Krups FME2 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe, White Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)Noodles' review is just about exactly what I was going to write. Our old ProAroma was a better machine. It's hard to believe anyone at Krups would think it was an improvement to lock out all controls except "off" when the machine is on program mode. You want to change the program? Set the program "off" time longer? You have to turn it off to do that. Then, when you turn it back on to keep the coffee warm, it thinks you want to brew a new pot, and starts an "empty reservoir" alarm. The automatic start program doesn't cancel after it runs, it stays on. Uhhh... Krups? It's obvious that I would have to actively tend to the machine - like add a filter? Coffee? Water? before it makes coffee again. Wouldn't it make sense to assume that I would be capable of setting the program again at that time? Krups thinks you should be forced to remember to turn the program off (not possible when it's still warming the carafe!) if you don't want to use it.If you forget LATER, after the program time has run it's course, it starts the "empty reservoir" alarm nice and early Saturday morning. Our ProAroma was completely programmable any time - and it had more features. This machine is definitely a step down. Oh, wait - I forgot - the carafe has a lid that won't come off, won't open far enough to stay open by itself, and stained brown in a month. How am I supposed to fit this in the dishwasher - with the lid closed? I guess so. I wish the old carafe with the snap-on, snap-off lid would fit this thing. OK, so I got it for $60, much cheaper than the last few (non e-bay) ProAromas would have cost me. But I feel bad that I didn't just spend $20 on Mr. Coffee. I think this machine was not only built in China, it was designed there by someone who had never laid hands on a ProAroma. Coffee is fine, but so is it when I boil water in a kettle and pour it over the grounds in a Melitta filter...this is just handier. The machine feels sturdy, not cheap. My gripe is in the programming. Oh, yeah, I forgot - they moved the electronics back under the heating element, where coffee and water get spilled on it. Not up high like the ProAroma's.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Krups FME2 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe, White

Product Description:
New from Krups, this 12-cup programmable coffee maker has 1,100 watts to provide fast and efficient brewing. The programmable timer/auto on sets the start time each day and has a 1-3 cup flavor setting to maximize flavor extraction from small quantities of coffee.There is an audible signal indicating when the machine is done brewing and a popular pause and serve feature allows interruption anytime during brewing. After brewing, the heating plate time is adjustable from 1 to 5 hours.The 60 ounce water reservoir has a detection feature which shuts the unit off if completely empty has a built in water filtration system to remove chlorine and limescale buildup. Beautifully styled with a blue illuminated LED control panel for easy of use, it has a soft eject filter holder for smooth control swing out action, and easy pour 12 cup glass carafe with no drip spout and ergonomic handle design. The descaling indicator measures brew time and calculates when descaling is necessary. Comes with a 1-year warranty.

Want to read more honest consumer review about Krups FME2 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe, White now ?

Remanufactured Cuisinart CBC-00FR Brew-Central Programmable 12-Cup Coffeemaker Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I was so excited to buy this coffee pot after reading the wonderful reviews.I bought the refurbished one to save $$...and less than a year later, it hasn't been working the greatest.The drip got clogged and would take sometimes 2 hours to brew a pot (a little vinegar cleared that up) - but the carafe leaks.A huge pet peave - when you pour coffee and it dribbles on the counter.That is why I spent more money on one of these, to avoid the dripage - but, here we are again dealing with it.I am overall happy with the pot, I just wish I would have bought a new one instead of a refurbished one (no warranty on mine, a year with a new one).

Click Here to see more reviews about: Remanufactured Cuisinart CBC-00FR Brew-Central Programmable 12-Cup Coffeemaker

Product Description:
With an elegant design, this 12-cup automatic coffeemaker provides advanced brewing technology and an array of useful features. The unit's 24-hour programmable timer allows for brewing "wake-up" coffee, while its automatic shut-off function can be set up to four hours in advance. Easily brew smaller amounts of coffee without any loss of flavor thanks to the coffeemaker's 1-to-4-cup setting, and its 12-cup carafe ensures graceful pouring with its ergonomic handle, knuckle guard, and dripless spout. In addition, removing the carafe from the warming plate pauses the brewing process and allows for a quick pour. Other handy features include a clock, adjustable keep-warm temperature control, a swing-out basket for convenient cleaning, a charcoal water filter, and cord storage. An instruction book and a paper coffee-filter starter kit come included. The coffeemaker measures approximately 14-1/4 by 8 by 10-3/4 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.
Editor's note: This is a reconditioned small appliance. Reconditioned generally means that the appliance has been returned to the manufacturer, who returns the appliance to like-new condition. Some appliances may contain cosmetic blemishes.

Get 35% OFF

Want to read more honest consumer review about Remanufactured Cuisinart CBC-00FR Brew-Central Programmable 12-Cup Coffeemaker now ?

SPT SF-610 Portable Evaporative Air Cooler with Ionizer Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)There are so many things wrong with this unit that I'm surprised I've managed to remember them all.Some other reviewers have touched base on them already, but here are the details:

* You put water and/or ice in the top of the unit; you cannot put water where the ice is and vice-versa.The area where you pour water into is about 3x2 inches in size (yes, really!), while the area for ice is about 7x3 inches.You literally need a funnel or a small plastic tube to fill the unit up with water (see below).But it gets worse...

* Easily the biggest flaw: the water/melted ice goes down a tube and literally into the casing of the unit!There is no water tank, or centralized hold for liquids.The entire bottom of the unit is the "tank", if you can even call it that.

* The two cooling packs provided contain some sort of cheap coolant liquid inside of them -- they do cool quite well, but here's the problem: they'rephysically too large.The cooling packs are dropped into the bottom of the casing (where the water is), right into the water.They don't mount inside anywhere.

* The "door" for the cooling packs is too small for my hand (and I have small hands), which makes removing the cooling packs impossible.It took me a good 5 minutes using a pair of plastic pliers to grab a pack and remove it.The door is held shut with magnets, which is admittedly nice. But the door empties right into the water "tank", which means you might as well fill it up from the side and not the top!What were they thinking when they engineered this thing?!

* Water pump is a pump intended for aquariums.If you open up the back of the unit (which you have to do for water filter cleaning; see below), you can peek inside and see quite clearly printed on the pump "AQUARIUM PUMP". Most aquarium pumps I know are loud, not soft/quiet nor do they hum; and because the pump is screw-mounted to the bottom of the unit (which is plastic), I'm left thinking the entire unit must vibrate heavily when powered on.This makes you question the production quality of this item.

* Water refill line is recessed deep inside the unit due to how the plastic casing is molded; it's impossible to read, and it's incredibly important (see above) to not go above a certain fill line.If you go above the line, water will start to come out of the front of the unit, and the rear of the unit (bottom of where the air filter starts).

* The air/lint filter on the back is easily removable.However, to clean the water filter, you must remove 6 screws and proceed to wiggle/wobble plastic pieces until you pull the back of the unit out.Why screws?Why not some retention plastic, or a clip?Better yet, why not magnets like the ones used on the coolant door?You cannot remove it entirely, because attached to it (permanently) is a bright orange hose connected somewhere within the unit; it has no slack.You need 3-4 hands to do this job.

* The water filter itself is what looks to be nylon webbing, identical to what some people use in a clothes hamper.It's just some cheap mesh with some Velcro on it so you can remove it semi-easily.

* Manual states you must clean the water filter every 2 weeks.Yup, you get to disassemble the unit that often.Fun for the whole family?

* Much to my amusement, the drainage spout (if you need to drain the unit) is directly behind where the AC power cord is.Am I the only one who thinks this is a bad idea?

Should you avoid this product?Absolutely.I'm left wishing I could give this thing negative stars; seriously, SPT should be ashamed for engineering something like this.I realize it's somewhat inexpensive, but what you get for under a hundred US dollars isn't even worth it.

Click Here to see more reviews about: SPT SF-610 Portable Evaporative Air Cooler with Ionizer

Product Description:
Relax in refreshing cool air in any room of your home or office. The SPT Evaporative Air Cooler rolls easily from room to room, shooting a stream of cool air using oscillating louvers that evenly distribute the air. It sucks air through a water-saturated wick. As the air flows through the wick, some water evaporates into the air, consuming the heat in the air. An air stream is then blown out the front of the unit and is considerably cooler than the room temperature. Since the 3-speed Air Cooler is not an air conditioner, it uses less energy. You can also use it as a humidifier or a fan and still get the ionic air purifier's cleaning benefits. Use the remote control to change settings. Best used in dry climates or open spaces. Leave the window or door open when humidity or temperature rises in the room. Add as much ice as possible, and set the unit near you for best effect. Runs very quietly. 10-liter water tank. 120 volts. 60 watts. 12 x 9.45 x 28.4 inches. 17 pounds. Limited 1-year warranty.

Get 24% OFF

Want to read more honest consumer review about SPT SF-610 Portable Evaporative Air Cooler with Ionizer now ?

SPT WA-1230E 12,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Remote Control Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I bought this AC unit during the excess heat wave this summer.The unit, (once properly vented) works really well for cooling my bed room but it shuts off when the water needs drained.Durning these hot temperatures this is after only 2-2.5 hrs.Draining the water is not an easy task because the drain is only 1 inch from the floor so you can only use a really really shallow dish. It does come with a hose to connect to a drain for continous drainage but the drain must be below or at the same level as the AC unit.

This drainage problem makes the unit NOT useful for long term cooling (you can't run it all night or use it to cool while at work)

As a long term solution I am working on buidling a stand to set the unit on for continous drainage into a bucket but it is heavey and vibration makes noise a problem. Other portable AC unit have a collecting bottle which is easy to revome for drainage.



Click Here to see more reviews about: SPT WA-1230E 12,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Remote Control

Product Description:
Ideal for rooms up to 400 square feet, this portable air conditioner features a 12,000-BTU cooling capacity and an energy-efficiency rating of 12.63. The unit also functions as a dehumidifier, removing up to 65 pints of moisture from the air per day (the dehumidifier functions automatically in AC mode). During the cooling process, its self-evaporating system extracts water from the air into the unit. Most of this water then gets recycled and used to cool the cooling coils for more efficient operation. The air conditioner comes equipped with a 3-1/5-pint water tank and two fan speeds, as well as a digital thermostat, digital temperature display, and remote control, which makes it simple to use. Choose between continuous operation or the programmable timer, which can be preset up to 12 hours. The unit also provides a 64- to 90-degree F thermostat, a washable air filter, an activated carbon filter to help remove odor, a built-in water tank or extended water tube for continuous drainage, and an easy-grip handle and large casters for convenient mobility. Other highlights include an LCDI plug, fire-resistant PVC plastic housing, a rotary compressor, directional air discharge louvers, and an extendable exhaust hose (up to 5 feet). The unit requires exhaust hose installation, and all standard accessories come included. Weighing 76 pounds, the air conditioner measures 15-1/4 by 16-1/2 by 30-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Get 39% OFF

Want to read more honest consumer review about SPT WA-1230E 12,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Remote Control now ?

SPT WA-9020E 9,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Remote Control Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)this air conditioner has one filter which is easily removed for cleaning purposes, but the intake filter is completely hidden and cleaning it entails disassembling the unit, removing the case, just to access the filters.What a nightmare.

Click Here to see more reviews about: SPT WA-9020E 9,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Remote Control

Product Description:
Ideal for rooms up to 250 square feet, this portable air conditioner features a 9,000-BTU cooling capacity and an energy-efficiency rating of 10.31. The unit also functions as a dehumidifier, removing up to 50 pints of moisture from the air per day (the dehumidifier functions automatically in AC mode). During the cooling process, its self-evaporating system extracts water from the air into the unit. Most of this water then gets recycled and used to cool the cooling coils for more efficient operation. The air conditioner comes equipped with a 3-1/5-pint water tank and two fan speeds, as well as a digital thermostat, digital temperature display, and remote control, which makes it simple to use. Choose between continuous operation or the programmable timer, which can be preset up to 12 hours. The unit also provides a 62- to 90-degree F thermostat, a washable air filter, an activated carbon filter to help remove odor, a built-in water tank or extended water tube for continuous drainage, and casters for convenient mobility. Other highlights include an LCDI plug, fire-resistant PVC plastic housing, a rotary compressor, directional air discharge louvers, and an extendable exhaust hose (up to 5 feet). The unit requires exhaust hose installation, and all standard accessories come included. Weighing 63 pounds, the air conditioner measures 16 by 16 by 30 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Get 44% OFF

Want to read more honest consumer review about SPT WA-9020E 9,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Remote Control now ?

NewAir AC-10000E 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner With AutoEvaporative Technology Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I rated this 3 stars which Amazon defines as "It's OK" which is how I feel about it :)

* Size/Weight/Move-ability 10/10 -- I think the size and weight are fine, the unit is heavy (~50lbs) but not so heavy that you can't lift it from the box, it does have handles on the side to grab, and rolls in any direction on casters.It's not very large, about the size of a modern dehumidifier or mini-fridge

* Front Panel/Controls 5/10 -- The controls are straight forward and easy to use, the exception being that when you're in the "AUTO" mode you can not adjust the fan speed, it's a little odd.The big problem, and why I rate it 5/10 is that there are six SUPER BRIGHT LEDs on the front of the unit, as far as I can tell they serve no purpose whatsoever, they are simply there and they are on whenever the unit is on.When it's bright in the room it's not a big deal, but at night when you're trying to sleep this is a big issue, I'm probably going to have to cut out little wedges of electrical tape or something to stick over them.It comes with an IR remote that lets you control it as well.The display on the front will show the room temperature normally and when you are adjusting the temperature controls up and down it will change to show the desired temp for a few seconds.One note here is that the unit seems to stop cooling even when you're a good 5*F or so away from the desired temp--Example, it was 78* in my room last night and I set the unit for 73* it was running for a while but when the temp hit 77* the compressor shut off for a very long time and the room started to feel hot, temp went back up to 78* and it clicked back on... this may just be a quirk with my unit or something, but my window-mounted a/c will keep running until their ambient temp sensors equal the desired temp setting.

* Window Adapter/Hose 8/10 -- This is a single hose model, that means that it sucks air from the room to blow over the condenser (hot part) and then that air is blown outside; something to keep in mind is that you are sucking air from the room which means you are blowing your "conditioned" air outside as part of the normal process, as a result this unit will not cool a room as efficiently as a dual-hose model or a window/wall unit which both use outside air to cool the condenser--so this 10kBTU model will not cool a room as well as a 10kBTU window unit (it might be more comparable to a 7-8kBTU?).The window/hose adapters are decent quality, the only complaint I have is that I wish the adapter were "taller", my window sill is about 1" high, as a result the hose hits the sill before it the adapter hits the base, this isn't a big deal, but just wanted to note it.Another thing to note, some people complain about the window adapters not sealing very well--this one seems to do an OK job, the window just closes on the flat top of the adapter as a seal.The thing to keep in mind w/ these portable a/c's is that having a fantastic seal is not really expected or needed for the unit to operate, you get just as much air leakage around window mounted a/c's.The window adapter, hose adapter and hose are all well constructed and made of good materials--one tip: first screw the hose onto the unit, then screw the wide-mouth adapter thing onto the hose, THEN put the wide-mouth adapter into the window adapter, if you buy this you'll see what I mean :)

* Cooling/Air Output 10/10 -- Works great!Very cold air, and it blows the air fast out of the vent, much better then my window mounted units which feel like they just dribble out air sometimes

* Noise 7/10 -- First: It makes noise, all air conditioners do, if you need silence to sleep then you need another solution other then window/portable a/c's, I can sleep with the "white noise" of a fan/motor running.The unit is no louder then my 8kBTU window-mount unit when operating with and without it's compressor running; however, the reason I give it a 7/10 is that the unit tends to make more noise when the compressor turns on and off then my window unit does, in addition the compressor cycles on/off very often and for short periods, which exacerbates the issue.So far it has been waking me up, and that's not good, it remains to be seen if I can used to the noise, or this will become an awake-only unit.

* Draining 5/10 -- With low room humidity this unit should be able to exhaust most of the water out with the waste air, which means no draining... but with high humidity you need to drain the unit, this an issue on this unit because unlike other units it does not drain into a bucket which can be removed and dumped out.With this unit you need to put a "shallow pan", as the instructions say, under the drain cock and open it... well this pan needs to be really shallow (see my user submitted image) because the drain cock is only about 1-2" off the floor!I can envision this being a real nightmare to empty and I'm not looking forward to really humid daysOverall I think this is a decent portable a/c, and I'm hopeful that it will work out.

Summarized my main concerns are:
1) Does not have a bucket to empty, if it needs draining that will be very difficult w/o a bucket
2) Front Panel LEDs are super bright and always on, makes it difficult to sleep
3) Compressor makes more noise then expected when starting/stopping, this wakes me up at night

Summarized the pro's are:
1) Very good air output--lots of volume and pressure
2) Cold output!Great for spot cooling, move the unit near you and you'll freeze your butt off even if the rest of the room is warmer then you might like
3) Easy to move around on the casters
4) Reasonable price

Click Here to see more reviews about: NewAir AC-10000E 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner With AutoEvaporative Technology

Product Description:
R-410A Portable Air Conditioner Benefits Take a break from the summer heat with the new AC-10000E - NewAir's newest portable air conditioner! Featuring an incredibly compact size that takes up little room, this 10,000 BTU portable AC unit is the perfect spot cooling solution for bedrooms, small offices, and personal spaces. ; Patented self-evaporative technology results in hours of continuous operation without excessive condensate buildup. ; Best of all, the NewAir AC-10000E portable air conditioner eliminates excess moisture and comes with an air filter for cleaner, fresher air. Requires No Permanent Installation Forget about bulky window or wall AC units - the NewAir AC-10000E is fully portable. ; The extendable window kit (included) sets up in minutes. Compact, Space-Saving Design The NewAir AC-10000E portable air conditioner is incredibly compact and designed to fit most average-sized rooms. ; This unit is also ideal for areas short on space such as apartments and offices. Self-Evaporative Technology The self-evaporative condensate system allows for hours of continuous operation. ; The AC-10000E removes much of the collected moisture by evaporating it into the exhausted air. Intuitive Controls The AC-10000E features an easy-to-read LCD screen with push-button controls for easy operation. Adjustable Louvers This portable air conditioner has adjustable louvers for increased air flow and more evenly distributed cooling

Want to read more honest consumer review about NewAir AC-10000E 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner With AutoEvaporative Technology now ?

Vicks Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)While this humidifier is spendy, it is quite worth it.
I have two of these humidifiers.

Pros:
1. High mist output - very clearly visible. It's like a fog machine! 'WOW!'
2. Mist volume control - many mist levels
3. Large water tank (20 hours of operation)
4. Direction control
5. Comes with it's own filter - but if you use distilled water you won't need to use the filter.

It's not silent but it is NOT loud by any means. I can sleep uninterrupted with it. My older humidifier produces the same noise level but my older humidifier produces a different frequency which disturbs my sleep. The Vick's is far superior to my old one.

Cons:
Like any humidifiers - you must keep it clean.
You have to keep the sonic agitator clean and free of dust/lint. A small bit of lint will negatively impact it's ability to produce high levels of mist. You don't even have to see the lint or dust.
Keeping the agitator clean is easy, don't touch it with bare hands - I only have to use running tap water on the agitator and it's dust/link free and it works like new every time.

Great product.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Vicks Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier

Product Description:
Vicks Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier. Visible Cool Mist for relief of Cold & Flu Symptoms. Superfine Mist restores moisture to dry indoor air for healthful living.

Get 29% OFF

Want to read more honest consumer review about Vicks Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier now ?

Keurig B31 Coffee Maker, Mini Brewer Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)We love this brewer. The best benefit is a fresh, just-brewed cup of coffee every time. The k-cups are more expensive than buying bulk coffee but we were throwing away partially brewed pots of coffee every day with our old brewer. Plus, the savings in time not having to clean the carafe and dump the filter of grounds and then cleaning that is well worth it. Also, you can purchase a reusable filter for it if you want to continue to use non-kcup coffee. Believe me, it is still WAY less expensive than what you pay in the popular coffee houses and the coffee is just as good, or better.

It won't accommodate a tall cup but it is simple to brew into a glass measuring cup and then pour that into your tall cup or travel mug.

Helpful tip: We did have a clogging problem at first. The manual doesn't tell you that there is a "top needle" that can get clogged. Just remove the gasket and take a straightened paper clip to unclog it. If you use your own coffee, use a coarser grind to avoid that problem. HOWEVER, we were leaving the k-cup closed up in there and the grounds were getting cold and stayed stuck in the needle. We found that if you remove the k-cup right after brewing, it doesn't get clogged EVER. Have not had it happen since we discovered that. By the way, Keurig's customer/technical service is absolutely top notch!They stand behind their product and more than make up for any inconvenience you may have experienced.

For those of you who are confused about the amount of water to pour in, we just take the cup we are brewing it in, fill it with water and pour it in. We never worry about seeing where the water level is.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Keurig B31 Coffee Maker, Mini Brewer

Product Description:
The Keurig? MINI Plus Personal Brewer is ideal for gourmet coffee, tea and hot cocoa lovers who desire a brewer that is compact and easy-to-use in the home. Its small size means you can enjoy Keurig Excellence just about anywhere you call home: vacation home, home office, off campus apartment and loft living. The MINI Plus allows you to brew 6, 8 or 10 ounces to get the strength you desire in under 2 minutes with no water left in the reservoir. The MINI Plus is easy to operate. Simply add 6, 8 or 10 ounces of fresh water into the single-use reservoir, CHOOSE your favorite K-Cup, BREW in under 2 minutes and ENJOY.

Want to read more honest consumer review about Keurig B31 Coffee Maker, Mini Brewer now ?

WaterSentinel WSW-1 Replacement Water Filter Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)On this site it says they are tested for ANSI/NSF 42 AND 53, however, when I received the filters, the box only claims tested for standard 42. This is important because standard 53 is for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Benzene, p-Dichlorobenzene,Toxaphene and Carbofuran. You might not have these elements in your water, but you should know what you're paying for!

Click Here to see more reviews about: WaterSentinel WSW-1 Replacement Water Filter

Product Description:
This replacement 4396508 water filter replaces these filter part numbers:4396508P, 4392857, 4392857R 4396918, 4396562, 4396563 2200203, 2203220, 2203980 2305766, 2305767, 2305768 2255518, 2186444 PWF-NL240V, PNL240V WF-NL240V, WFNL240V, NL240V WF-NL240, WFNL240, NL240 WF-NL300, WFNL300, NL300 PWF-L400V, PL400V WF-L400V, WFL400V, L400V WF-L400, WFL400, L400 WF-L500, WFL500, L500 WF-300BR (filter system that uses 4396508)as well as Sears and Kenmore part numbers46-9902, 469902, 9902, 9902P, 04609902000 46-9908, 469908, 9908, 9908P, 04609908000and KitchenAid part numbers:4396547, 4396163, 4396509, 4396509PThese filters are proudly MADE IN THE USA and are in stock for IMMEDIATE delivery!These filters were designed and engineered by Water Treatment professionals who understand water filtration products and who designed and created many of the filters you see in the market today. Please see our feedback rating and review our customers' comments.The compatible replacement filter is designed to give you similar or better performance than the original version it replaces. The materials used are of the highest quality. The internal filtration element used is one that is designed to provide the longest life as well as the highest amount of simple dirt holding capacity available. Additionally the manufacturer has tested this unit to ANSI/NSF standards 42/53 for performance. This filter will provide hundreds of gallons of great tasting, crystal clear water!

Get 16% OFF

Want to read more honest consumer review about WaterSentinel WSW-1 Replacement Water Filter now ?