convex cooking surface was designed for grilling stuff in mind, so it might actually be a pro, but I still wish it was just completely flat.

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Oster CKSTGRFM-1018 10 by 18-1/2-Inch Griddle with Warming Tray, Black



Electric griddle with warming drawer
Product is working beautifully. It heats eavenly and cooks quickly. The only problem we have had is with the warming drawer. It sticks when sliding in or out. Runners need to be made easier to slide.

Love this item!
I absolutely love this item, it has been used several times since purchase. It cooks everything evenly, the warming tray really keeps things warm, and there have been NO issues with sticking what-so-ever. It's wonderful.

functional and easy to clean
The warming tray is handy (though not that big) and the grill works well as long as you pre-heat the griddle like we are supposed to. With all of the plastic though, I am not sure this product will last longer than 5 years, depending on use. For the price, it works quite well.

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Sunday, October 27, 2013

Toastess TFC-42T Silhouette 800-Watt Twin Coffeemaker with 2 Thermal Travel Mugs



Twin Cup Coffee Maker - Want It - Make It - Drink It - Love It
EXPERIENCE: First of all, I have to say, I am quite impressed with this unit. Some of the features I love about this coffee maker is the fact it comes with two thermal travel mugs which work excellently, even with the tops off! I also like the removable drip trays, and the permanent nylon filters. And as a bonus, it also comes with a mini scoop! Using this coffee makers is really simple.

MAKING COFFEE: Some people like their coffee weak, some like it strong, I have found through personal experience that two scoops of coffee from the mini scoop, will fill the filters up to half way, and I feel that is the perfect amount for me, not too weak, not too strong. The filter bays basically slide outward from the back of the coffee maker, each filter has its own handle so you can pull it out.

Put two whole scoops of coffee into the filters, and replace them back into the machine, and slide the filter bays back into place. Fill the reservoir to the 2-cup level if you are...

Morning options - Coffe and Tea
I bought this unit becasue my one cup at a time Keurig unit gave up the ghost. I have tried two other single cup at a time coffee/tea makers but thought the idea of having coffe and tea (I drink tea in the morning and my SO drinks coffee) out of one unit was awesome.

I tried it out for the first time this morning and it worked as expected. Coffee on one side and tea on the other.

Pros:
1. You can brew two of the same or different morning beverages.
2. Comes with its own travel mugs, although I still used my own.
3. Both beverages came out tasting as expected, just like the Keurig unit used to make, but at a much lower cost.
4. Cost - very cheap to purcahse unit and per cup cost is low (compared to Keurig).

Cons:
1. No timer, so you need to push the button when you want it to brew. So, I dinged it for half a star.
2. Slow to brew. Not sure how you may feel about that, but I like my tea brewed faster. So, I dinged it for...

Hits the spot!
This product is everything we needed in one small coffeemaker. I drink regular coffee and my husband drinks decaf. Before purchasing this coffeemaker we had to make one kind and put it in a thermal carafe and then make the other kind. This coffeemaker makes it possible for us to make one kind in each cup at the same time. The coffee baskets don't require filters so that is a nice savings both for us and the environment.
Some reviewers complained about the coffee not staying hot enough to travel with but we are retired and can sit with our coffee while it is still hot.

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Camco 43904 RV Folding Ironing Board



Perfect for a small space!
This is exactly what I was looking for! I live in a small NYC apartment and don't have room for a full sized ironing board. I started my search on amazon hoping to find a folding ironing board and that's exactly what I found! For the price, I was afraid the quality wouldn't be very good. Worst case scenario, I return it, right? No chance. This thing is awesome. It fits perfectly under my dresser and in a jiff it unfolds and is ready to use. I've not had it for long, so not sure of its longevity, but it appears to be sturdy. All in all, it was worth every penny and is perfect for someone in a small space!

Just what I was looking for . . .
I wanted an ironing board that wasn't in the way all the time. This little portable ironing board is perfect. I can iron wherever, whenever... storage is so easy and it's a snap to set up. I can't believe such a wonderful domestic tool was so inexpensive. This is a purchase I smile about each time I use it.

It arrived in a timely manner.

good ironing board
fine little ironing board for people who need something small. this board is excellent for anyone living in a little apartment or who otherwise needs a small ironing board. Not too expensive and seems to be pretty sturdy. time will tell but this seems to be a fine buy.

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Sunmile 1HP 5# Stainless Steel Electric Meat Grinder SM-G33 400W Rated Power and 800W Max Power, W/Full Set Of Accessories,Stainless Steel Cutting Blade and Stainlesss Steel Cutting Plates, UL Certificated and 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty



meat-grinder SM-G33
as there is no other reviews on this product,i thought i would take a chanch on the 1hp mdl., as the reviews on the larger one were coming in good.....we were using a 1/2 hp up at hunt camp, and the main feed shaft snapped off ! on further review of it , it was poorly casted ! the "sunmile 1 hp" didn't arive till i got home, and i started stuffing elk down it for 2 days, and not a hitch, oh there were times when you could tell it was working hard, but never even kicked the breaker, or reset !!when i was doing the brisket area, and front 1/4's where the fat content was heavier it worked a little but no problems.....called my BILAW to let him know, and he was going to order the 1 1/3 mdl. just for a little more.....the best price on a grinder in the world......love it

steven

Highly recommend
We are impressed. Delivery was quick and price was good. We purchased the meat grinder to grind meat for our dogs. Our dogs are on the raw diet and so far we have ground pork butts, roasts, chicken breasts and thighs, and all kinds of fruits and veggies. It grinds everything so quickly. We are looking for a source of chicken necks and backs to grind as they should have the bone in their food. We think this grinder would work great for that but if not we would buy the larger one. Highly recommend.

grinder
Glad we bought it. It does what it says. Isn't for commercial use but for a single family its great

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Bissell Front Nozzle



Awesome!
I ran over our original with my wheelchair so I ordered this replacement and it fit like a glove!
Works just great now!
Thanks a million!

bissell front nozzle
You can go to your local repair shop and have this part repaired for 100 or more dollars or you can order it for 16.00 dollars take out four screws and save yourself 80 or more dollars. yes I am happy with this purchase

Works Great!
I received this item a week earlier then expected. I installed this within 30 minutes. It fit perfectly. I'm 100% satisfied!

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Great Northern Popcorn Pop Heaven Commercial Style Popcorn Popper Machine with 12-Ounce Kettle, Our Biggest Popper



ABOSOLUTELY LOVE THIS POPCORN POPPER!!!!
I cannot express enough how happy I am with buying this popcorn machine. we have had the machine for a couple months now and have used it numerous times. I originally bought the machine to use at my son's circus themed birthday party in July but bought it early seeing as it cost as much to buy it as if i were to rent one. I figued it should work ok enough but was expecting it to not work very well since it was at a steal deal in comparison to other poppers of its size. Now, i tell my husband, this was the best investment weve made!! We have use it numerous times. Once to make popcorn bags for my son's t-ball team as end of the season give aways (about 40 gallon-sized bags,the kids LOVED them as did the parents),twice for concession stand production (it worked continuously, without any malfunctions, producing delicious perfect popcorn for over 300 people each time, although one time a kernal got stuck in the spinner and burned a batch...but that was a single incidence) and for home...

Price Speed Quality.....pick two
I bought this pop corn popper and donated it to an inner city school in Flint, Mich for them to use as a fund raiser. It replaced a unit that was over 16 years old. The Great Northern popper work great right out of the box and got rave reviews from the parent that had been making the pop corn forever. The kids also loved it as the old one burned the popcorn much of the time. Within 90 days, after approximately 12 uses the kettle burned out. I probably would not have bought this unit if I knew it only had a 30 day warranty. The silver lining in all this was a that the kettle was repaired by the company within a week for only $25.

Great Value and Nice Size
We just received this and fired it up. I am impressed with the overall rugged construction. As stated, the plexi used on the sides and the doors is commercial - not flimsy at all. The kettle is well made - looks and feels commercial. One tip on installing it - install the kettle tilted a bit as if you were dumping it. This keeps the gear/axle from being engaged while trying to slip the kettle into its bracket.

Heats right up in about 3 minutes - dump the corn in and a full 12oz batch takes about 2 minutes to pop to completion. The cycle is a little shorter after that if you are in continuous operation mode.

I haven't tried the pre-packaged corn/oil - it sounds tasty and convenient. But the popcorn from the 50lb bag was good using popcorn oil from local big box store.

One thing I wasn't quite sure of from the description but now that I see it and have thought it through - this machine will clearly hold 5 gal of popped corn in the warming area...

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