Nostalgia Electrics JFD100 Cake Pop & Donut Hole Bakery

Can be used for large round cakepops
I was hesitant to order this because I saw a recent review saying that the bottom of the device created muffin-like donut holes, but I decided to try it anyway. That reviewer must have a defective unit, because this creates ROUND donut holes as the top and bottom plates of the unit have round holes. I made cakepops using this and the top and bottom plates were shaped correctly and the result was cake balls the size of a regular donut hole (maybe 1.5" wide?). I used strawberry cake mix in a box (with no frosting added) and baked them for about 5-6 minutes in this unit, they came out light brown on the outside (but not crispy) and soft and moist on the inside. The cake balls fit onto a cakepop stick just fine, but I really recommend popsicle sticks because the cakepop is heavier than traditional sized cakepops and may be very top heavy. No complaints with how it performed, easy and simple.

I don't usually write reviews, but I wanted to make sure people were not put off by...

Breakfast on the run-sausage bites,donuts, fritters, or Danish Ebelskiver!
A home delivery service sells a delicious breakfast product-sausage in the middle of blueberry muffin batter but round! Hmm! I bet my machine would do that better! My head began to dream of all the treats I could create with this new idea..bacon,cheese,veggies, in the middle of???? etc.And fruit bites would give a bite of dessert without a pan sitting around.

I bought this maker because of a family tradition--Danish Ebelskiver (a round pancake that takes a specialty pan) with a filling of some applesauce. I have a smooth top stove so the original pan slid around and I never became good enough to enjoy making them often; my family loved them though.

I discovered this baker at a local store yesterday and bought it, hoping to enjoy fresh donut holes and ebelskivers, fritters and beignet type of morning treats. The book mentions bite size brownies so that expands the machine's usage. I can think of many other uses.

This morning, as a shortcut, I tried a...

first batch: video demonstration


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Oster CKSTRCMS14-R 14-Cup (Cooked) Rice Cooker with Steam Tray, Red

Great appliance, lousy instruction manual
This is my first rice cooker purchase, and my first attempt at rice turned out nicely. So far the appliance has worked great.

My only complaint is that the included manual does NOT do a good job at explaining HOW to make the rice. I expected an instruction manual/mini cookbook as you often see with kitchen appliances. This book has a tiny manual, and the instructions for cooking the rice are buried in the "how to's" of turning the appliance on, and such. I'm no dummy, but it took me several read-through's to figure out what I was doing. Oster could've spent a little more $$ on making a clear, concise manual to go with their product.

That being said, I love it so far! After many years of terrible batches of rice, I think this may be saving me! Looking forward to more successful rices ventures.

Nice Cooker
This rice cooker works excellent. Basically put rice and water in, then push button. "Set it and forget it". Perfect rice everytime.

Another RICE COOKER review from that Asian guy who eats rice every single day.
This is NOT the same as the one pictured on this page. I like this one better though, as it has more upscale feel to it. The white parts of the cooker (panel and handle) are actually black, which is why i like it better. The product I received is exactly this one: Oster 4751 14-Cup Rice Cooker, Black, only this one is in red. This is probably an updated version of the product.

Bottom line: Who cares? They function the same.

This review will look and sound like my other top rated Amazon review here: Oster CKSTRCMS65 3-Cup (Uncooked), 6-Cup (Cooked) Rice Cooker with Steam Tray, Black, because I feel the same.

"I do not see any reason why I should not recommend this."

This Oster rice cooker does what it is supposed to do, and that is to cook rice. I am from a South East Asian country so I know what I am...

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1 Honeywell HC-14N Humidifier Filter; Fits Honeywell QuietCare HCM-6009, HCM-6011i, HCM-6011WW, HCM-6012i & HCM-6013i; Compare to Part # HC-14N; Designed & Engineered by Crucial Air

Honeywell humidifier filter and cleaning product
Honeywell humidifier filter and cleaning product Was exactly as i expected. I Would order my next refills from this company.





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Panasonic MC-V145MT 12-Pack Type U-6 Upright Vacuum Bag

Microfiltration
I will admit to enjoying cleaning my own house as it not only burns calories, it allows me to take a break from thinking intensely for hours at a time. Housecleaning can almost be meditative if you find the right cleaners. What is especially enjoyable about the Panasonic U6 bags is the microfiltration.

Over the years I've had bad experiences with vacuum bags that either broke, allowed the dust and dirt to return into the air or that simply could not contain more than

Chef's Choice 830 WafflePro Heart Waffle Iron

Best Waffle Maker And Very Easy To Clean
I purchased the WafflePro 830B (Belgian Waffle version). The waffles are uniformly cooked, and nice and crisp. Love the beeper function it beeps when the waffles are done. No more guessing.

The best part - I added too much batter and of course the batter overflowed past the nicely designed drip edge. Once the iron cooled down I ran my finger around the side of the unit and all of the overflow batter came off easily by wiping my finger over it. No scrubing required. The secret is that the overflow runs on to the plastic body. No metal to burn to and adhere to. The unit cleaned up in a heart beat... Best unit I have seen yet. In the last two months I have tried and returned both the Villaware and the Krups units prior to buying this unit. I am keeping this unit as it is the best, easy to clean, and perfect waffles every time.

Best "five of hearts" waffle iron available
The non-stick does not let waffles stick. The automatic ready indicator works for both heating and cooking. The hinge is articulated so the waffles come out with uniform thickness. The edge of the hot part of the iron has a channel to catch excess batter, and, if that overflows, the plastic surrounding the iron has another channel to prevent batter dripping on your counter. The settings for crispness work. The recipe that comes with it is tasty. A perfect product.

The ready indicator has an audible beep, which is great if you are absent-minded before coffee and multi-task while making waffles, but may be annoying to some people.

Don't try to squeeze the batter with the lid, let the weight of the lid do the work. The waffles will generally adhere to the lid more than the base, but peel off very easily if pricked with a fork at the edge, with no waffle bits left on the iron.

Good waffles while it worked
This thing whipped out good quality waffles so fast it was amazing.

Unfortunately, after about 20 uses, it just stopped working. I opened the thing up and couldn't find the problem (I'm an electrical engineer). After reading another review with the same problem, I don't plan on buying another one. Too bad, because it was a great waffle maker. I just hope my next waffle maker is as fast as this one.

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Nutone Filter Bags For CV350 CV352 CV353 CV450 CV653 CV750 - Filter Bags For CV350 CV352 CV3

not genuine product
The quality of the product was not necessarily bad (that is still to be seen by how it holds up), but the product was represented as genuine nutone bags and they are not.

Well made
Product is as advertised, but well made and easy to use. Works great, with no leakage or dust escaping. Recommend.

Great Product with a Great Price
I was very pleased with the price and quality of this product. This is a "must have" if you have a central vacuum system.

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Vitamix 2-Part Lid and Plug, 64-Ounce (High Profile)

Very good
It dits with my vitamix 5200 that I bought brand new a couple of months ago. It is pretty much the same lid and plug than the original.

PERFECT
The lid is exactly what I needed. It shipped promptly and works perfectly. It even has a locking feature that the original did not have.

Difference between 48 and 64 ounce containers
I couldn't find a lid for my 48 ounce container and this looks like it is the same. I took a chance and ordered one. Unfortunatly there is a slight difference between the two lids and it wouldn't work. The rubber cap is slightly different and the plastic center is slightly different. :(
I returned it with no problems. :)
I did manage to get the correct replacement from the Vitamix company. :)

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Hamilton Beach 56206 Smoothie Smart Blender

mixed reviews
I see that the reviews of this blender are quite mixed: from "can't be beat!" to "worthless."

Well, all I can do is tell you my experiences with this model.

The negative: Maybe it's just me, because others have written that it crushes ice cubes. I tried five ice cubes at a time, reducing it to even just one at a time, and I simple couldn't get more than something that resembled frost in the bottom of the blender.

I'll use it and enjoy it for hot chocolate and smoothies, but I'm still going to have to get an ice-crusher.

The positive:

It made perfect smoothies for me, using bananas, strawberries, blueberries and other fruit. Much of the fruit was frozen, but it still produced well-blended smoothies.

It makes wonderful "Abuelita-style" hot chocolate. This is the Mexican hot chocolate you make first heating milk in a microwave (Pyrex bowl), then pouring it into the blender and adding one of those hard Mexican discs of...

"The dogs did bark , the children screamed, Up flew the windows all; And every soul bawled out as loud as he could bawl."
I hope everyone enjoyed that little bit of William Cowper. And now about this Hamilton Beach Blender. Every once in a while you come across a product with a flaw so glaring you wonder how the product-development meeting went. Something like this maybe: "Well boys this smoothie blender is jack-hammer loud and not particularly good at making actual smoothies, and a previous incarnation of the blender, fondly remembered as 56205, was lambasted with bad reviews because the motor had a tendency to blow out in a month or so, but men we are not ones to learn from the past so I declare version 56206 market-ready!" And then the Regional Junior Vice-President, East Coast Division Bottom Floor, blows a kazoo and here we are, testing the Hamilton Beach 56206 Smoothie "Smart" Blender. Read on for the lousy details.

SET-UP AND APPEARANCE: I will admit this blender looks great, and I truly love the outward design. The controls are simple and very functional, with a one-touch "Smoothie"...

Ultimate blender, and not just for smoothies
This is the ultimate blender, and not just for smoothies. The heavy glass pitcher is so much more durable than the plastic kind, and the built-in spout makes for a splatter-proof pour.

My favorite feature would have to be the auto smoothie button. Simply put all the smoothie ingredients in, hit that button just once, and it does it all for you, from pulsing to chop ice to the final whir for that creamy, perfect consistency.

I've used mine to puree soup and for smoothies, and am totally happy with it. Unpeeled apple chunks in my smoothies practically melt to liquid, and even the skins are barely visible specks.

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Great Northern Popcorn Red Foundation Antique Style Popcorn Popper Machine Complete with Cart and 8-Ounce Kettle

Great Popcorn Popper
We love the popcorn popper. It works great. Some people have complained that it is difficult to clean. So far, I think it cleans up really easily as the kettle is very easy to take in and out of the machine. The one complaint I had was with the "starter kit" that included "25 bags." It was a little deceiving as you would think that "starter kit" would mean 25 bags of popcorn, no, it only comes with 25 paper popcorn bags, so you still need to order the popcorn when you order the machine. Other than that, the popcorn is as good as any movie theatre.

Pops quickly, but oh, the clean-up!
This little popcorn maker works exactly as described. Just add the oil, salt and corn and voila! However, there is not a temperature gauge for the kettle. I have used other kettle-based poppers that took a bit longer and had few unpopped kernels. This unit consistently had a high number of "old maids", and you have to be right on top of it to dump them before they burn.
My biggest complaint is the clean up. The instructions say to cook a cup of water in the kettle and use the heat and steam to wipe away the gunk that the oil leaves behind. I only wish it were that easy. Maybe you could do this using a razor blade scraper on the glass walls. But that would still leave all the black, gooey junk that collects in the kettle. I've removed the kettle and carefully used boiling water and scrubbers and even some dishwashing soap to clean the kettle. The only way it got completely clean was by disassembling the kettle, and doing so could mean the loss of some very tiny screws.
There...

8oz. Popcorn Maker
This is a GREAT Machine. Good Popcorn, very few seeds thrown out. Easy to clean. I am a Camp Ground Host and the
KIDS Love It. I Have recomended it to several other Camp Ground Host. Kent

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Max Burton 6200 Deluxe 1800-Watt Induction Cooktop

Faster than my electric range
Just got this, and put a pot of water on my range and also on my 6200. The Burton was incredibly faster than the range. The fan is no where near as loud as other induction cooktops, and it shut down instantly when I shut it off or automatically when I removed the pot. Fear not....this is a good product.
The cooking surface cools down very fast as well. The light comes on when you plug it in, but will not heat until you turn it on. I like that.....it lets you know that it is plugged in.

Max Burton 6200 Induction Cooktop
Received my Max Burton 6200 Induction Cooktop a week ago and so far I love it. It's a bit larger and taller than I expected but it has made me clean out my cabinets to accommodate it, so not a bad thing. This unit cooks extremely fast and so far I have NOT burned anything. I fried chicken for the first time in 15yrs and with 1/2 the oil you usually use it came out perfect and no mess to clean up. The only negative thing I can find about it so far is I wish I had a Settings Manual to guide me on which setting are best for which foods. I have Looked online and there is also nothing available. I would highly recommend this product for Rvs, boats, or anyone looking to save energy and never burn anything again!

Works great with pressure cooker and light frying
This cooktop is very nice and easy to use. Works best for controlled temperature cooking. With the pressure cooker I set it on the high power setting to get the cooker to come to pressure, then switch over to temperature setting at 250 degrees and you can walk away without worrying if the presure gets too high and steams off through the release valve. On frying I gound excellent results if you don't putt too much food in the oil and reduce the temperature of the oil too quickly. The cooktop doesn't recover fast enough to keep the oil up at 350-370 degrees. So cook small batches and let the temperature get back up to the target temp before adding the second batch..

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Doulex Mini Coffee Cup Mist Humidifier USB powered

great office help!
Have recently had to have a humidifier in my bedroom at night to help with sinus problems in the winter. Wanted to have that same benefit at work, but did not want big, bulky or drippy machines. Received this at Christmas and I love it! It really cranks out lots of cool vapor mist with no noise and absolutely no condensation on the desk or papers. Everyone has commented on how cute it is. My sinuses are happy and so am I.

Best "cup" at my desk
I got LASIK and got a nice big humidifier for my home to help battle the dry eye discomfort that comes with getting LASIK and I never had a problem at home but at work was a different story. It was so dry at my work place that my eyes would get so dry that they would start to have a burning feeling so I bought this cute little humidifier to sit at my desk and it is great!! It is nice and small perfict for sitting on the desk. It is so quite you forget it is even there. I bought it for my eyes but have also noticed an improvement in my breathing, my nose doesn't get as plugged up and I see a difference in my skin I don't need to hardly use lotion or chapstick anymore it is so nice!!

Works great then it didn't
The spring/cotton/sensor didn't work well after a refill. The stream of mist turned into puffs of mist. I tried replacing the cotton nothing...I have to tilt the lid to make it work (yes it was opened. It was the only way the sensor door stays all the way open). The sensor was not working correctly. When the little slider is open all the way, it works great. If they can improve on the product, I think it will be awesome. Great concept, bad parts & lots of typos in the instruction.

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26010 Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker

Great Flip Waffle Maker For The Price... Make Sure You Spray Grease The Irons
I tried it for the first time yesterday. I felt like it was a gamble since I could not find any reviews on it before I purchased it. As it turns out, it worked great and made great tasting Belgian Waffles. I used Bisquick batter (the waffle recipe). Make sure you spray both sides with cooking spray (I did this for each waffle made). Once the irons are hot, pour the batter into the center, flip immediately, and cook the waffles for about 3 minutes for best results. Don't rely on the green light to come on to indicate the waffles are done. The waffles cook faster after the first one.

Great for the price
I bought this to make waffles for the family- especially because my toddler seemed to like waffles. After scouring the reviews, I liked the price and the comments on this waffle maker. My son is still working on chewing, so he doesn't like it if the waffle is too crispy. On the other hand, my husband and I prefer crispy. This is the perfect waffle maker for this!

We actually just keep the setting for how long on the lower side. When the green light comes on, I take out the waffle for my son. If I leave it, the light will go off and a few minutes later it will go on again and it's perfectly crisp!

One caution- even though it is a non-stick, you really do need to put some Pam on it to get the waffles off smoooth. Easy to clean. We make waffles every week and it's perfect. I would definitely recommend!

Great deal
I got this waffle maker a while back and have used it four or five times already. For the price and the ease of use I would recommend it to anyone who wants a good, reliable waffle maker but doesn't want to spend fifty bucks or more.

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Euroflex Monster Steam-Jet-II 1200w Disinfecting Floor Steam Cleaner With Carpet Glide and 2 UPGRADED Microfiber Pads

Works great with a little modification....
After reading all the reviews I settled on the monster steam mop. After reading the directions I went to work. Steam appeared to be shooting from all directions around the mop head giving the appearance that this thing was working. But the bottom of the mop was just warm, all the steam coming from the sides looks great but did little to heat the mop pad. I was dissapointed and tried all the different pads, even pre wetting them to see if that helped. Nothing did and I thought I had a regular mop on my hands. I let it cool down and inspected the bottom. The steam was directed to the sides of the head via a couple of small channels. Not effective at all. I then saw three small screws holding a plastic cover on the bottom. Removed the screws and plastic cover, plugged it in and WOW, a real steamer. Tons of steam directed at the bottom of the head and actually got hot enough to disinfect. Give it a try. And your'e welcome.

The Good & the Bad
I recived my Monster EZ2 on Saturday and I've used it to clean my downstairs since it's all tiled.

First off, I think my expectations of just how WELL a steamer was going to clean were NOT realistic. That being said. It is VERY easy to use and it DOES clean!

Bad:
* It is VERY hard to push forward. I have had to use my foot at times to help push it forward. It is a strain!
* The pad WILL bunch up when pushing forward if you have not placed the pad far enough forward for the steamer to 'glide' on the pad.
* I have a 13' x 24' living room & it takes at least 2 fill ups to clean the entire floor. That is not so bad for me since I'm a stay-at-home mom, but for others that are working, that can be time consuming.
* It takes two pads to clean my living room/hall area (again, not that large of an issue for me since I do not work out of the home).
* The major annoyance for ME is that small cup that include for you to use to fill the steamer with...

READ THIS- I did a lot of research when my last steam mop died
I owned the shark steam mop for about a year and half- and I LOVED it. When it broke, and I went to buy another one, I noticed that in many many shark reviews, users mentioned that it tended to live only about a year, which was my own experience. Considering that they aren't cheap, I started reading reviews for a comparable or better steam mop that would live for a longer time. Over the course of a week, I browsed reviews on every single steam mop available for sale on Amazon among other sites- the Monster seemed to do very well across the board. I have owned it now about 6 months and I am NOT happy. First let me preface this by saying that I am a single female, living in NYC- My apartment is not large, and I do not have heavy foot/animal traffic in my home. My shark replaced my traditional mop,floor cleaner fluid and bucket ENTIRELY. I am a very clean person who is rather meticulous about my home, and when there are large spills, I use a sponge/paper towels, floor cleaner,elbow...

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NEW Replacement Part - Whirpool Dryer Thermistat Kit Part# 3977393

This got my dryer working Again!!!
Pros - one part fit very well.
Con - the second part had a jumper wire, but it was not exactly like the one I had.
I did not install this part. The other part I installed and it made my dryer work at getting HOT again...

Seem to have thought this out
The replacement kit worked perfectly. I thought I was ordering a single part but they also sent another part that must have been failed if this part was failed. I was about to make a trip to town to get a certain connector I needed in my particular application but i took another look through the package and there it was!

The price was also outstanding.

Saved Us Money
When our dryer stopped heating I was sure it was time to replace it. It is old enough that I didn't even know if a service call was in order. Thought I was going to have to buy a new dryer. A little research on You Tube, found this may be the culprit and for the low prices of this product my dryer is good as new!

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Rada Knife Sharpener

Rada Knife Sharpner
I have been using this product for years and I love it. The best sharpner I have ever found. I give them as gifts to everyone I know. My children all have them and they tell their friends, so I have to always get more. I usually get them at the street fare in Palm Springs. The day I was there he wasn't so I ordered through Amazon. GREAT PRODUCT

Best Mobile Knife Sharpener
I take this everywhere I go when I'm going to use a knife.. A few swipes and the knife is sharp !!!

rada very good
very good knife sharpener, this is well worth the money, got this in my knife shop and people like them very much

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IMAGE® 28 Holes Ring Rope Multifunctional Clothes/ Tie / Belt / Scarf Hanger Organizer Holder Rack Space Saving White

Great scarf organizer
Great product. Rope finish is nice. Holds all my scarves. Also good for belts, I may get another one; really handy.

Great Buy
I bought this to organize my ridiculous scarf collection that is still growing. It fits everything nicely as a behind the door hanging system. Every scarf I have fits in the rings, and if it comes to it, you could easily triple the scarves in each ring.

The only issue I have is that since there are a lot of scarves, it obviously gets bulky and it makes it hard to keep the door closed.

Other than that, it doesn't snag my scarves, it displays them beautifully, and I know where everything is without having to pick through a pile of scarves in my closet. It is well worth the money.

Yippee, organized scarves!
As I've recently decided I love scarves and have collected quite a few, I really didn't have the drawer space to put them in, so I thought I'd give this gadget a try. Works great! You have to put shorter scarves on the bottom row or have a high bar to hang it from, but they are visible, the scarves don't slip, and you can see what you're looking for at a glance. If it holds up well over time, I'd probably change the rating to 5 stars.

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Chocolate Fountain and Fondue Melting Wafers (Milk Chocolate)

Great Tasting Chocolate
I was worried about the flavor of this chocolate but it was great. I used in in a fountain and it melted with no problem and flowed very well. I would recommend it. It was a big hit.

Easy Fondue Milk Chocolate
Perfect and easy. I received a fountain for christmas and ordered this chocolate for a test trial...so easy. You dont have to add any oil. Open the package pour it into a microwave safe bowl melt and add to the machine. Yes that easy. I was worried about the right amount of oil to chocolate but I realized once I received it no oil needed. YES!!!! I will tell you this... I found this same chocolate at my local kitchen store for $6.99 each same size. Im one to always save a dollar just bought 6 more bags. If you cant find it locally get it from amazon its worth the price. Simple, Easy and Wonderful!!!

wonderful
This chocolate is great. It isn't too sweet. Melts easy in our chocolate fondue pot. The kids have almost used the first bag so I bought another to have on hand. Valentines is coming up and I know they will have it out then if not before.

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Philips Saeco RI9737/20 Vienna Plus Automatic Espresso Machine, Silver

Good Superauto for the Money
I recently purchased a Vienna Superautomatica as an inexpensive second espresso maker. The first thing I noticed is that it is Italian made like many of the great espresso machines. The body of the Vienna is "graphite" plastic, and while it does not feel first class, it somehow has a pretty sturdy feel to it. I also like that the footprint is pretty small thus taking up little counter space.

I opened the manual, which is not particularly clear, but need not be on account of very simple operation. The Vienna has three buttons--on/off, coffee, and steam. It also has a steamer control knob and a water volume knob.

I turned on the machine after filling the coffee and water tanks. The buttons feel Italian--you'll know what I mean if you've owned an Alfa Romeo. They are a bit clunky next to my old Capresso C1000, but they work well (for now).

The Vienna takes a couple of minutes to warm up--I don't mind this for reasons I'll reveal in a minute. The coffee...

Best value in Automatic Espresso machines
Vienna Plus is my third fully automatic machine. I loved my first, Saeco original Vienna, hated the second, Saeco Incanto classic. The original Vienna worked for 3 years every day, making consistently good espresso before the pump gave. I should have paid for repair, but I succumbed to that stainless steel twinkle and went for Saeco Incanto classic. More expensive for sure. Worse, better said inconsistent, coffee quality, constant small problems relating to built quality concerning the brew group, the grinder and the steamer wand. After a year of irritation a pump seal has failed while making espresso, nothing like a small explosion in the kitchen in the morning, I tell ya. Well, gone back to the trusted Vienna, now with the plus in the name. Good old days are here again .... Compared to previous- it is a lot quieter, when both grinding and steaming, it is also a lot quicker to warm up then before, steam is ready a mere 15 seconds after pushing the button. Espresso has a beautiful...

A Great Cup of Joe: A Saeco Vienna Plus Super-Automatic Espresso Machine Review
We owned a Saeco Vienna Deluxe since January 2004, but decided to purchase a newer model in September 2010. The Vienna Deluxe served us well for six and a half years, but was beginning to show its age. The Saeco Vienna Plus is the updated version of the Vienna Deluxe.

Saeco's Vienna Plus super-automatic espresso machine is simple to use. Add up to 57 oz filtered cold water to the reservoir, up to 12 oz beans in the hopper, and then turn the machine on. While warming up, adjust the volume dial for a 1 to 6 oz pour. Once ready, press the coffee button once to make an espresso or twice for a double shot or two espressos. If a latte is desired, press the steam button after the espresso has finished brewing and turn the steam knob to activate the pannarello to steam the milk. Turning the steam knob without pressing the steam button will produce hot water from the pannarello instead.

The perfect espresso may require adjusting a couple dials in the hopper. A...

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Black & Decker FHV1200 Replacement Filters 2-Pack

Convenient purchase
I bought my Black & Decker mini-vacuum mainly for my mother, as it is lightweight and easy to use to perform small house cleaning tasks, such as picking up crumbs in the kitchen. The mini-vacuum itself is useful, although it must be re-charged very frequently, so one cannot expect to cover much territory in cleaning kitchen floors or car interiors. However, if one has already purchased the mini-vacuum, it is helpful to have refills on hand. I find that I need to brush off dust from these filters and gently wash them from time to time in order to allow the mini-vacuum to operate effectively. I recommend these filters to anyone who purchased a Black & Decker mini-vacuum.

Found
I found these hard to find filters for my hand held vacuum. I was able to get the best price. They arrived on my door step, quickly and undamaged. This is the way to shop!

CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT
These replacement filters are perfect for my Black & Decker handheld vacuum. These vacuums are so terrific I bought another for upstairs as well. Great product.

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Z Line ZLKB30 Stainless Steel Wall Mount Range Hood, 30-Inch

Way better than name brand!
I'm always worried about ordering bigger purchases online since you can't always tell the quality (especially with metal work) from photos online. But this unit, exceeded all of my expectations. It is top notch metal and design. Also I was surprised to find out that the vents facing the stove look like the cool commercial style vents that usually cost a lot more. Also shipping time was super fast and it was well packaged/secured in the box. Install was easy and the timed shut off feature is fantastic. Thumbs up all around from me and my fiancee.

No way this 760CFM; It's probably 300CFM max
The only thing I can say good about this range hood is its look. It looks pretty neat for the money. I really could not find anything that looks better than this for the money.

I purchased this range hood to replace my current range hood (which is rated at 500CFM) mostly because Z-Line says the range hood is 760CFM in its product description. If that was true, it would be a good deal for the price (I paid $300). But the amount of air this range hood actually pushes out at exhausted vent when running at it max speed is much smaller than my old range hood does. I don't have an air flow meter to get an accurate number, but looking at how much the flap on the vent opens and feeling the air stream blown out when running this range hood at is max v.s. when running my old range hood, I would estimate this range hood is 300CFM max.

Other than that misleading description, this range hood has several other flaws:

- The exhausted pipe come with the range hood is...

Seriously: Don't Waste your money
So, we wanted a good looking chimney style vent hood that did not break the bank to replace our over the range micro which was completely useless for removing cooking smoke and grease. 640 CFMs for less than $300? Decent reviews on Amazon? Sold! Are the rest of you reviewers paid by ZLine? Because this is the biggest piece of garbage, waste of money that I have ever invested in. Saying a lot, I know, but read on...

For the price, I did not expect this to be on par with a Ventahood, or even a lower end Broan, but I *did* expect it to function, at least minimally. Word to the wise: you get what you pay for with this one. Had it not been too late to return this item without a hefty $100 shipping fee by the time our kitchen remodel was almost complete and we were ready to install, this would have gone right back. Unfortunately, we found that there is zero useful information on the company website, much less a human to talk to. Just try to find any information on the ZLine...

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Oster 124461-000-000 Osterizer Round Glass Blender Jar 5.25 I.D. - 5.38 O.D.

This jar's opening is 5" and its outer diameter is 5 1/2"
The jar fits the Oster Beehive blender and its blade & screw cap, but the 5 inch lid I own (from the original glass jar that came with this blender) doesn't fit this jar! The description "this jar requires a lid that is 5 inch in diameter" is unclear. The inner and outer diameters of the jar, which are 5 inch and 5

Whirlpool 4317943 Ice Maker Replacement Kit RIM943

Whirlpool Replacement Icemaker
This was exactly the part I needed for my broken Whirlpool icemaker. This kit came with several different wiring harnesses and attachment clips to choose from, but in my case, I was able to unplug the old wiring harness and plug it directly into the new unit. I have a side by side and it was a little awkward to remove the old icemaker since there was not a lot of room to work. But I was able to do the whole swap in about 15 minutes. First, I'd advise you turn off the fridge. I removed the three screws holding on the old icemaker and then using a small slotted screwdriver removed the old wiring harness that plugged into the icemaker. I then removed a plastic bracket from the bottom that held the 3rd screw in place and attached it to the new unit. Inspect your old unit to see the if your unit requires a cutout where the water lines comes into the icemaker. This unit doesn't have the cutout, but it is prescored if you need a cutout. All you have to do is use a pair of cutters to...

Works, Great Price, not exactly as pictured
The good:
1. The ice maker fits in my KitchenAid refrigerator and it works.

2. The price was right: $54 w/ free shipping.

3. The ice maker comes with more wire harnesses than shown in the picture. I'd recommend anyone who buys this, keep their old ice maker as you may want to 'recycle' your old wire harness just in case.

The not so good:
1. The fill cup needed to be modified to accept the fill tube. It's molded in such a way as to make this modification easy, however, in my case when I tried to cut it, it developed a couple of cracks. Sounds worse than it is. Not even a drop falls outside of the ice maker -- it's just a funnel. But the quality of this part is suspect - they should have used a softer, less brittle plastic that would cut easier.

2. The picture shows two shut off arms (the bent silver wire). Mine only came with one and it wasn't the one I needed. The shut off arm from my original ice maker fit in perfectly, so...

Works as advertised
This ice maker was a direct replacement for mine (Whirlpool PN# 4317943), even used the existing wiring harness. My OEM unit had an "ice maker plus" attachment snapped to the front that is basically a small fan housing that blows air across the ice tray. The white cover pictured pops off and the ice maker plus snapped right into its place. Three small Phillips head screws hold the unit in place in the freezer, the wiring harness is quick-disconnect type that has a plug on the end.

The device made its first ice in about 3 hours, some reviews do state that it takes 24 hours or so for the built in thermostat to work but that wasn't the case with mine. Local parts houses want $120.00 USD for this exact same unit, you can get it on Amazon for $40+/- and install it in 15 minutes. I saved the old unit and extra parts that came with the new unit for future use (parts salvage) if needed.

Update: 08/20/2012
While everything above is accurate the unit has failed in the...

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Bissell ProHeat 2X Belt Set (203-6688 & 203-6804)

Broke quickly
My first belts lasted through several cleanings. These didn't even last long enough to clean all my carpet one time. Disappointment.

Uniden BT-800 Replacement Battery for
THE PRODUCT IS GREAT FIT RIGHT JUST THAT INSTALLING THEM IS A CHALLENGE--SO GOOD PRODUCT BAD MACHINE HAVE FUN WITH IT

Excellent Product and Cost Savings!
Was worried initially about proper fit and quality, however, this product was cheaply priced and did the job perfectly! Do yourself a favor and purchase an extra set when ordering because they work!!!

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Bissell Power Force and Cleanview II Bagless foam vacuum cleaner filter part# 2031192

Circle shaped filter works great but the flat filter does not fit my unit
Works well, but does not fit my vacuum. The compatibility numbers were correct, but when I got it, the flat filter does not fit my vacuum anywhere, so it's wasted.

Exactly What I Needed
I like to have two of these filters on hand to swap out since they tend to gunk up and reduce the suction on my vacuum cleaner. Also, the original filter had finally broke because the seal gave. This is exactly what I needed and the price was right!

Good replacement
I like to have a spare filter on hand while the other one is getting washed and dried. It seems to fit just fine and works like the one that came with the vacuum..

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Accu Sharp 008 OD Texas Black Knife Sharpener

Incredibly Sharpening ..
Not sure what review I read about this product, but it was toted as a great everyday knife sharpener and CONSIDERABLY less expensive than the electric model I was considering. I've been using this sharpener for almost 6 months and with a few very easy strokes, my knives are always sharp...very sharp.

Fantastic
This item works great on every knife I own.
It's been used on a machete, bowie knife, hunting knife, a cosplay sword, and my Gerber Ridge pocket knife *very small knife*. It worked perfectly on everything. All my knives are sharp enough to cut through anything smoothly. I love it and it's a fabulous buy for anyone who needs to sharpen a knife.

Excellent value
What can I say, at first i was a little disappointed with this device. But after a little practice, what can I say, it works, and works great! it's not a professional sharpener, but why would you ever need a professional sharpener? a few quick strokes once mastered and you have a very sharp knife.

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Zojirushi NS-YAC10 Umami Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer, Pearl White, 5.5 Cup Capacity

Umami Rice Cooker NS-YAC10/18
i love my Zojirushi's top of the line Induction Heating Pressure Rice Cooker (NP-HTC10). But i couldn't resist Zojirushi's new Umami rice cooker that was released earlier this year, which is a mid-line model that costs about half of the premium pressurized model. The main difference between this Umami model and the premium model would be the lack of induction heating technology and the pressurized system. However, after trying every setting on this rice cooker, the cooked rice is every bit as good as rice cooked in the premium model. I would definitely recommend people on tight budget to buy this model because it is almost $250 less expensive than the premium model. Th Umami model uses only 610 watts of power, as compared to the premium model that uses 1,230 watts of power, yet it produce similar quality rice as the premium model. The premium model uses considerably more energy to cook due to the induction heating technology.

Delicious rice that keeps for a very long time
Zojirushi sent me this cooker to review a couple of months ago and after cooking with it several times a week for two months, I can honestly say that I am extremely happy with the cooker's performance. Coming with loads of settings for quick cook, GABA brown, no rinse, porridge, mixed, slow cook, etc, what sets this cooker apart is the new Umami setting, which cooks the rice slower to give you a more savory pot of rice.

Cooking on the Umami setting will take longer, approximately 1 hour for 2 cups of rice. It does, however, taste better than if you use the Quick Cook function, which does well when you're in a hurry for dinner. The difference is in the aftertaste of the rice. When eaten plain, there is a distinctly sweeter taste in your mouth after chewing and it brings one dangerously close to just standing by the cooker eating gobs of plain, hot rice.

The downsides include a thick and unwieldy power cord that isn't retractable, a cover that doesn't easily snap...

Excellent Rice Cooker
I have been cooking rice in this for a couple of weeks now and have found it to be an excellent rice cooker. I was a bit skeptical at first in regards to the umami setting, but thought that it would be worth a try. I can now say that I am glad that I decided to wait for this rice cooker to come out. As Crystal Watanabe mentioned in her review--the umami setting does add a slightly sweet aftertaste to the rice as opposed to the regular white or quick cook setting--which lacks the 'umami' flavor. Also, the sweet rice setting does cook sweet rice very well without needing much pre-soaking.

I do agree with the previous reviewer--Crystal Watanabe--that the power cord is a bit unwieldy and the 'non-stick' rice paddle isn't quite non-stick; though that is a minor inconvenience. I didn't find the lid to be hard to snap shut--it closes very easily for me. Perhaps the lid in her's is defective.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this rice cooker. Also, for anyone...

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BestAir L15 Lasko Replacement Wick Filter

Be Careful- Does not work with Humidifier shown
This ad makes it look like it fits the humidifier pictured, but the filter is for a 1155 the humidifier pictured is a 1115. Of course I didn't notice that until it arrived and it did not fit. You can cut it to make it work, but it is hard to cut and there is a lot of waste. Amazon really flubbed this one, so be careful!

Bait & Switch
When you buy a humidifier, the ad says, people who bought this also bought, and a humidifier filter is shown. The problem is IT DOESN'T FIT THE UNIT YOU BOUGHT.
The company denies responsiility because dimensions are listed (they aren't listed for the humidifier you just bought).
You appeal to Amazon who denies your request and denies you the reason fir it's finding !

Works very well
I only have to fill it up every other night, is easy to clean and refill, and is very quiet.

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FunTime FT2518SK 2.5-Ounce Rock'n Popper Hot Oil Popcorn Machine

Great machine. Lousy Great Northern popcorn
The machine works great and is easy to get up and running.
CLEANING:
I run hot water in the pot and wipe it down with a damp cloth every third or so use.
I use a damp cloth to wipe down the inside of the cabinet at about the same ratio.

The only drawbacks to the machine, are that it sits an inch to high
to go in between my counter top and cabinet bottoms, so has to
sit out on one of my island counters, and the pot will make a skip noise and jump every once
and a while when a kernel gets stuck between the wire stirrer and inside of pot.

I would highly recommend staying away from the pre-packaged popcorn like
the Northern kind as it is more of a hassle than it is worth, as you end up
using some kind of a cup to transfer the oil and popcorn into the popper because it
is almost impossible to get the package into the confined area where the pot is.
After a couple months of use I have come up with this scenario. (See...

Great present
I bought this as a Christmas present and they say it is just awesome. My grandkids are 9 and 6 and love it. I would buy another when my grandson gets old enough to eat popcorn!!! Great price! I also ordered the premeasured popcorn and oil which makes it easier!!

Popcorn Is My Weakness!!
I love popcorn and this was perfect! My girlfriend got this for my birthday and in perfect timing for the hockey playoffs. This machine works great I have popped soo much popcorn already. All you do is turn it on for a few minutes then put in oil and kernals POP! done in no time. Im glad that its not too big and still pops a good amount it also is not that hard to clean.

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Bissell Style 7, Style 9 HEPA Filter; Compare to Bissell Part#32076; Designed & Engineered by Crucial Vacuum

Save your money, this does not fit properly!
Vertical edges fit snugly; horizontal ones do not (at least an 1/8" gap). The filter is smaller than the opening it is supposed to cover, so air and particulates will just bypass it.

My vacuum is supposed to have a Style 7 filter.

Perfect size!!!
I was afraid to order because I wasn't certain it would be the right size. Yes it was and will be ordering more as needed...Thanks Amazon you did it again......

Basic filter for older bissell vacuums.
After my bissell 3574 started losing suction, I decided to replace all the filters and belts. The filter arrived quickly and installed without fuss. Not really much more to say besides that it worked!

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Crane Demineralization Filter Cartridge for Crane Spongebob, Hello Kitty and Thomas the Tank Cool Mist Humidifiers

Only made things worse.
We have the "Hello Kitty" humidifier and I bought this filter in the hopes of reducing the white dust from the humidifier, but all that ended up happening was that the water in the humidifier turned a dingy yellow-brown color and my daughter's room FILLED with white dust. We had to open the windows and turn on the attic fan just to clear it all out. I'm not sure why this happened. I followed the directions on the box (although it's 100% fool proof, all you have to do is place the filter in the base of the unit). We're actually better off without a filter and I'll be returning this for a refund.

Great and easy to use
We have the Hello Kitty humidifier and this has made a tremendous difference. Very easy to install and off you go!!! No more white film on everything. Will continue to buy these in the future!

Easy to use
I bought the Hello Kitty humidifier for my daughter before I realized that it used a different filter than the Crane Duck humidifier I bought my son. It was frustrating that they didn't match, but I like the way the Hello Kitty filter works much better and the next humidifier I purchase will be compatible with this type of filter. It takes a minute to get the water flowing through the filter, but it seems to catch any "white dust" that would otherwise come out. And when i take it out of the humidifier and set it by the sink, it seems to dry out nicer than the other filter. Added bonus: my 2 year old likes to help set up the humidifers and can insert this one by himself.

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Meat Grinder Electric 2.6 Hp 2000 Watt Industrial Meat Grinder Butcher Shop New

Not built well, also no sausage stuffer
Two things. As someone else mentioned, this grinder does NOT come with the sausage stuffer tube. WHY?
Second and more importantly, it will not stay together properly when grinding. After aligning the grinder head to the body and tightening with all my might, it will force the grinder body out of the alignment slots and slightly twist the body. While this will still allow the grinder to work, it will cause premature wear and only get worse.
No matter what you do, it will not stay in place when grinding.
Had to return it.

I hate it
To our surprise, it doesn't stay together while grinding and makes a metallic sound as if it is working forcibly.

Awesome meat grinder
I always wanted to make my own ground beef was not sure which one to purchase with plenty of selection in amazon.i decided with this meat grinder that had plenty of hoarsepower and it did with no issue grind the meat.now I enjoy my fresh ground beef in a instant.

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Oreck Commercial U2000RB-1 Commercial 8 Pound Upright Vacuum with Helping Hand Handle and EnduroLife V-Belt, 40' Power Cord

Oreck Commercial U2000RB-1 Vacuum
I really truly love this vacuum! I had a refurbished one that I purchased on ebay and used it for 10 years until it died. After doing some research, I decided to get another one. The U2000RB-1 has some nice updates - the longer piggy back cord, and the helper handle are two that come to mind immediately. It sucks up dog fur and dirt like crazy, and has no problems going from wood/tile flooring to carpet, and small throw rugs. I use the Enviorcare Vacuum bags, and they last a good two months each, and that's with three dogs, all being heavy shedders. Before purchasing on Amazon.com, I called Oreck customer service to make sure this was an authentic Oreck, and that the warranty would be honored. They do sell on several on-line discount websites, and the warranty is honored. Oreck lists this vacuum at $249.99 on their website, so the Amazon.com price of $189.00 and free shipping was a no brainer.

Orecks are the best vacuums out there!
I grew up working with my family's cleaning company and now having my own company Orecks are the only vacuums I trust. I have tried so many other vacuums, but nothing is as reliable and sturdy as an Oreck. Dysons do lose suction, and don't get me started on obnoxious canister vacuums. For home and business I only use Orecks. I love this new Oreck U2000RB-1 so much that I just ordered a second for home. The free amazon shipping couldn't have been faster! I received it 2 and a half days after the order was placed! Thanks Amazon!!

40 foot cord is the difference
lightweight; yes, the mid height placed lift handle is well positioned, balanced and makes lift and movement, particularly on stairs with carpeting and hardwood very efficient. have owned several orecks. this has no headlights and I consider that an advantage. this is all in the pickup and this picks up extremely well. I don't get certain brands that tout hypoallergenic but you have to place the canister over a receptacle and dump. how does that not get particles into the air you are now breathing. this machine uses the old style bags and is another plus from my point of view. when you remove the full bag it is self sealing and can be removed and discarded without any airborne additions. The cord for me is the best feature. It is detachable and is forty feet. I can zoom around most of each floor of the house from one outlet. If I get too aggressive pulling it around the cord plugs into a cord emanating from the vacuum in a cradle. It is a commercial product, no frills, just...

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Vitamix 1710 Professional Series 500, Brushed Stainless Steel

Vitamix? Yes!... This model? Maybe...
First of all, let me join the others in saying that this appliance can truly be life-changing and I should have purchased it years ago. If you are considering this blender to eat healthier by adding fruits, vegetables and other natural, nutritious foods to your daily diet then don't wait. In just couple of weeks I have learned the basics and use my Vitamix at least once daily. I've lost weight and feel better, and I eat out just for the convenience much less. The ingredients to make a smoothie and many other recipes keep well in the fridge and freezer and it is easy and economical to have a healthy meal at hand.

However, this particular Vitamix may be over-kill for most. You pay around an extra $100 for the 3 presets over the 5200 model but they only add a small measure of convenience in my experience. The hot soup setting doesn't make the soup all that hot. I made a small batch of tomato soup and I had to transfer it to the stove for warming before serving. In other words,...

The Rolls Royce of Blenders
As I also posted on the Williams-Sonoma website, I had no qualms about spending $600 on this appliance after throughly researching reviews and videos and discussing with food pros. Am using at least 3x a day - hot soups, frozen fruit treats, dips, and smoothies and lassis to die for. So easy to use - no need to peel or remove seeds from fruits or vegetables. The 64-oz container is lightweight and easy to pour from; rubber lid snaps in tightly - no leakeage - and removes easily. It's important, for maximum effectiveness, to always put your wet ingredients in before the solid - this will prevent the solids from gumming up in the blades. As clearly stated in the accompanying recipe book - place the ingredients "in the order listed." Also a breeze to clean, and such a handsome addition to the kitchen counter - next to my Cuisinart, which is quickly becoming jealous from disuse. Not surprising that this is the blender used on Iron Chef - I keep freeze-framing on the TV image to reinforce...

Believe it or not, it IS worth it IF you use it!
Never thought we would spend this kind of money for a mixer/blender! But we did and love it!! Use it everyday for smoothies, salad dressings, frozen desserts etc etc. It is a workhorse and works as advertised. Saves a lot of time. We grate parmesan cheese and its perfect every time. Margaritas, fresh peanut butter..I could go on and on or maybe I have. Haha. Anyway, if in your budget, buy it.

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Black & Decker Food Processor, 8-Cup

Great Product for the price
This f.p. is somewhat noisy, but an excellent value. (I got mine at WalMart for $25). It is the same as the B&D fp1800b model, but is slightly larger (10.7 x 17.3 x 7.5 inches ;7 pounds VS 7 x 10 x 15 inches ; 6.5 pounds), meaning the newer version probably has a bit more plastic parts. Otherwise, it is identical. It is WONDERFUL at chopping onions and slicing veggies (potato gratin is now a BREEZE to make).

If you want EVEN chopping, without mush, PULSE the f.p., then run it for a bit, and then PULSE again. This mixes the vegetables, so you don't end up with chunks.

It does a great job with pasta dough and pie crusts, but again, use the PULSE function.

Model Number FP1700B-- Make Sure You Have the Right Model Number
I was a bit hesitant about buying this food processor because I read the reviews for all the models and all of the reviews for the various models seem to have been dumped in together by Amazon under one UPC. However, once I had the Model Number it all came clear.

Contents of the box: 1) the base, 2) the processing bowl, 3) chopping blade, 4) slicing blade, 5) disk stem, 6) food pusher, and 7) lid with chute.

I got this for the specific purpose of making nut butter. I'm still trying to perfect the process but I'm pretty impressed by the food processor. There's two buttons on the first. The one on the left (facing the base) is a stop/pulse button. The other is an on button. I use the pulse button except then I'm trying to mush things up together.

The unit was easy to assemble. Sit the work bowl on the base with the handle a little to the right of the lock, slide it to the left and it locks into place. If you are using the chopping blade just...

Just what I needed!
As I believe other reviewers have noted, this is not a water-tight food processor. However, it works great for heavier sauces and solid foods. If you hold the lid down tightly, you can do thinner sauces with minimal leakage (remember to put the tamper in too...). I make chopped salads, flours, and sliced veggies without any trouble. There are only two people in my house, so the size is perfect. If I were cooking for three or more, it might be a bit small.

Note that this is not a high-powered processor. Sauces will not be the creamy smooth they are on your favorite food blogs or in cookbooks. They will be edible, but not great. This is a processor for chopping and combining solid foods; sauces are a risk you'll take yourself. (Specifically, I've made several cashew-based, vegan sauces with unimpressive results.)

For the price, this is a great addition to an amateur kitchen.

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Holmes HAWF2043 Dual Blade Twin Window Fan with One Touch Thermostat

Triple Comparison Review - Bionaire BW2300 - Holmes HAWF2043 - Honeywell HW-628
You are in luck today.

This is a direct comparison review between the three most popular currently available twin window fans:

Bionaire BW2300 Twin Window Fan with Remote Control
Holmes HAWF2043 Twin Window Fan
Honeywell HW-628 Enviracaire Twin Window Fan

If you are interested in purchasing any of those widow fans, read on...

I didn't intend to have to do this review because I didn't intend to purchase more than one of these fans. I can tell you now that all of these fans are super cheaply designed and built and none of these fans are perfect, but in my opinion, one is worse than the others.

Holmes HAWF2043 Twin Window Fan: my rating -...

thank goodness a great fan!
this fan is just so wonderful, it cools/exhausts my bedroom so quietly and efficiently. It's one more thing that I don't have to worry about. I love the thermostate setting feature, when i leave for work in the morning my room is usually cool enough so that the fan shuts off and will re-start automatically to exhaust the hot air from the room at noontime. If the room becomes too cool at night, the fan will shut itself off! It is so quiet and really gives a good breeze! I bought 2 and my son loves his too!

good price, good fan
I was actually impressed with the power. For an inexpensive fan, it does a good job. It's not exactly "whisper" quiet, but it sounds like it should - like a fan. Don't expect perfect silence. Very easy to set up and the one-touch temperature controls are very cool, although mine is always set on high since I'm really, really fat and I sweat all the time. OK, I'm really not fat, just sweaty. Anyway, in my opinion, this a good deal and I would recommend buying it. Gotta love Amazon.com.

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Compact Electric Herb Grinder (Assorted)

Nifty
I've owned this for about a month. I was curious how this little thing worked when I saw it, so I threw down the money. It's got a pretty solid build, feels real sturdy. The plastic screw on lid unfortunately gets stripped pretty easy if you're not careful. If you buy this, be sure not to use the batteries that come with unless you absolutely have to. They're really bad batteries. Really bad. I used them, and they wore out in pretty normal time I'd guess, then replaced them with some new heavy duty AAA Kodak batteries and it totally put new life into the motor within this thing. It spins twice as fast, and the final verdict on how well it breaks the average tobacco consistency?? Practically turns it into powder. A very worthy purchase, and I'm interested in seeing how long it lasts.

I like it.
Used it for me and my 420 buds, ya know ;) and it works fine for that purpose. We normally break it up a bit, then tip it upside down, so your *eh-hem* is on the bottom of the lid, then start it and tip it. Works great.

Grinder
Nice grinder. Exactly what I expected. The batteries are cheap and should be replaced with Duracell batteries for the grinder to work best.

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Maytag Dryer Drum Roller / Washer Assembly 12001541

Falls apart after 3 months
The OEM parts lasted over 5 years. I bought these in Aug, it's now November and the rubber looks like it has melted on both rollers and one roller had the rubber break. I'm buying OEM instead of POS next time.

roller
This roller is a good fit. The only issue is that you have to practically disassemble the entire dryer to install. I recommend installing both rollers since you are already taking the dryer apart.

Not at all durable
I ordered this in December 2010 and probably installed these drum wheels in January of 2011. Here I am 15 months later, and the rubber on one wheel has completely shredded already. I guess you get what you pay for - I do not recommend this item to anyone. Presumably this is aftermarket (based on the price). I'd hope OEM would be more durable.

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Toastess TCP-713 Hot-Air Popcorn Popper

Great for coffee, bad for popcorn
Two stars for popcorn

If you're thinking of getting this for popcorn, don't. It doesn't pop about 10% of the kernels, and shoots popcorn and kernels in all directions. I have another popper that pops fine using the same corn, so it's not the corn. Look no further and get a Presto Poplite.

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Five stars for coffee

Attention coffee roasters! This is an excellent home roaster. It has 1200 watts and roasts coffee in half the time of my West Bend Air Crazy (1050w). The beans spin very fast and get tossed around a bit, producing a very even roast. The body stays cool for easy dumping but the lid gets very hot. It does start to spit out a few beans as they get lighter, but that's not a big problem and is even a good indicator of when to stop the roast.

I'd say the roast time is similar to the very popular discontinued West Bend Poppery II (also 1200w) as I can do a full city roast in 5 minutes. But unlike the Poppery II, it has a switch! This...

Great for roasting coffee beans, worked for popcorn too!
I bought this popper for roasting coffee beans.

But I did run a batch of popcorn through first to make sure there was nothing wrong with the machine. Popped all but a few kernels, so I didn't have any issues with it for popcorn.

I then started roasting coffee beans. Machine works great for roasting, creates an even roast as the beans are always moving, and it doesn't take long to get up to roasting temperature. I have noticed that the plastic top is starting to melt, going to look for a chaff chimney to use instead.

Overall great machine!!

Excelent Coffee Roaster!
Just getting into coffee roasting recemtly, found the Toastess for all the reasons previously listed; rotational air, flat bottom, 1200w, etc. I didnt feel it getting a high enough temp, so I am a tinkerer and made a mod to my toastess which I will share with you that ensures the coils get hot enough to have full control of your coffee.

Disclaimer: this voids your warranty, and if you leave unattended amd running, you can almost count on a fire, so please...common sense amd safety first.

Requires: small phillips head and small flatblade screwdriver, small triangular head screwdriver (found in small inexpensive electronic microtoool kits), small pliers, a soldering iron, solder, and a bare piece of solid or braided copper wire.

Disassemble shell using triangle and phillips bits.
Use pliers to remove power cord plug free from side of unit
Use flatblade to remove on/off switch in same way
Remove center of unit and turn over, expose...

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BISSELL Lift-Off Steam Mop, Titanium

A Video Review of the Bissell Lift-off Steam-Mop


Very impressive... cleaned the bathroom on the first day! - but there is a leak issue.
Although I've wanted to try a steam cleaner for some time, I've never used one before. But I really like the idea of cleaning without chemicals. I was pleasantly surprised with the performance of the Bissell.

First, you have to assemble it which is very easy. There were four main parts in the box along with a number of smaller accessories (two small brushes (one labeled kitchen, the other bathroom), counter attachment, a window attachment, a grout brush attachment, two washable cloth mop heads and a washable cloth for the window cleaner). To assemble, you attach the mop head to the mop body, attach the mop handle to the mop body and then dock the removable steam pod into the mop body and viola, you're done! Fully assembled, the unit can freely stand on its own. Freestanding, it's about 44 inches tall and according to my scale, it weighs 9.2 pounds without water. The device has a nicely curved handle and it is the perfect height and shape to maneuver the mop with...

It's Okay But Not Spectacular
I give it 4 stars because I wasn't blown away.
We bought this last night from Target for $149.99 which would probably make it about the same in price minus shipping and handling via Amazon. I was sold on it versus the Shark because it had a 2 yr warranty instead of the 1 year Shark offered. Warranties are a GOOD thing. I think overall the benefit you are getting from the steamer isn't the cleaning capabilities as much as it is a sanitizing capability. It is mostly steam and air. Unless you JUST spilled coffee or something on your counter, years of grime and baked in grease will only come off with a scrubber... or a blade.

I have 7 kids. I cook a lot and our bathrooms and floors get a lot of traffic. I thoroughly used every tool on the machine from 9:30 pm until 2:30am (I had to finish what I started!). I first started on my bathroom which has a whirlpool tub as well as a 2+ person shower with LOTS of tiles and 2 VERY LARGE glass walls. We rent this house and the grout...

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Chef'sChoice 679 Cordless 1-3/4-Quart Electric Glass Kettle

The max capacity is 1.75 litres, NOT 1 3/4 cup as stated
This electric tea kettle boils 1.75 litre of tap water in exactly 8 minutes, then automatically shuts itself off. It is saving us time and cooking fuel, and saves itself from boiling dry and self-destructing. I highly recommend it for those who need a couple pots of boiling water every day. So far(in a month or two), neither the heating plate in the bottom nor the glass pot itself have crusted up with mineral deposits and the water tastes pure and clean.

Good but can be improved
I bought this kettle to replace a Capresso one, which I liked but it did not last long -- the handle broke off at the top just when garantee expired. I also hoped that this kettle will solve the problem of bad chemical smell apparently coming from the silicon or plastic seal between glass and metal heating element. Alas, this kettle has the same problem as Capresso! I hope smell will disappear as it did eventually in Capresso. Also, I was a bit disappointed that it took 7-8 min. to boil max. water -- longer than Capresso, I thought, but maybe I am forgetting. Another annoying feature -- the package said "fast and quiet," but it was neither. It was quite noisy, much noisier than Capresso. And don't even think to fill this kettle with more water than max -- even that was too much: the boiling water was splashing so violantly, I was afraid it would spill over, but luckily it did not. But the next time I'll use less water than max. With all this said, the kettle did its job, turned off...

(not so) Excellent product (READ UPDATES)
[ORIGINAL REVIEW]
I recently started drinking a lot more tea, hot cider and hot chocolate. As such, I was boiling a LOT of water on the stove to pour in my mug. Using a sauce pan. Not very efficient.

I realized I needed a kettle to boil water. I spent probably two hours online looking at kettles -- cast iron, copper bottom, aluminum, stainless steel, ceramic coated, etc. Then I realized the real problem was heating up water on my stove top; it uses an enormous amount of power. What I needed was a self contained, energy efficient electric kettle that was made of inert materials so it wouldn't impart any bad taste to the hot water and convenient for pouring/storing the water between heating.

Didn't take me long to hit on the Chef's Choice model. More than I wanted to spend, but otherwise met all my criteria -- tempered glass so I can see the water level/heating state at a glance, easy to get on/off the base, enough capacity, black and stainless design,...

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Broan LB30 30-Inch Hood Liner

Does the job
I bought this to go with the Broan PM390 Power Pack Range Hood Insert, Silver. I bought an older home that had an empty-inside wood hood (no over stove cabinet) and thought this liner would slip right in there, we pop the fan in, and that's it. I downloaded all the instructions, spec sheets, etc., I could find online ahead of time.

The instructions (both from the web and from the box) are confusing. We weren't even sure which end was up (looks different in different drawings). My contractor had to call the 800# for advice and that person told him that the insert is not designed to hold up the fan. He said you have to either have a cabinet or build a box. In effect, this liner is just to cover up the wood, protect it, and give a stream-lined look.

After some discussion we decided to just use the liner to hold up the fan and it seems very solid. The liner installs with the opening...

YOU NEED THIS ONE FOR SURE.
IF YOU GOT THE CUSTOM LINER THAT MATCHES THIS PRODUCT THEN YOU FOR SURE HAVE TO GET THIS ONE TO COMPLETE A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR KITCHEN. ITS VERY SILENT AT LOW AND MEDIUM. A BIG FACTOR IN NOISE IS GONNA BE THE DUCT YOU ARE USING. 4 INCH IS USUALLY THE STANDAR BUT 6 INCH WITH THE BROAN RANGE HOOD THAT GOES WITH THIS LINER IS THE BEST. YOU WONT EVEN HEAR IT. ITS SO SO QUIET. I RECOMEND IT. DEFINETLY!

Easy Installation
Fits very nice in the cover that was built over the stove top. Completely covered with wood an out of sight.

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Dimplex DGWH4031 4000-Watt Garage/Workshop Heater

Fit for purpose - excellent product
I purchased this product to heat my 24x24 (7'6" ceiling) garage under my house. During the coldest periods where I live (Western Connecticut) the garage gets down to the low 40s.

After installing the heater and powering it up, in about 10 minutes the chill is gone from the space. After about an hour the space is very comfortable (about 62 degrees - an increase of about 15 degrees from when it was turned on). By the end of the second hour the space warmed to 68 degrees. The built in thermostat turned down to about 3/4 maximum maintains that temperature.

The unit's internal fan is a little bit noisy, but since the unit is intended for a garage/workshop the fan noise is in my opinion not a big deal.

The unit is very well made and easy to install. After installing a 220 Volt 20A single circuit receptacle, I hung the unit in the center of the room from the ceiling about 4 feet from the rear wall of the garage. The bracket that came with the unit is...

Very impressive little heater
I have a 24x24 garage with 10 feet ceilings. I did exactly as the last review did, mount it on the ceiling about four feet off the wall. Don't expect this to heat your space quickly. It works quite slowly and you can't really notice the heat, which I think is great. I turned it on at 4am in the morning and the garage temp was 40 degrees. After about 15 minutes, temp was up to 43 degrees. In about an hour it was up to 52 degrees and after 90 minutes it was up to 60 degrees. This unit is quality built and extremely quiet. It lacks the bell and whistle but is very inexpensive compared to other units. It only requires 240 volts and 20 amp breakers, all standard in the home. ( the other heaters require 30 amp breaker which requires more cost). it also come with a cord which save you another $40 over the other models. I highly recommended this unit as it compares well with the 5000 watt units with out all the extra cost. Plus if you want it to heat up a small area in the garage...

Warms up the garage, sometimes too much
Installation was very simply and it does the job of warming up my garage. However......

It's only been in use for about 2 months and the built-in thermostat sticks so the heater doesn't shut off at it's preset temperature!!! It just stays on full heat!!! This could be a hazard!

Instead of going through the headache of sending it back for warranty service, I'm just going to buy a programmable thermostat rated for this unit and controlling it that way.

I would not buy this product again due to the thermostat problem. The built-in thermostat is very cheaply made aparently. Quality should be paramount due to the type of unit that it's in. I should have looked for a unit made in the USA. This unit is, like most everything else, made in CHINA.

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I've installed a programmable thermostat and it's working great, since it's not being controlled by it's built-in thermostat.

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Honeywell HC22E1003 Replacement Whole House Humidifier Pad

Problem easily solved
I ordered the wrong item but the seller quickly sent me the correct
item at no cost

Sturdy
This product works as advertised, but ensure the filter fits your particular model. Due to construction, it is very hard to trim in case you made an ordering mistake.



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Vornado iControl Whole Room Vortex Heater, Automatic Climate Control

Disappointing
I bought this heater based on some reviews - the features mentioned in other reviews I actually mostly agree with. It is quiet, it has a nice display and the unit is small. But - as far as effectiveness as a heater it stinks. Unless you're heating a very small room it's inadequate. I have some other small space heaters and they are more noisy but they run less and heat more. I'd trade the quiet for better throughput. When the vornado runs for a long time (hours) The output seems to be noticeably less warm than when it first runs. The unit also has a safety feature which automatically turns it off in case it's tipped. This is a great safety feature that should be in all space heaters but on the vornado the switch is so sensitive that it sometimes turned off even if it's just lightly bumped even though it's still sitting completely upright. Even on hardwood floors I have to go press the unit down to get it to start heating again. I would not buy another and am even more upset at its...

Extraordinarily quiet, but great output
I purchased the heater for our bathroom. I have been through quite a few bathroom heaters. It's the only room that I want a little toasty. This so far is the best, it's quiet, so quiet I didn't think it would work, but quickly effective.

Perfect for the nursery
We got this heater to maintain the temperature in the nursery without having to heat the whole house. It's great! I was always worried that my little one would get too hot or cold during the night. This gives me one less thing to worry about. Bonus points for providing pleasant t white noise and for being a fan (noted for reducing risk of SIDS). Worth the price for the reassurance but still high in my opinion.

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