one LOUD portable Heater
By ooncha onI live in a city that's windy, foggy, and rainy. My apartment gets no direct sunlight and its in the shade most of the time. So during the winter, it gets pretty chilly in here. The heat vent in my room smells really bad so I avoid using it. So I went to Walgreens and got this smaller $20 heater so I can finally get some heat and also I got sick.
I love how small this thing it! But it only has two settings and it's kind of ugly, bland looking. The box says it's quiet but when I turn it on to the Low heat level, it was LOUD. I mean not loud like a baby crying but it was just loud machine noise. I didn't like that very much. I like to listen to music and because of this heater, i have to turn the volume higher so i can hear.That's how loud it is! The Low setting was a bit too low for me so I switch to High and the noise level didn't get worse it just stayed the same. But the heat was nice! There's a tip over protection thing on the bottom. Basically it's like this short plastic straw looking thing on the bottom that sticks out when it's not pushed in, the heater is off, but if you push it in it will turn back on. This is nice, but it's annoying when you try to put it on surfaces that aren't flat like for example I try to put it on a box. But the box has been curved down due to weight. But that's a small thing and can be easily fixed.
overall, it does a good job keeping me warm during the winter, i just wished it was QUIET
Great price, but the noise would drive me nuts!
Glad it works, but you'd think they could have made it a little quieter.
It's too bad your heater is sooooo loud. Living in Minnesota we need a portable heater for our upstairs bedroom in the winter and it is really hard to find one that is safe, works well, and isn't loud. At least yours keeps you warm! :)
Too bad about the noise. What kind of box are you putting this on? Be careful putting those little heaters on top of things.
Cheap, quiet, effective... choose 2 :) Sorry to hear that its loud, sounds good otherwise.
Too bad about the noise level, but for $20, I wouldn't expect much better. Glad the high level isn't even louder, and it sounds like it keeps you warm, so maybe it's worth it?
This sounds like it has been more of a hassle than a help to you but at least it does keep you warm despite those obstacles!
I managed to find a really quiet one at Walmart when I was in the mountains last year, but I can't remember the brand.
ive been using this heater for a few months now and i must say, it's fantastic! i dont find it "loud". the noise is bearable and considering it only costs 20 bucks, there's not much to complain about. the heater warms up the room really well if u close the door. my mom bought a more expensive and a quieter lasko heater from walmart but i think it's a piece of garbage. having it on is as equally good as not having it on but the wexford gets an A+ plus from me. the cost and the amount of heat it generates really can't be beat...
Mine died after 1.5 years , 2 year warranty. Enjoy it while it lasts and keep your receipt. Currently I'm on hold with their CSR and been on here for about 20 minutes!