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Epicurus.com - Soleus Air HM1-10-32 Micathermic Panel Heater
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List Price: $69.99
Our Price: $54.50
Your Save: $ 15.49 ( 22% )
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: Soleus Air
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Binding: Kitchen
Brand: Soleus Air
EAN: 0647568840046
Feature: Slim, flat-panel heater with adjustable thermostat and anti-frost setting
Label: Soleus Air
Manufacturer: Soleus Air
Model: HM1-10-32
Publisher: Soleus Air
Studio: Soleus Air
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Features
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Slim, flat-panel heater with adjustable thermostat and anti-frost setting
Micathermic, 5-ply design heats surrounding objects instead of air for even heating
Ultra-lightweight housing for easy transport; measures 18 by 8-5/8 by 26 inches
Wall mountable; overheat safety protection; 500- and 1,000-watt heat settings
Dimensions: 18 by 8-5/8 by 26 inches (w x d x h); weighs 8.8 pounds
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Editorial Reviews:
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Get instant and silent comfort where you need it most with this revolutionary new room heater! This portable electric heater uses "Micathermic" technology which combines both reflective and convection heating technology. The electric room heater's innovative design with thin, lightweight housing and silent operation makes it the perfect fit for any home or office space! Its safe and healthy design produces no odors or fumes, and doesn't burn oxygen or stir up dust. There are no visibly glowing elements, so it's perfect for use at nighttime when you want it dark!
The sleek and slim body of the HM1-10-32 fits conveniently into small spaces, and doesn't look obtrusive in rooms. This electric space heater also features two heat settings, and cycles on and off to maintain set temperature. The Overheat Safety Protection function detects if it is overheating and automatically shuts the heater off.
Assembly level/degree of difficulty: Easy. A restocking fee will be deducted if this item is returned.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: You'll be sorry
Comment: I purchased this heater thinking that it was cute. It was cute but two problems besides the big stink that it creates when new: 1) The dials were broken when I got it. NOTE: The manufacturer was good for them and sent me two replacements. 2) After about 2 months of light use it DIED!
So much for cute. I'm so ticked off that I don't even want to bother attempting to send it back because of the hassle.
The two star rating was a mistake. I'd give it half of one.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Misunderstood
Comment: I think this type of heater is misunderstood. We purchased this 4 days ago from Menards for $30 (it was their last one). We have a large tile bathroom with whirlpool tub and LOTS of COLD tile. I placed this in the bathroom, set it on ECO, and the temp at 1/2 setting and closed the door. I would estimate the size of the room at 150 square feet. I would estimate the temperature of the room at 60 deg F. (We haven't turned our heat yet). After 3 hours, I went in and could not believe it! The temperature was about 80 deg F. The tile floor, tile walls, toilet, and sink were all warm. It's like a sauna now. We left the temperature setting at 1/2 for the last 4 days and in the morning after our shower, no fog on the mirrors, or on the windows. The tile floor is no longer unbearable, and we actually look forward to going in this room now! This is a RADIANT and CONVECTION type of heat. There is no fan, which makes it silent. If you are turning this on and expecting to immediately feel warm, that is not what this type of heater is made to do. It is made to be turned on and the heat transfer to objects in the room. This takes time, but once the objects are warm, they stay warm. If you buy a ceramic type convection heater that just blows the heat, it's only going to warm the air and objects will not warm as with radiant heat transfer. We are 100% happy with this purchase. It has transformed our bath from a cold, unpleasant experience to one that we enjoy :)
Customer Rating:
Summary: helping to keep my oil bill down
Comment: i have not used this heater yet but im hoping it will help keep my oil deliveries down by keeping my thermostat down a bit
Customer Rating:
Summary: Hi -tech heater
Comment: My Soleus HM1-10-32 is used to supplement my oil heat since prices have gone up. I have no problem heating a 18' x 12' living room. I wanted the non-remote version because I've got too many remotes and dont need another one. To my surprise this regular model is now coming with ECO (economy mode).
The heating element consists of two 500W vertical heat panels:
1) LOW: In this mode only one heat panel turns on (the right panel).
2) High: In this mode both (right and left) heat panels turn on.
3)ECO: In this mode both 500W heat panels turn on until the room reaches a certain temp then the right heat panel turns off and the left one remains on until the thermostat takes over and cycles one 500W panel.
Noise: The 500W heat panels will warp at little as they warm-up. This warping makes a low clunk sound. Not loud enough to disturb you but noticable. Also the thermostat makes a click as it cycles.
Power: 1000W seems to be enough for me and doesnt cause heating of the line cord. At this power level the unit can share another device on the same line if need be. The 500W setting works well for most of my conditions. For instance I get home from work and the burner has kept the house at 63 degrees F. I turn-on the heater at 1000W until the living room wall thermostat reads 69 F then I turn the heater to low and let it cycle.
Heat: Since it has a back or rear to the element I tried it up against a wall. This heated the wall up real well. After moving it out in the open it seemed much more effective. The heater emits a LOT of heat out of the top and heats only about out to three feet from the front. I also heats out to 1.5 feet to the rear. Other than that its mostly Infra-red waves to the front and rear and ambient heat to the top.
Very handy carry handle on one side and attractive thin profile make this a real versatile low profile heater. With the Micathermic elements the heating elements are not exposed to the air so it is safe.
I really think this is the future in portable heating because it is the quietest heater I have used. Also with heat out of the top,infra red to the front and heat to the rear its very effective.
Edit: 2/6/07
Well we had our first single digit night here in NY and it kept the bedroom at 68F by using 1000W and letting it cycle all night. Thats 68F with my door open and attic air leaking thru the attic stairs (in otherwords worst case) at 8 deg outside temp. Normally on an 8 deg night my bedroom is 59F.
I also knocked it completely over while walking around in the dark. The Power was off and it lived no problem. No damage works fine.
Another point is that no matter how close it is to objects in the bedroom they do not heat to a dangerous temp. They will get warm but not hot.
When sitting on the coach with it 3 feet away and facing you (maximum comfy) you only feel a mild radiant heat not a blast in the face. Try that with most radiant heaters and you'll get a tan.
Lovin' it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Silent heater
Comment: Does a good job heating a 10" x 12' bedroom. It's totally silent, so it's perfect for the bedroom. It does heat up almost instantly, but at only 1000 watts, does not heat up the room very quickly. Best to turn it on an hour before you turn in, to give it time to heat up the room. I'm using it in a house that I set to 58 degrees overnight, with single digit temperatures outside. The bedroom stays in the upper 60's for the night while this is on. Update: It stopped working after a couple of months. Got a new one that's been working fine all winter. The one year warranty was good, but the return experience was poor. Had to call many times over many days to get an actual person. The return involved cutting the end of the power cord and mailing at my expense back to them (good to not have to pay to send the entire unit back). Plus, had to send them money to cover shipment of the replacement unit (I think it was $16). All in all, it cost me over 40% of the original cost to get warranty replacement. It seems that this is becoming a common practice these days, but not easy to find out until you call for repair. So consider this a heads up so you can factor this in to your purchasing decision.
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