This site says that this unit is good for rooms up to 80 sq. ft., but the Holmes site says it's good for rooms up to 204 sq. ft. Which one is right?
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204sq ft room minus the stuff in it = 80 sq ft. Problem solved :) I say if the big room doens't have hard to get corners, you will be good!
1848790
80 sq. ft. is tiny, I've had cubicles bigger than that! I've used it in a 400 sq. ft. room and it works great.
1748416
I love my 800's. It all depends on the size of the room you're trying to fill.
325554
My question exactly! Amazon should include approx. Sq. footage coverage in the product description. I was thinking of getting one for upstairs and one for downstairs. Think I will try it though.
380883
I have two of these heaters. I cannot answer about a 400 sq.ft. room, but my almost 100 year old mother kept very comfortable using this heater - in addition to forced air heating - her room was at the end of the heating/cooling system and consequently the coldest room in the house. Heater is very efficient and quiet. I really like the oscillating feature which disperses warm air so that it does not blow directly on you. I use this same model in my basement office which gets cold in winter, and is 250+ sq.ft with an open stairwell to the first floor. Hope this helps
2080835
Hello! This fan is designed best for up to 250 sq. ft. rooms, so you should be fine. If there is anything else we can help with, please let us know! Lighting and Locks 1-800-334-5804
377140
I have this in my living room and it is actually quiter than the 800 sq foot one I have in my bedroom. Though to be honest I would get one of the smaller ones that are much cheaper for your bedroom. This unit puts off surprisingly little heat considering it claims to be for 2000 sq feet, I hear good things about the Dr. Infrared Heater 1500 sq ft one, but I don't own one of those so I can't personally attest to it.
2067169
Good question. I couldn't find any recommendations. After some research, it shows that this one is recommended for 1000 sq ft to 1200 sq ft. Found on the Target website (Couldn't find anything on Vick's site). I also checked the iallergy website and they rate this as a small room humidifier based on its capacity. (if used for 24 hours, a 2 gal would be sufficient for 250 sq ft.) We use ours in roughly a 120 sq ft bedroom with the inhalant and it works great for the 10-12 hours it is on the '1' fan setting. It doesn't empty the tank during that time either but does come close if you run the fan on '2' over night. It is across the room from the bed and we turn off the overhead fan. The unit is quiet too. Hope that helps.
1673175
I have a 1400 sq ft house. I keep it in the "great room"/kitchen area. It keeps that area clean and fresh and dust free. The odors don't seem to get to the bedroom areas, so it has a very positive effect, but I don't think it purifies as much as the busy area.
1426708
I think it's supposed to be up to 500 sq. ft but i'm not 100% on that. I have one in the living room, 1 in the bedroom and 1 in my work room. The living room and bedroom are fairly large.
15335
Q: Will it heat up the whole room.A: If left on for a legnthy period on high, perhaps, but it is adjustable. I bought it to replace a ceramic one.It is one of their first ones and was great on those cold cold nights in San Francisco. Its a little noisier than most but it does a good heating job. The high heat element did go out after six months which included many nights that was left on for 8 hours or more. But it's my favorite of the Holmes. One of their late ones was so-so.
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It handles my 12 x 15 bedroom well. It does very well if the door and windows closed. The specification sheet/user's manual doesn't list a specific capacity. This is probably because factors like doors, windows, and level of pollutants are different for every use.I did have it in a 7x10 computer room for a while, and I had to make sure it was only on the low setting if I kept the door shut because of the ozone smell, which isn't unpleasant, but can be a bit overpowering at times. I wish I had bought a couple more of these instead of the large unit I have in the living room.
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Greetings James, the room I have this unit in is about 2400 cubic ft and it does NOT keep the whole room at 65-70 deg only an area of approximately 8' x 8'. It really is good for a small bedroom. I use it to warm the sofa/seating area around the TV but beyond that I'd have to use the house heater. I got this to avoid having to use the house heater due to cost. It does the job for the small area only. Ciao, TLM
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The 4930 cost more, is 5" smaller, and the controls are arranged differently. Other than that, I don't see much of a difference in the two. If you are looking for a model that will circulate the air in the room with some efficiency, keep it cool, and has simple to understand buttons, the cheaper of the two will work for you. I use mine in my masterbed room and that's a good 11' x 19'. Mine has kept my room well cooled during the hot summer months and keeps it cool. It works best in an area on the floor that it won't get knocked over by rowdy kids or out of control pets. Though my cats bumped me into mine and I knocked my over and no damage done. Works perfectly like the day I bought it. You just don't want to knock over any fan no matter what and place it on a firm level surface for best stability. Just my words of wisdom there, or call it the voice of experience. Save the extra cash and go for the model #4443 I'm sure you won't be terribly disappointed with the purchase.
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I can feel the difference in keeping a large, open living room area (1000ish Sq ft) comfortable. Much depends on how cold the outside temperature is and how well insulated the house/room is. This will heat a small (600 sq ft) bedroom (with door closed) very well. The quality and ease of use is excellent
1855162
Yea, I saw 79 sq feet in the product description and changed my mind, if this is, in fact, the case...checked the Hoover site and described some calculations as being "calculated using a 12'x12' room size assuming an 8' ceiling," but they make no square footage claims.
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I think you'll need 2 units to cover 2 floors in an area with a typically dry winter climate. The EP9-500 is a decent unit if you need it for appearances. The 821-000 unit in white will do an equal or better job. It is far easier to fill and see the water level plus it holds more water. A flashlight is needed to see the water level on the EP9-500. I operate both units on their lowest fan speed. The higher speeds are too noisy. A hygrometer placed in different places will show the distribution of humidity throughout the house. The air needs to circulate to even things out. Both units take the 1043 replacement filter. Refill with filtered water if possible to extend filter life. I think you'll need 2 units to cover 2 floors in an area with a typically dry winter climate. The EP9-500 is a decent unit if you need it for appearances. The 821-000 unit in white will do an equal or better job. It is far easier to fill and see the water level plus it holds more water. A flashlight is needed to see the water level on the EP9-500. I operate both units on their lowest fan speed. The higher speeds are too noisy. A hygrometer placed in different places will show the distribution of humidity throughout the house. The air needs to circulate to even things out. Both units take... » Read More I think you'll need 2 units to cover 2 floors in an area with a typically dry winter climate. The EP9-500 is a decent unit if you need it for appearances. The 821-000 unit in white will do an equal or better job. It is far easier to fill and see the water level plus it holds more water. A flashlight is needed to see the water level on the EP9-500. I operate both units on their lowest fan speed. The higher speeds are too noisy. A hygrometer placed in different places will show the distribution of humidity throughout the house. The air needs to circulate to even things out. Both units take the 1043 replacement filter. Refill with filtered water if possible to extend filter life. « Show Less
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This is the compact version. My feeling for an apartment with multiple rooms is that you would eventually want two. I have three of the taller large units, and one of these. If you have good circulation I would suggest the taller double model and you might be able to run it on a slower, quieter speed.