Has anyone been able to compare these to the "ecoheater?" I was curious which would do better at heating
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Can not compare to ecoheater but it is well known they get hot, these envi heaters do not get hot enough to cause trouble. I do find them very inefficient, they can hardly keep up with the rest of the house. To cut bills on heating you would need at least one for every room in the house and not just the colder areas.
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A woman I ran in to at Lowes sad she bought the Eco heater and it got so hot it could burn. She said she bought this heater from the manufacturer and it does not. - side note- the manufacturer sells this heater for 139.00
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Gas is probably better for heat distribution. But electric burners will work as long as they make contact with the pan.
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The XLN is a low emission heater it's supposed to be better for the environment. The one I have works extremely well. I can leave it on for hours and the heat never fluctuates. I will never own another tank heater.
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I've used both, prefer the Char Broil. Puts out more heat and I like the design better.
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I agree with Katie Jo. Electric heaters, even small ones like the Vornado use a lot of energy. You need to look for an alternative heat source especially for using when camping. I'm sure others have answers for you on this topic.
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YES, this my third GE micro/convection over a 26 year+ period. Each one was similar to the earlier one, but a little more advanced/improved. Today's interior is easier to keep clean than the very first one. The two earlier ones lasted about 13 years each, and I'm expecting about the same from this one. I use them daily for quick heat ups, but primarily for daily convection and combo micro/convection cooking. I liked my food browned from year one, and those early simple microwaves couldn't do it. This combo oven is energy efficient and DOES NOT heat up my kitchen in warm weather. I stopped using my oven inside of my conventional stove years ago. ONE CAUTION: I avoid using recycled paper plates in it when using the simple micro function as it is a warning I remember reading in the very first manual. I must confess that I've been using these GE ovens for so long that I did not give the latest manual a thorough read to see if the same caution is in this one. I hope what I've said helps you to make an informed decision.
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The heat is the difference plus the cleaning. When I have cooked with the SS one that I had it handled the heat better without scorching. The aluminum has a lower heat rating(not mentioned anywhere just what I have observed). Also cleaning the residue from cooking from aluminum to SS different. But I am happy with my aluminum pressure cooker. There are a few small adjustments. The difference in price and size was important in getting a new pressure cooker for us. But If you don't have price in mind go with the SS. If price is a consideration/size the aluminum is a very GOOD purchase!!
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Yes but the legged ones are better because you can put coals on top to regulate heat.It takes practice with this one to cook on coals. You need to raise it above the coals for best results.I use mine at home more than camping so for me this one works better.
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I read a few reviews that states they have different style heating elements and the grommet model does not maintain an even heat as well as the griddler. I purchased the griddler so i have nothing to compare it too. I do like my Griddler Gr4n so far no complaints. Either way you can't go wrong. Costco stands behind the products it sales as does amazon.com and Cuisinart.
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I'm not certain which units you are comparing but when I purchased the Mr. Heater 5639 I found that the unit was more conplete,internal blower etc, and eaiser to install. I am very happy with my unit. I followed the included instructions and passed City inspection with no issues.
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I am not familiar with the other one. This one is well constructed. Looks great. Rolls easily. I have it in my living room that has 2 6ft openings on each end. It heats this room well but takes a little time to get there. I use to maintain temp in the room. It is located below my thermostat. in a more closed in area it would really heat well. I plan to get another for basement when I finish off a room. the remote works well. This is my second heating season with it. blower is a touch loud but not bad. I turn up TV just a bit. But its not annoying in any way. I get lots of compliments on it. I recommend it
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This has no eco setting on this unit. But the temperature can be set and there is a thermostat that cycles it on and off. If you're concerned about energy savings, you'll see it because the unit only heats when the thermostat calls for it. We heat a 600 square foot area to 70 degrees. The heater has no problems with this at all. It gets used a minimum of twelve hours a day and our electric bill has only increased by 6 dollars a month.
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bob, these ecobright led bulbs are manufactured with better quality parts & is designed to last longer with better internal heat dissipation. they are also brighter than the wm led 11w/60w bulb of approximately 800 lumins vs 1100 lumins for the ecobright bulb. these ecobright bulbs are somewhat larger in size too!! neil
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The steamer that amazon sent to me is the 1200watt, but I gues is better because the only diference is the time of heating, I mean if with 1200 I take 45seconds for steam, maybe with the 1600 you only need to wait 30 seconds, but once is steaming, you dont need those values anymore. I recomend less watts because will be less energy consumed,
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Porcelain is better in my opinion. It diffuses the heat much better and when grease hits the rods the flare ups are much less. Much better investment than stainless.
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The eheim heater I bought for my 40 gallon tank did not maintain the temperature I wanted and was hard to adjust. I bought a Via Aqua 200 for tanks up to 50 gallon instead and it works fine and has an easy adjustable protruding knob for temperature control. I use the eheim for heating RO water for water changes.
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To be honest I didn't notice much difference. I have 2 but cannot remember which model numbers are the 2 I purchased. One has the heating attachment and the other does not. The heat is the only difference between the 2 I have.