Comments on: space heater alternatives to Heat Surge http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/ The Alternative Consumer provides product reviews, eco news and green info to the next wave of smart consumers. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:20:56 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v= hourly 1 By: stevie http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/comment-page-2/#comment-353432 stevie Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:07:28 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/#comment-353432 The heaters are made in Peoples Republic of China The heaters are made in Peoples Republic of China

]]> By: John http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-352712 John Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:41:51 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/#comment-352712 Raphael and Bill seem to be the only two people smart enough to understand the issues here. I purchased a HeatSurge about a year ago for use in my 3 season room. 1. The mantle is beautiful. 2. The overall unit is high quality construction. 3. The packaging was especially impressive. 4. It works exactly as anticipated; I open the door to the room and turn the unit on high for 1 hour, then back-down to medium to hold temperature. The room is 300 sq. ft. with 10 ft. side walls, a 16 ft. vaulted ceiling and double-pane glass floor to ceiling. I keep the centralized ceiling fan on 2 (out of 5) pushing the warm air down. I live in Wisconsin and with the supplemental HeatSurge heat, the room will hold 65 degrees with the outside temp at 0 or above, and 55 degrees at 20 below! 5. When I received the unit, I didn't even know I was supposed to get a remote control - I received one out of the blue about 1 month later. 6. The reason I am at this site is that today, I received a letter from HeatSurge advising of a problem with the flame lamps and offering free replacements for the cost of S&H. While this smacks of a marketing ploy, I am researching the issue before I decide to call. I'll close by saying that I am perfectly satisfied with the purchase FOR THE INTENDED USE - a very nice looking supplemental heater that doesn't take too much space! Raphael and Bill seem to be the only two people smart enough to understand the issues here. I purchased a HeatSurge about a year ago for use in my 3 season room.

1. The mantle is beautiful.
2. The overall unit is high quality construction.
3. The packaging was especially impressive.
4. It works exactly as anticipated; I open the door to the room and turn the unit on high for 1 hour, then back-down to medium to hold temperature. The room is 300 sq. ft. with 10 ft. side walls, a 16 ft. vaulted ceiling and double-pane glass floor to ceiling. I keep the centralized ceiling fan on 2 (out of 5) pushing the warm air down. I live in Wisconsin and with the supplemental HeatSurge heat, the room will hold 65 degrees with the outside temp at 0 or above, and 55 degrees at 20 below!
5. When I received the unit, I didn’t even know I was supposed to get a remote control – I received one out of the blue about 1 month later.
6. The reason I am at this site is that today, I received a letter from HeatSurge advising of a problem with the flame lamps and offering free replacements for the cost of S&H. While this smacks of a marketing ploy, I am researching the issue before I decide to call.

I’ll close by saying that I am perfectly satisfied with the purchase FOR THE INTENDED USE – a very nice looking supplemental heater that doesn’t take too much space!

]]> By: larry http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-352326 larry Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:40:25 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/#comment-352326 Just go to the hardware, or home improvement, store and buy a clamp on aluminum light fixture. Buy an infrared heat bulb (floodlight type) and put it in the light fixture. Direct it to the area you need heated. Turn it on. Works great. I went a whole week with one when I had a natural gas outage, with temperatures in the teens. Of course, I supplemented the bulb heat with an oil filled electric radiator, as well. Just go to the hardware, or home improvement, store and buy a clamp on aluminum light fixture. Buy an infrared heat bulb (floodlight type) and put it in the light fixture. Direct it to the area you need heated. Turn it on. Works great. I went a whole week with one when I had a natural gas outage, with temperatures in the teens. Of course, I supplemented the bulb heat with an oil filled electric radiator, as well.

]]> By: BILL http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-351888 BILL Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:29:12 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/#comment-351888 Electric heaters are electric heaters, they are 100% efficient but there is no magic inside. Whether they have slow heat, rocks, quartz, or oil, the btu output is 3410 btu per 1000 watts thats it, no more. Electric heat in New England is the most expensive heat bar none! Please do not buy one of these "miracle heaters" to heat your home. To heat a small cold spot would be my only reason. I write this as a heating contractor with 34 years experience. Electric heaters are electric heaters, they are 100% efficient but there is no magic inside. Whether they have slow heat, rocks, quartz, or oil, the btu output is 3410 btu per 1000 watts thats it, no more. Electric heat in New England is the most expensive heat bar none! Please do not buy one of these “miracle heaters” to heat your home. To heat a small cold spot would be my only reason.
I write this as a heating contractor with 34 years experience.

]]> By: chines http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-350892 chines Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:54:43 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/#comment-350892 It's great to review all of the comments. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences. It has helped me to be a more informed buyer. I can't afford to throw money away just because I watch persuasive "info-mercials". It’s great to review all of the comments. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences. It has helped me to be a more informed buyer. I can’t afford to throw money away just because I watch persuasive “info-mercials”.

]]> By: Daryl (in Alabama) http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-341142 Daryl (in Alabama) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:31:43 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/#comment-341142 I have a "Holmes 1Touch" tower heater (Sears.com)...has 2-quartz heating elements, small fan and is thermostat controled (60-80 degrees). On "high" setting the fan is very quite. I zone heat (closing off un-used rooms) a kitchen, living room, a short hall way and one bath (roughly 600 sq. ft. on low setting at either 75-80 degree). I also use ceiling fans in living room and dining room/kitchen on low setting in reverse direction (circulates heated air slowy toward ceiling, down the walls to the floor, then back up to the fans). This disperses the heated air very nicely throughout the room. I have found my Holmes heater (and ceiling fans) are very efficient means to lowering my heating costs. LOL, my chihuahua Max, loves lying in from of my Holmes heater too. I have a “Holmes 1Touch” tower heater (Sears.com)…has 2-quartz heating elements, small fan and is thermostat controled (60-80 degrees). On “high” setting the fan is very quite. I zone heat (closing off un-used rooms) a kitchen, living room, a short hall way and one bath (roughly 600 sq. ft. on low setting at either 75-80 degree). I also use ceiling fans in living room and dining room/kitchen on low setting in reverse direction (circulates heated air slowy toward ceiling, down the walls to the floor, then back up to the fans). This disperses the heated air very nicely throughout the room. I have found my Holmes heater (and ceiling fans) are very efficient means to lowering my heating costs. LOL, my chihuahua Max, loves lying in from of my Holmes heater too.

]]> By: Josephina http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-341049 Josephina Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:38:28 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/#comment-341049 I'm torn. I live in AZ and, yes, it's hot here, but in the winter you still need something to take the chill out...these heaters sound like a good idea. The fact that I may never have to turn my thermostat on is tempting. I’m torn. I live in AZ and, yes, it’s hot here, but in the winter you still need something to take the chill out…these heaters sound like a good idea. The fact that I may never have to turn my thermostat on is tempting.

]]> By: Heather http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-339105 Heather Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:33:55 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/#comment-339105 Once I found the actual site for the Surge Heater, It was very useful, here is their website. http://www.heatsurge.com/fireplaces/oak-roll-n-glow.cfm they have online chat with a representative, can't say I am believing a few of you that say that you have tried to get a hold of them with no prevail, I just talked to a rep and hadn't bought one or even talked about buying one for the last 20-30 min. I don't know who to believe. The heaters really are not that bad in price and can run off the 750 watt setting for about 6 cents and hr, and the higher setting 1500 watts for about 12 cents an hr.....doesn't seem to bad to me...not when it is costing me approx 22 cents an hr w/ the gas heater i have in my house....ill let you know what i think when and if i get one. Once I found the actual site for the Surge Heater, It was very useful, here is their website. http://www.heatsurge.com/fireplaces/oak-roll-n-glow.cfm they have online chat with a representative, can’t say I am believing a few of you that say that you have tried to get a hold of them with no prevail, I just talked to a rep and hadn’t bought one or even talked about buying one for the last 20-30 min. I don’t know who to believe. The heaters really are not that bad in price and can run off the 750 watt setting for about 6 cents and hr, and the higher setting 1500 watts for about 12 cents an hr…..doesn’t seem to bad to me…not when it is costing me approx 22 cents an hr w/ the gas heater i have in my house….ill let you know what i think when and if i get one.

]]> By: Angel http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-251794 Angel Tue, 05 May 2009 17:23:47 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/#comment-251794 Normally I would respond with ‘Yeah, yeah we’ve heard it all before’, but we have found our CZ Infrared heater to be a good product. It has a 30 day guaranty so you can be sure it is right for you. Normally I would respond with ‘Yeah, yeah we’ve heard it all before’, but we have found our CZ Infrared heater to be a good product. It has a 30 day guaranty so you can be sure it is right for you.

]]> By: Sunnie http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-244950 Sunnie Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:46:50 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/01/27/space-heater-alternatives-to-heat-surge/#comment-244950 Why pay to heat the whole house when the CZ Infrared heater can keep the zone you are living in warm. BTW they are having a season end online coupon special for an additional $50.00 off on a NEW heater at www.czifrared.com. Why pay to heat the whole house when the CZ Infrared heater can keep the zone you are living in warm. BTW they are having a season end online coupon special for an additional $50.00 off on a NEW heater at http://www.czifrared.com.

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