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(More customer reviews)Lovely design. Great heat! Easy to move from place to place. The "new" smell disappears quickly in a few hours via following the directions. (I also used a tiny bit of lavender oil on the top fins - during those hours - to mask the initial unpleasant smell. And I placed it near a window that was ajar.) We haven't used the programming so I can't comment on that (see below for update!). (There was one similar model that lacked the programming feature, but it was not sold by Amazon and required a substantial shipping fee. My advice: Always check the origin and any shipping cost! When given a choice, I prefer Amazon. Second choice is to go through Amazon, if it's not something Amazon carries.)
Back to the heater:
This heats quickly. And it's cute! Easy to store, as this model is particularly slim. I strongly recommend reading the directions so you avoid overtaxing your electric outlets or circuits. Beyond that, this thing will be your "friend" on cold mornings - as it heats up so quickly. It's like a little fireplace - except it's safe.
My vote of confidence in the heater and in Amazon service (it arrived 2 days after shipping!) is so strong we are ordering a second one. This will enable us to keep the house temperature lower and just warm the rooms we're actually occupying at any one time.
My initial order included another DiLonghi heater (HHP1500, Mica Panel Radiator), which is very attractive - looks almost like a small TV - except with wire mesh instead of a screen. The oil-filled radiator keeps its heat longer and puts out more heat. But the Mica Panel radiator is preferable if space is limited and you're looking for something to keep your feet warm while reading or watching TV; it puts out consistent, gentle heat - mostly from the front, a bit from the top - whereas the oil-filled radiator puts out a lot of heat - from the top. (Also, the mica panel one is so light, you can easily carry it from one room to another.) We're happy with both, but the oil-filled radiator is the one we decided to duplicate as, for us, it's more versatile, and can really "add" heat where you need it - thus allowing us to have the thermostat lower. (Both heaters do not use blowers, which, if you have allergies, is a big plus! That's another reason to supplement forced air central heating with these space heaters.)
We chose a slim model. So I expect the larger, heavier models would be great heat "work horses" if you're looking for something with an even greater heat output.
Update (10/12/09):
Programming function of this heater:
By accident I have now learned about the programming. It's an ingenious design, in my view. It's not via a computer, but there's dial where you set the current time (be sure to move that dial only clockwise!) and then there is a circle of tiny little red levers (like tiny hairs, except they move). And these little levers are really on/off controls. If the lever is moved to the center of the circle, then it's "on" - so if you don't need to "program" it, you simply move all the little levers toward the center and you have nice little circle of red. However, for any spans of time where you want the heater to turn itself off, you move the lever to the outer part of the circle.
Does your heater APPEAR to be "broken" because it won't turn on? Check that little red circle of levers.... in case for some reason they've been moved and the unit has turned itself off. You can easily put them back the way you want them.
Again, it's a brilliant little programming design! Very easy to understand. And it really is not subject to the kind of problems of things that you program digitally. As I said above, it's like a circle of "on/off" switches that you can control individually.
We're glad we've got the second one on the way!
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DeLonghi Oil-Filled Radiator with Programmable Timer, TRV0715TDon’t worry about heating the whole house if you’re only in one room. Save money and energy by wheeling the DeLonghi Oil-Filled Radiator from room to room and using heat only when you need it. Uniquely designed to allow heated air to rise faster, the radiator features a programmable timer to let you heat in 15-minute increments during a 24-hour period. Select as much time and as many different time periods as you need, day and night. No assembly is required, and the oil is permanently sealed, so you never have to refill it. The adjustable thermostat offers 3 different heat settings. Turns on automatically when room temperature drops below a certain level, and a safety thermal cutoff turns off if heater becomes too warm. Made from durable rust-resistant metal, the DeLonghi Oil-Filled Radiator should only be used in the upright position in rooms of at least 43 square feet. Place it on the floor beneath the room’s coldest window to reduce the effect of cold drafts. 14.6 x 23.2 x 5.5 inches. 1-year limited warranty.
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