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(More customer reviews)I first got the 24inch Ceramic Fan Heater by DeLonghi, and I liked it quite a bit so I decided to get a second one for another room. Both of them are pretty great.
This 30inch heater out of the box is an attractive, glossy black. The blue LED screen is easy to read and just the right size. I do not find the brightness to be overwhelming at night, but then again I do not often sleep in a completely dark room, I have a couple air fresheners with nightlights to help keep my footing at night, so whoever was complaining it was too bright must sure be picky. If it is too bright for you, I suggest placing some "self-stick" saran wrap that Glad now sells. The one where you press the edges and it sticks to the plate. This wrap has a bit of opacity to it, and it will not leave any kind of nasty tape residue on your machine. The LED area also does not get at all warm, it remains cool to the touch actually even after hours of running the machine. Just a suggestion.
I will clear up something, the reviewer "KOTCH" must be of low IQ or something, because the base only comes in 2 parts with some screws. And it literally takes 2-3mins to place on the heater even without reading the directions. It could not be any simpler people. So please do not worry about it, my technologically phobic haircutter wouldn't have issues.
The machine once set-up and going has just about all the features you need. It has the built in thermostat that maintains the temp you want fairly close. The thermostat does NOT give the current temp, though, but purchase one of those mini-temp readers that are approx 1x1 inches and settle it near the machine and you're set. The machine has 3 modes - Heat, Fan, and Anti-Freeze. The heat mode has Low, High, and Auto settings. The Auto setting simply makes the decision based on ambient information whether to run at low or high to meet the set thermostat temp, which can be handy if running during the night and you wish to keep energy bills down. The Fan mode has Low and High settings. Then the antifreeze mode simply ensures that the temp does not go below 45degrees, this number is not adjustable. I guess it would be handy in my basement where the temp gets cold cold cold, and this machine would keep it from getting that bad, but overall, I do not really see much use for this setting. Unlike the 24inch model, this machine dooes not have an ECO mode, BUT the "Auto" mode technically the same.
The thermostat is defaulted at 72degrees and can be set at low as 60degrees or as high as 90degrees and the thermostat is not available in fan mode, only heat mode. The machine has an oscillating feature, which helps heat rooms much more effectively, but I like to have the heater blowing right on my body, so I don't use it all the time. Regarding the Timer feature, I think a previous reviewer gave a confusing explanation. The Timer feature has TWO modes. The first mode is set when the machine is on STAND-BY which is simply put when the machine is turned off. When the button is pressed during stand-by you can set the clock to turn on automatically after set amount of time under previous temp settings.
Then if you press the timer function while the machine is already on and running, the machine will automatically shut off. Under BOTH settings you can set the timer anywhere between 0.5hrs to 24hrs in 1/2hour increments. So the timer DOES have an auto-on and an auto-off function and reviewer "Duc" simply must not have read the directions, maybe Kotch and Duc are related, shrug.
The remote is fairly simple. It has an oscillation button, a level button (low, high, auto), a thermostat button, mode button, and an on/off button. Unfortunately, like the 24inch model, the remote is missing a Timer button, but survivable. Also, the remote does not have an LED to show any settings, you'll have to have the heater in visual range to ensure settings via remote. To address the "BEEP" level, it is basically a normal level, about the same as my microwave. Although, the 24inch model does seem somewhat quieter. For me, I could not care less, it'd of been nice to have a volume setting simply for the option, but I can live without it, and I personally could sleep through a few beeps. On a side note, the tip over function works perfectly, and actually works a bit more picky than the 24inch model. There is also a removable and cleanable filter in the back. The front of the heater also does not get to be dangerously warm to the touch, which is good for safety. DeLonghi also inserts a mailer with your heater such that you can buy an extended 2year warranty for the heater for $18 if that helps anyone make a decision.
I did mention this machine was 98% of what I expected. The only things I had kind of expected, but did not receive was that I thought the machine's heater mode has 3 STRENGTH settings and not an "auto" setting. I was hoping for a "medium" setting or an "extra high" setting for blow strength, but no biggie. In addition, the buttons on the machine itself are black on black so very hard to see what the buttons are without some type of light. The LED does not dim no matter how much time has gone by, unless it is in standby/off. And the LED does not seem to turn off TOTALLY unless the machine is unplugged.
I hope my review helps you all make a decision, I will say that I was quite toasty and comfy while typing this out! I apologize if I hurt Kotch's or Duc's feelings or misinterpreted their reviews...just wish people would not be so misleading in their reviews. I would have given the heater 4 - 4.5stars, but gave 5 stars to off-set the inaccurate reviews.
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The DeLonghi TCH7590ER Ceramic Heater has an easy to use electronic control panel with a 24 hr timer. The remote control allows for easy and immediate control of all functions. The motor driven swiveling structure distributes warm air throughout the room but has a tip over safety switch that automatically turns the heater off if it accidentally falls over.
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