Soleus Air HM1-10-32 Ultra Thin Micathermic Heater, Black
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Soleus Air HM1-10-32 Ultra Thin Micathermic Heater, Black
Customer Review: Economical and Effective
Summary: 5 Stars
We have had this heater for a year and a half and primarily use it to heat the bedroom when the main furnace goes to a low setting for the night. However, because it is so light, we can use it where needed. This heater is very effective and in the ECO setting at 500 watts it doesn't increase the electric bill so you can notice it. It's quiet, and the radiant head feels great. Good heating from both sides except when the room gets near the temperature setting as the ECO setting turns one side off. Nice heat also comes from the top of the unit. The new smell when it was new disappeared after a number of uses so there was no problem there either. Rate it a 5.Customer Review: Hi -tech heater
Summary: 5 Stars
My Soleus HM1-10-32 is used to supplement my oil heat since prices have gone up. I have no problem heating a 18' x 12' living room. I wanted the non-remote version because I've got too many remotes and dont need another one. To my surprise this regular model is now coming with ECO (economy mode).
The heating element consists of two 500W vertical heat panels:
1) LOW: In this mode only one heat panel turns on (the right panel).
2) High: In this mode both (right and left) heat panels turn on.
3)ECO: In this mode both 500W heat panels turn on until the room reaches a certain temp then the right heat panel turns off and the left one remains on until the thermostat takes over and cycles one 500W panel.
Noise: The 500W heat panels will warp at little as they warm-up. This warping makes a low clunk sound. Not loud enough to disturb you but noticable. Also the thermostat makes a click as it cycles.
Power: 1000W seems to be enough for me and doesnt cause heating of the line cord. At this power level the unit can share another device on the same line if need be. The 500W setting works well for most of my conditions. For instance I get home from work and the burner has kept the house at 63 degrees F. I turn-on the heater at 1000W until the living room wall thermostat reads 69 F then I turn the heater to low and let it cycle.
Heat: Since it has a back or rear to the element I tried it up against a wall. This heated the wall up real well. After moving it out in the open it seemed much more effective. The heater emits a LOT of heat out of the top and heats only about out to three feet from the front. I also heats out to 1.5 feet to the rear. Other than that its mostly Infra-red waves to the front and rear and ambient heat to the top.
Very handy carry handle on one side and attractive thin profile make this a real versatile low profile heater. With the Micathermic elements the heating elements are not exposed to the air so it is safe.
I really think this is the future in portable heating because it is the quietest heater I have used. Also with heat out of the top,infra red to the front and heat to the rear its very effective.
Edit: 2/6/07
Well we had our first single digit night here in NY and it kept the bedroom at 68F by using 1000W and letting it cycle all night. Thats 68F with my door open and attic air leaking thru the attic stairs (in otherwords worst case) at 8 deg outside temp. Normally on an 8 deg night my bedroom is 59F.
I also knocked it completely over while walking around in the dark. The Power was off and it lived no problem. No damage works fine.
Another point is that no matter how close it is to objects in the bedroom they do not heat to a dangerous temp. They will get warm but not hot.
When sitting on the coach with it 3 feet away and facing you (maximum comfy) you only feel a mild radiant heat not a blast in the face. Try that with most radiant heaters and you'll get a tan.
Lovin' it.
Customer Review: Piece of junk
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this item online for $58 and it broke after a few days of very light use. The thermostat failed and the plastic knob broke. I don't recommend Soleus products. Their quality is very bad.Customer Review: Poorly engineered and poorly manufactured.
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased this heater because the much nicer DeLonghi HHP1500 was out of stock and I needed a heater right away. I ended up getting the DeLonghi anyway because the Soleus Air was such a disappointment. When it arrived the knobs were cracked and still had wet glue on them! When I went to turn it on the knob snapped off since the glue hadn't had time to set. It was also warped so the panel isn't flat. I could forgive it for showing up like a garage sale item if it functioned well, but even after I repaired the knobs it is still a low quality product. It smells terrible whenever it is on, even after several months. Also, it is ALWAYS ON. Even when you turn it off and the light turns off, it is still drawing power and generating heat. I have to unplug it when I leave. The only reason it still gets used is because in the end it does generate heat, but that is the best thing I can say for it. Serious waste of money when there are much better heaters for about the same price.Customer Review: Poorly made
Summary: 2 Stars
This is a good heater, but it is poorly manufactured. The screws for the feet are not made properly. Each of the two heaters that I have purchased has one foot that keeps falling off.