Health Master Elite 8-speed Jla-8wal, Black & Stainless Steel

Mixed Feelings About HealthMaster
The HealthMaster was delivered ahead of schedule and in good condition. It performs as advertised, although it is louder and takes up more counter space than my Ninja. I am disappointed in the fruit & veggie smoothies. Delicious? No way. I have experimented with a wide range of fresh fruits & veggies and have yet to hit on a combination that I can drink. I've washed a lot of food down the drain. The recipe booklet that comes with the HealthMaster has only ONE smoothie recipe in it...Montel's Green Smoothie, and I wasn't impressed by that either. I bought the HealthMaster because I was lured by the idea of getting fresh green vegetables easily into my diet. Very disappointed so far. Wish they had included more fruit/veggie recipes for me to try. I haven't yet tried to make soup. I could have saved my money and used my trusty Ninja to make my fruit smoothies. Live & Learn.





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QTY: 3 SPT ION F-4010 Exchange Replacement Filter for the Sunpentown SU-4010 Humidifier 3 Pack

I'm very pleased.
BOT this thru Amazon.
I'm very pleased with the shipper and the product. I received it on time and it was correct.
The only problem I had was the picture on the box showed the filter with a screw-down cap on it.
But the cap was not part of the order and wasn't in the box. So the part was correct but the picture wasn't.

I can breathe now.
I needed to change the filter so I could breathe better at night while I slept. It was great to sleep again.



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Lasko 2530 40-Inch Elite Wind Tower Fan with Remote Control

Saved from the hot spell
When it came time to turn my neighbor on to this fan I was distressed to read the two reviews that were already published (both from purchasers who obtained theirs from other stores?). Last year I purchased two of these for my apartment in San Diego . . . and then the longest, hottest two weeks that we have seen in years hit. These two were operating 24/7, moved around a lot, etc. and worked flawlessly. They never got put away and I have used them to circulate air during the Winter as well and they are still cooking along flawlessly. That's not one, but two, and they work and last great!

Most Quiet Tower Fan
We purchased a Honeywell Tower Fan and this Lasko fan. We use the Lasko in the bedroom. What a difference it is from a box fan. It is very very quiet. The sleep setting is perfect because you can choose how long to have it running after you go to bed. Even if we keep it on all night, I wake up in the morning not feeling like I've listening to a fan roar all night long. We can't use it on ocillate - it makes a sound when it goes back and forth. Even so, it still gives us both (and 2 dogs!) plenty of direct air flow without the ocillation feature. I JUST bought another for my office.

Nice while it lasted...
As with the reviewer above, I purchased this fan from another store and it worked well at first. The remote was a nice touch and the fan speeds and settings worked well. However within 4 months of owning it, when we tried to have it rotate, it turns slightly, gets stuck, and proceeds to just make a clicking sound until you stop it from rotating. Needless to say it no longer rotates, so it is now just a stationary fan. I even tried taking it apart to unjam it, but came to discover that the rotating gear was already worn down and that was the problem, so without new parts it could not be fixed. Buy another fan if you want it to last, I know I am.

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Hunter 20431 Beacon Hill Three-Light 42-Inch Five-Blade Ceiling Fan, Brushed Nickel with Frosted Globes

Nice and bright; great for "older" homes
I desperately needed a new fan for my the nursery. We moved into a 40-year old house with the cheapest ceiling fans known to man. Since we don't have air conditioning, we really need our fans to work in the summer. The old fan finally broke and I went online to find something that was neutral but also bright. One thing I know I didn't want was a globe light because the chains pulls clang against the glass, especially if the fan gets off-balance even a little. The other thing I had to consider was how the fan mounted to the ceiling. Since our house was built more than 20 years ago, we don't have 9 foot ceilings--they are 8 feet. Most ceiling fans I found looked great but would hang far too low for us. And ceiling hugger fans are usually just that--fans only, and if they do have a light, it's a globe light.

Then I found this one. First, I like the fact that it has three lights to light up the whole room and not one globe "spotlight". Second, you can install the fan...

Efficient, economic ceiling fan
This is our third Hunter Fan replacing our old ceiling fans which were bought years ago. Our first two Hunter fans fit standard energy efficient bulbs but that style of ceiling fan wouldn't work in our third room. Now that energy efficient candelabra bulbs are available, we were ready for this style of fan. The Hunter quality is high and the fan installed easily (took about one hour not including removing the old fan). It really moves the air which will help our stuffy apartment a lot during the summer. This is a great value worth the extra money over the no-name ceiling fans you might find in a chain store.

Two for Three
Ordered two of these fans for my sun room to replace the existing recessed can lights. I used can converters which worked out very well but on hanging the ceiling fans I discovered that the motor unit on one fan was faulty (harsh contact between the motor and housing). Hunter promptly sent a replacement fan and all was well. Once installed I noticed that both fans were making a slight humming noise at low speed (which is not present on another Beacon Hill fan I have in the house) and with both fans in the same room this was more noticeable than if they had been in separate rooms. As a consequence I ran the fans at higher speed as the hum was less obvious. Update: I discovered that the humming noises were associated with a rheostat two-way switch that was used for the original recessed lights and replacing the switch with a standard two-way switch has resolved the issue. The fans continue to perform very well and are nice looking and well-constructed.

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0.5 Cu. Ft. Digital Convection Toaster Oven

Solid Choice
I have had the DO1289 for a month and overall I am very happy with it. The toaster is gorgeous and does a great job baking. I have cooked fish and steaks and everything has turned out perfectly. The convection fan is not too loud and does its job well. In terms of toasting, the oven is not spectacular, but certainly adequate. Getting a crispy slice of toast takes about 5 minutes. Though it takes a few clicks to do anything on the toaster, the controls and knobs are straightforward and well designed.

I spent a long time analyzing and breaking down the pros and cons of the different top quality toasters so hopefully this review can save you some time. Here are the other toasters I looked at seriously :

Cuisinart TOB-195: Generally well-reviewed, but I could not get past the fact that the toaster does not have automatic shut-off. This is a key safety feature that I was unwilling to sacrifice. The DO1289 does have auto shut-off and turns off after beeping loudly 3...

Satisfactory for an exacting application
We live in a small cabin and a toaster oven is all the oven we have room for. I'm also a raw food enthusiast, as well as anxious to preserve our harvest from the short growing season here in Alaska, and was very interested in a toaster oven that could double as a dehydrator. I was also hoping to find something with enamel rather than teflon on the inside, due to concerns about toxins. I bought it to replace the old Cuisinart toaster oven that had been in the cabin from my husband's bachelor days, and was looking for an all-round oven to bake all kinds of things, not just toast!

I was very grateful for Alexei H. Pfeffer-gillett's review comparing other highly recommended models: it confirmed what I suspected from reading about them myself and helped me to decide that this was the closest thing to what I was looking for. Experience has me in agreement with his review, and there are a few things that I would like to add.

It is very important to make sure that the...

Excellent Choice
Our old toaster oven exploded, so we decided to upgrade with this purchase. Our son-in-law is a professional chef and he recommended the DeLonghi. It may seem like a minor feature, but the interior light was also a deciding factor in our purchase of this oven. We've had it about 2 months and it's great. I've actually cooked meals in it which I never did in my old toaster oven. I use my large ovens much less often now. I have not used the toaster feature, so I can't comment on that, but I'd recommend the oven without hesitation.

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New Cast Iron Electric Tortilla maker MADE IN MEXICO. for flower tortillas , corn tortillas , sugar pancakes (gorditas) and savory christmas crispiest (bunuelos)

Presses but does not cook corn tortillas
I was looking for a tortilla press that presses and cooks (or at least pre-cooks) *corn* tortillas. This press looked intriguing, as the title indicates it can be used for corn tortillas. However, I saw the same press elsewhere with a note indicating it is *not* for making corn tortillas. Confused, I searched for more information on it. I managed to locate what appears to be the manufacturer's web site for this press. You can find it by doing a web search for "Ispasa tortilladoras"; it's at "www dot ispasa dot com dot mx" (make that a valid link). My Spanish isn't very good, but I believe the site indicates you can use it for corn tortillas only as a press, that is, not plugged in (with the heat off). You cook them separately on a griddle. I posted this information in the comments of another review, where an owner confirmed by testing that this press cannot correctly cook corn tortillas. So if you are looking for a press that can cook corn tortillas, look elsewhere.

UPDATE...

Magic tortilla press
This tortilla press is great. You put a round little ball of dough towards the back, close it, and then 10 seconds later hold it down for 5 more seconds and in 15 seconds you have a perfectly round tortilla that is par-cooked. This does not completely cook the tortilla, it is made to cook it just enough so that it holds it's shape and then you store the stacks of tortillas in the fridge or freezer and cook them on a hot griddle for a couple of seconds before serving. This press pays for itself after about 15-20 batches of tortillas. Don't forget to store it with a thin layer of oil on the plates.

Works great and heavy duty.
This tortilla maker is old school cast iron construction with very little to break. Screw Teflon, the cast iron plates work great with just a wipe of oil on them. The key to using this is to make dough balls about the size of a walnut or a ping pong. Put it on the plate a little back and close with a little pressure for about 3 seconds and then give it a bigger push down to expand it for another couple of seconds. Once your tortilla starts singing let up on the pressure because if you don't your tortilla will explode out the sides as the steam builds up. You then toss it on a griddle and put your other dough ball in. Once you get your timing down you can knock out a dozen fresh tortilla's in a few minutes. Two cups of flour makes about a dozen tortillas.

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VillaWare NDVLCB0100-SHP 600-Watt Blender

My choice after long search
I live in a large city, and looked at blenders in "big box" stores, mall stores, and many smaller kitchen ware venders. I also looked at blenders sold on the internet and read a lot of reviews. I wanted a large glass pitcher, metal or at least strong chasis, low noise, and good build quality. I did not want "touch pad" controls thinking touch pads scratch up and blister up over time. In stores I saw a lot of blenders with flimsy plastic chasis painted up to look like metal, rubber drive teeth, poor fit and finish, and other durability issues. On line I saw even mid and higher grade blenders reported to have quality control issues like leaking and motor failure. I chose this Villaware model even though earlier Villaware blenders got a lot of complaints. I reasoned that the specs published looked good, it had a 2 year warranty, and it was not expensive. Compared to everything I saw and read about, this Villaware blender seems a good choice, and maybe the best bargain. Build quality, fit...

Very good blender, but does have "air bubble issues"
I bought this blender to replace my old Cuisinart that died after 7 years.

It is not a silent blender but at medium to low speeds it is quite quiet, but it does get noisy at higher speeds.

It comes with a square container that suffers from the air bubble forming around the blades when blending things that are not all that thin. for my fruit smoothies I have to run it then stop and shake it, then run it, stop and shake it... This as not an issue with my old blender, but when mixing thinner things this is not as much of a problem.

It does not look cheap and it has the all metal drive system which is a plus. For the $100 price point it is a quality blender all things considered.

I gave it 4 stars for build quality, noise levels and looks. If it would blend thicker things without the air bubble forming I would give it 5 stars.



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GE Stove Burner Surface Element WB30X356

They were new, but they're not genuine G.E. parts
After receiving these elements from BUY-IT-NOW-STORE and installing them, I was very dissapointed to find out that they are not in fact G.E. parts. They are "SUPCO" brand.
Had I known that they were sending me after-market SUPCO parts, I would have bought them cheaper elsewhere. I already threw out the old elements, so the seller's offer to take them back rings hollow to me. They didn't even offer to send me the real G.E. parts. It makes me wonder if they even have them there. This company must be making a killing advertising genuine GE parts, then selling after-market parts.

Looks great
It was a little snug getting it into the stove, i think because one metal piece was bent slightly. The wiring was easy and it looks and works great though!

Works perfect
These burners fit exactly and work perfectly at half the price of other appliance parts suppliers. Thank you for the savings

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RED MINI FRIDGE COOLER WARMER FOR CAR, OFFICE, HOME

Product Satisfaction
Not only is this mini fridge cute it works wonderfully. I bought this fridge because my regular kitchen fridge froze my medication, that just won't do. So I have this mini fridge in my room and it has kept my medication safe. The only complaint I have about it is: you have to unplug it for an hour every other day. If you don't do it, the fridge stops cooling. I wish that had been mentioned in the production description. It's not a big deal, but I would have liked to known up front.

Nice fridge, very noisy
I purchased this refridgerator for my office at work -- figured it would be very convenient to put my luch in. I had read reviews that you need to unplug the fridge for an hour every 48 hours, but when I talked to the seller, they said the power cable was upgraded and this isn't a problem any more. It gas been running for about a week and no problems yet. The only downside to this unit is that it is very noisy. So depending on where you plan on using it, it may be very distracting. When I had it plugged in on the first floor, I could hear it running when I was on the second floor. It is a decent unit for the price, just know what to expect.

Very good for soda/small snacks
I bought this to put in my room so I could relax and study while enjoying a snack. It`s good for things about 5 inches, but anything larger won`t fit. It`s not good for long trips, though. I would recomend putting it ethier in your room or next to your computer.

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Maytag Stove Surface Burner Element 12002144 / 74004556

HORRIBLE
HORRIBLE service! do not buy from the seller!
They never response to phone call, they will not give refund or exchange!
Just horrible on a rating of 1-10, there service is rated at zero!





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DeLonghi DTT312 2-Slice Adjustable Toaster

It pays to read the manual
If you've done your homework with the reviews on the Amazon site, you know that you can buy a very decent toaster for under $30; so I resisted buying this one because of the price. But we've now toasted enough bagels, English muffins, and bread slices with the DeLonghi DTT312 that I'm convinced the higher price was worth it. You'll get precise control over how light or dark your bagel/muffin/slice comes out, provided that you take a few minutes and read the directions in the manual. It's a pain to give up and read the manual, but it can pay off. One example: look at the photo of the DeLonghi toaster in the Amazon listing: you'll see 4 buttons in a vertical array on the front panel of the toaster. If you want to toast a slice or two of bread, push the third button from the top. If you want to toast a sliced bagel, face the sliced surfaces to the front and push the second button from the top. DeLonghi evidently feels that only a barbarian would want both sides of a bagel to be...

Good idea, poor quality.
My wife and I have been on a, to date, futile search for a toaster which actually does what it is supposed to do, properly toast bread. We have purchased and tried/tested about 10 different toasters and they have all been, more or less, disappointments as toasters. It seems that toaster manufacturers are more interested in style and fancy electronic functions than in producing a toaster which properly toasts bread to various degrees of doneness evenly. Most toasters require toasting at maximum then, when that cycle completes, immediatley continuing with an additional cycle of somewhat shorter duration because the maximum setting is inadequate to produce dark but unburnt toast in one maximum setting cycle. I ascribe this problem to two causes, underpowered and wide slots which keep the heating elements too far from the sides of the bread.

When we came upon the DeLonghi DTT312, and saw how the slot is variable and that the heating element moves with the variance of the...

Avoid
My attraction to this toaster was the adjustable width feature & that actually works pretty well. The down side is that this thing doesn't toast evenly . Each side has a band across the middle that gets toasted more than the top or bottom & it tends to burn the edges of the bread in this band. Also, one side is toasted at a much different level than the other side.

At this price level, I feel these issues make this toaster unacceptable.

On the plus side, it seems well constructed & the exterior stays cool.

I would not buy this again!

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Miracle Exclusives ME81 Stainless Steel Rice Cooker - Steamer

A nice shiny new rice cooker


No Toxins!
After an exhaustive search for a rice cooker without a non-stick coating I was pretty much left with the ME81 from Miracle. On this basis alone, I would have given it 5 stars. It's very basic; when you plug it in, it goes to a warming mode (the directions state brown rice should be warmed for 15 minutes prior to cooking). When ready to cook, you simply depress the cook button. It then heats the contents to boiling and when ready, automatically switches back to the warming mode. The rice can continue warming for a couple of hours. Whenever ready to stop, simply unplug the unit and fluff the rice.

I must admit I have no experience with rice-cookers so my experience with the Miracle could be affected by my own ineptitude. To date, as far as grains are concerned, I've only made brown rice. My first attempt was 2 cups (the little plastic cup size which comes with the machine is smaller than one cup) and it worked fairly well with only a little rim of sludge around the edge of...

stainless steel pot
I bought this rice cooker because of the stainless steel pot. Learning about the dangers of non stick coatings and alum. pots made me invest in this product. I have no big complaints. I do wish it were a larger size (large family) Cooks rice well- if you spray the pot with PAM type product in the bottom. If not, it will stick. Overall it is a good purchase.

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Whirlpool 8183851 Microwave Vent Grille, Black

For customer repair
A little difficult to install, but didn't want to remove the microwave from below the cabinet...that would have been too easy! Factory part, looks and fits like the original.





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Farberware FCP240 Millenium Automatic Stainless Steel 4-cup Percolator

Percolator still makes the best coffee.
This is our second four cup percolator in 34 years of marriage. Yes, the first did finally fail after many years of great service. We have tried just about every other method of brewing coffee from a French Press to a Mr Coffee. Nothing compares to the quality, simplicity and consistency as a percolator and this small 4 cup version is perfect for two mugs in the morning. It's good for two big cups of coffee too.

Nothin but junk
Piece o' crap!
Handle fell off. Fiber ware refuses to replace after 1 month.
Really don't want to give 1 star... DON'T MAKE MY MISTAKE!

Coffee Percolator
I've used this type of coffeemaker for close to 35 years. My parents had one and I started my marriage with my first one. They are harder to find in department stores. So Amazon is a great place to shop for it. My last one stopped working abruptly after a relatively short period of time. I am hopeful that this one will be more durable. But based on my long history with the product, I'm hoping for the best!

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MINIMATE GT Personal Ionic Air Purifier (Crystal Clear)

Breathe Pure Air
This removes all impurities from the air. It works very well. It is light weight. The only cons are that it is expensive and it uses an expensive battery (one is included.)

Great ionic purifier will save you from airplane airborne bugs!
I chose this for the reliability. I am replacing one I have had for 7 years and gave to my son as he always gets sick after plane rides. Customer service seems exemplary. Rapid delivery too. I use this to fly US to Europe, return and have never got sick when I arrive at destination. The battery prices expense? If you buy them on Amazon they cost the same as a rhinitis medication! Also, son did not get sick, and is now a believer in this simple device!
I like how it is clear plastic- avoids questions from people " What is that around your neck?" Bought a second one today! Can't praise high enough- best personal ioniser.

Got me through 3 days of excessive fragrance
I have multiple chemical sensitivity and have made good use of a standard ionizer around the house, particularly when I have a visitor or a storm brings chemicals in from out of state. However, the ability to take one with me on those occasions when I have to go somewhere strong-smelling had a lot of appeal. I recently needed to spend 3 long days in amongst many people and knew that my mask simply was not going to be enough by itself. Don't get me wrong - this is not a miracle device. Its primary function is to bond with loose-floating particles in the air, and it will do little or nothing if the particles have already bonded with something else or settled on a surface. But, wearing my mask, and sitting in a semi-isolated section of hallway, this machine made the difference so that I could survive and stay in the building. At times I raised it up much closer to my nose to help recover, then allowed it to simply hang around my neck again. This was on the occasions when the...

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Black & Decker FP1336 Food Processor, 220-volt

It's Amazing... Many thanks.
It is a Great item , good Quality, good price .. I had the most wonderful Experiences by buying it ... many thanks .





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Germ Guardian Germ Guardian LW18 UV-C Sanitizer Wand

Germ Guardian
Way to bulky to use, so I tend not to use it. Also noticed unless I hold it exactly right, it doesn't work. Certainly too large to take in a suitcase, which was why I bought it. Search for travel size if you are looking to sanitize your hotel room.

I LIKE IT
Unfortunately, this wand is not something you can be absolutely sure of it working, unless you are a chemist and analyze the result. But for the peace of mind I get from faith in the product, I like it.

No flu this winter because of the Germ Guardian!
We took this everywhere we traveled this past month and I guess the proof is in the fact that we didn't even get the sniffles (and we were in -22 degree weather!). Good vendor, good product!

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BUNN GRBD Velocity Brew High Altitude Original 10-Cup Home Brewer, Black

If you're at high altitude and want hot coffee, this is the way to go!
Yes its not cheap. I ordered this for my dad's cabin - he's at 9,000 feet. Only way to get coffee hot. I've also used it at 7,000 feet elevation and it works well there also - far better than just your standard coffee maker (if you live in Colorado, this is sad but true).

The water is preheated before you put in the coffee grinds so you get hot coffee every time. Highly recommended for good coffee if you're up in the mountains.

Don't do it!
Normally "you get what you pay for." Not here. My wife knows her way around the kitchen and has had nothing but trouble with this product. The current Consumer Reports lists Bunn near the bottom of coffee makers while Mr. Coffee, my preference, is near the top. I could have bought 2.5 of CR's "best buy" Mr. Coffee versions for what I paid for the Bunn. I just ordered a new Mr. Coffee. My wife, formerly a big Bunn fan, told me she'd pay for it.

Great Coffee Brewer.
My second Bunn Home Coffee Brewer that Makes a pot of Coffee in a few minutes. Coffee taste just like you get at the restaurants.

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Aprilaire / Space-Gard 401 High Efficiency Filtering Media - 2 PK

Original Aprilaire
This is the original Aprilaire filter that came with my HVAC system, not an imitation. Installation is a little tricky with the combs
and snaps that open the box it fits in, but once you've done it you'll remember for the next time. You can buy 2 of these and change them yourself for what the maintenance guys charge for one. By the way they only come in 2 packs.





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Omega O2110 1/3-Horsepower Continuous Pulp-Ejection Juicer

Great compact juicer
I have searched thru dozens and dozens of reviews on a dozen different juicers, and after purchasing the Omega 02 I felt it deserved a little boost to its overall grade.

I have now owned 5 different juicers under the $135 price tag: a department store model; a highly rated 700 watt stainless model available almost everywhere under many names; a OK/nice LeQuip model: the Jack LaLanne model, and now this Omega 02. What a difference it is too.

To begin with, it is by far the best packaged item of all five of them (LeQuip was good). It looks clean and has nice body lines, and works smooth. In comparison, the cheapy is what it is...not much. The all stainless model was not all that well made for the price and jumped all over the place...It did have a similar basket similar to the Omega, but it had a plastic mounting ring and a lightweight blade. The LeQuip is similar to this Omega, but more money and a couple little issues that make it number two on my list. And...

Great Compact Juicer
I have searched thru hundreds of reviews on a dozen different juicers, and after purchasing the Omega 02 I felt it deserved a little boost to its overall grade.

I have now owned 5 different juicers under the $135 price tag: a department store model; a highly rated 700 watt stainless model available almost everywhere under many names; a OK/nice LeQuip model: the Jack LaLanne model, and now this Omega 02. What a difference it is too.

To begin with, it is by far the best packaged item of all five of them (LeQuip was good). It looks clean and has nice body lines, and works smooth. In comparison, the cheapy is what it is...not much. The all stainless model was not all that well made for the price and jumped all over the place...It did have a similar basket similar to the Omega, but it had a plastic mounting ring and a lightweight blade. The LeQuip is similar to this Omega, but more money and a couple little issues that make it number two on my list. And finally, the...

got what i paid for
i too bought this on the lightning deal, and yes the chute is small, and if your not quick w the pusher, you will have juice and even whole pieces of fruit fly out.
what i like about it is it cleans up fast, and the juice is good. other juicers i have used were way more expensive and took way to long to clean,
if you read the directions, it clearly states fruit and veggies must be cut(you do not have to peel citrus as one person said) to size, this is a personal juicer, not really good for serving 2 or more people, i have used it every day, i drink the juice, then clean all parts, and for the money, i am satified.
and in truth, it is worth 109$, just understand, juicing is a messy, multistep process, so be prepared to spend 10-20 minutes to make your juice and clean your mess.
this machine works really well with
beet, carrots, lemons, limes, apples and pears, i have found it to work better with more firm fruits, and the booklet tells you it does not work...

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Black & Decker G49TD 3-in-1 Grill , Griddle and Waffle Maker

Thin and crunchy, just how we like them
My husband and I were given this waffle iron as a gift for our wedding three years ago. It is just like the one his grandmother had, and make American style (small holes, not deep like Belgian) square waffles. Ours never come out square because its difficult to pour the batter just right for that.

I have never experienced difficulty with the irons staying in place. There are clips that secure them. Reading the instructions should make that quite clear. I do find it inconvenient to clean the baked-on oils from the waffle side of the irons, but they did design it so they remove for cleaning, so I can't complain.

The maker has a heat dial, with a setting for waffles. It adjusts easily to make your waffles more/less brown. The light comes on while baking, and shuts off when finished.

I don't find the design at all cheap. As I said, his grandmother had one. My husband experienced her waffles on this same iron through his whole childhood. I expect ours will...

Black/Decker Waffle Bake/Grill/Grid
I previously bought one for me and now bought one for my daughter and daughter-in-law (at their request). I like the ability to flip the grids depending on the desired usage. I fif find that you do have to spray the grids, otherwise the pancakes or waffles stick. Eventually, the spray builds up. It's a decent product.

Exactly what I wanted.
I have used this kind of waffle iron for many years. Just a couple of years ago my old iron stopped heating. rather than try to have it fixed, I tossed it out before I moved. Well, a replacement was not to be found. I did not like all the new fangled waffle irons. I wanted this one. Well finally I saw it on Amazon. It is a exact replacement for my last. After carefull seasoning, I was able to produce perfect waffles.

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HAAN SI-25 Swift Sanitizing Steam Mop

Doesn't work
I have laminate and stained concert floors. This does a pretty lousy job on those surfaces. It leaves behind a foggy residue that makes the floor look worse than before I started.

No Soapy Residue
Easy to use and maintain and leaves no soap reside to rinse off. Safe for sealed hardwood floors as they are almost dry as soon as you finish. My mop hasn't seen any use since we got it.

Easy to use
I received the item as described, very quickly. It was in excellent packing condition. Instructions were easy to understand, and the item is convenient and eco-friendly. I recommend this product,

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Shun Electric Knife Sharpener.

Great knife sharpener & easy to use!
This is the best knife sharpener I have ever used to put a new edge on a dull blade with out chewing up the blade and putting scratches all over an expensive forged knife(like a Chef's Choice knife sharpener does and doesn't produce the result like this one). And is it so easy to use! Only about four passes through and you have a new edge on a dull knife. I really can't recommend this product enough.

Expensive, but great quality
Honing steel only works for so long and professional knife stores often get confused when you ask them about working on a 16 deg angle edge.

So for those reasons getting a sharpener that could do the job was a must. I've used it on my knives (also Shun) and the results were everything I could have asked for.

I did have some issues running the utility knife through Shun Classic 3-1/2-Inch Paring Knife, mostly because of the short blade. But when using my santoku Shun Classic 7-Inch Santoku Knife it worked like a charm and the results on both were fantastic.

As for the unit itself, it is quite solid because of the motor, and includes a compartment for keeping the power cord tucked neatly away. I did have some trouble with the power button. It had to be pressed farther than I would have expected and the detent...

Save Your Money
I have only used this on shun classic knives. While it does sharpen a dull knife, it does not do nearly as good of a job as having your knives professionally sharpened. I also fear it takes off much more metal than is necessary to achieve a new edge. Buy this only if you are exceedingly lazy about getting your knives sharpened and it won't happen any other way. Otherwise get your knives sharpened professionally. Shun will sharpen them for free if you don't mind shipping them to Japan (rolls eyes). I get mine done at Sur La Table; they charge an arm and a leg, but they specialize in Shun knives and do a great job.

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Duraflame 1000 Watt Quartz Heater, 7HM1000

Great heater!
We use this heater in our back room -- it's an addition that the previous owners put on and is not insulated super well. The winters are usually cold in this room, but the heater makes it so comfortable for all of us. The room is approx. 25' long by 12' wide and the 2nd or 3rd heat setting is perfect for us. I also love that the top and of the heating unit is cool to the touch -- I have a dog and a toddler and that was a big concern so that they wouldn't get a burn in case they touched it. We are really happy with this purchase and would highly recommend!

Works Fine For Us!
We used to have an Edenpure, but I like this better. While it has only been running for a few months in a room with little heat, it delivers what it promised and keeps the small room at a comfortable temperature. It makes a LOT LESS noise than the Edenpure too! My cats love it and sleep on a raised bed 4 fett away which was my main purpose in buying this. No problems so far, but is important to keep the filter clean.

Not worth it
Unpacked, followed instructions started unit. When set on the lowest setting (one Light), Unit never comes on. Set it one higher (two Lights) Unit never goes off. Sometimes when I switch it from the two light setting to the one light setting the unit goes through the cool down cycle like it should but never turns the blower off. In order to get the blower to turn off you have to unplug it, then, according to instructions, you have to wait 2 hours to plug it back in. Pita.

I have two other Portable Infrared Heaters, both work just fine. This unit is either badly designed or poorly manufactured...

UPDATE

BUYER BEWARE
Now, ten months later, with very little use, this unit comes on but produces very little heat. It may be a Duraflame name on it but it is a Twin-Star warranty. In contacting them I am getting the proverbial run around. "Based on the supplier of your purchase they are not an authorized dealer. Please contact the dealer for a...

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Front Drum Felt & Glide Kit for Frigidaire 5303937139

Just What I Needed
& it solved my issues. Love the fact that it included the glue, which makes it worth the money. Would purchase again when needed.

SMDH
This dang thing cost me more than it was worth. I thought it would be common sense to put this thing on, but since I was sent glue and a spongy stick and no directions, a few days later I figured it out

Right size
Right size and good quality, it takes about 15 min to remove the old scrape off the old glue and apply.

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Fanimation ISP4 Fan Blades from the Palm Collection, Natural

Long Lasting
These are replacements for our 10 year old blades that only got damaged during moving. These are fantastically made and look great, plus move a ton of air.

Don't fit
After searching for the right outdoor blades, ordered these and the don't fit! Will try to find some that do.

Write up was misleading
The description was poor and did not indicate that it was only for their brand of fans. Returning was a hassle and it was returned to me as "Unaccepted". I still am trying to correct it.

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General Electric WR09X10042 Control Temperature

Looks good.
We haven't installed it yet. The web site has an installation video to watch so I know we will do just fine.





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Whirlpool Defrost Heater 61006198

A Solution for Frost Build-up!
My Maytag side-by-side stopped cooling altogether due to extreme build-up of frost in the freezer section. Subsequently I replaced the malfunctioning defrost heater with the new unit (Whirlpool Defrost Heater 61006198) and now the icebox is working perfectly. Very easy to install and works well.





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Whirlpool 68233-2 Defrost Timer for Refrigerator

Whirlpool defrost timer for Maytag refridgerator
Used on RTW22A Maytag. Connections are reversed from OEM part. Just roll the new timer over like you are going to install it backwards and plug the connections on. You might have to pull on the wiring a bit when you roll the switch over to install it correctly. You can tell how to plug this in by the spacing of the connectors and if you are lucky, by the corresponding letters for each connection. Other than the above difference in connector orientation this part works perfect.





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Capresso MT600 10-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Stainless-Steel Thermal Carafe

Gorgeous machine. Weak and tepid coffee.
The Capresso MT-600 was introduced to replace the older MT-500 model. Both models have essentially the same functions and features, but there are two differences:

* The MT-500 has an aluminum die-cast housing. The MT-600 has a milled steel housing.
* The MT-500 was made in Portugal. The MT-600 is made in China.

I recently purchased the MT-600 to replace a Mr. Coffee automatic drip that served me well for over 15 years. I decided on the MT-600 because I wanted a thermal carafe and a built-in water filter. I also had faith in the Capresso brand because both my sisters have owned the Capresso CoffeeTEC model for many years, and their machines make absolutely fantastic drip coffee.

So I was very disappointed when I found that the Capresso MT-600 makes weak and lukewarm coffee. I read the directions carefully to make sure I was using the machine precisely as designed. I tried different beans and grinds to strengthen the coffee. I pre-heated the carafe...

MT600 versus ST600
We had a Capresso ST600 stainless coffee maker for MANY years. It had a clock, feature to set the time to start your coffee in the morning, a filter, and a warning to let you know when to change the filter. To brew the best coffee, we filled the water tank using a hose type faucet from the sink and put it directly into the coffee maker. We did not fill the carafe and then pour it in. This cools down the carafe and consequently the coffee that you brew. We used unbleached paper filters and ground the coffee fresh in the morning and did not use the overnight timer. You turned the top of the carafe to a particular spot to brew and it rested on the counter top and was pushed into the ST600. It would only brew when the carafe made contact with a switch inside. Unit worked fine.

We figured the MT600 would be a natural replacement but were concerned about all the negative reviews about leaks, pouring spout problems, cold coffee and the like. We went to the Happy Cook who...

Best Coffee Maker Ever!
I've had them all - KitchenAid, Braun, Krups, Cuisinart, Capresso ST600 and the new MT600 tops them all!

The Good:

Piping Hot Coffee - 180 degrees in the Carafe after brewing.
Hot brew temperature really pulls the flavor out of the coffee.
Cone Shaped Filter (I do not like the basket type).
Easy to use timer.
Brews fast, 10 cups in about 6 minutes.
Stainless Steel Heating System.
Small footprint on counter, only 8" x 9" x 14".
Carafe does not drip when pouring.
Carafe keeps coffee hot for hours.
Cord storage in the body.
Very classy looking on the counter.

The Bad:

Water level indicator on the side is difficult to see while pouring water in the reservoir.

This is a great choice if you are looking for a Thermal Carafe unit that brews coffee hot enough to not require microwaving.

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Oster Dual Action Blender BLSTRM-DZ 600 watt Brushed Stainless Steel

Fusion Features with 5-year GUARANTEE
This attractive brushed stainless steel Oster Blender has all the features of the very popular 59 dollar black Fusion model that some reviewers compare to the expensive Vita Mix etc. Same 600 watt dual action motor, 6-point blade, with 2 automatic programs in stylish stainless steel, PLUS it comes with a 5-year Satisfaction Guarantee and sells at WalMart for only 59.00. Unbelievable bargain. I see it other places for 175.

Powerful for blending smoothies/ice, not good for chopping veggies, nice appearance
I needed a more powerful blender to make breakfast smoothies and after lots or research, decided to get this one. Another big box retailer had it for much, much, much less than Amazon so I bought it there. Sorry, Amazon!

PROS:
600W motor is powerful enough to crush large pieces of ice, but doesn't handle large pieces of frozen fruit well (like frozen strawberries). I get around that by putting large pieces of frozen fruit in the microwave for 15-30 seconds before adding them to the blender.

Grinds oats into a fairly fine powder as well as, maybe better than, my Cuisinart food processor.

Reversing motor and "wave action" of the blade really does help keep smoothie ingredients from settling at the bottom.

The 6-prong blade really makes a difference. I tired my 4-prong Oster blade in this blender and it does not work nearly as well.

Looks good on the counter top without taking up too much space.

CONS:
Noisy,...

BETTER THAN A JUICER


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Tilia Foodsaver V2450 Vacuum Sealer

Would purchase this again
This sealer does everything I'd hoped it would. Seals bags easily and vacuum seals canning jars. I've only used it on wide mouth jars but assume it should work with regular jars too. To seal jars I had to purchase the sealer device for jars separately.

foodsaver
I love it! It works great and I know that it will save me lots from being able to make single meals out of leftovers.

Great Vacuum sealer
Perfect size for my wife and i.We have been looking for a while the saw this one. Would recommend it to anyone

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GE WB27X10927 Magnetron for Microwave

Worked great
Worked great! I would recommend this place to anyone. I overnight shipped the part it came well packaged and in great timely matter.

Did the job
This part was defective in my microwave and I replaced it and it now works fine - heating better than before.

Works like a charm
Faced with the choice of buying a new $300 microwave and then paying another $170 for removal/installation, I decided to take a crack at fixing my failing General Electric microwave oven myself. Apparently, a failing Magnetron is a common issue and my oven was only 3 years old so it was worth a shot. The replacement part arrived quickly from Amazon and packed well. After searching online for "how to" videos, I found the info I needed. Please note that there are some possible electrical hazards involved in this process, even if the microwave is unplugged (which it must be in order to safely replace the part). PLEASE do your research! Having said that, the actual replacement was easy enough. Lots of screws to remove and then replace...but the replacement Magnetron fit perfect and the Microwave now works perfectly. Also, having done my research, I would suggest that you avoid cheaper 3rd party parts. There are apparently issues with those. Go for the genuine parts even if they cost a few...

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Hamilton Beach Premiere Cookware 5-1/2-Quart Slow Cooker

Slow cooker pot goes onto burner and into the oven
I was watching Rick Bayless' "Mexico, One Plate At a Time" and saw him using something like this so I tracked it down on Amazon. What a great idea -- the removable pot is made of cast aluminum and can go onto a stove top. I can saute vegetables, brown a roast and then lift the pot (using oven mitts) into the slow cooker to finish while I'm at work.

The aluminum pot's walls and bottom are about half an inch think and distribute heat evenly. I expected to find hot spots because it's oblong and my burners are round. That wasn't a problem. I've simmered marinara sauce directly on the stove top and haven't noticed any difference in temperature between the center of the pot and either end. I've also used it on the stove top to cook lasagna noodles. It's large enough to roast a whole chicken.

Sometimes slow cookers finish their cycles with everything done well, but with too much liquid left in the pot. With this one, I can just set the pot on a burner and quickly...

Not Too Hot!
I am going to concentrate on the heating characteristics of this appliance, as others have covered most of the features pretty well.

All "modern" slow cookers cook food to hotter temperatures in faster times than the old slow-cookers of yore. The trouble these days is finding a slow-cooker that does not get too hot...too fast; this defeats the entire purpose of buying a "slow-cooker" in the first place.

I recently tried another brand of cooker that, when set on "low," brought a full load of water to a rolling boil in less than 2 hours! This is unacceptable for a slow cooker. If you expect to leave such a "fast-cooker" for a full work day, your meal will be petrified when you return.

I tested this slow cooker by checking the temperature of a full pot of water as it heated on "Low" over a 6 1/2 hour period. The GRAPH OF THE RESULTS is available in the product pictures at the top of the listing. In summary, this slow cooker heated a full load of...

Recommend for heavy use
I keep losing ceramic inserts to cracking. This high quality dutch oven style metal insert is the answer to my needs. My slow cooker is on 24/7 for my dogs [most death row dogs coming from starvation situations]. I have to book time for us to cook other items. I may have to get another one.
I love the two sets of handles, the nice space between the base and insert edge, the steam vent in the glass lid. It would benefit from pour spout in the center of the insert.
The metal lid handle gets hot, watch the fingers. I would like 7 qts, but I over fill everything so the bigger it is the more I will fill it anyway.
I recommed this with no reservations; shades of Cook's Illustrated...

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Supco SUPCO URCO410 RELAY OVERLOAD CAPACITOR

good product. Helped fixed my BIL's freezer.
good product. Helped fixed my BIL's freezer that previously wouldn't start (even after I replaced the motor-run capacitor). This thing has enough kick to get even moderately locked up compressor to start again.





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Toastess TVS-347 Silhouette Stainless-Steel Programmable Food Steamer and Rice Cooker

Impressed
We had out-grown our old steamer and were looking for a larger one for our family. This more than exceeded my expectations. It is large. A single level is almost as big as the old steamer. I thought I would have to use all three to exceed my previous capacity. Another plus is the shape. The circular design of some steamers is limiting. Putting in fillets or things like asparagus is easier to arrange now. I think the asparagus actually turns out better since it's in the center of the dish and not around the edges conforming to the shape of a circular container. Also, the oblong shape allows more efficient use of space to arrange items like fillets, thus more fits. There is also more surface area on the bottom. While the volume of some steamers may be large, a lot of this volume is consumed vertically. The design of this tray has more surface area along the bottom and is not as deep compared to other steamer trays boasting the same capacity.

Steamed foods turn out...

short life
I happen to be the former owner of many steamers. Like all the previous this one had a short life. Had it in my wish list and received it as a gift. It easily was the best steamer I have owned besides a bamboo style (due to its longer life). Under frequent use, which includes three or four different dishes moisture builds up and gets behind the display. Shorts out the unit and puts it in an unrepairable state.

Doesn't Last
Worked well when it worked. Didn't have any problems with moisture in the display. Clean up is semi-easy. But the machine just doesn't last. It quit boiling water the other day - what a waste!

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Craftmade PI30W 30in. Piccolo Ceiling Fan

Perfect "little" fan!
I love this ceiling fan. I bought one years ago and loved it so much I set out to find another one and Amazon had it! It works perfectly and it is one of the only small fans on the market. I live in a very stylish and nicely decorated older home that has smaller rooms. This fan does not over power the rooms visually or otherwise. It's discrete charms bring a breath of fresh air all the way around. My first one is used on a daily basis for almost twelve years now. If you like comfort and style but your rooms aren't huge, get this fan!





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Comfort Zone® Low Profile Baseboard Digital Silent Operation CZ650

Love the digital thermostat.
We have 3 of these and really like the fact you can program the thermostat right to the exact temperature you desire. It works very well on low setting and pumps out the heat on high. Buy with confidence.

Solid product.
Got this for supplemental heat in my (all too often) cool office.

I chose this particular unit because it has the option of running at either 1500W (like most) or 750W. Being able to run this at a lower power means I won't be utilizing most of the line's power capability & have less of a risk of blowing the circuit breaker.

It is quiet, save a few minor 'clicks' when it cycles on/off to maintain the set temp (digital setting to an exact number, much better than a nondescript dial going from 'low' to 'high' or some equally nonsense range of 1-10).

Timer function is nice, so it can be set to go off automatically, so no need to remember to turn it off. Accuracy on the timer is a bit sketchy, though. I set it for 9 hr after I get in, & it will go anywhere from the exact time to 15-20 min sooner. Not a major issue for me.



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Shark NV42 Navigator Deluxe Upright Vacuum Cleaner

This thing is AMAZING!
WOW....I am not a person who is easy to please. But, I am thoroughly impressed with this vacuum. I was debating between this model and the Shark Lift Away Professional. I went with this NV42 model because it was $80 cheaper and seemed to have many of the same features (minus the lift away base unit.) I can say that my house has NEVER been CLEANER! I have 2 dogs and one sheds heavily year round. This vacuum not only sucked up all of the fur, but also managed to get all of the dirt and dust that was embedded in the fibers AND underneath my thick area rugs that I used to have to go back and clean separately. It works fantastic on carpets, rugs, stairs and my hardwood floors AND its self propelled so I don't even have to push it! I even use it to dust woodwork and window sills and I cleaned my entire sectional couch with it - that's how powerful it is! I must say it is a bit cumbersome on my stairs...but not nearly as bad as my old hoover was. If you are concerned with agility on...

A real sucker!
The vacuum arrived well packaged and on time. It is easy to assemble, only have to put in one screw. Now comes the real test, I took my Oreck and vacuumed the living room twice over and then used the new machine to go over it, I was shocked, almost filled up the container. I always thought my floors were fairly clean, but found out I was wrong. This Shark really is a sucker, pulled up so much dirt and fine particles that I was flabbergasted. It has a full set of tools and a nice long hose to reach those hard to reach spots. It works great, really sucks up the dirt and is easy to use.

Better than expected.
It was very easy to put together. Looks good and works even better. It sucked up dirt I didn't know was there.

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Keurig® B31 MINI Plus Personal Coffee Brewer - Yellow

EASY to use!
I have a very small apartment and this fits perfectly on my limited counter space without intruding on the areas I use for everything else! It's small, stylish but powerful and easy to use.





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Edgecraft 610 Food Slicer (refurbished)

Good deal!
I shopped around for a food slicer for a while. I read the reviews on the CC610 and was going to purchase one. But when I saw this refurbished one I knew it was for me, knowing I was only going to use it a couple of times a month. It arrived yesterday and I have already used it. It cuts everything "like butter". It is a little louder then I expected, but the reviews on the 610 said so. Not the speediest but when you get into the "groove" of cutting it goes quickly. Easy clean up, read the instructions to make sure I took the blade's bolt out the right way so as not to cross thread it. A great slicer at a great price.

Great deal!
Great deal on a highly rated slicer. Came in the original packaging, and looks brand new and never opened.

Mine came with the serrated blade, and cuts roasted turkey thin as half a dime.

I also like that replacement parts are readily available.

Very happy with my purchase...

Great Food Slicer - Same as Chef's Choice 610
When we were looking for a food slicer, we shopped around for a while. Most food slicers I looked at were made of a lot of plastic and were flimsy. And most slicers' adjustments only went to about 1/2 inch - We cook a lot of grilled steaks on our BBQ and needed 3/4 inch slices.

I read many positive reviews on the Chef's Choice 610 and was going to purchase one. But when I saw this refurbished one, I wondered if it was the same slicer. After a quick check online, it turned out Edgecraft is the parent company that makes the Chef's Choice slicer. Factory refurbished was good enough for me and placed the order ($65+$8 shipping from Bargain Outfitters instead of $99 new). When the slicer came, I was pleasantly surprised - The refurbished slicer looked new without any noticeable scratches.

This slicer shares many commercial features of units costing much more at the local restaurant supply store:
- Adjusts to 3/4 inch for steak cuts
- Made of aluminum -...

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Seabreeze SOH3003T Heat Sweep ThermaFlo

Reliable Thermaflo Heater
I bought this heater 6 years ago this month and used it mostly in the bedroom. It's still working so well this much time later that I am considering getting a 2nd one.
I'm 78 now, and the ThermaFlo is the absolute best one I've ever had! It's quick
"hot stuff" but never too hot to touch! Readers, GO FOR IT!

Effective
This little heater really keeps my office warm — better than any floor heater I've had previously. The controls are not the easiest to deal with when you are fiddling around with something on the floor under your desk, but other than that, I'm really impressed.

Not over impressed.
The heater is well made and works. It's just not nearly as good in my opinion as other reviews make it out to be. I have a couple other 1500 watt heaters that throw out "hotter" heat than this unit. The fan is a little more powerful on this unit. I thought about returning it but have found a use for it. I also think for what this heater costs, you can buy a better and cheaper one just about anywhere.

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Black & Decker BDH1720SM SmartSelect Steam Mop

Cleans well, but I doubt the claims that it sterilizes
I've had bad luck with Black and Decker in the past (toaster oven, hand vacuum, cordless drill) so I almost didn't order this item. I hoped with the $79 price tag it would be better quality than the other items I had that lasted a year.

I used this steam mop on my tile kitchen floor yesterday (and a small patch of sealed hardwood in our entryway) and while it did clean up dried food spills and muddy tracks, I'm not convinced that the amount of steam applied to the floor actually killed 99.9% of germs. My opinion of the pros and cons of this mop are listed below.

Pros:

- Nice long cord - it's 23 feet so I didn't have to unplug and move it
- Attractive design
- Re-useable microfiber pads save money
- No chemicals, for those who are sensitive to them
- Heats up in 15 seconds
- Height of handle is just right for me (5-4)
- Handle clicks into upright position so it can stand by itself while I move furniture
- Clicking...

Average performer
I was curious about what the new design from Black and Decker brings to the field of steam mopping - and this is one of those perfectly average products that leaves me unimpressed overall. There is nothing really to hate about the product - but its misses are kind of frustrating. First, the steam temperature is way lower than what my Eureka puts out. I don't need to have a thermometer confirm this, because I can immediately sense a difference in the floor temperature between whet this steamer and the other ones. Also, there is a good amount of water being left behind. On the Eureka the combination of high temperature and lower amounts of water makes the floor dry up quickly. With the Black and Decker, it has not been 20 minutes and I still have patches of wet floor. I have also found that the microfiber pad does not have the scrubbing ability of the good ole' fashioned cotton pads used by the Eureka steamer. It could be a combination of the microfiber and the lower temperature, but if...

Good Mop But I'm Still Prefer My Hoover
I have this and a Hoover TwinTank Disinfecting Steam Mop. This works pretty well and delivers hot steam pretty quickly. But I just think that my Hoover produces a little more steam alittle more consistently. I also like the triangle head of my Hoover better thant the straight head of this one. Maybe I just prefer the Hoover beacue I've used it longer and am already used to it. I don't know if other reviewers like the straight head but this is just my preference. Other than those two points, the two mops I'm comparing are very similar. This one might be a little lighter thant the Hoover but neither are burdensome. I'm 6 months pregnant and still have no trouble steam mopping my floors.

I do have one bit of money saving advice, I use microfiber towels after the mop pads wore out. The towles work great! They're the yellow ones that are sold for washing/drying cars. You can get a huge pack here on Amazon for bucks. I use them in the kitchen, on my cars, and I have some reserved...

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Leifheit 11402 Carpet Sweeper, Rotaro S

Leifheit 11402 Carpet Sweeper
Received my sweeper this week and tried it right away. First thing I noticed upon opening the package was that it comes with no ownership papers. However, upon reading the box (Mostly in German), I determined that there is a 3 year warranty on the product, so keep your receipt and your box.

I used it right away on my carpet. Works great on carpeting (middle setting). You can set the height setting for floors vs carpeting. I noticed that it didn't do as well for my linoleum floor in my kitchen (lowest setting). Missed some crumbs, etc. but if you go over it several times, it will eventually pick it up.

Since I basically got it for carpet, in case I have no electricity, I was very pleased with its performance and I can always sweep my floor with a broom or dust mop.

Probably ideal for oriental rugs
Our Shark vacuum cleaner was too powerful for some tribal carpets we bought recently. This sweeper (not made in China) cleans in just a couple of passes and is much gentler on fine rugs, particularly important if they include silk.

Sweeper
Good product, use every night after doing dishes, keeps carpet looking good between vacuum. Easy to empty, light weight and easy to store in a convenient corner.

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Waring Pro WE900SA Juice Extractor Professional Home Juicer

Not bad at this price point
Gets the job done especially for occasional juicing. Pulp is a bit moist so some juice remains but again, for the part-time juice enthusiast its plenty of machine. Clean up is not too bad...ten minutes or less. Use a plastic bag in the pulp container and your clean up time drops considerably. I've now decided to incorporate more juicing in to my diet and stepped up to a Breville recently. I'll post review once I get some experience with that one. The Waring Pro got me started and at this price point ($85) on Amazon it's a very good entry level machine. Has a rather large footprint so counter space should be a concern if you don't have a lot available and you plan to leave out on your counter instead of away in a cabinet. Stainless housing, heavy duty feel to on/off switch, ,metal parts where needed and good torque to the motor gives a sense of good build quality. I've had mine for 3 years but most of the use came in the last year 2-3 times per week most weeks. Showing signs of wear...

Worth it!
I love this juicer! For the price, I think it yields a good amount of juice and it is sturdy! I've been using it at least once a day for a month now, and I think it's great. I don't find the juice to be pulpy at all and it is very easy to clean. The only downside is how loud it is - it sounds like a plane taking off. I wouldn't recommend this if you live in an apartment just due to the fact that your neighbors will hate you.

Waring Pro Juicer
Great machine for the money. It has exceeded my expectations. Juicing has wonderfully surprised me. It is easy and delicious. Easy assembley and clean up. Some describe it as loud. Yep, but look what it is doing.

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Bedfan Bed Fan Made in Texas - The Original Texas Made Bedfan Not the Other Version That Is 100% Made in China

It works but is sort of flimsy
I have one of those adjustable beds, so with this I have to lower it before I go to sleep in order to have it work. Also the wired remote control is a pain the way they have designed it. It does do the job so it is not a waste of money, I just wish they would keep improving it because right now its for old fashioned beds. It needs to be able to adjust it's height and have a real remote, so us people that have adjustable beds can use it. I have it standing on a box right now and it gets knocked over by my moving the sheet with my feet. I'm afraid the velcro arms are going to break and then I will be up a creek. Thanks for asking and please do something with the information.

My Girlfriend Kept Waking Me Up...And This Has Made It All Better Now!
I bought this because my girlfriend was constantly taking her covers off
and on...and wanted to keep the fan on at night at a fast speed (sometime
annoying)...so saw this...and said...She can get a better sleep?...All for it!

And works extremely well.

Sometimes she won't even turn it on ...so I get up and turn it on
for her because I know later she'll enjoy it.

Fast service. good build quality. maybe wireless remote

Thanks for making a great product!



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Regal Kitchen Pro Super-Rapid BreadMaker

Outstanding bread maker!!!
This is my first bread maker, and it's very simple to use. No guess work involved. I am excited about all of the possibilities this machine offers.

It's a real PRO
They don't accept more than 5 stars,so I had to give 5 stars. OMG,it's a real pro.You don't have to be a kitchen pro to make perfect bread,it knows its job, just follow the recipe:

A good choice
I'm on my 4th bread machine now and so far this one's my favorite. It has every feature you could want and a horizontal bread pan with a mixing blade that mixes very well. The blade does usually come out of the pan with the bread though, which is the case with most machines. It lasted a little over a year of using it 5 times a week before the ring connecting the motor to the bread pan broke, making it the second longest survivor. On every other machine I've had this piece is made of plastic and is usually what breaks; on this machine it's made of metal but it still broke. I may have gone a little hard on it with some dense rye breads. I currently have a Zojirushi BB-HAC10 Home Bakery Mini, which has lasted almost two years now, making it the sturdiest one I've owned, but it doesn't mix as well, has far fewer features, and costs twice as much (the blade almost never gets stuck in the bread though). The Regal is the only broken machine I still own because I still use the "bake only"...

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The First Years Babypro All In One Baby Food Maker

Good Product
I was surprised by how small it actually is, however the product works well. I think the directions need to be more detailed, and come with more specific water amounts to add for the fruits/veggies. The blade is very sharp and works well, I am pleased with the overall performance of the product. I have sucessfully made several meals with the machine. Compared to the significant price break vs. the competitor version of this (which my friend has) I feel I can do all the things with my machine and feel like I got a good value. I am enjoying this product.

Great thought
Opposite my friends advice I bought this instead of a more expensive Kitchen Aid food processor. I figured half the price half the work right? The processor part has a great blade and is very efficient for it's tiny size.

HOWEVER, I found that is you are making more than 1 or 2 serving for your little one, The steamer has a hard time fully steaming the batch. I found my self running it 2 and sometimes 3 times after "rotating" the food in the steamer. I only had it fully steam something ( half the steamer / maybe half a cup) once... and it was Peas. Each steam session is between 5 and 15 minutes depending on the amount of water required, which is very hard to figure out. I tried the max recommended thinking it was just not cooking long enough and it barely made a difference. Definitely not a time saver

The instructions say to cut food into 1/2 inch cubes, fine for carrot or green beans, but if you have ever cut sweet potatoes or squash this is by no means an easy...

needs better instructions
when I first got mine out to use it I thought it was broken because the steamer light wouldn't stay on. Then I looked up FAQ's on learning curve's website and the container that does not have holes in the bottom that looks like it is supposed to hold water is not where you put the water. The water goes directly onto the heating plate. When I was searching online I found a lot of people had this problem, the directions are not very clear. But it does work. The food processor half also makes more smooth baby food than my old food processor. However, the price has jumped for some reason after I purchased mine and I don't know if I would buy one now. And it is a small gadget so you can't make much baby food at a time.

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Whirlpool Whispure AP250 Replacement HEPA Filter

Shirlpool Hepa Filter
The filter arrived very quickly and was very carefully packed. The price was the best I could find on the net!

whispure hepa filter
This is a wonderful filter. It was packed properly and arrived rapidly.

However, it is the wrong filter. It is for the Whirlpool Air filter the next size LARGER than the one for which I was ordering it. The carbon filters I ordered at the same time were the right size. This one is too big.

Luckily, I happen to own the machine for which this filter is designed, as well as the smaller one, so no harm was done.

I suggest you, as the vendor, check your listings and your orders with a better eye to detail.

a good deal
these are a good deal. i have 2 room air cleaners and have bought these several times, and will buy again.del is great too.

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Oster Expressbake 5838 Bread Maker (5838) -

very good product
have made many loafs of bread it is great It came in a very short time. am very pleased with it.





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