Why oil-filled? Signed Mad from South Dakota and hope there is some kind of class action suit taken against Eden Pure and their misleading clan. Bill Burkett was the CBS source in the Killian documents affair of 2004. It will cost more. Again, the EdenPure AND ANY HEATER using 1500 watts is going to cost too much to use as your only heat. Well it depends on what version you get. What a fiasco-I will never purchase anything from Edenpure or anything associated with Bob Villa. xc. I called the customer service number 1-888-294-0280 and never spoke to anyone after being on hold for hours and I even left my home number and they never returned my call after being assured they would call. They are PAID to endorse these products. The big SCAM not mentioned is the advertised life of the Edenpure US-1000 or Gen4 heaters. So, for those looking for a way to reduce your bills, why don't you have your attic better insulated, replace your windows (if needed), and have a new heating unit or units installed, finance it all, and pay the extra on the payments instead of on the extra electricity you are using now. I have ran both units and can say for 100% certainty that my $39.99 radiator heater heated as well if not better than the Edenpure unit (neither put out enough heat to adequately heat my basement). This year, 2010, we noticed that the unit was not at all effective. All EdenPURE does is dress it up and jack the price to the stratosphere. TV Shows. Keith Schroeder (author) from Wisconsin on October 31, 2011: John, it should remind you of every politician. I use two in my basement that have been working constant for three years (except for the summer months) and still work fine. Debra Breckenridge on September 20, 2011: I bought an Eden hearter last Dec. Lowering the thermostat(s) by 3F would likely result in minimal discomfort for you and your family, but are you willing to keep your home at 50F? Save 80 percent off EdenPUREs cost by using a competitors brand. It's CFM rate is horrible vs. a fan forced electric heater. Have now started a dispute claim with my credit card company. You still need them. If it heats, cools, moves air or water, we do it. of insurance. CLAIM: With the EdenPure the temperature will not vary in any part of the room. THiS IS FOR JIMS COMMENT,IF U HAVE A HOT WATER HEATER THINK ABOUT WHAT UR SAYING IF THE WATER IS HOT U DONT NEED TO HEAT IT. Directions to Burkett Heating & Cooling Authorized Dealer & Servicer We are authorized to install, repair, and maintain heating & cooling systems manufactured by some of the most renowned companies in the world. Get them sealed (don't use 'duct tape', go to a Home Depot or other type store or your htg and A/c dealer or service person and ask them what type sealing tape or other to seal the ductwork). Several EdenPURE heaters have been tested and compared against Lasko electric heaters. If a simple electric space heater can cut energy consumption by 50 percent, then the government may wish to promote the product with tax incentives in order to break Americas dependence on foreign oil. You should use your own judgement and take some care to buy the right product for you. Out performs? I would not with a $20-$40 heater from one of the big box stores. I will not call this a scam. There has got to be heat loss, because travels a long distance from the furnace ouside to the farthest point. Price? I can prove that is nonsense in 3 seconds in my house. Keith Schroeder (author) from Wisconsin on November 02, 2011: Bob, my main concern is saving ME money. They are thu the wall units that look like AC units they are about 12k to 15k btu each.A heat pump is about 1 to 3 energy gain $1 in you get $3 out.Dont be fooled by the snake oil salesman. I just read Steve's reply and had he spelled better I might have give it more creditability. Which means you get 100% of what it cost you. Is the $300 Edenpure any better than a regular $20 electric space heater for any purpose? Only if you needed this type Of heater. Connect with Us PH: (269) 428-2723 PH: (877) 494-9357 Contact Us The heater might be graet but at this time I don't want to take that chance just incase it is not what BOB VILA claims to be ture. This heater will warm almost my entire upstairs, 1250 sq ft. Today, I had my central heat heat on 64 to try to save $$$ on my electricity. Another way to do this is to just turn down your thermostat. Zero marketing at that point. I guess not. Call your agent or insurance company if you have any questions. I have not used it consistently 24 hours a day. Just don't turn on your heat. They make you confused with names, like US 1000, GEN 4 1000, GEN 3 1000. I live in the South, and that is high for me (keep in mind I have not experienced this because I have not used it 24 hours a day). The importance of this is any space heater will do that. Heat from any 1500 watt electric heater will cost you $35.60 for 1 million btus of heat if you are paying 12 cents a KWH. The air movement inside an Edenpure heater is blowing the coldest air on the base of the bulbs and the bulbs cycle on and off frequently. Our house is more than 2800 square feet (not cubic feet) and we have the heater down stairs. My heating bill was $30 month versus $90 in kersosene and the side effects it left.I had to install a heavier wire to carry the amp's but it worked when I needed a heavier heater(1000)I think oil companies will do anything to keep you hooked,my dad(81)spent $800 for a couple months,got a few heaters and saved a bundle. Thank you for the validation. It doesn't mater what's inside the box. And third, it provides soft radiant heat that EVENLY spread around the room. ft. cold in massachusetts on January 12, 2011: where can you run a 1500 watt heater all night for $0.23? Now, if that is not a scam, a come on, a lead in, I don't know what it. they sent me a RFH one it can to me in pieces they back cover was broken in several pieces. For the same heat output, electrical heaters are way more expensive than heating with a fuel like natural gas. Oh, yes, and for the guy who said how can the ceramic remove moisture from the air, if you will look, there is only one model that is also a dehumidifyer, so it is both a heater PLUS a dehumidifyer. A FEW YEARS AGO A CITY ELECTRIC INSPECTER TOLD ME SOMETHING THAT REALLY WORKS. We bought an Eden Pure Gen 1000 a month and a half ago and lo and behold our electric company called today because they noticed a huge spike in our usage, as a matter of fact our usage has more than doubled. Sale price $247.00 Sale. Second is that you can lower your thermastat while only heating an inner room. It costs me about $2.00 per day to heat my house with Eden Pure. I am filing complaints against EdenPure ad commercials where I can, and working to get my mother's money back! You cannot get more energy out of an electron than is in it. I did consider the possibility of buying one, but after reading your hub i re-read the brochure and realized that this was also extremely misleading without actually lying. An electric heater can do the job for an unheated sideroom or shop where the cost of a furnace or duct work would be prohibitive. It is designed for heated or cooled air to go through only the vents of the zones you have on. You just lay it loose on top so nothing touches it. The first heater I got didn't run long before one of the elements went out. Placed an order for the Eden Pure Gen 4 after watching an TV commercial. . I promise you the payback on this will be much better than an expensive space heater. heater was done on his own time in his own garage with his own tools and therefore would be outside of his scope of employment. I told her that I wanted my order cancelled and it was I hope. Issues of safety, durability, and return on investment must be considered before purchasing one of the most expensive portable infrared heaters on the market. He is retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Texas Army National Guard. 00 EdenPURE GEN40 Heater $247. I am not endorsing any unit of any other just telling my experience with this unit, so do what you will with my comment. After reading all the negative reviews posted about the Eden Pure,I called back to cancel my order. PERIOD. I will check the duct for cracks and insulation and if I want to get cheaper, I'll look into the Sun. In other words a room measuring 6' x 7'. Buyer beware ! A 1500 watt heater is a 1500 watt heater REGARDLESS of how much you promote it or charge for it! If you have 5000 BTU, you can comfortably heat a space around 100-200 sq.ft with outside temperature of 20-30 F and typical insulation. Has anyone specifically gone from a traditional electric space heater (ONLY) to an Eden and found an improvement in their electric bill? The heat is a soft even heat and is extremely comfortable. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Why would Villa want to be associated with this ?? . i have one, and believe me it has paid for itself, i have hot water heat powered by natural gas. Their flagship product, the EdenPURE infrared heater, was first launched in 2007. Emmy Award-winning American news personality Ken Rosato Ken is best known for his work in WABC-TV's morning newscasts. The Air King 8132 1500 watt ceramic space heater covers areas up to 150 square feet. I have two Eden Pures in my home and they really work. Well, it looks like EdenPure is at it again, this time with a TV commercial! EdenPURE claims stretch the truth. If you really want to save energy and money on heating costs, don't shell out hundreds of bucks on a space heater. A company of integrity that believes all the implications of their own commercial to be true would have no problem warranteeing for one year and paying return costs for the "so few that would come back. Underdogs: Directed by Doug Dearth. Cubic Feet/Minute is the best measure. I ordered my heater on the 14th of Dec. and was told that it would not take more than 14 days (what a joke)I started calling around the first of January and I could not get anyone on the phone. Other heaters I've used don't keep the rooms warm because the controls don't allow the versatility that the EdenPure does. Process for forming coal compact without a binder Patent number: 5658357 Let me first say, I have been praiseing the Edenpure for about 6 years. If you were to carefully cover up where air is coming into the hair dryer and feel the front it would get much hotter maybe still not as hot as the heat gun because it has built in overload protection and it will shut off by the time it gets that hot otherwise it might hurt some people. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Services may be provided by Western Union Financial Services, Inc. NMLS# 906983 and/or Western Union International Services, LLC NMLS# 906985, which are licensed as Money Transmitters by the New York State Department of Financial Services. If they did, they would have to absorb water, wouldn't they. Conclusion: Bill Burkett acted within his rights and duties as an employee of John Handon. I am sold on the Eden Pure, but I will have to say I did see one just before seeing this page that is described much in the same way as the Eden Pure Gen4 but is marked down to $219. You are dead wrong pilgrim. The BTU (British Thermal Unit) was developed for flame based heat, not electricity. ANY 1500 watt electric heater will give you the exact amount of heat, no matter how much, or how little you pay for it. In looking into getting an fared heater, I did a lot of research. I've found that by partial disassembling them and placing a tiny drop of oil at the motor bearing points they will run for MANY years past their obsolescent date. that I happen to agree with. ductwork loses a lot of energy if it is in unheated areas (your attic, your basement, etc.) The Edenpure is better than most electric heaters because Of how it creates its heat. They were not meant to be used in that manner. This is the second blog I have complained on. EdenPure suggests that "you can turn the heat down in your house as low as 50F, yet the room you are in will be warm and comfortable. I was going to buy an edenpure because I am a senior citizen and in winter my light bill is out of sight but reading all the negative comments, NO THANKS! Trust me. Yes other heaters have safety cut off switches but there not much good if your sofa has set on fire because the fire was too close. Same reasons. And, BTW, author of this site, it is SQUARE FEET, not CUBIC as you stated. I've been in the HVAC field for 40 years. It is great for days like today when the chill was just too much in the house, but it is not something you want to use consistently during the day and night. Keith Schroeder (author) from Wisconsin on December 27, 2011: Let us know how the EdenPURE works for you, the man. Like most people have said, 1500 watts of electric energy is just that, 1500 watts, Doesn't matter if it come out of a $20 Walmart heater or a $400 Eden, it'll do the same thing. Plus, as someone else said, there are varied types of heat. ", They would be dedicated to making sure the expectations of an ongoing pleasant experience that is designed into the commercial would be realized to the end of product life. As a local family owned company that has been in business for over 30 years, we continue to value the trust you have placed with us to provide your families and homes with professional, reliable and affordable Heating, Cooling & Indoor Air Quality solutions. Bill Burkett Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Bill Burkett was the CBS source in the Killian documents affair of 2004. . I bought one several years ago and saved like at least 100. on my first electric bill. Though I dont know why you would want to. Of course, it seems that would use more electricity, but some of you just don't read the material correctly or don't read it at all. Frankly, I think enough has been said about the EdenPure. Just picked one from trash. I have a 1400 watt heat gun and my wife has a 1800 watt hairdryer. I called them again and realizing that these things must be nothing but junk I told them that I just wanted a refund. It seems to have been expurgated from their current advertising. Those heated water molecules will warm the human body faster than air molecules. In other words a fan force heater will heat a space faster and then turn off faster while a pure convection heater will take much longer. This means it produces 5118 BTU of heat. He claimed that in 1997, while outside the governor's office in Austin, he overheard a conversation about "wanting to bury George W. Bush's Vietnam service record". I've read enough negativity about these units I've decided to stick with name brands (Honeywell etc.) Hatco GRAH-48-208-T-QS Glo-Ray 48" Infrared Strip Heater | 1100 Watts (Closeout) Free Shipping Quick Ship $265.10 / Each $226.05 / Each Add to Cart Nemco 6150-60 60" Infrared Bar Heater | 1400 Watts Quick Ship $184.00 / Each Add to Cart Hatco GRAH-48-120-T-QS Glo-Ray 48" Infrared Strip Heater | 1100 Watts Free Shipping Quick Ship $265.10 / Each P.S. Movies. I wonder how much Edenpure payed Bob Vila to get on television and tell all these lies about the Gen 4 heaters? But I'm sure they will be $94.80 two years from now. THINK ABOUT IT. That crock of the well-known barnyard commodity doesn't cut it. Many have been running now for well over 5 years and run almost constantly all winter long. So reliability can be good or bad. 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