GE Stove / Oven / Range Top Burner Electrode WB13K10003

Seriously Overpriced
You can get these spark electrodes online all day long for about $2.50. You might want to check elseware and save about forty dollars.





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KRUPS XP1020 Steam Espresso Machine with 4-Cup Glass Carafe, Black

This is not a bad machine
Do not understand why this item has so many bad reviews. It is not a bad machine!

My last expresso machine was also a Krups steam powered. Lasted for 13 years until it fell apart last week (the prssure valve inside broke). For my replacement machine, I was looking at fully automatic ones (Magnifica, $900), pump based (like cuisineart em-200, $200), and steam powered (like this item, $50). After reading all the review and knowing how pump based machine works, I decided not to go for them. The main reasons are they require a lot of maintenance and they can break down easily. I just do not want high pressure stuff in my house. If it breaks down, it may take a month or two to fix it. After warranty is over, it is more expensive to fix than buying a new one. I basically want a reliable espresso machine which can last 10 years with very little mainenance.

I typically makes a few shots in the morning as soon as I get up. I just do not see how pump based or full...

Works great; may need periodic scale removal
I've had one of these machines for several years and I just ordered another one for our vacation home. The beverage it produces is just as good as any. I use decent beans (Starbucks or comparable) and normal espressso grind. I rarely drink latte or cap, since I prefer full coffee flavor, but on the occasions I have, this machine has done a fine job. I agree with another reviewer that the plastic tube on the steam outlet isn't really necessary.
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UPDATE:
I've had a chance to use the new machine a few times. Observations:
--At least one user reported odd chemical or plastic odor when using. I have not observed this.
--Someone expressed dissatisfaction with the need to steam the milk before making the coffee. This is NOT necessary. The instructions do recommend steaming the milk first, but this is only to avoid the frustration of using almost all the water/steam pressure when making the coffee, only to find that there isn't enough left...

Best money I've spent on coffee.....
Granted, I worked at a starbucks for a little while after high school so I kind of knew the work that it could take to steam a pitcher of milk and pull a shot of espresso.
For the price, I think this is a great starter if you're strapped for cash or want to dabble with espresso & latte preparation. I've had mine for 2 years now. It's the first one I ever bought. I've had to replace the coffee grind holder/handle once (for about $13), but other than that, i've had no problems. read the directions, they are great. they inform you that pressure builds within the machine and if you do not properly release the pressure upon completion, then yes, it will explode the grinds all over you. duh.
it's pretty easy to clean and maintain. I bought a brush to clean the steaming wand.
It does not come with a frothing pitcher or a beverage thermometer (which i recommend) but they are both pretty inxpensive. I ordered one of each when i ordered my machine.
regarding timing, i...

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Breadman (Applica) Horizontal Breadmaker 2lbs AP4 TR520

Excellent with major flaw
Our 20 year old Rival finally gave out and this our replacement. After over 2 dozen loafs, this machine makes excellent bread including the family sourdough. Only one complaint is the control panel; hence only four stars. Very poor human factors putting white words on a yellow backgroud. Very difficult to read and the fool that designed the panel should be flogged. Manual is complete and very informative for the new breadmaker.

first breadmaker
I made this purchase based reviews I read here, and an online site called "breadmachine digest". THEY recommend that you buy any affordable machine and JUST START baking because how would you know what you want or need in a bread machine if you've never used one? That was just the push I needed and I was able to get this machine for under $60.00.
I am an experienced home cook (a mom with grown kids) and former restaurant co-owner (gourmet pizza). I have made bread products by hand and with a vertical cutter/blending machine. BUT now I don't have to cook for anyone and I live in an efficiency apartment with no counters. I love GOOD bread and was spending $4 - $5 a loaf, so THAT is how I justified this purchase!
The amount of reading involved before my first loaf was a little discouraging and I see why these things get put away (or given away) when presented to someone else as a gift ... LOL! It helped that "breadmachine digest" suggested baking a purchased "breadmachine mix"...

No flour on your shoes with the Breadman
The smartest thing I've ever done related to making bread is to purchase the Breadman TR520. Follow the instructions!! A must! I use the Breadman to make my bread from the very beginning. I create the dough, which takes 1:20, then form it into the proper loaf, let it rise again, then bake it in my oven. This machine kneads the finest dough that you can imagine. Pizza dough is "killer", trust me. You will be very happy with with the results from this beauty!!

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Frigidaire FRA124HT1 12,000 BTU Through-the-Wall Room Air Conditioner (115 volts)

Excellent Air Conditioner
I used this unit to replace a ten year old Friedrich in-wall air conditioner, which incidentally never cooled as it should from its first day. The Friedrich's dimensions were much larger than this one, and the sleeve that was installed was its actual casing. Removing this sleeve and trying to put in a new smaller sleeve was not really an option because of the work involved in trying to fill the space in the wall (especially the exterior siding) caused by the difference in size. I needed to fill the space within the old sleeve so the new unit would fit snugly. This was a tough task, but I can't blame Frigidaire for that. They provided fill and instructions for nine or ten different brands of in-wall sleeves. Unfortunately, this particular sleeve was not a match to any of those described. I was very happy to find that there were plenty of different pieces of foam and other fill provided that could be cut to fit my area. The unique layout of the Friedrich sleeve/casing still...

Bent fins
I had a similar problem with bent fins and inferior packaging - which is important because the design of the unit requires full airflow to function as designed. I took time to re-bend the grill and fins, but this is an issue. Hopefully the second unit I bought for a backup (these are for an apartment building) doesn't have a similar problem.

So far, so good..
Air Conditioner has been been running almost 24/7 lately, on the energy saver mode. Along with a fan, for circulation, keeps my 650 sq. ft. apartment quite comfortable. The only complaint I have is lack of a thermostat, so it would run all the time on any other mode.

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GE Cooktop Burner Ignitor WB13T10010 Replaces WB13K10006

Great part!
So glad to have my burner working correctly...without the need for a lighter. Part was easy to install for the diy person.

The easiest appliance fix ever!
The front right burner wouldn't light itself any longer. I could visually see that there was no spark being generated. I watched a youtube video detailing replacing the part and decided to try to fix it myself without calling a repair person. I ordered the part, it arrived and it took less than a minute to replace. It was so easy that I thought it was not going to work but it did and does flawlessly since.



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Honeywell True HEPA Compact Tower Allergen Remover

great
helps keep the clean air flowing for peolple with breatthing issues. would recommend to anyone that needs something like this





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Good Times Xpress Redi Set Go **WITH 4 BONUS PANS**

Excellent, but...
I purchased one of these units. The idea is great, and the heat in the kitchen and power consumption is greatly reduced for those small meals.

You have to be aware of 2 issues:

1) The unit gets really hot. The INSIDE gets close to 400F, the OUTSIDE can be as high as 200F. In other words, do not touch the outside! And be sure to place on a mat or something if you have counters that might be damaged by the heat that radiates from the unit. I wish they would have insulated the outside better.

2) Clean Up. The other removal pans are great and easy to clean because they can be removed and put in the sink. BUT the pan in the unit does not come out. I saw two problems:

-- the coating degrades and it gets hard to clean (not the just wipe out and it's clean. Things start to stick and it becomes a real chore to clean.) But the unit cannot be submerged in water.

-- When you do need to clean with a brush and use soapy water, you...

Disappointing quality
I have used this much anticipated machine only twice and I have been disappointed both times. I made the little egg puffs with a smoked sausage in the center. They were cute and tasted wonderful, but as you can only make 4 in the heart-shaped pan at a time, multiple uses were required to feed 4 adults. No matter how well I sprayed the insert, I had to WASH it after EACH batch because they stuck so badly.

The second time I used it was worse. I made the chicken condon-bleu as per the recipe in the accompanying book, and it was a disaster. The machine has no heat control, gets very hot, and the chicken burned on the outside and stuck on BOTH sides within 3 minutes... and YES, I sprayed beforehand. I spent the next 20 minutes alternately turning the unit on and off to try to cook the inside without further burning the outside. To make matters worse, there isn't a full-size insert, so washing required attempting to remove the burnt remains from the unit itself (which is what I...

listing is not what you get
Ordered this and got the typical 2 pans as you can get in the store. Sent it back as product is not as listed. You do not get 4 pans.

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Cuckoo Rice Cooker l CR-0351F (Green)

great little cooker
This is a perfect cooker for one-person rice dishes. It can cook as little as a 1/2 rice-cooker cup of rice which is basically a serving. It does very well at both white and brown rice, both of which I make often, although I've found with the brown rice that I need to add a little more water than the marking in the bowl indicates.

It does very well at meal-in-a-pot dishes where I throw a bunch of other food in with the rice. You can set the timer down to the minute when you want to have the dish ready, and it's generally been very good at getting the timing right. The bowl is good sturdy thick one, although it is a teflon-type coating and the measurement lines are so deep that it takes more effort to get the grooves clean than the rest of the bowl. It has a drip tray but it doesn't drip much when I open it anyway.

There is a steam option but no included steamer basket so I haven't tried steaming with it yet.

Note that this cooker is made in Korea...

Grain + bean at the same time
This rice cooker is the perfect size to make a supply of grain and beans for two people (two people with very limited counter space) for a week. I make a big batch Sunday nights, and then my husband and I eat portions all week long.

The best part about it is that it'll cook the beans along with the grains - I throw in barley and dry mung beans, or rice and dry lentils, or quinoa and dry little red lentils, and some spices, and it cooks everything together perfectly. No pre-soaking of the beans or anything. A true "set it and forget it."

We've used it regularly for a year with no problems at all.

Best rice cooker ever
I love using Cuckoo rice cooker-- it's really cute, so it's a good addition to my kitchen. It also cooks the rice perfectly.

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CASO Germany VC10 Vacuum Sealer

Works
The Foodsaver brand that I bought didn't work all that well and many of the sealed seams broke seal in a short time. The CASO V10 is smaller and works. None of the seams have failed yet. I do wish it had a built in cutter like the Foodsaver had.





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Electric Ceramic Kettle, Blue Aztec Design 1.2L - Red

Has plastic and other mysterious materials! Be aware!
Has plastic and other mysterious materials! Be aware! For those of you looking for all ceramic kettle without any toxic plastics or other materials leeching into your water be aware and don't trust this company. There IS plastic inside plus some metal (maybe stainless but they would not tell me) on the bottom but could be coated with something feels coated, plus its a disk so its attached to something under it which you can't see....so water could be going under there and there could be rust under there you can't see and also with what is this disk connected to to the rest of the machine? You cannot see under it and its not one piece its placed on the bottom with mystery underneath it! I emailed the company and they refused to disclose info! All they said its FDA approved! So are about 1000 other chemicals doesn't mean its safe or should be in your water for you to drink. So overall you are better off with solid plain stainless kettle or just plain glass! Don't trust this kettle if...





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Waring PDM104 Drink Mixer, Chili Red

Great kitchen Addition
This solid (and weighty) piece of equipment does a great job of mixing juices with powdered supplements, as well as ice cream drinks, etc. It has a compact triangular footprint (About 7-1/4" X 9" inches at the widest points) and is very stable. It is, however, an extremely tall appliance (18-3/8") which is too tall to fit under some overhead cabinets or on most shelves, so the buyer should check out storage options before purchasing. Although the stainless steel cup is 28 ounces, the maximum fill level is 16 ounces (and minimum is about 4 ounces--smaller quantities would not come in contact with the mixing disk.) This truly is very easy to clean - run with soapy water in the cup to wash and then with fresh water to rinse.

Durability is the key here
I got a deal on this one (clearance) but it's worth the full purchase price. The main thing that sold me was the fact that the whipping blade (agitator) is metal. All the other drink mixers I've seen have a cheap plastic agitator and I've heard stories about them chipping/breaking off which made me very hesitant, even though I've wanted one for a long time. This [one] will not chip or shatter...in fact it did a good job of nicking up my favorite 18/10 stainless steel spoon I was using to stir my first milkshake while it was mixing! It's a solid, well-built addition to your kitchen whether you use it once a month or 10 times a day. (It also looks great next to my KitchenAid mixer.)

Ebony (chrome) looks great; makes perfect protein shakes
I was hesitant about spending over a hundred bucks on a mixer (I just wanted something to make protein shakes), but I'm really glad I got this. It looks great on the counter, is easy to clean, and is a very convenient way to make shakes. Warning: it doesn't crush ice.

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Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind & Brew, Brushed Chrome

In defense of the Grind & Brew
Ye gads. I forgot all about the fierce partisanship amongst purchasers that this wee little machine invokes. Last year, I dutifully combed through all of the reviews and was almost pursuaded to look to another machine. Thank the stars I was not. Like many, I was won over by the lure of (1)the thermal carafe, (2) the auto grind&brew feature, and (3) the shininess. I also trusted the Cuisinart name and had been previously pleased with the Brew Central. I noted, however, that many writers were highly displeased with (4) the noise and (5) the mess. So, after a year, here are my experiences:

(1) The thermal carafe rocks out loud. Yes, pre-heating the carafe seems to keep the coffee hotter for longer, but on the crazy work-mornings that I use the auto-grind&brew function, I do not pre-heat and find no need to, as I am out of the house at light speed. Note that the coffee is still scaldingly hot. People seem irritated/perplexed at the slowness with which coffee is...

I purchased the thermal carafe version 10 cup
- previous was the typical old plastic type with glass carafe

Good Points:
- much considerable improvement in coffee taste now
- the thermal carafe with autoseal until poured keeps coffee hot and no stale or burnt taste, it is double lined with stainless steel
- auto shutoff of heating element immediately after brewing prevents burning of coffee and electricity bills
- the 1-4 cup extra heat excellent idea
- the built-in grinding process
- choice of using paper filter or gold filter basket
- beeping tells you when coffee is ready
- does not have that ugly water level marker, it has a built-in marker where you pour water, a 3-D step ladder sort of speak
- does not expell any heat or humidity from unit, well sealed
- nice design and looks

Bad Points:
- cannot tell amount coffee left in carafe
- pours out slowly from carafe
- carafe autoseal feature requires you to pour at a steeper angle to get faster flow output which...

Beautiful machine, great coffee
Because of all the negative reviews, I thought I should write a positive one. I would consider myself a coffee snob and have worked as a professional barista in a coffee lover's cafe (as in NOT STARBUCKS), and I have never bought maxwell house in the can as was suggested that those of us who liked this machine did in an earlier review. My brew of choice is Peets Major D's blend,which is a full-bodied dark roast, and this makes a great cup of that.
Positives for me with this machine: it looks great on my bar (which was a key reason I bought it), the thermal carafe works with or without the preheating, it does not drip when you pour it, the coffee makes a great cup and I like the four cup feature since I usually don't make more than that anyway. I don't find the cleaning to be a big issue, and if I did, I doubt I would have bought a machine with technical features. The only negative really is that the grinder mechanism is not sealed enough to provide storage--I think it would be...

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Lutron MA-LFQHW-LA Maestro 1-Amp 300-watt Single Pole Fan and Light Control, Light Almond

Great item
It replaced an old remote control for our ceiling fan/light. This is much easier to use and looks good on the wall. It was easy to install and works well. It was a bit pricey, but worth it.

Lutron fan/light switch
I always liked light dimmer switches, but this on takes dimmers to a new level. We bought two of these for our new fan/lights. The brightness of the lights can be set at various levels; ceiling fans usually have only three speeds, but with this switch it has seven! We love it!

Does just what is says
This switch was easy to install, I didn't have to run additional wires. The ceiling fan works great now that the switch is installed.

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Alen® HEPA-OdorCell (TF30-MP) Replacement Filter for the T100 and T300

Performs as advertised, but not exactly inexpensive
The price is likely justified once the true cost of making this filter is understood and I suppose $45 per filter isn't all that expensive. On the other hand, it's far more expensive than the standard Alen HEPA filter.

So far, the room I placed this in smells very "fresh" and clean, with no hint of excessive ozone production (with my purifier's ionizer set to "on").

My combined rating for the filter AND the purifier is 5 stars; I just like to see the price on these filters come down a bit.





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Capresso SG120 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker

"Quality Coffee Maker"
I do considerable research before purchasing a product as important to me as a coffee maker. And I'm not going to use this review to berate any coffee maker I've researched or owned. I can humbly state that the product information on the Capresso SG120 speaks for itself. There were no reviews on this new model so I bought this trusting the reviews of other models on the Jura-Capresso website. This company only manufacturers and markets coffee makers and related accessories. The SG120 simply brews great HOT coffee. My use of purified water, natural filters, and freshly ground premium coffee beans optimizes the drink I begin every day with. I am completely satisified with this coffee maker.

(Was) a great coffee maker for a few months
After less than a year with this coffee maker, it started malfunctioning. Luckily I was home when it's turned itself on randomly in the middle of the day. There was no coffee or water in the pot, so had I not been home and heard the pot turn itself on, it would likely have resulted in a fire. This was not a one time thing. I became unable to turn it off, having to resort to unplugging it. I would definitely NOT recommend this product due to electrical issues. But if they manage to resolve those, it does make a good pot of coffee!

Ideal For My Needs
After having 2 keurigs malfunction on me in 3 years I decided to purchase a standard drip machine. I'm the only coffee drinker in my home so I need a reliable machine that can make a quality cup in smaller doses. In that regard the Capresso delivers. I was concerned about the temperature as I only brew a couple of cups at a time, but even after adding milk straight out the fridge the Capresso delivers a piping hot cup thanks to its Aroma feature which slows down the brewing process. As expected from the Jura/Capresso reputation, the coffee tastes excellent. While I enjoyed my k-cup machines they don't quite compare to grinding fresh beans, albeit this method requires a little extra effort in the morning.

This is not a high-end coffee maker but the build quality is great. It's stainless steel body feels well constructed and is likely the best you'll find in this price range. It's clear that Capresso made a few concessions to keep the price down. There's no coffee...

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BISSELL Versus Cordless Bare-Floor Vacuum, 21R9A

Bissell Hits Another Home Run...
I am a huge fan of Bissell products and everything that I have ever bought from the company has been a roaring success in our house. We have the Bissell Quick Steamer and the Bissell Steam Mop. Both of these little vacuums get a workout in our house, but I have yet to find a cordless vacuum that I am happy with. We bought a Shark which I absolutely loved until it burned out two years later. The next investment was our Dirt Devil Vibe. The suction was great for about a month and then it just stopped picking up. Since then I have been making do with a good old-fashioned broom and pan, but I always keep my eyes peeled for a cordless vacuum that works.

Bissell sent over their new Bissell Versus Cordless Bare Floor Vacuum and I couldn't wait to open it up. As with all cordless vacuums it requires a good charging before it will work so I had to wait until the next day to use it. Upon it charging, I was ready to roll and I had two willing and messy children to help me break it in...

Does its job
This sweeper lives up to its name (versus older types maybe?). It is very light, easy to take out and use, gets under furniture, except my kitchen cabinets (due to previous owners installing ceramic tile over who-knows-what). It picks up small, hard stuff, e.g., popcorn kernels, pillbugs. It is simple, but a bit messy, to empty and clean. I like the ability to remove the roller wheels, which get tangled up with hair, etc. With my previous sweeper, I spent hours with tweezers and pliers. I would have liked a rug setting for small kitchen rugs, but wanted the cordless feature, and light weight. Maybe 4.5 stars!

Top Notch Bare Floor Vacuum Cleaner
I bought this as a Christmas present for my mother, hoping that it would work so that as a seasoned citizen she wouldn't have to always stoop down with a dust pan to finish sweeping the floor. She loves it and says it works great. She just sent me an email praising this item and thanking me for it.

To quote her email:

"I have just tried out the vacuum cleaner you sent and it is wonderful. It is so manueverable and lightweight and efficient. I love it! You should get one - it is really slick. Thank you very much"

I think I will get one.

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Vicks V4450 Filter Free Humidifer,Visible Cool Mist

Works Great, Part Impossible to Clean
We have had this humidifier for a while and it works well. The reason I gave it 2 stars is that we have had to stop using it because there is no way to clean the area where the mist comes out. The rest of it can be taken apart, and needs to be cleaned often, but the inside of the fan/electrical area is disgusting on ours now and it is not possible to clean inside that area.

I love this humidifier!!!
This humidifier has gotten a lot of bad reviews and I am not sure why. It is a bit loud, but I love the white noise. It is definitely not whisper quiet, but is worth getting used to.

I LOVE that it is filter free. Dropping $5 per month on a filter is ridiculous. I use my humidifier year round and it has worked for me for 3 years now. I have used the warm mist and filter kinds in the past and they are a joke. The warm mist always broke after a couple months and the element would always get really gross. The filter kind would always get gross after a couple weeks and you would have to spend a ton on those dumb filters. This humidifier is a simple motor that rotates the spindle. It should never break!

You do have to clean it fairly often. About once a month I soak it in a large bucket of water with a 1/4 cup of bleach. And then about once a week I add a little bit of vinegar to it.

This humidifier works fast
Every humidifier is a balance of various trade-offs. This one chooses to emphasize humidity output. I can run this humidifier for an hour before bedtime on the medium setting until my separate hygrometer indicates between 60 and 65 percent, and then I can turn off the humidifier for the rest of the night. When I awake in the morning, my hygrometer reads between 50 and 55 percent. This works for me.

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Carpet Pro CPU-75T Heavy Duty Upright Vacuum With On-Board Tools

The best thing ever !!!
This is the Best Vac , ever. It really does the job. When I lost my job and stayed home with the kids - I told my wife you better get me good tools if i am to take care of the house. So she got this vac as my birthday present. At first I was a bit depressed, Alexander The Great took over the world when he was 31 years old. I thought I was loosing my cojones getting a vac for my 31 b-day. But lemme tell ya - This Vac works like a war horse.

p.s. Now 10 month later I am back to work, - but I still vacuum :) and vac still performs 100%

Awesome vacuum!
This vacuum has amazing suction. We were not happy with the last vacuum we had, and specifically bought this one because of its reputation for working so well on carpets. We're not disappointed and have recommended it to many people since its purchase.

Heavy Duty? nothing special
I did a fair amount of research before buying this brand. I don't think I did quite enough. It is just a vacuum. it is no better or worse than a half dozen others I have had. It does not appear to be the quality product I was hoping for.

Pros
lightweight
comfortable handle
good cord length
nice headlight
quality extension hose

Cons
seems underpowered. I will not pick up kitty litter
has "Heavy Duty" printed on front, but it feels like cheap plastic
beater brush is not metal as I read, but a fragile looking plastic one
tools fall off
no stair cleaning handle
I think it was a bit expensive for what I got. Could have purchased a similar product for 25% less

I have only had it about 90 days, so we will see if it holds together. I have my doubts.

Update 11-4-2012 Had it about a year. Never happy with product. Replaced it with a Shark which I am very happy with.

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Essick Air 3D6 100 Mini Console Humidifier, White and Midnight Blue

Leaks, Never Worked
This is the worst humidifier I've ever seen. Not only do the tanks leak, but the fan never turned. It was defective right out of the box. The plastic is cheap and the parts do not fit together well. I would strongly recommend looking at other brands. The build quality and engineering of this humidifier is horrible. Returned it the same day I received it.

Terrible humidifier, mediocre floor cleaner.
I read the reviews after buying it, which ended up being a mistake. Same issues as the others. This is cheaply made and leaks. My advice is a $5 bucket from home depot with a hole drilled in the bottom. Roughly the same product.

Leaks...
The cheap plastic that this thing was made with was not bonded corectly and it leaks from every seam along the bottom of the water catchments. It is also noisy at and speed above 2 and there are 4 speeds. Get something differant.

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Swissmar 8-Person Eiger Raclette with Reversible Cast Iron Grill Plate

Awesome grill...
I'm rather new to raclette. The stone grill tops of other models intimidated me. And I'm not that into having everything "non-stick" being a long-time cast iron pan lover. A well-seasoned cast iron pan is worth 20 teflon pans...anyway...

I'm glad I decided on "middle ground" and purchased the cast-iron grilltop raclette. It does a lovely job on veggies and meat...and the grill actually puts some pretty nice searmarks on the food as it cooks...which is an attractive touch. It's also heavy enough to REALLY hold heat well. We like to sear cubes of marinated beef on top...while our cheese is melting underneath. Mmmmm.

The raclette pans are non-stick...and pretty much the same Swissmar pans they sell with all of their raclette grills. (Nice if you need a replacement.) And this version does come with the pan spatulas...as shown in the picture.

It cleans up very well...but I do recommend doing a traditional cast iron pan seasoning on it first. Wipe...

Great raclette oven
We researched raclette ovens & got this one for Christmas. Understand, my boyfriend is Swiss, so he knows these things.... The cast iron grill plate conducts heat wonderfully & is much simpler than the stone tops that should be pre-heated in a real oven to prevent cracking. Its 2 cooking surfaces (one for grilling & the other for cooking pancakes or tortillas) are handy. The cheese trays & spatulas work great--no sticking. The raclette experience is so fun & social--a unique dining experience that is fabulous for the holidays. Swissmar is the expert in raclette ovens, & this particular oven is a winner!

It looks great. Heat very well.
Just received this cast iron grill today. Still seasoning the cast iron grill. The whole unit is very handsome, and heat very well, the rack is stable. Cannot wait to use it when the seasoning process is done. The non-stick trays looks very good quality, but I am trying to eliminate non-stick cookware. I bought two 4" x 4" with 1" height cast iron skillets from Home Goods to replace the non-stick trays. They fit under the grill well. I had been looking for a indoor electric grill for weeks, and finally decided to get this one. The size is just right for 2 -4 people. I also bought a 1 qt stainless pot to plan to put some soup in it, then place on top of the grill to keep the soup warm.

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Tiger America 3 c. Elec Rice Cooker/Food Ste ( JNP-0550 )

awesome and durable
I've had this rice cooker for 9 years now and have used it at least weekly for that long. I also will leave it on for days with the rice warming. It's durable, dependable. I have also cooked other things in it- leave wild rice in for at least 30 mins after the warming light is on- also have cooked wheatberries and quinoa without any problems. Very easy. Gets a little gummy with the steam drain, but that happens on all of them. Very easy to clean. After 9 years, the inside pot is a little scratched, but rice doesn't stick- I have to say on occasion I used metal utensils and this is where the scratches came from.

I also like that it has 1 button only. You don't have to keep on pulling out a user manual or worry about an lcd screen.

The size is good too- for maybe up to 4-6 people.

Worth The Price; Foolproof Simplicity
I never thought I would use a rice cooker that is actually worth a hundred dollars. We had the standard cheapy Aroma aluminum popup cooker before, which we were always pleased with. We got used to the bottom being covered with stuck rice. After using this cooker we could not believe or understand the increased performance. It does not look that much more complex than the less expensive units, but it makes perfect rice every time, from top to the bottom of the pot. And not just average white rice. We cook every type and color of rice, as well as packaged rice dishes, and everything comes out great. Our usual is brown jasmine or basmati rice straight. Or sometimes we throw in some Thai black sticky rice, red Thai rice, or stretch the more expensive jasmine and basmati with plain brown Walmart rice. Makes no difference, the cooker knows what to do. We even mix brown and white, which normally have different cooking times. But the mixture comes out great in this rice cooker...

Great product.
I have several rice cooker and Tiger is one of the best. Does not cook brown rice as well but it cooks quick and can leave it for several days.
I'll be getting another; 4 cups.
You cannot go wrong with this one.

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BRPAP1 Beckett Universal Ice Machine Replacement Pump

perfect fit
exact match, no alterations needed. Plugged right in to the ice machine spades and has been running smoothly ever since





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Open Country 4 Tray Trialmaster 500 Watt Dehydrator Kit

Fantastic Dehydrator Kit
Bought this kit and as soon as I got the package I started making venison jerky and haven't stopped. The dehydrator has a simple design and is easy to use. The sound while on is minimal and I can hardly notice it. All trays are easy to clean and my jerky comes out perfect in 4-6 hours. The jerky gun works pretty well also. It takes some getting use to at first, but after you get the hang of it it's awesome. Cleaning everything is fast and easy. Highly recommend.

Works great.
I bought this to replace my dehydrator of twenty years,(which works, but very slow). Other than the loud noise, which is very annoying, it dehydrated in the fraction of the time my previous one did. I'm glad I bought it. And the seasonings that came with it are awesome.

LOVEEEE
Got this for my boyfriend for christmas and he loves it!!! It works great and its very quiet and it gets the food done in a good amount of time.

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Ultra 42 inch Wind Fan - Adjustable Oscillating Tower Fan with Noise Reduction Technology (Black)

Defective Product!
Tower fan did not work properly. Air movement blades were evidently misaligned at factory causing fan to be noisy and not to function properly. Fan was returned due to poor manufacturing by maker.





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TPI Corporation CF-20 Commercial Workstation Floor Fan, 20" Diameter, 120 Volt

Deceptive manufacturer's name/product number/product picture
Very powerful (i.e., very loud) product, however there are several issues with it:

1. This is actually a MaxxAir product, Modell HVFF 20 - the label with the original product manufacturer's name/number is still to be seen on the electrical motor enclosure. TPI Corporation has done a "better" job at the fan's wire cage by just putting their sticker on top of the original MaxxAir label. It is beyond my comprehension why Amazon/TPI Corporation is selling this for $81.80, when MaxxAir HVFF 20 is available for $49.99?!
2. The product's picture is very deceptive - the fan's frame and wire cage are not chrome plated, but just painted in light grey color
3. The product came in a flimsy cardboard box with virtually no product protection and top flaps effectively open, resulting in numerous dents and scratched-off paint
4. The screws required for the frame's assembly came stripped and keep falling off from the vibrations

Great!
The fan is perfect, great wind, good for relaxing, small photo shoots, great circulation! Easy to move around too. Thanks!

received with damaged blade
This fan has terrible vibration after two uses, but is now past the30 day Amazon refund date,, I find the blade itself is damaged, is unstable and causes the gross vibration. Motor and frame are good, stand keeps the unit upright. No damage to the paint of the cage, so the blade apparently installed in damaged condition. At this point the unit is unusable and unsafe. Amazon will accept a return with partial refund, but not worth the cost of packaging material, gasoline, and trouble. TPI contacted and will provide new blade without additional cost. Responsive customer service to both companies.

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Haier America 1.7cf NuCool Refrigerator Wht

Defective and horrible customer service
This review is actually in reference to model #HSR17, which apparently has been discontinued. It stopped working after about three months. I contacted Haier and talked to a supervisor named Larry, he said they would send me a new one. It never came, so I called them again and talked to Larry again, he said there was a screwup and he would make sure it was shipped right away. I waited another two and a half weeks, it didn't come. Talked to Larry again, same story again, he doesn't know why it wasn't shipped, he will look into it. Either they are screwing around with me or they are just incompetent. Next I asked for the phone number for their corporate office so that I could complain directly to them, but when you call the number you get redirected to customer service, so you can't talk to anybody above the supervisor level at their customer service center! Horrible experience and the frig is a piece of junk.





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Palmer 3 Round Pizzelle Iron - made in USA

the real thing
This is the one to buy :
my old pizelle iron from the early 70,s has been used for years without fail. this year it burned out and I replaced it with this product.this new iron has the same sturdy construction as the old school versions. it looks like it will last 30 + years like the old one did . DO NOT be fooled by the "made in China-no stick versions you can run to the local mall and buy for 40.00 dollars ...they will not last...Anyone who has made pizelle before knows you don't need a no- stick coating as found on the newer models .Great Made In U.S.A product

Bill Schaefer

The best
I love the easy clean of this Pizzelle Iron, Makes great Pizzelle's Great warranty, Have had other brands over the years and this by far is the best

great product
This iron pizzelle iron is high quality and a breeze to work with. The size of the pizzelles is smaller that the traditional size, but perfect for serving with tea or as an adornment for other desserts, like ice cream or sherbert. Also, this smaller size is easier for children to handle.

I have had Teflon coated irons and they are more difficult to work with and clean. The faces on the Teflon versions do not always heat evenly. I have never had this problem with the iron versions.

Cleaning the iron surfaces is easier because one can use a metal brush that one can find at any hardware store. I prefer a small brass brush. My daughters agree and have converted back to iron surfaces for their pizzelle irons.

We make hundreds if not thousands of pizzelles every year for family and fundraisers, so while not professional cooks, we know what works and what doesn't!

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Bella Professional Stainless Steel Oval Triple Slow Cooker with Lid Rests

Great!
Takes a little while to heat up but planning a little in advance and its great for the reason I made the purchase.

A good thing
Not something one uses daily, but for entertaining and for holiday cooking and/or keeping things hot, it works. It cooks and keeps food hot if you're just reheating. I like that the lid is glass and see through and it has a 'kickstand' in back of each crockpot to hold the lid up and out of the way. Each crockpot has a groove so that the serving spoon fits into the pot while the lid is still on. Each crockpot works independently of the other. That's smart design.

I found mine at Sam's club on sale for $29.99 last month and bought two, one for a gift. Just this week it was selling for $24.99! If you can get there, buy yours there while they last. What can you buy for $25 these days? Makes a good wedding shower gift and looks like you spent much more, because it DOES cost more! I plan to use mine for Easter dinner; I cook Italian so I put tomato sauce in one, meatballs & sausages in the other, and I put a soup or a dessert in the third. I can see this as the perfect item...

Great for parties
For the last two years I have borrowed a friend's Bella slow cooker-buffet server for a New Year's Day open house. It's been great for those parties--I can cook ahead and transfer different foods to the crock pots to keep warm; it's convenient for my guests; and I don't have to be tending food on the stove, so I can be out of the kitchen. I am planning to buy one of these appliances for myself. And may buy a smaller version for my mother who lives alone. She doesn't use her huge crock pot very often because it makes such big portions.

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Aprilaire Humidifier Maintenance Kit for 400 series

Good deal
I can't complain. The kit had everything I needed, and it was the best price to be found anywhere on the internet (that day.)





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Electrolux Part Number 242227702: Bypass Filter Plug

Does not fit my refigerator
what more do I need to say, it did not fit? Ok, so I need more words, the bypass was specified to fit my refrigerator, but it didn't.





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SUPCO KLEEN-AIR KA12 ODOR ABSORBER

It worked wonders in my refrigerator!
It was very good. I took the odor right out of my refrigerator. I no longer have that bad smell from having too much food in the freezer.

Small but powerful
Had a smell in the refrigerator and there was no apparent cause for it. Called a repair service and they found nothing. Put a small dish of this liquid in the refrigerator, and in a day the smell was gone.



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KitchenAid 9-Speed Digital Display Hand Mixer Empire Beautiful Red - With (Free Dough hooks, whisk, milk shake liquid blender rod attachment and accessory bag).

Love this mixer
Easy to handle, easy to use. Great addition to my kitchen appliance collection. Great for removing lumps from diet shakes and mixing any single servings of eggnog, cocoa and more. However, it also mixes larger batches of banana bread, pumpkin pie filling, crepe batter, and carrot cake batter just to mention a few. I'd buy it again (as if I'd ever need to.....I have full confidence in the KitchenAid brand).

The wife's chocolate cake
The first thing made with the new Kitchenaid mixer was a chocolate cake that has not been made in ten years. My wife said that it was so light and powerful that it was a breeze to use. Latter that day a double batch of toll house cookies can out of the mixing bowl. It'll take an extra hour each day for a week at the gym to lose the ten pounds gained from the first days use of the mixer. Enough said!!

Kitchen Aid
Love the 9 speed Mixer- Has alot of speed and really quiet - works very good for all jobs that i do

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Morningware Halo Infrared Countertop Oven with extender ring

gift
was packed well looks good. got this as a gift for my daughter for Christmas. see how it works then.





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Dirt Devil Tattoo Crimson Bouquet Bagged Canister

A fine vacuum cleaner, perfect for smaller homes and offices
After owning several upright vacuum cleaners over the years, this was our first canister-type vacuum cleaner. My wife and I both wanted to try a lighter-weight vacuum and one that would get into tight places with less hassle than an upright. My initial impressions of the Dirt Devil are mostly positive. With the canister base weighing nine pounds (our upright vacuum weighs 16 pounds), it's light enough and compact enough to pick up and carry without straining your back too much. When you're pulling it, the rubber-coated 5

Supco SDE358 Dryer Igniter

WE4X739 G.E.dryer igniter
I ordered two of these because the price was great. Unfortunately the two were packed in the same box and one arrived broken. I contacted the vendor,and told them what happened, and they credited my card for 50% of the total.

Sweet money saver!
I didn't want spend $120 to replace with OEM's it intro. After much searching, I bought this model. Installed in 1/2 hour and works great. Highly recommended.

Fantastic
This product was priced approximately 50 dollars less than two other large brand name sources which I priced. We were pleasantly pleased that it was the exact replacement part and saved us a costly service call.

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Sous Vide Supreme SVV-00200 Vacuum Sealer

Do not buy this vacuum sealer!
First of all, I have used vacuum sealers, notably FoodSaver, and I am familiar with sous vide methods (which require a good vacuum and seal that stays sealed).

I received the SousVide Supreme Vacuum Sealer with the Demi Water Bath. Well, first of all, it does not seal well. The controls are only "seal only" and "vacuum seal" (and of course, a "cancel").

The instructions state that you shouldn't use liquids, however, in sealing ANY meat there is some liquid and even this tiny bit of liquid completely prevents a vacuum and seal. So you would need, one supposes, only to use frozen meat. The FoodSaver on the other hand, has a separate vacuum control that allows you to vacuum only to the degree that you want (so you can seal before any liquid interferes with your ability to seal), and then you can select a "seal" separately from "vacuum" -- this allows one to totally control the degree of vacuum which is highly desirable.

I'm sending this back...

Bags don't hold a seal
We got this sealer as part of a package deal, with the Sous Vide Supreme water oven, and some Sous Vide Supreme vacuum sealer bags.

For FREEZER / PANTRY STORAGE our machine is not functional. We've sealed ten bags for the freezer. All of them start out looking good, but not one of them held the seal airtight overnight.

For SOUS VIDE it can be made to work. We've found sealing each bag three times at each end holds the seal long enough to cook the food.

Simple but flexible bag sealer
EDIT: Well, the sealer is not standing up all that well. It now no longer seals automatically after pumping out all the air. I can still manually press the seal button and it works, so I'm not too upset, but the quality isn't as high as I initially thought. I'd still buy it for the extra control that you have (independent seal vs vacuum pump controls).
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I recently bought this bag sealer. It's about the same price as some of the more basic FoodSaver vacuum sealers and does almost exactly the same job: you place a bag in the jaws, press both sides to look the lid in place, press one button and it sucks all the air out and then seals the bag.

There are sealers available from other places/refurbished that will do the same thing for substantially less money.

However, I like this particular sealer for two reasons. First, it's really simple to use. Second, there is a "seal only" button that will let you make a seal without generating a vacuum...

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Hardware House 415935 Paladuim Flush-Mount 52-Inch 5-Blade Ceiling Fan with Optional Light Fixture, Brushed Nickel

Pretty decent
It's a pretty nice ceiling fan, one of the easier ones I've installed. But, this is another fan where they went with the candelabra-base bulbs, so I took off 1 star. You can see on the box where they swapped out "standard base" for "candelabra base", because the box is lighter there (almost like a sticker put over the original text, but it's actually printed). The image, here and on the box, show what appear to be standard base bulbs. At the time of this review, Amazon's product description does not include the type of bulb used, just that it's a max 60 watt.

Very Happy and Pleasantly Suprised!
This fan is wonderful. You will pay at least double in any local home store and the quality cannot be beat. If you are handy install it yourself, it went up in 30 minutes and is super quiet at night. The look of the fan is expensive and the nickel and black finish really provide a clean modern look to our bedroom. I went back and purchased another light fixture from HH, thanks!

Beautiful
I originally purchased two of these fans and loved them so much that I ordered a third. They were relatively easy to install and they are quiet. They look beautiful in the remodel that we did.

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Black & Decker Gizmo Twist Mixer 2-in-1 Cordless GM100

A Great Mixer
We had a similar mixer for years. It was one of our favorite appliances. We had a great deal of difficulty finding a suitable replacement.
We tried all the department stores and kitchen appliance shops and couldn't find what we were looking for. We finally went to the internet.
We wanted one that hung on the wall and did not just sit on the countertop. It' appears to be one of it's kind on the market. We love it.

Love This gizmo
We bought this gizmo many, many years ago. We use it for scrambled eggs and to mix other lite foods. It died:( So, we looked for it on Amazon and guess what, they had it. But, our first one came with a mount for the wall that held everything and came with a third mixing arm. This version only had 2, so we use the old mount and now have extra pieces to blend with. Love it!

Works pretty well for what I need it for.
I bought this to mix a powder in water. A fault in the add showed it with a stirring attachment, but it does not come with one. The place that sold it through Amazon agreed to provide the attachment free, which was nice of them. It turns a bit slower than I was hoping for, but it does work OK. I've had this for a few weeks now, and I use it for about 5 minutes a day. The batteries have yet to need a charge, and they show no sign of needing one. The best thing about this thing is that it takes only a few seconds to clean -rinse the stirrer under the tap. It does not get any easier. I'm keeping it.

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GE WE12M30 Drive Belt for Dryer

good quality product
Got this on time & without delay installed in the dyer. Up to this time since I installed it, works fine but I don't want to overload it.





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Chemex Hand Blown Glass Coffee Maker with Wood Collar and Tie, 65 Ounce

Wonderful coffee ... but time consuming.
I purchased the Chemex 13-cup Handblown Glass Coffeemaker a year ago this December and have used it almost every day since last Christmas. If I was going to rate the coffee maker simply on the quality of the coffee it makes, I would definitely rate it 5-Stars. The coffee produced by this maker is smooth and rich and quite wonderful. Once you figure out how much coffee to use, the coffee will come out consistently perfect each and every time.

However, making a full pot of coffee requires approximately a half hour's time. Maybe a little less if you stand by the coffee maker and continually pour hot water into the filter as it drips out. Like me, you'll probably want to go and do something else while the coffee drips, and come back, refill the filter, and leave again, in which case you'll want to start the coffee about a half hour or a little more before you want to serve it.

You can, of course, pull out the filter at any point and pour a cup or two of coffee,...

Best Coffee!!
The 13 cup coffee maker size is nicely balanced and handles easily. Solved the 4 mug morning coffee pour. Chemex system makes excellent coffee taste superb - and makes any coffee taste better. Well worth the personal attention to making coffee. Also, heat water in glass container - no plastics or metals to influence taste!

Love chemex, love coffee
This is my second Chemex (for the office). I bought the largest size because many of my coworkers also wanted to drink my coffee (I grind the beans and brew fresh twice a day). I've tried many coffee machines, drip, manual espresso, superautomatic espresso, french presses, etc - but none can compare to the Chemex method (it's all in the filters). Buying (slightly) expensive Chemex filters is a bit irritating, but now that I've done side-by-side comparisons I will never buy another Melita (or whatever other brands Safeway had) filters again!

Why not 5 stars? One simple reason - brewing with a Chemex filter works really well up to 1-1.5 liters of coffee (~6 cups). But this Chemex is 13 cups in size - all of my attempts at making 10 or 12 cups of coffee have failed so far! I've done a lot of experiments varying the amount of grounds, speed of adding water, temperature, etc with no success. I feel that if you put 12 cups of water through a Chemex filter, you lose the...

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O2 COOL 10" Rechargeable Energy Efficient Fan

Working Beautiful So Far on Boat Outings
We've been searching for quality rechargeable battery fans to use when gunkholing on our boat. We have a generator, but don't want to gamble in running the generator and the AC during the night while sleeping. The O2Cool is the best we've found to date. We find that running on low speed, we get many hours of light breezes from the rechargeable battery itself. If during the night, we bump the speed to 'high,' we will deplete the rechargeable battery and then the unit automatically switches to the "D" batteries. Much better unit that a Gama-Sonic we bought.

Amazing 9 hours using included rechargble batt. w/ low setting
Just open the box yesterday and fan is still half charge. It blow for 4 hours in low setting. I bought it 3 months ago from big W as clearence item.

Fully-charged over night, use low setting and producing a breeze of circulation for nine hours. This would be good to use inside a tent over-night.

Havn't try car charger and Hi-power settung yet, so I give a 4-star for what I experienced.

Good product if you can buy with a good discount.

**Update For Hi-setting, the rechargeable can go for 3+ hour--This is really a PLUS, consider it can go cordless and be place/hang anywhere !!!

waste of money - cheaply made and rechargeable feature fails very quickly
UPDATE - it failed to take a charge on its rechargeable batteries a few months out --- then a couple of years of very light usage (occasionally in the back window of the parked truck for the dogs) and the fan fell off the center post and it wont turn on.... complete waste of money... (origintal review-very lightweight w.o the regular batteriesbut it takes EIGHT D batteries as back up - which makes it really heavy.... needs a clip for more flexibility. seems to stop itself from charging when you have it plugged in to DC (as in full charge). very quiet, and the speed increases when you go from internal battery to external power. needs to have a replaceable internal battery, and needs to have a smart battery that cant be over charged (states not to charge more than 24 hours - so you can just leave it plugged in etc)

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NuTone CK230 Deluxe Cleaning Tool Set

central vac air drive deluxe kit
For some reason, Amazon has this priced at over $600 discounted to $60 something. Checked everywhere online and nowhere is this set priced at over $600, even from the manufacturer - they have it on sale for 109.
I like the air drive floor brush, not very wide but sucks up everything in sight as well as being easily manuverable. The only thing is, my dog sheds a lot and the fur gets caught up between the wheels - not that easy to get out. Moving from hardwood floor to carpet is a breeze. All in all, am happy with this purchase.

not exactly what the picture shows
The Good: The extension wand is wonderful. It is metal, so it is far more sturdy than the plastic wand I was replacing. I also love the mechanism for adjusting the length of the wand.
The Bad: The floor vacuum attachment is NOT what is shown on the picture. The one I received does not have a little hole to attach to the wand, and because it does not have the hole to lock it into the wand it falls off when I am cleaning. That is the main piece that I use, so I am very disappointed and I am going to investigate the possibility of having it replaced with one that DOES have the hole (assuming they exist since that is what the picture shows).

Not Air Driven
Main Vacuum head is not Air-Driven like title suggests. Works very well on hard surfaces and short carpets. Does not work well on thick carpet. Does not come with a bag. Instead, it has a hanging caddy type thing. Tube is metal and very high quality with adjustable length.

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BISSELL BigGreen Commercial BG23 Sweeper with 2 Nylon Brush Rolls, 7-1/2" Cleaning Path, Green

Better than a Swivel Sweeper
Growing tired of the extremely poor battery (NiCads) performance from our Swivel Sweeper, we decided to go with this manual sweeper. This sweeper has 2 sweeper rollers and 2 dirt collection chambers so it works on both the push and pull stroke. Evidently, it picks up more than our electric vacuum since we found the dirt chambers full of what looks like dryer lint after going over seemingly clean tile floors and area rugs. We purchased this model over the other cheaper Bissell selections since this model has a well constructed/sturdy handle (handle is comes in 4 screw-together sections).





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Oster FPSTPP7310WM-NP Professional Popcorn Maker

No complaint
The Oster Professional Popcorn Maker is my second popcorn maker in this size. The one I have before the Oster was a kind of Coca-Cola collectible and it has been served as a nice decor for my home theater. Now I finally have a popcorn maker that could serve its original purpose.

First of all, I am OK with the size. I know that the Oster Professional Popcorn Maker has a small pan compared with a commercial one you see in the theater, however, it perfectly fits for me. The outer case of the Oster is entirely plastic and only the moving parts and the pan are made of stainless steel. So do not expect the quality of a popcorn maker you see in commercial places. The Oster serves 8 cups of popcorns and that is just enough for me (8 cups are not that big, though). Cleanup process was easier than I expected. You just take out the pan and wash it. You need to clean up inside of the housing once in a while because it would get messier over time. I used popcorn packs from...

Nostalgic and Neat
The first thing I need to say about this popcorn popper is that it is not a "professional" corn popper.
It is a novelty machine for home use. A number of reviewers have commented upon the small capacity of the popping bowl itself. I see no problem with this since capacity is a trade off between size and being able to pop the corn without burning it.

To increase capacity without burning the corn, you would need to double the width of the popping device. I have an air popping machine that has twice the capacity to pop corn as this machine and the heating area is THREE TIMES as large as this popping element.
I don't know about you but I don't have any kitchen area large enough to hold a machine with a popping element 3 times the size of this and would have the look of an old fashioned machine like I used to see at the movie theaters as a kid.

On the positive side after the initial 4-5 minute warm up period you can pop subsequent batches in less than 3...

Excellent Family Popcorn Maker
Our four kids all like our old Stir Crazy popcorn maker, but this one tops it! The kids were excited as we opened it (it is packaged well) and couldn't wait to make the first batch.

The machine is easy to set up, easy to use, and relatively easy to clean. I would have no problem letting my 10 year old make a batch of popcorn. The only thing that gets really hot is the silver bowl inside (which can't be touched unless the door is opened). So it's great if your kids love to watch it pop - not too dangerous.

As another reviewer said, it doesn't fit under most countertops, so it isn't easy to store. The cord could be longer, but it didn't bother me too much. There are a lot of plastic parts on this machine (the windows are not glass), but I'm OK with that because it seems pretty sturdy. If it breaks within a year, I'll post here and let readers know.

All in all, we really like this machine and would recommend it (my kids would recommend it too!).

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Dayton 1UHG3 Humidifier Control, Plug In, 120 V

Good idea and it works!
Rather than buying an overpriced humidifier with a built-in humidistat that doesn't work, I opted for this. The built-in humidistat, NEVER works, and it's been my experience and that of others. Simply state, it is a poor engineering decision because the device can never get an accurate measurement of humidity if it is so close to the source, yet the stupid manufacturers keep on doing it, merely to jack up the price, and the end users have the common complaint of the humidifier having only two states: either on all the time or off all the time.

This one solves the problem. It comes out of the factory quite accurate. I checked it against a couple of hygrometers I trust, and when I placed them at exactly the same spot, the measurement of this device was spot on.

Couple of tips I give other users:
1) Relative humidity measurement can be affected significantly by the position of the measurement device in the room. That's not only because humidity distribution may...

It works well but can't be calibrated
Pros:
It works well. It keeps your plug-in humidifier or vaporizer running until the room humidity reaches whatever percent you set.

Cons:
-There is no way to calibrate it. However, this can be overcome by testing it and then adding or subtracting the difference when setting what humidity you want. On arrival mine was only a couple of percentage points higher than my properly calibrated hygrometer.
-It needs to be placed about half way up to the ceiling and away from anything producing heat in order to get a good reading.

good product
i have two legs of prosciutto hanging in a spare bedroom and i use this product in junction with a small fan and a humidfier(both on a power strip plugged into the humidistat) set at 65% humidity and it works great- very simple and easy to use

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Nesco 4808-14-30 Classic Roaster Oven, 18-Quart, Non-stick Cookwell, Ivory

By far, the best way to roast a turkey!
Our primary use for this great roaster is for cooking the Thanksgiving turkey each year, but it also has a multitude of other uses.

Nesco roasters are such a part of my family's history that I thought everyone owned one. When there were family reunions, we'd see many of these, holding everything from hot potato salad to baked beans, to burgers and brats to keep them warm before the meal starts.

Back to the turkey, however. In the 10 years that my wife and I have been hosting Thanksgiving for our families, we've never had a bad turkey come out of the Nesco. When I hear stories about dried-out birds in standard ovens, I can't relate, since I've never had any need to roast a turkey or ham in the oven.

The Nesco roaster keeps the food moist while cooking evenly. There's not much more you can ask from a roaster, and this does it with ease!

DON'T HESITATE TO PURCHASE
BOUGHT THIS PRODUCT FOR LAST YEAR'S THANKSGIVING DINNER. TURKEY COOKED IN LESS TIME THAN ALLOTTED IN COOKING DIRECTIONS. TASTY, JUICY, SKIN BROWNED NICELY. WHENEVER I NEED A LARGE AMOUNT OF FOOD I COOK IT IN THIS OVEN. EASY TO CLEAN, NO BURNING OF FOOD. I ALSO HAVE THE 4 AND 6 QUART ROASTERS. KEEPS THE KITCHEN COOL. RECENTLY PURCHASED 4,6,18 QUART ROASTERS AS ENGAGEMENT GIFT.

Every home should have one
I grew up in central Wisconsin, and there were three articles of faith that everyone took for granted---the Green Bay Packers, International Harvestor trucks and tractors, and Nesco roasters.

Well, the Pack have had their ups and downs, and IH is out of business, but Nesco still makes a great cooker (made in China now, unfortunately), that can handle anything, including pies, cookies, chili, booyah, the Thanksgiving turkey and the Christmas ham. Forget the Cuisinart, ditch the microwave oven, lose the high-end Viking gas oven. Yeah, they draw a lot of electricity (1,435 watts), but I truly feel sorry for anyone who has to muddle through life without one.

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Hoover Air Purifier with TiO2 Technology, WH10400

Works well
Bought the unit for my bedroom to run at night to help with a sinus infection. I noticed a difference right away in the quality of sleep and my breathing. I would buy it again for sure, nice product. The blue lights are a little annoying if you like a dark room to sleep in but easy fix with a cloth covering it.

Not Perfect, But Good Enough
The bottom line is if you really want fresh-smelling air, go with an ionizer-centered filter...but you could do a lot worse than the Hoover here.

This filter does clean the air. When I ran it, within several minutes I noticed odors diminishing and the air "feeling" clearer. However, the air coming out of it does smell a bit like machine rather than the fresh, outdoors smell you can get by an ionic filter. (The smell is strong enough the first few hours that I recommend burning it in overnight in your garage.) The Hoover does have an ionizer, but I really don't notice any difference when it's turned on.

I also could do without the ridiculously bright LED lights on top of the device. This is a pet peeve of mine: every time you buy any electronic device, you're also buying a night light--whether you want one or not. I don't want one. Night is dark for a reason. This device really needs a switch to either turn off the LEDs or drop them to about 10% brightness...

Hoover air purifier WH10400
I have been using this device for four months now. It has helped to keep my mold problem under control (after an initial treatment with chlorine dioxide to subdue the mold). The respiratory problems I had when I moved into this apartment are now history. I usually leave it running on the low setting 24/7. It is very quiet on this setting - usually I barely notice it, even though I sit just a few feet from it, and the breeze it creates is gentle.

The only reasons it gets less than 5 stars have to do with filter replacement. I just changed the HEPA filter for the first time. (That means I'll have to replace the filter three times a year if I continue using it 24/7.) Replacement filters (available from DAM Distributors via Amazon) cost just under $25. Unfortunately, the "Filter Change" light now seems to be ON permanently. I poked a paper clip into the "Filter Reset" button, as instructed by the owner's manual, and I kept pressing for about 30 seconds, but nothing happened -...

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Euro Cuisine HD700 Hot Chocolate Maker

It was great while it worked...
I owned this product for 5 days. I used it 4 times within that time period. The last time I used it, it stopped in the middle of making my drink and would not start again. I cleaned it out and tried to restart the process and it still did not work. I tried a couple different methods to try to fix it, but nothing would get it to start again. While it worked, it made excellent drinks... but it only worked for a little while. Very disappointing.

Major Disappointment
Spent more than I planned but hoped I'd get more in return. Turned out to be a major disappointment. I'm not sure why Amazon continues to allow this item to be listed. It started giving my problems right away and I should have returned it then, but forgot about it because it was the summer months and I wasn't using it. Now it's hot chocolate weather and I'm immensely frustrated with this item. So sorry I wasted such good money on something so cheap.

no problems so far
I've had this for a couple years and am starting to use it a bit more often since all you do is dump in the ingredients and turn it on. The pitcher is removable from the base and can be cleaned easily in the sink. Since I'm blind, I had a problem figuring out how far to turn the dial to get the hot chocolate at the right temperature but I've got it just about right. It's a bit slow and the motor is a little loud but I appreciate its ability to heat and mix at the same time. I specifically got it because of the ease in cleaning and am quite happy with the results. I don't care about whether the chocolate is frothy or not; just want it hot and tasty.

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KitchenAid KHM9PWH 9-Speed Professional Hand Mixer, White

Does Everything a Dessert Chef Would Need.
For a decade, I've been using KitchenAid hand mixers to mix heavy dough, light batters, whip cream, make meringue, and mash potatoes. They are perfect for making cakes, cookies, fillings, pastries, and most baked goods. I've had 2 KitchenAid hand mixers, including this 9-speed, and both have run smoothly and powerfully enough for the stickiest cookie dough. The 9-speed weighs about 2 pounds, which feels heavy after 5 minutes of constant use, but never so much that it really bothered me. Unless you are making bread dough, mixing large quantities, or have a weak arm or arthritis, there is probably no need for a stand mixer. KitchenAid hand mixers will get the job done.

The KHM9PWH has 9 mixing speeds. The first three speeds are slow, or stirring, speeds. Speeds 4-6 could be called medium. 7-9 are fast to superfast. To run the mixer, you first flip on the power switch on the side. Then press "Run" with your thumb while holding the mixer. Two arrow buttons provide easy "speed...

Many out there, but none can compare!
Over the years, I have purchased several hand mixers and none can compare to this model by Kitchen Aid. This mixer is as close as one can get to professional equipment. Unlike most hand mixers, it has nine (digital) speed settings and and can easily handle heavy duty mixing needs. Other advantages are that it is lightweight, quiet, and very easy to clean. This mixer costs a little more than other products in it's category, but it is worth every penny. I highly recommend it.

worth the money
This is a great mixer, and definitely a step up from even other KitchenAid mixers. My previous model was KitchenAid's 5 Speed model, and while it lasted me a long and faithful time, it was a bit down on power, and the speed transitions between the different settings were not smooth. This 9-speed is almost as powerful as the new and popular immersion blenders (or boat-motors, as Emeril would say), but the smooth electronic transitioning between 9 different speeds gives the user a great deal of control which will prevent you from over-beating stuff.KitchenAid's patented beaters remain the best around in terms of maximum air incorporation into eggs or batter that you are working on. The electronic speed control is a flat and integrated switch, the whole surface of the mixer with the exception of the ejection nob is now one smooth unit that makes it extremely easy to clean. The mixer is not super light, but not annoyingly heavy, either, so you won't tire out on those longer 8-10 minute...

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Minka Aire F562-BS/DW Supra 32 in. Indoor Ceiling Fan - Brushed Steel with Dark Walnut Blades

Cute
But powerful. This looks like a tiny airplane propeller and was perfect for my small kitchen. I also purchased a matching 44" one, same style, for the dining area.





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