This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Build a mounting box out of 2 x 4 lumber and 3/4-inch plywood that will allow you to mount the new tankless water heater about four inches out from the wall. It does nor really matter what type of heat source is used: gas, electric, oil, wood, solar, wind etc. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER on December 16, 2012: First of all, 120vac appliances are very inefficient compared to 220vac. Received a reconditioned unit a week ago. So reliability can be good or bad. 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. They basically cut our heating bills in half and keep us nice and warm during the cold Pennsylvania winter nights. Looked first at a $14.99 ceramic heater that uses 1500 watts and is rated at just over 5000 btu's. EdenPURE claims stretch the truth. The heated air is still coming through the ductwork, and when it reaches the closed vent, it has built up pressure which makes that much more of your heated air be lost through the small openings between the pieces of ductwork. This has been disputed. yes my electric bill is higher when i run the eden pure, but my gas bill is greatly lowered, my main furnance mainly runs during the day when we are a work, because i dont like leaving the eden pure running when we are not home. Sorry to sound so negative in my postings here, it's just I hate to see people get taken, especially someone who believes what they are sold on TV infomercials like these. I am filing complaints against EdenPure ad commercials where I can, and working to get my mother's money back! I've been in the HVAC field for 40 years. They definitely do state 1000 SQ.FT., not cubic feet.I really don't need you to explain to me the difference in cubic feet and square feet. Ventilation Fans. Bobby Burkett ( Logan Huffman) is a promising quarterback for a struggling high-school football team. 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. Room Air Conditioner. Keith Schroeder (author) from Wisconsin on December 27, 2011: Let us know how the EdenPURE works for you, the man. I have a 1400 watt heat gun and my wife has a 1800 watt hairdryer. Square feet is the area of floor space, cubic feet is the amount of air in a room. Heating water accounts for approximately 15 percent of a home's energy use. Keith Schroeder (author) from Wisconsin on February 19, 2019: This article was published a few years back when EdenPURE advertised their heaters at $400. Common applications include space heating, cooking, water heating and industrial processes. Someone should be going after SCI for false advertising at a minimum. It claims to scrub the air in a 1000 cubic foot room. Bobby Burkett ( Logan Huffman) is a promising quarterback for a struggling high-school football team. CLAIM: With other heating sources, you'll notice you get sleepy because they are burning up oxygen. That's common sense. Keith Schroeder (author) from Wisconsin on January 08, 2011: Don, that is why I recommend buying through Amazon so you have their return policy protection. Thank you so much! How long do the bulbs last, how much do they cost, and does a technician have to do the work? Also in the month I ran the Edenpure unit I saw an increase of about 8% on my electric bill versus the radiator unit. I have two Eden Pures in my home and they really work. There was an ad/coupon in the Sunday paper and then I caught the informercial on tv and felt I had found a good thing. I used the Gen3 1000 last winter and it kept our living area comfortable. You save $ using a portable heater because you can heat just the space you're in at the time. It didn't work so i sent it back to BIO RESEARCH in ohio. And third, it provides soft radiant heat that EVENLY spread around the room. is too low you end up, cutting in a supply grill to bring the temp. High efficiency water heaters use 10 to 50 percent less energy than standard models, saving homeowners money on their utility bills. 1) If a person commenting on this site is in the HVAC business they are automatically biased against EdenPURE because it competes with their services. And yes the personal heater that heats 50 s f is only the size Of a prison cell. I guess after all those years pushing Sears tools, Villa decided to push yet another scam. Because it works and dose save money especially if you have bad heating in your house. EdenPUREs manufacturer makes several claims about its heater. I have used these and recommended (I'm an electrician/contractor) the inexpensive ones to people who have cold spots in their larger rooms (rec rooms, basement, master bedroom) with good results, but if you think a 1500 watt 5000 BTU electric heater will keep any 1000 either square foot or cubic foot space a comfortable 70 degrees, you're dreaming, especially if the temp is below 40 degrees. The same amount of air goes through. Keith Schroeder (author) from Wisconsin on January 12, 2011: Cold in Mass, you can only run your heater 1 1/2 hours at .17 a kilowatt, not all night. I have changed my mind and will not be purchasing the eden pure and will no longer trust Mr. Vila as someone who has MY best interest at heart. The only way it would have is if I used it exactly like the Eden Pure is supposed to be used. Here's examples of how those would work: 1) Say your furnace has a vent that blows all of the warm air straight outside every time the furnace kicks on giving no warmth to the house. All EdenPURE does is dress it up and jack the price to the stratosphere. It will cost more. My last post was cut off - 2) A btu is a btu 1500 watts is 5100 btu's .That is all you can put on a 120 volt 15 amp curcuit . It is designed for heated or cooled air to go through only the vents of the zones you have on. As for bob vila. First of all, because it is silent. I have not used it consistently 24 hours a day. The best way to save money (in the long run), is to not only comply with your electricity company replacing things in your home that will give you a lower rate per kwh. Ok Bob Yila lets stand behind your product and give me my money back now Do a cost comparison yourself. A 50-gallon, 5,500-watt water heater with a .90 EF and an electricity rate of $.16 per kilowatt hour will cost $781 to operate each year. 2) Say you live in a 11,000 sq. Publication Date: 05/25/2006 . Dont let anyone tell you the heat from their heaters is better or different. I just needed to confirm that there hadn't been a major scientific breakthrough that makes free energy. The same method can be used in the walls, ceiling, and floor of a mobile home to regulate its temperature. Heat Pumps are the most cost saving product other than using a fireplace.The japanese use several heatpumps to heat their homes they use one system for living room another for bedrooms this helps lower energy bills. If you sheeple need to believe otherwise, so be it. This may be because their previous forced-air system ductwork had or developed leaks, or something was wrong with air-flow on their system (clogged filters !!) I called them again and realizing that these things must be nothing but junk I told them that I just wanted a refund. 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. Some are made in China using cheap bulbs and some are made in the usa. the unfortunate part is, that double-wide homes MANY TIMES (not always) have poor ductwork systems (leaky or poor quality ductwork) or inexpensive heat pump systems. Consider Choosing a Different Electric Heater. In other words a room measuring 6' x 7'. FACT: Nonsense. So people, please pay attention to this post and others like it and don't fall victim to this Biotech/Eden pure scam. Bob Villa uses the same deceptive wording as the company. The filter is as overpriced and useless as the heater. Sorry folks, some things I forgot to point out One item that they point out in the Bob Vila scam (I can't call it anything but!) Thank you for the validation. long time no see stevo it took me ages to find it this is there contact, and some info ,ring them for advice ,say mick give you there number. Have i used them. If you read it carefully, it never really claims that the Eden Pure heater is a miraculous heat source. You just lay it loose on top so nothing touches it. Kinko's", "CBS Says It Can't Vouch for Bush Documents", "THE 2004 CAMPAIGN: MILITARY SERVICE; An Ex-Officer Now Believes Guard Memo Isn't Genuine", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bill_Burkett&oldid=1005909946, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 10 February 2021, at 01:33. 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. It costs me about $2.00 per day to heat my house with Eden Pure. I would not recommend this product to anyone who is trying to save money while trying to stay warm. Delivery & Pickup Options - 214 reviews of Bill's Burgers, Wings & Things "New venture by the owners of the Maxican Restaurant here in Burnet. There are none so blind as those who will not see. they will endorse anything for a price . Some of the comments by others state they have a comfortable house because the bought the heaters and they were 'comfortable'. To reduce how much electricity or gas your hot water uses and bring your bills down, consider these tips: Turn down the thermostat: Many hot water heaters are set to 140 degrees by default, but 120 is plenty hot for most household uses, and creates less of a scalding risk. 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. To enhance the gameday experience in the Jim Kelly, Van Miller and Paul Maguire Clubs, a radiant heating system was installed and ready for use during the chilly games of the 2013 season. If a portable electric heater serves your needs, a low-cost model will kick out the same heat as an expensive model. Edin Pure used to give you 2 models (large and small).Sam's Club usually sells Quartz heaters at a competitive price. Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) operate in an entirely different way. I will not buy an Eden Pure until they correct the post sale issues shown here. If your 40,000 btu furnace is 80% efficient, it is releasing into your house 32,000 btus WHEN IT IS RUNNING. Had I done that, I believe, without using a calculator, that cost would be $180.00 a month for just the heat on one floor of my home. Space heaters cost about 20 cents per hour to operate, give or take, which is a whole lot cheaper than central heat for a home of almost any size. William W. Burkett has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. How can 1500 watts out perform 1500 watts? The Air King 8132 1500 watt ceramic space heater covers areas up to 150 square feet. Hi everyone . Unfortunately the answer is "No, the efficiency is identical.". I'm very disapointed and feel very stupid that I did not google this until now. Bob Vila gave two types of scenarios. Keith Schroeder (author) from Wisconsin on January 20, 2012: Ritamarie, thank you for the lengthy comment. [8], When asked about Burkett's role in the controversy, David Van Os, Burkett's lawyer, responded with the hypothesis that someone may have reconstructed documents that they believed existed in 1972 or 1973.[9]. They were not meant to be used in that manner. Has anyone specifically gone from a traditional electric space heater (ONLY) to an Eden and found an improvement in their electric bill? If your electric company charges you 10 cents per kilowatt hour and you run a 1,500-watt space heater for 10 hours, that will cost $1.50. Just picked one from trash. Signed Mad from South Dakota and hope there is some kind of class action suit taken against Eden Pure and their misleading clan. It seems the less expensive ones will not last as long (20,000hrs vs 80,000hrs, for the more expensive. Burkett, William W. (Galena, MO, US) Burkett, Glenda Sue (Galena, MO, US) Application Number: 10/996346 . Reverse-cycle air conditioning is 300-600% efficient, which means that it can take one unit of electrical energy and turn it into 3 to 6 times as much heating or cooling energy. Connect with Us PH: (269) 428-2723 PH: (877) 494-9357 Contact Us Options depend on your purchase amount, and a down payment may be required. I spent aA LOT of time researching!! However, the bitter cold in the northern states may require you to run it more. I called customer service and they sent me a prepaid shipping label to return it and they sent me another one. This content is accurate and true to the best of the authors knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional. If you read EdenPURE ads carefully, you will note they insinuate you only have to heat the room you are in. I do not believe Bob Villa has used one for the main heating in his home, but I do believe he has likely used it for zone heating. When I pulled the heater out this winter nothing happened. Its safer than most to. Secure it to the basement wall using the appropriate masonry anchors for your foundation wall. Most heat guns even have a little twist flap on the back which does this to the heat gun so you can adjust the heat output it has nothing but coving up the airflow to adjust temp. The EdenPure heater uses 1500 Watts. Unfortunately, the Eden Pure ad does not lie. Thank you guys for the info, I was just about to order an Eden Pure, uffff going to walmart to buy a Lasko or anything else like it. the first home I woned was a manufactured home, and I first used zone-heating to beat the cost of heating the outdoors through the leaky ducts (until I repaired them, of course !) Cold in Northern Alberta on February 25, 2011: If you want negative comments about this heater , a simple Google search will fulfill your needs. A btu is a btu is a btu. If I was Bob Vila I would not put my name on the product if they cannot get anyone to anwser the customer service number or even return your calls. It is likely that Sylvania gets the rated 20,000 hours of bulb life in their normal testing fixtures / burn racks. How can heated ceramic plates absorb water? I bet they will not stand behind the heater because you cannot get anyone to answer the phone and they just want you to give up. And Bob Vila?he seems to be trading his trusted reputation for money. About the same. They don't claim it will save you money. I first spent a few dollars on insulation(extra)it paid off! FACT: Nonsense. U CANT HEAT HOT WATER DUH! Divide watts by 1,000 to get kilowatts per hour. I don't think this is a good business now I have a machine that doesn't work. Yes if i needed a safe heater and had the right place for them. Mobile homes are really bad for heat loss. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. The machine shot out sparks. You suffer from the "curse of knowledge" (having a bias based on what other people have taught you) . *** So the smaller heater will produce heat but others that I have tried burn the air. Unfortunately, most don't pay enough attention or don't care about the consumer. has anyone else had this problem and if so can you advise me? Bill Burkett was the CBS source in the Killian documents affair of 2004. My wife and I have found that our electric and gas power bills have gone down by more than half, each (we have a gas furnace) since we started using our Life Smart brand infrared heater. Is anyone anymore really honest? I was specifically sold on Bob Vila's endorsement of the product thinking I can trust the home improvement guru. Complain all you want the heater works well. But, to satisfy the originator of this, no I would not buy another EdenPure. are surprised when they experience comfortable, cost-efficiently operating systems in other manufactured homes. Ductless Heating & Cooling. [1], Burkett had received publicity in 2000, after making and then retracting a claim that he had been transferred to Panama for refusing "to falsify personnel records of Governor Bush",[2] and in February 2004, when he claimed to have knowledge of "scrubbing" of Bush's TexANG records. I havent tried other heaters because Ive been satisfied. 600 Frontage Rd, Ripon, CA 95366-2003. I have a completely electric home and wanted to reduce my electric bill as it is very high now. [1] You're a blind moron, since you started name calling, when I'm just trying to help people out. I am not endorsing any unit of any other just telling my experience with this unit, so do what you will with my comment. 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. They are perfect for sleeping. You don't get this risk with the Eden pure . When I phoned to know what the cost of a replacement bulb would be a year ago they said they did not have any except to put in new units being shipped which is why I waited til now to look into buying. Oh Al, It is you who does not understand electric restisance heating AT ALL Continue to believe what you want to believe. This guy can't read apparently. I have read some very interesting posts on this website and one thing I can tell you is, you can spot the smart persons from the not so smart persons.