Comments for Electric Infrared Heaters http://electricinfraredheaters.org Expert information on Electric Infrared Heaters Thu, 13 May 2010 13:58:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on SafeGuard 1500 Comfort Zone Infrared Heater, Cherry Wood by Princess http://electricinfraredheaters.org/electric-infrared-heaters/safeguard-1500-comfort-zone-infrared-heater-cherry-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Princess Thu, 13 May 2010 13:58:35 +0000 http://electricinfraredheaters.org/?p=68#comment-15 We purchased this heater in January 2010 and ran it 24/7 at 21'c as a secondary heat for the main floor of our bungalow. The primary heat is oil. We are on a system with hydro where they estimate our bill for 2 months and then read on the third month. When I got the bill in May for the first 3 months of the years catch up, I had a $660.00 additional charge on top of the $600.00 we had already paid. I know we would not have spent that much in heating oil in the same time frame. Needless to say, this thing is going on Kiji to the first sucker that wants it. No thanks, I did not enjoy the $660.00 bill! (When we bought it we were told it would cost approximatly $1.00 a day to run it. Far cry from the actual $7.30 that is did cost us). Don't get sucked in to what seems like a great idea!!! We purchased this heater in January 2010 and ran it 24/7 at 21′c as a secondary heat for the main floor of our bungalow. The primary heat is oil. We are on a system with hydro where they estimate our bill for 2 months and then read on the third month. When I got the bill in May for the first 3 months of the years catch up, I had a $660.00 additional charge on top of the $600.00 we had already paid. I know we would not have spent that much in heating oil in the same time frame. Needless to say, this thing is going on Kiji to the first sucker that wants it. No thanks, I did not enjoy the $660.00 bill! (When we bought it we were told it would cost approximatly $1.00 a day to run it. Far cry from the actual $7.30 that is did cost us). Don’t get sucked in to what seems like a great idea!!!

]]> Comment on SafeGuard 1500 Comfort Zone Infrared Heater, Cherry Wood by Bombadil http://electricinfraredheaters.org/electric-infrared-heaters/safeguard-1500-comfort-zone-infrared-heater-cherry-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Bombadil Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:02:49 +0000 http://electricinfraredheaters.org/?p=68#comment-9 This, and a host of other infrared quartz heaters, are now being marketed as being capable of heating 1000 square feet of space. However if you read the specifications closely, you will note that it is nothing more than a common 1500 watt electric space heater, that produces 5000 BTUs of heat. Which is the same as just about every $40-$50 electric space heater. <br /> <br />The only way it would have a chance of heating 1000sf of space, would be if the outside temperature was in the mid-50s. <br /> <br />It is wrapped in an attractive cabinet, with lots of buttons, and a remote control. It is quiet. And the cabinet stays cool. So I give it an extra star for being a nice package. It would be a decent buy if it sold for around $80. <br /> <br />But as far as saving money on heating bills, forget that. It is no better than any other 5000 BTU heater. How could it be? That is a measurement of its heat output. Rating: 2 / 5 This, and a host of other infrared quartz heaters, are now being marketed as being capable of heating 1000 square feet of space. However if you read the specifications closely, you will note that it is nothing more than a common 1500 watt electric space heater, that produces 5000 BTUs of heat. Which is the same as just about every $40-$50 electric space heater.

The only way it would have a chance of heating 1000sf of space, would be if the outside temperature was in the mid-50s.

It is wrapped in an attractive cabinet, with lots of buttons, and a remote control. It is quiet. And the cabinet stays cool. So I give it an extra star for being a nice package. It would be a decent buy if it sold for around $80.

But as far as saving money on heating bills, forget that. It is no better than any other 5000 BTU heater. How could it be? That is a measurement of its heat output.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> Comment on SafeGuard 1500 Comfort Zone Infrared Heater, Cherry Wood by Carolyn D. Mcdermott http://electricinfraredheaters.org/electric-infrared-heaters/safeguard-1500-comfort-zone-infrared-heater-cherry-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Carolyn D. Mcdermott Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:26:40 +0000 http://electricinfraredheaters.org/?p=68#comment-8 Comfort zone: After having are heater on for one full month we were able to do a comparison from last year with fuel bill and electric bill. Our's were set at 71 degrees and on 24 hour's each day. The electric increased $245.71. The fuel decreased (natural Gas) $52.20 so do the math. Since it only had a 30 day gaurantee the company will not refund our money. I am hearing the same thing from other people who have them. A much cheaper heater is just as good and at a much lower cost in heating. It is of my opinion they don't receive any star. Don't beleive it when they say less than $1.00 a day. It's closer to $8.00 a day. Buyer's Beware Rating: 1 / 5 Comfort zone: After having are heater on for one full month we were able to do a comparison from last year with fuel bill and electric bill. Our’s were set at 71 degrees and on 24 hour’s each day. The electric increased $245.71. The fuel decreased (natural Gas) $52.20 so do the math. Since it only had a 30 day gaurantee the company will not refund our money. I am hearing the same thing from other people who have them. A much cheaper heater is just as good and at a much lower cost in heating. It is of my opinion they don’t receive any star. Don’t beleive it when they say less than $1.00 a day. It’s closer to $8.00 a day. Buyer’s Beware
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on SafeGuard 1500 Comfort Zone Infrared Heater, Cherry Wood by R. MONTGOMERY http://electricinfraredheaters.org/electric-infrared-heaters/safeguard-1500-comfort-zone-infrared-heater-cherry-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-7 R. MONTGOMERY Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:32:04 +0000 http://electricinfraredheaters.org/?p=68#comment-7 I am extremely happy with my CZ infrared heater. My home is approximately 900 sq ft, and well insulated. I live in the pacific northwest, since purchasing my CZ infrared I have seen a decrease in my electric bill of $40-$55 a month compared to using my standard basebord heating. I am planning to purchase many more for friends and family as we could all use a break in our monthly bills through this tough economic time. Rating: 5 / 5 I am extremely happy with my CZ infrared heater. My home is approximately 900 sq ft, and well insulated. I live in the pacific northwest, since purchasing my CZ infrared I have seen a decrease in my electric bill of $40-$55 a month compared to using my standard basebord heating. I am planning to purchase many more for friends and family as we could all use a break in our monthly bills through this tough economic time.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on SafeGuard 1500 Comfort Zone Infrared Heater, Cherry Wood by Hunter http://electricinfraredheaters.org/electric-infrared-heaters/safeguard-1500-comfort-zone-infrared-heater-cherry-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Hunter Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:57:40 +0000 http://electricinfraredheaters.org/?p=68#comment-6 Comfort Zone heater SUCKS. I bought one of these heaters and am thoroughly disappointed. It will not turn on until it is really cold, like around 40-45 degrees or so. As a result i ended up using my old heater instead. <br />When it does turn on (which has been about five times this winter) it won't turn off automatically so the room just got hotter and hotter until i turned it off. I can't program it to turn on/off at certain times because that part doesn't work. <br />I called customer service (which is lousy-you can't get them half the time after waiting a long time) and they told me to do this and that which i did, but nothing worked. I bought it in the summer when it became available so by the time i tried using it in the winter the money back guarantee was over. <br />So i'm stuck with a $400 piece of garbage. <br />P.S. I have seen other reviews that say these units break down a lot. I never got mine to work long enough to break down these other ways. Do your homework and read the customer reviews online. This is too much money to throw away. Rating: 1 / 5 Comfort Zone heater SUCKS. I bought one of these heaters and am thoroughly disappointed. It will not turn on until it is really cold, like around 40-45 degrees or so. As a result i ended up using my old heater instead.

When it does turn on (which has been about five times this winter) it won’t turn off automatically so the room just got hotter and hotter until i turned it off. I can’t program it to turn on/off at certain times because that part doesn’t work.

I called customer service (which is lousy-you can’t get them half the time after waiting a long time) and they told me to do this and that which i did, but nothing worked. I bought it in the summer when it became available so by the time i tried using it in the winter the money back guarantee was over.

So i’m stuck with a $400 piece of garbage.

P.S. I have seen other reviews that say these units break down a lot. I never got mine to work long enough to break down these other ways. Do your homework and read the customer reviews online. This is too much money to throw away.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on SafeGuard 1500 Comfort Zone Infrared Heater, Cherry Wood by Eric William http://electricinfraredheaters.org/electric-infrared-heaters/safeguard-1500-comfort-zone-infrared-heater-cherry-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Eric William Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:19:43 +0000 http://electricinfraredheaters.org/?p=68#comment-5 I am not sure if this is going to lower my Michigan heating bills, but it looks GREAT and does heat a room very quietly. The remote control is very nice. My Wife can adjust the heat up or down from the couch. <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 I am not sure if this is going to lower my Michigan heating bills, but it looks GREAT and does heat a room very quietly. The remote control is very nice. My Wife can adjust the heat up or down from the couch.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Dayton 1UCR1 Electric Infrared Heater, 10236 BtuH, 240V by Dion J. King http://electricinfraredheaters.org/electric-infrared-heaters/dayton-1ucr1-electric-infrared-heater-10236-btuh-240v/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Dion J. King Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:31:11 +0000 http://electricinfraredheaters.org/?p=18#comment-3 I ordered this heater to take the chill off an unheated, uninsulated three-car garage in Michigan that I use as a woodworking shop. The garage measures 22' x 32' x 9'. I hung the heater from the ceiling, centered above my workbench and tablesaw. It warms the worksurface and the items directly beneath it, and keeps me warm enough when I am working there that I do not need a jacket, cap, or gloves despite subfreezing temperatures outside. Because it is a radiant heater, however, it does not warm the air, so the rest of the shop remains cold. Bottom line: it does what I hoped it would do. <br /> <br />The heater arrived in three parts in one box: the body of the heater prewired with cord and plug (220V 15A), the quartz heating element, and a bag containing chains and mounting hardware. Unfortunately, the quartz heating element, which was packed inside the box in bubble wrap in a shipping tube, was broken. I called ProQuest Maintenance Supply, the actual supplier, who shipped a new heating element next day air with no questions asked. Their representative was extremenly polite. Definitely a company to put on your supplier list. <br /> <br />The heating element is a little tricky to install because you cannot touch the quartz tube (the oil from your skin can damage it, similar to a halogen bulb). I installed it by leaving the bubble wrap loose but in place until the heater was hung from the ceiling. Additionally, the element is supported in the ends of the heater by the clear portion of the tube, which seems a little iffy to me. Also, the chains are strong enough to support the weight of the heater but not much more; I was able to pull the links apart by hand. <br /> <br /> Rating: 4 / 5 I ordered this heater to take the chill off an unheated, uninsulated three-car garage in Michigan that I use as a woodworking shop. The garage measures 22′ x 32′ x 9′. I hung the heater from the ceiling, centered above my workbench and tablesaw. It warms the worksurface and the items directly beneath it, and keeps me warm enough when I am working there that I do not need a jacket, cap, or gloves despite subfreezing temperatures outside. Because it is a radiant heater, however, it does not warm the air, so the rest of the shop remains cold. Bottom line: it does what I hoped it would do.

The heater arrived in three parts in one box: the body of the heater prewired with cord and plug (220V 15A), the quartz heating element, and a bag containing chains and mounting hardware. Unfortunately, the quartz heating element, which was packed inside the box in bubble wrap in a shipping tube, was broken. I called ProQuest Maintenance Supply, the actual supplier, who shipped a new heating element next day air with no questions asked. Their representative was extremenly polite. Definitely a company to put on your supplier list.

The heating element is a little tricky to install because you cannot touch the quartz tube (the oil from your skin can damage it, similar to a halogen bulb). I installed it by leaving the bubble wrap loose but in place until the heater was hung from the ceiling. Additionally, the element is supported in the ends of the heater by the clear portion of the tube, which seems a little iffy to me. Also, the chains are strong enough to support the weight of the heater but not much more; I was able to pull the links apart by hand.

Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Dayton 1UCJ4 Electric Infrared Heater, 3412/1706 BtuH by Charlotte C. Mckee http://electricinfraredheaters.org/electric-infrared-heaters/dayton-1ucj4-electric-infrared-heater-34121706-btuh/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Charlotte C. Mckee Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:35:38 +0000 http://electricinfraredheaters.org/?p=12#comment-2 This is a replacement heater for our pumphouse. The one it is replacing is over 30 years old and we can not get replacement bulbs for it. Uses very little electricity and keeps our pumphouse at a constant 45 degrees so that it never freezes. Great product for peace of mind and very little money invested. Rating: 5 / 5 This is a replacement heater for our pumphouse. The one it is replacing is over 30 years old and we can not get replacement bulbs for it. Uses very little electricity and keeps our pumphouse at a constant 45 degrees so that it never freezes. Great product for peace of mind and very little money invested.
Rating: 5 / 5

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