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- čas přidán 16. 08. 2024
- A hands-on review of the As Seen on TV product called Handy Heater.
Regarding the issue of the heating element when turned off: Other customers have stated the same concern, although it appears that this is merely an LED back-light (simulated heating element?) which gives the inadvertent appearance of a hot element.
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0:00 Introduction/Unboxing
0:50 Handy Heater Demonstration
2:01 Handy Heater Test #1
3:20 Observations
4:42 Handy Heater Test #2
4:51 Observations
6:44 Conclusion
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I'm located in Montreal,went to the pharmacy today where it sells at $24 cdn.Didn't buy it,wanted to check it out on google before,you convinced me in your video,ain't buying that marketing scrap,you saved me time and money,thanks.
We have a couple of these units and we use them in our RV. We winter in our RV in The Great White North (Canada), and we find that they make a significant difference in our bedroom area.
We use a Mr. Heater Big Buddy (portable propane) as our primary heating source, but these little electric heaters are worth their weight in gold to us. We have one running constantly (it’s FREEZING here) and keep the other one as a backup.
They cost pennies to use, which is nice, and the dry heat offsets the moisture produced by our Mr, Heater Big Buddy, so we couldn’t be happier with our little combo.
As concert artists, we’re on the road for about ten months a year, so we’re particular about the quality of everything that keeps us warm and healthy.
I’d recommend these little dynamos to anyone. (Our RV/tour bus is 192 sq. ft.)
Love and All Good Things,
Jesse.🌹
I installed this unit in a small out door house for my cats. The house is only 14 cubic feet and has an always open door way and a smaller "escape hatch" in the back of the house which has a cloth flap door. I used it all winter and the only problem I ever had was it shut off because I didn't set the timer right. Since no cats were using the house at the beginning of this month I kept it turned off. A neighborhood mother cat moved in today with two kittens about 4 weeks old. I've turned it back on and they seem really appreciative. These cats were previously living outside under a nearby porch. Where it was somewhat open to he elements in that gusts of wind might have been "broken down" some and no rain could get them but the temperature undoubtedly was the same under there as outside, sans the wind chill. For my purpose it works great but I don't know how anyone would expect such a small unit to warm even a small room in a house. It might be worth it to heat a little kids play house in the back yard but kids being kids would be opening the doors and even leaving them open. Not to mention I'd never feel 100% safe having this around my kids unless I was there watching everything.
Seems like a pretty affordable way to burn your house down.
I had this for year now and it works good
And how it performs ?
I have just received my handy heater and it stopped working after half a minute !! It won’t start up again. It looks like there’s a short somewhere. I tried to set a different temperature but it doesn’t work at all. If it doesn’t work how am i supposed to see if the timer or shut off works? Would not recommend this product. Bought via Amazon next day delivery, will be returning it today !! Cheap and probably nasty !!
UL rated and I'll know if it's not UL rated and it's got electric elements in it it burns your house down too bad for you because you don't have any recourse
Rose Bent there’s a switch on the side you forgot about.
We use one in our 18 ft travel trailer and it works great 👍. It does have an internal thermal switch for safety and will trip if you block the airflow on the bottom or front of the unit. The glowing you are seeing is not the heating element, it is an orange led they have used to give it the look of a fireplace. Ours will come to temp and the fan will continue to run on a delay until the element cools. The fan will now shut down, however the led will stay lit, giving you that orange glow. We have used ours while camping in moderately cool Florida winters, about 45 degree outside temps.
You're the only one who likes it. Do you work for them? 🤣
Yes, people are watching your oldest videos. They were still great. Keep up your wonderful work. Thank you.
Thanks. I will save my money with this one. I like how your glasses matched the palm tree.
thanks for the review. I don't want it now.
Rather,old fruit.
The rotating plug is to allow for horizontally or vertically installed outlets- the units must still be used with the controls on TOP
This device is amazing I’m a trucker don’t get to run our engines as long as we want keeps my cab nice and cozy and doesn’t shut off thank the lord for heat ! Make a difference
with this video you safed people Time+Money for that we will thank you monumentally! you're a great and very honest person, please keep up making the video's
you earned a sub
sio eati he also may've saved a house from burning up as well due to the product from over working itself
like all heaters, their thermostat is interfered with by the heat it produces. You will never have an ambient temperature away from the heater, which reads the same as the thermostat connected to the heater unit. It's just common sense.... which obviously Freakin' Reviews doesn't have... regardless of that, this unit could be defective... hard to know from the video if it's a defective test...
@@knifeyonline,mask please.
Here in Italy they sell this "Fast Heater" for 29 euro by television advertisements. Thanks guy for your review, you're smart.
Thank you for the review. I was going to buy it but not now
NahBish Nah
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I was so close to buying that heater but your review help me make a better decision thank you very helpful video 😊
I have recently purchased this heater , originally for my living room as a stop gap heater not a hope but I do have a teaching space of 12 feet square and 9 ft high and it’s great for that , it cuts off when it reaches temperature I have it on low and temperature on lowest setting , Awsome
Hey man, i'm looking forward to buy one of these, but my question is.
*Is this a good choice for a 3x2 meters in the bathroom ?*
I have it in all my bathrooms i dont use the timers all we do is turn the unit on when were going to shower when you turn it on its in 90 and high it works best in that setting so just turn it on when needed and then turn it off when your done its the only way it warms the small room and only a small room, it does the job for me I've had them for over 2 years now and they still work.
I own this. I don't use the timer feature. When my brother in law would do overnight stays, we would usually get this going 20-30 mins before he went to bed with the door closed. And yeah, maybe it didn't get super hot in the room, but for us you feel it kept the chill off and maybe added a slight bit if warmth. Now that room tends to be colder since it is not completely next to the heater in our mobile home. Unike my bedroom that gets roasting hot. But I so far have no objection to it.
I have had mine for over a year and it works great in my bathroom. You have to realize its only 350W so its not gonna heat a huge space.
Thanks so much for this review. I have been going back & forth with trying this for my place (drafty windows/poor insulation)... and what you pointed out were, in fact, some of my concerns. Thanks for the info. This will be staying o the shelf. The search continues...
Hey man, i'm looking forward to buy one of these, but my question is.
*Is this a good choice for a 3x2 meters in the bathroom ?*
You mentioned that it sounds kinda like a hair dryer, which made me laugh. My mother had a full bathroom and if it’s cold out, she takes her hair dryer out, turns it on high heat/low speed and the bathroom gets so hot, that she comfortably bathed, gets out to dry, and comes out almost sweating!! Maybe you could compare the two?? BTW, I am LOVING your channel!!
Might as well heat your room with your hair dryer.
But a hairdryer has 1000 watts .
Q.Q I DO
Just as loud.
Another JML racket
@@linokleinmeuleman3348 yeah. A stronger heating element.
The internal thermometer is probably an inch away from the heating element. Of course its locally hotter inside the thing itself....
I know it's an old video, but i have to say; this tiny heater works great. For what it is. I live in an attic apartment, (3 windows, full kitchen & bath, 2 walk-in closets, around 250 sq. ft.), and it keeps the entire place warm.
I wonder why it works so well for some and horrible for others? 🤔
@@Bea_MelaninAndGodsGrace
I don't know. The only bad thing I can say about it; it really eats electricity.
I have one of these for my RV and I use it in the bathroom. Works great for me. I don’t really care if the temp read out is accurate because I’ve gotten used to what temps I want at what time. For example, I set it at 76 when I go to bed (during cold winter nights) and it keeps my bathroom from being a refrigerator when I get up and use the rest room. I set it to 80 when I take a shower and it makes the bathroom nice and toasty.
I’m pretty sure the heating element doesn’t get red hot, but there is a LED light in there that makes it look like it’s red hot.
I bought this one and a ten dollar version at Walmart on the same day and this one is far better than the ten dollar one.
If you need decent heat in a relatively small area, this is a good heater in my opinion. I’ve been living in my RV for six months and it’s gotten down to 20 degrees outside, but my bathroom is nice and warm thanks to this heater. For the rest of my RV I use bigger space heaters (electricity is free with my rent).
Are you still alive?
I got mine for a dollar, on clearance at The Source. I use a extension cord rather than a wall plug but it does okay for a small room.
I bought one on clearance. ($9) last winter. I use it only in my bathroom & only when I am in the bathroom or bedroom. I am very happy with it. serves it's purpose for me.
The heater works as a ventilator. it sucks all the air in the room slowly and emits warm air. its working like a charm with me. Also it is totally safe to use unless you really don't know how to place it properly.
it takes about 2 to 4 hours to heat up a totally isolated home.
I was going to buy this for my son as he has left home and his little flat isn’t very warm and we have cold winters in the U K🇬🇧 . It was going to be part of his Christmas present. I only came on to google the price and this video came on. I’m really happy I watched this and read lots of comments on this product. It’s totally put me off getting one. Think I’ll put money in a card for him, a bit safer I think. Thankyou for the video 👍
It is now an "internet only" item. Now it's called Insta Heater for $39.98. But you have to buy 4 or more at a time. Thanks for the review. I was almost tempted.
I was gifted one of these and despite it being well below 0 outside it heated what I would describe as a small single box room no problems 👍. Given the cost of gas electric and the cost of living here in the UK it's definitely saved me money and kept me comfortable cheap but cheerful is how I would describe this product. Blessings to all from ENGLAND 🙏🙏😃🙏🙏🙏🙏
Was about to purchase......not now! Thank you for this video!
Aaww you seem sad, depressed, and extremely quiet in these earlier videos! After seeing this video I just want to give you a hug. I love the newer videos because you just seem happier!
Wow. I think the public is better off buying a $20 heater from wal mart. The one with legs on it.
Walmart has an excellent electric heater for under 10 bucks. Three heat settings and works great. Highly recommended.
Made in China? I'd never have guessed! The heating element staying on without the fan is LETHAL!!!
as LETHAL as covid..
How?
It is a red led thats still on! The heating element is off!
Thanks for this review. Was going to buy one in my local store but think I'll keep my money now.
I ordered 4 Zen heaters, one did not work because the fan would not turn on. The other heaters worked great, but they only worked for the 2019 winter, but not one works this year.
My LED fireplace stopped working so I ordered a Handy Heater but decided to cancel the order because I can buy a similar space heater locally. After watching this video I'm glad I cancelled the order. Thanks for sharing!
thank you for this honest review- it is appreciated!
I bought mine last year and it kept my bathroom warm , my temperature only went up to 35degree and always sent timer to 12 hours bathroom was hot. Good product.
Hi, I agree! Love it because I have a heat pump furnace and this help keep my room warm. Just don't like the thing not coming back on when it get cold again. Heat with mines on 74 and it keeps my heat from running to long and save on the electric bill a little from coming on to much and my room is 153 12' 9"× 17' 11"
Better call it Handy Burner, you certainly help Firefighters to a busy job.
I have 3 of these heaters and they work just fine .. the smell is because it was NEW, it eventually goes away .. I love the 12 hour timer and the H and L settings .. even when on high setting the sound is not as loud as a hair / blow dryer .... and it does shut off when it reaches the desired temperature and will resume again when temperature drops !! .. that light that stays on just glows when it turns off but it does not throw off any heat ... when we got down to minus 19 degrees last winter ... these handy heaters were a blessing !! I'm thinking you just happened to get a bad unit or you've not played around with it enough . ( just saying what my experience has been with these Handy Heaters ) I give them 5 stars !!!
Hi,
We had ours for about 3 years & we used it mainly in the toilet room for emergency heating in the winter time. So it was used very very little. 🙄
But recently I decided to open it up to clean it (as it was quite dusty inside), but when I reassembled everything the fan stopped working when I turn the unit on. 😕😞
I checked it with a bench power supply & the fan works fine. So I suspect the temperature sensor is the culprit or faulty. 🤔
Still worth the buy (for such the price) in my opinion. We only paid 20 € then. But now you can get it for 14 €. 😏
Best Regards,
Claiming that you save money on electricity bill is a scam, 300watts on every kind of heater is 300watts of energy and produce the same amounth of heat. The only positive side of this heater is that you can plug it on the wall and you save space.
We have them under a different brand name in my country. Looks like a good way to burn down the house. Would never trust a heating element that close to a socket and wall, especially one that needs an active airflow to cool down. I bought a mini oil heater that is only 500W, works perfectly for under my desk to keep me warm at my work station.
I bought this as a way to get away from lager heaters in my tiny house. It didn't work for heating and I had to go back to my larger heater or face being cold all winter. Your right it's a bad product and people shouldn't spend the money to buy a poorly made product made with good intentions.
I have one of those in my bathroom, but the temperatures are in Celsius, up to 30°C (86°F) with a 12 hour timer. When I set it to 25°C (77°F) and take a hot shower, it stops running but doesn't shut off.
Good review. I read a bunch of reviews these things are pure trash!
I have 3 units one in my office one in the bedroom and one in the bath/ closet area. Each area is of a different size and all units work very well. No longer a need to heat the entire house. I have greatly reduced the temperature of the house heater.
glorified hair dryer....looks dangerous
Steven, I have two and believe it or not they are really safe. I usually set mine to low and away from curtains and beddings. I will say this; it can be loud. I have only used it a few times only because it is loud. Mine is a little different from the one illustrated.
@@lillyvriley9957 how it’s performing I want to use it about 9 hours it’s good?
Bored so I'm binge watching some of your videos. I could tell right away that this one was different from most of the ones I've watched. I go and check and sure enough it's FOUR YEARS OLD! The review is great and there's nothing wrong with it at all - you just seem less animated. Still, enjoy your content regardless. 😊
I think this is designed to be a desk heater. If the thing is directed straight at you, then you might enjoy the heat. It's not designed to heat even a small room.
I agree, and this heater is going to my work office.
I was thinking about buying it. Thanks for the review
On my handy heater the heating element inside shuts off first when it reaches the desired temperature and then the fan continues to run and cool the element and then the fan shuts off. I'd consider that a bonus how many heater fans do that ? The temperature setting does seem a few degrees off maybe three or four degrees. Not a deal breaker and mine works well in a small room. Plenty of heat. For the price its not bad. And like any heater they need to be monitored to insure safety. Mine also has the orange glow LED light when plugged in so when you see that its not the element glowing hot its the LED light inside. Im not sure why its there but its easy to see your heater at night when you see that light you know where its at in the dark. It adds a nice look to it in addition to the temperature setting readout display. Id rate it close to five stars as its pretty good at doing its job. UPDATE After closely watching the set temperature on mine I have to say its spot on. 68 degrees is 68. Considering the fact like I said that it cools itself down before shutting off I'd give it a five stars. Mines a dream.
I just bought one today Home Depot. The Heat doesn’t seem to expand to the area of the room after operating 45 mins. The way you pointed out, No Heat passed 2 ft. I will be returning for my refund tomorrow. Thanks for your valued input bro!
I seen it on t v & was thinking about getting one cause when I work on the computer like I do
most the time & it's cold my hands get cold, so that's why I was wanting to get one so I could
use it to keep my hands warm here, so I'd have it on a LOW setting on about 70 degrees.
thank you for the info.
Gayle Harrelson
Have to say that setting any heater or your thermostat above 69 for heat is wasteful-each degree above that adds 10% to your heating bill. Also since 80% of our energy STILL comes from coal-we ALL need to conserve to reduce our use of fossil fuels that ARE altering our environment and causing more frequent, stronger disasters. Americans are the most wasteful people on this planet and if every country lived as we do-we would need 4-5 earths to sustain our habits!! We have an obligation and responsibility to HELP transition to CLEAN, RENEWABLE energy sources for children now and in the future and for ALL those effected by droughts, flooding, tornados, hurricanes, wildfires, etc!!
Also in the summer people should keep their setting at 75 or above and use fans. Again each setting lower is 10% more on your bill each degree.
I'm wondering if you got a lemon. I have one that I've been using for the last two winters. I turn it on when I get in the shower, and within 10-15 minutes it heats from 60 to 85. Mine works great every time.
you must have a defective one. i got one that works fine. use in bedroom that is coldest in house.
I have the handy heater and use it in a small space Also it is only good for like small bathrooms when taking showers or heating it for kids to take baths mine. Shut off very frequently I've had it for a short amount of time I do not think it would be my first choice I would not have bought it if I knew it did not work as effectively as seen on TV
The air circulation is strongly impaired by the position/location of the heatere -- in the corner. Don't you think the air flow will be deflected off the wall and back into the heater?? It will affect the thermostat reading.
Thanks for the review.
I have these they do work. I use them on a narrowboat to take the chill off. It defo works.
If it is ceramic, then that's why the coils stay red the ceramic plates should help maintain the heat a bit longer.
I was about to buy one online , thanx for changing my mind at the last minute . Subscribed .
If you hate the heater you bought, don't worry, you'll...warm up to it.
Thank you so much for the review! This was very helpful. I'm trying to find something sufficient enough to heat up a room in my basement. From what you're saying about it shutting off two of these heaters may not work. Anyway I did subscribe to your channel.
The temperature around the heater itself may differ from that of the other side of the room, causing it to shut off before you want it to. Best bet is to set it at the max, then when the room gets to the temp you want you set the digital thermostat. I do the same with my A/C unit in the summer.
Hi, I'm from Chile and I want to know if Handy Heater is really good and if you do not spend a lot of electricity. The question is because I am about to buy
Yes it does work i have one !!!! They got it right pity they dont do cold air ones.
I just got one of these at home depot today.
It did thermally overload after about 20mins on HH (High) and it didnt turn back on.
I'm not sure if I got an updated model or not. Thermostat seems to have a wide range for like, turning back on.
Say it's set to 72. It might shut off at 70-71. And seems to need a higher temp drop to turn back on, as I have to raise it 2 or 3 degrees to get it to turn back on, on LOW.
On high. When it reached temp the whole thing turns off and I couldnt get it back on.
Was thinking about modifying it and yanking and looping thermostat. While trying to keep thermal OL on it.
Many heaters come factory that do this WITHOUT the thermal. So if it can keep thermal runaway protection then it would be fine
I would rec people just buy a normal little black comfort zone 750/1500 heater with a good thermostat for same price. They always work and work well.
In that case, if I did mod the thermometer.. its use would be limited to super cool nights/days. Just like we are coming into in the next week.
And I'm from N TX
Wow, even if it worked, I couldn't stand that noise for more than ten minutes.
i got one for my room and its not a big room and it doesn’t change the room temperature after 1 hour its still the same i can feel hot air coming out but the room still cold
Good review ... Thanks a lot
thanks for your review. save my money now
Thanks for a great review!
Mine works correctly as it is supposed to even after two Winter's of keeping my 18 wheeler warm!!
set thermostat to the max and let it run. that's the most effective way of using a space heater. when it reached the maximum temperature, then you can start to dial the thermostat down to whatever you want. but let it heat the room first with everything it can give because if you start with like 78 deg, it's internal sensor senses the heat from inside the box, which is quite small.
whos here in 2023
Jan 1 24 :) lol
Jan 16 24 😊
I’m here in 2024😅
Feb. 24, 2024
August 2024 :p
The heater is made very cheap. If I set for any hour and it goes off in about 15 minutes. If I just turn on, it lasts longer but, it doesn't heat a 72 sq ft bathroom. Buy a small (8"x5"x7") Polaris. It has been heating a 12'x12' room, all night, for more than 3yrs.
YOU NEED TO PLACE SOMETHING IN FRONT OF THENSMALL HEATER SO THAT THE HEAT BOUNCES OFF. ITS LIKE THROWING A PAIL OF WATER UP AGAINST THE WALL THAT CAUSES THE WATER TO BACKFIRE AND SPLASH IN YOUR FACE. JUST BE SURE THAT YOU TEST THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE OBJECT AND THE HEATER SO THAT YOU DON'T CAUSE A FIRE.😮
Congrats on 4 years!
If you take ten handy heaters and wear ear plugs there is no problem to heat rooms :-P
I would actually love to see that.
I have the daewoo one and have same problem with the thermostat,well out and its a red light that stays on
I like the review. What would you recommend as and alternative.
Because it is keeping the room at the tempture selected
It looks rather small. Uses around 300 Watt by design, not really powerful enough for most rooms. If I want to heat up a room, I want it done quick enough.
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I had 2 of these, i gave one to my brother and keeping one to myself, its totally trash, it doesnt heat the room one bit, you can only use it just to harm up your hands when you are in very cold days and thats al
I think you had a malfunctioning one I crank mine to 90 just for a small area I sit at it's raised that area about 3 to 4 degrees in about an hour.
Thanks this really helped
A legend was born
Is not red hot metal xD, is just a red led light, I took apart the heater and I discovered that, is just for showing that the heater is working.
The only thing I don’t know if is the safety measures turn off that light too or not when a overheating happens
That isn't actually the heating element staying on. There is a light inside of the heater. The element doesn't glow when hot.
Hi,
Is the handy heater powered by battery?
Is this your first vid?
Mine works fine . In small spaces. I’ve had it a few years now
I had a stackable washer/dryer that started doing that.Luckily I was home in the apt and got my clothes out and noticed it before a fire started.I unplugged it and called maintenance to repair..
Is it energy saver and which grade plz A or A+ or B
Mine works just fine. All nice and toasty warm!
When you first started on here what equipment did you use to make videos? (Camera, mic, and such)
Thanks and have really been enjoying the videos. Definitely thinking about getting an Allett wallet.
The red light you see is just a red led.
Some "fake" heaters have only the led, which gets hot and a fan blows the hot air around that led out. While the "keramic" inside does nothing, just fake components. But it's not with all models.
I use mine in a 14m2 room, high speed, highest temperature (I see you pressing the minus button, so that will take longer time...), I put it on max, so it will use the full 400 watt. Within 3 hours, the room is cozy warm. I set the timer on 3 hours and it does the job just right. Maybe if you put it on a timer too, it might neglect the auto shutoff. After the 3 hours, I set it for another 3 hours, but it only will remain the temperature at around 20, maybe 21 degrees Celsius. Kinda de max temperature for a room as big as mine. I guess smaller rooms may get higher temperatures.
For the entire evening, 6 hours x 400 watt at a price of 0.73 ct per kwh = 2400watt = 2.4kwh = 1,75 euros is spend to warm up your room of 14m2 for 6 hours. During an energy crisis, if you use this device for 30 days, it would cost you 52.56 euros to heat your room up. Is your room smaller then 14m2, it can get a little warmer. If your room is bigger, well then it's no use. I think 15m2 is the max and 12m2 is recommended.
Personally, I prefer the curled up wire instead of the keramic, emits more heat, but it's less safe, as the keramic nowadays are surrounded with heat sinks, the plates are not making any contact with the surrounding plastic which makes it a perfectly safe product. As long the plug can be inserted in the socket without causing any stress or strain and is not blocking the air intake. The front is made of aluminum so that is good.
This is out of personal experience, but keep you eyes open for the fake ones. Not all tiny electrical socket heaters are the same. Some are fake, don't get scammed!
Also, thank you. From it's power rating you can get more heat from a hair dryer.