Thursday, October 31, 2013

318518-761 Carrier Humidifier Replacement Evaporator Pad



Fits perfect
Purchased these before and they work great in my Carrier Humidifier.
Good metal framed humidifier pad with distribution tray,
Fast Delivery. Can order these direct from Filters-Now.

would buy again
The item was exactly right size, meets all manufacturer original specs, works very well and was just as promised in the description.



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Reliable V100 Digital Velocity Steam Iron



Potentially a great iron, but.....
I ordered this iron to replace my piece-of-junk Rowenta DX8900. I sew and quilt alot, so I was thrilled that Reliable was offering an iron that had the option to disable the auto-off function. I also love the dual heating element feature that allows for the production of steam at any temperature setting, and the water reservoir is huge. That being said, I have found the iron to have two major design flaws in my opinion.

1. The controls are poorly located and it's too easy to accidently change the settings while ironing.

2. The steam function has auto-shutoff. After a few seconds of ironing the steam turns off unless the iron is kept in constant, vigorous motion. It isn't a problem when ironing, but it's a royal pain when trying to press open a seam and other sewing tasks that use long straight motions of the iron. I have to constantly pick up the iron and shake it as I go. I don't understand the point of the offering the auto-off disable feature for...

MADE IN CHINA
Although the publicity states that this is made by a Canadian company, it is actually made cheaply in China. Although it ironed as well but not better than my Rowenta 8800 I returned it to Amazon because:
1. The sole plate is made in China from cheap Chinese stainless steel, the kind that stained right away and spread the stain on my trial pieces. Stainless steel is not all the same quality; this one is low quality. I don't know where the stains came from but they were difficult to remove because unlike the Rowenta, it has a satin finish sole instead of a polished stainless sole. I also did not like the filler, awkward to use and cheaply built like the rest of the iron.
2. It is supposed to have a very precise digital control allowing the user to select high steam but low sole temperature so that the iron will not shine or burnish your clothes. It does have those controls, just like on the expensive steam generators but even on the lowest sole temperature setting with high...

Not perfect
I bought this iron because I liked the idea of being able to get steam at any heat setting. It was way more expensive than most irons but the iron it replaced ran super hot and wound up damaging clothes. I was hoping that by spending more, I would get a better made, more reliable (no pun intended) iron.

This iron turns on automatically when you plug it in. Steam generation though does not turn on automatically and you must turn it on manually. Thats really not a problem for me. There is a digital display that shows temperature setting and steam setting (medium or high are the only two choices) but it does not show whether steam generation is on or off. I found that to be really annoying. The only way you really know is when you start to iron, you can hear the steam generator buzzing. The amount of visible steam is much less than other steam irons I have used so it is hard to tell if it is working otherwise.

There is also a way of turning off the automatic turn...

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True Induction Cooktop- Double Burner- Energy Efficient S2F2



A good starter Induction top. Not like a full range,
We are planning a kitchen overhaul and I bought one of these to let my wife experiment with induction cooking before we install a full induction range. Our home is all electric so gas isn't an option.
She loved it from the get go. Very little adjustment really since she had been cooking on an electric range for years.
But be aware, since this is 110 volt unit, it doesn't have near the power of a full 220 volt range. It splits 100% of its power between the two burners. You can run one burner at 100% and the other at zero.. ...both burners at 50%....or one at 70% and the other at 30%. You get the point. And...you really need 100% to sear or fry, so its mostly a one burner unit.
Still... We love it and when we get our new induction range, I'll move this portable unit to my RV.

Saved our life during renovation
I purchased this cooktop over a year ago on amazon, but for various reasons, never used it until recently. We are in the middle of a major renovation, and have had no range for a month. This cooktop has saved our lives. I have cooked every meal on it and really given it a workout.

I use my cast iron and cast enamel Le Creuset cookware and everything works beautifully. When you plug item in, it beeps but does not come on until you hit a button on whichever side you are using. Be aware that level 10 is the top level, but I have never had to go above 5 for a quick boil. Also, level 10 is the max for the entire cooktop: if one burner is on level 6, the max you can use on the other burner is 4. I start a burner on 5 and then adjust down after the pan is fully heated. I usually cook most items at 2 or 3 (except true frying). I just love this cooktop and now know that, even when my new range is installed, I will make room for this wonderful cooktop often.

You...

Review UPDATE !!!
The last review I wrote was crappy because I paid extra $$ and it never got here when expected. The truth is that FedEX was the one that screwed up by leaving it at the store next to the UPS Store because it hadn't opened yet. There it sat for three days until I claimed it today.

I'm very content with the product.. but be aware that you can't run both burners at #10 at the same time because it would consume 3,600 watts and blow your circuit breaker. Instead it's to understand that the product is capable of taking the 1800watts and dividing it.. If you put the right on 7 the highest the left can go is 3 and vice versa.. Buyer needs to understand this and the reasoning behind it. My top of the line microwave only takes 2,000 and there's little chance it would work for long with my 5amp vacuum cleaner running on the same circuit too. I'm sure some dingbat will find a reason to complain about this but for me it makes perfect sense and should be also included in the...

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

SINGER Expert Finish 1700 Watt Anti-Drip Steam Iron with Brushed Stainless Steel Soleplate, LCD Electronic Settings and Smart Auto-Off



Better than my German-made Rowenta! WOW!
I expected an iron by Singer to be...a lightweight. I WAS SOOOOO wrong! I have a 1400-watt German-made Rowenta iron that has been my standard for a long time but I was BLOWN AWAY by the Singer. 1700 watts makes a difference!

The iron has a good, hefty feel. It has a digital readout that tells you the temp and type of fabric suitable for that amount of heat. It also suggests steam or not. It has a very quiet beep that indicates that the iron is up to temp. And it heats up FAST - less than a minute to the linen setting.

And HOT! Oh baby. Ironed 100% linen in nothing flat, one pass with steam, no heavy pressing necessary. The soleplate is stainless steel and was very smooth. It has a nice point - easy to get the corners and edges - and QUICK.

NO dribbling, spitting, sputtering. The water filling hole has a cover so you can't accidentally slop hot water all over your hands or project.

The phone rang. I left the iron at the board,...

Perfect Iron!
LCDs are so inexpensive these days that they are now on every other device. The LCD on this iron makes it kind of "cool" while giving you quick information about this iron's temperature settings. It shows vertical bars, numbers, as well as text to display the 9 different temperature levels. Each of these nine temperature levels are for different types of garments::

1. Acrylic
2. Nylon
3. Silk
4. Polyester
5. Poly-Cotton Blend
6. Wool
7. Cotton
8. Jeans/Denim
9. Linen

Not only does the LCD provide information about the temperature setting but it also has three indicators that let you know the status of 1) Steam, 2) Anti-Scale and 3) Auto-Off features.

Steam:
Right under the LCD, it has two big buttons for steam: Left one for "Burst of Steam" and right one for "Cool Mist Spray". You can also use the "Burst of Steam" feature vertically if you are ironing clothes or suites that are hanging. The "Cool Mist Spray"...

I wanted to like this iron. I hate it. It dribbles water
I did a lot of research before choosing this iron. After all the time spent, I really wanted to like it!!
The pros: Not too light, not too heavy. Digital controls. Comfortable handle. Not as comfortable as my now deceased B&D 2020 because the top of the handle is flat rather than rounded, but reasonably comfortable nonetheless. Nicely balanced. Good shot of steam feature. Glides easily. Warms up to or decreases heat to chosen fabric temperature quickly and indicates when chosen temperature has been reached.
The cons: The iron dribbles water and leaks! I get random water spots on the clothes I am ironing then must take care not to scorch them. If I rest the iron on its heel and come back a few minutes later, there is water on the ironing board. Secondly, the steam function works when it wants to and doesn't work when it's not in the mood! One moment you are ironing along with great steam. Then on another part of the garment you are getting poor results only to...

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General Electric GENERAL ELECTRIC WB2X9883 CHARCOAL FILTER



Sell a Filter, Any Filter. (Buy a Filter, Any Filter?)
Despite the title, this product is not a GENERAL ELECTRIC WB2X9883 CHARCOAL FILTER.

While the dimensions are very close, it does not fit in the microwave as snugly as the genuine part.

The mesh cover has much wider spaces than the genuine part -- so more of the filter is exposed.

The packaging states "Range Replacement Filter... Activated Charcoal... QB 750... 6 1/8 x 11 x 3/8... Made in USA".

Finally, at one quarter the price of the genuine GE part, is it a worthwhile alternative? Given the elusive function of charcoal filters overall, cannot say...

perfect fit filter
Wasn't sure this was the right filter for our older model microwave. But it came in a timely manner and was a perfect fit!

Cheap subsitute for the GE JX81A Charcoal Filter
This charcoal filter can also be used as a cheaper third-party substitute for the GE JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit, but it has less activated charcoal than the JX81A. Both filters are the same physical size.

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Jenn-Air Stainless Steel Coil Cartridge JEA7000ADS NEW



A Perfect Replacement
Jenn-Air is still making this cartridge to the standard of the original, which in my case is 20 years old. I appreciate the nice match to my other original cartridge still being used.

great buy
great price for replacement part. arrived on time and was installed easily. I was able to put it in myself and was much cheaper than calling a repairman.

Excellent Buy
No complaints arrived as promised and in good condition. Not sure that the stainless is as thick a gauge as on the originals but fit perfectly and work some much better than the ones they replaced. Overall very satisfied with product and the seller.

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Honeywell Black True HEPA Compact Tower Allergen Remover, HPA-050



A little noisy, but efficient
I bought this model after our 3.5 year old daughter tested positive for every allergen imaginable. It's been in her room sitting on her dresser with the door closed running constantly for the past month and the difference it has made is extremely noticeable. Her allergies are severe so I didn't expect this to cure her, but coupled with the right medication it has definitely helped to eliminate dust & help her congestion. We live in an old home and our bedroom furniture is almost always covered in dust, but her room has stayed spotless ever since I began running it. The highest setting is a little noisy, but since the door is closed we don't notice it during the day & she doesn't seem to mind when she's taking a nap or going to sleep for the night. Installing the filter according to the instructions was a little confusing but I eventually figured it out, not a big deal. I knocked off a star only because we haven't had it for very long, so I'm not sure how well it will hold up or...

To my Surprise, it works
I am one of those people that; When people review products and say they help with whatever nuance I am currently trying to remedy, it never ends up working for me like it appears to for them.

In this case, however, I have to say this air purifier works. I have bad sinuses and wake up congested every morning. My left nostril doesn't unclog until I get out of the shower. However, with this air purifier, I wake up with 70-80% less congestion. It's been my experience, that if you have a chronic problem, nothing is going to fix it 100%. However, waking up breathing 70-80% better, I'll take it.

Run the filter 24 hours a day, on high, and close your bedroom door. Due to it's loudness on high, I set it to medium before bed just to make sure my alarm still wakes me up, but I'm 95% sure it would still wake me up even if I kept it on high. It's no worse than running a fan on high from a white noise perspective. When you go out, turn the filter off, just to be safe. Also,...

Filters great
I love the sound (white noise) this product makes. I placed it in my son's room and he sleeps through loud sounds . Nothing in the instructions on how to place the 1st filter (black side facing in or out?) but collecting debris either way so that's all right. Cleaned out the smell after a coupe days (new apartment). Great for allergy season. I don't start sneezing till I walk outside.

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