Saturday, October 19, 2013

Filtrete Panasonic UB-8 Belt, 2 Belts Per Pack



Good quality belt
These belts are of good quality and last a bit longer than others I have purchased in the past. Will purchase again.

Too short for the machine
Product does not fit- belts are too short-Product does not fit- belts are too short-Product does not fit- belts are too short-

Save a Vac from the trash!
Found this one in the trash all it need was a belt and a bag! Works great!
Great service and excellent quality.

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Medelco Cordless Glass Electric Kettle



An ok kettle but not the graal for a plastic contact free.
A quick impression after a few uses of this new kettle.

As a kettle this one is ok. It's not so pretty with a big and bulky plastic basis but it does the job it's asked for. Heating is fast enough and it's nice to see it through the glass. The handle is far enough from the glass that you won't feel the heat so another good point there. The kettle works fine and turn off by itself when the water is boiling.

I used to possess a Tefal 1.7L vitesse kettle and was quite happy with it despite the power button that had a tendency to turn off by itself. I was going to buy a new one when I read a commentary about the possible danger of heating water in plastic. Since it made sense to me I've been looking for a kettle that would prevent plastic contact with water and as many of you know it's a lot harder that it should be.
This kettle is supposed to be the answer to that, I think it's not perfect.
To answer a question in another review, the kettle is made in...

Doesn't turn off
I love the look of the kettle and that it is made of glass and was in the market for a new electric tea kettle. It boiled the water well but it does not turn off automatically. I returned the first and ordered a second one and it does not turn off automatically. I think it is too risky to have a product that heats up enough to make water boil and that does not turn off. The box, the directions and the advertisements say it will turn off automatically when the water boils and it does not.

Works, yes, but rusting after only a few months use
This kettle works fine (I haven't had any problem with automatic shut-off as did another reviewer here) but after only 3 months use, several small rust spots have appeared on the metal heating plate. I am meticulous about making sure I don't leave water sitting in the kettle--I empty it and set it open to dry after each use. This is not a high-quality product built to last; I'd recommend checking out another brand.

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Shark Navigator Lift Around Pod Vacuum With Extra Attachments - Model NP320



Mostly Junk: Nice Idea, Poor Implementation
First of all, doesn't it seem strange (and marginally ethical) that many of the positive reviews are authored by Shark "Ambassadors"? Do they receive their units for free and then post (mostly) positive ratings. I wonder...

Regarding my experience: This unit is light and easy to use, but I found it poorly implemented, fragile and not well constructed. By their nature, vacuums see a bit of rough use. The first thing to fail was the cleverly designed power/rotary brush. This is the best attachment and it jammed after a few minutes of use; fixing it required 15 minutes+ of troubleshooting (the manual was marginally helpful) to remove some small debris. This experience repeated itself to the point where it rendered this attachment practically useless (although I reduced my down-time to several minutes per incident as I gained experience and expertise with this issue). Then, with a bit more use, the hose tore off, rendering the entire unit useless. Can not recommend it, feel...

Perfect for all of the other vacuum needs I have
I have a Dyson. It is "great", whatever. I needed a vacuum that I could easily get cobwebs, dog hair in corners and dust on floor trim, etc. This is really handy. Yes, my Dyson could also do all of that, BUT that means that I'd have to lug the thing around and fight the limited hose and so on. This is a handy vacuum in that I can "drag" it behind or I can throw it over my shoulder and move easily from one task to the next. I am by NO means a good housekeeper, but this vacuum from Shark makes it fun for me and that is half the battle. Oh, and I LOVE the "motorized" brush attachment. It gets the dog hair off of my microfiber and regular fiber sofas with ease. With that, it is FAR superior to my Dyson when I was using it for that task. Right now they are $80 at Costco. I do not use the accessory caddy.

I Love It
I'm not sure why all the negative posts are here. We are talking about the NP320, right? I just bought mine last week. I've been looking for something light weight and powerful to clean around the base boards, cob webs, under the refrigerator, behind the toilet, car and other such areas. Something I could carry like an exterminator does, going room to room and zapping out dirt in those hard to reach places. This little guy went above and beyond my expectations. First of all it's pretty darn quiet. Secondly,it is made of plastic, which makes it the right weight for the job of going room to room. Last, but not by any stretch least, it can suck the shirt right off your back. I've actually had to be very careful of how close I come to objects. I have destroyed some pages in a book and sucked the knob right off my fan while going over it to get dust. It's super easy to clean out and the filter is excellent! We could tell right away that the air was cleaner after using this machine...

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Whirlpool 3376846 Seal



GREAT PRICE
IT IS THE PART I NEEDED FOR MY DISHWASHER , NEED I SAY MORE? ITS REPUTATION SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. I HAVE TRIED OTHERS BUT NONE COME CLOSE TO THIS PRODUCT.

Greatly improved the dishwasher cleaning the dishes, silverware, glasses :)
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Worked perfectly for my dishwasher
Worked perfectly for my dishwasher, came on time, was reasonable price.
It is made of plastic as would be expected.

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Friday, October 18, 2013

Hoky PowerRotor PR3000 Sweeper



A superb product for those cleanups between a major vacuuming - 5 stars+++!!!
I use my heavy Hoover self-propelled vacuum once or twice a week. It does a superb job deep-cleaning and lifting the fibres of my carpets. At all other times between vacuuming I use the Hoky (what a misnomer!!!) for cleanups.

Over the years, I have tried many other types of "mini-cleaners" including several rechargeable and 120 volt. These include stick cleaners and hand-held cleaners, several with power nozzles.

Cleanup varies from poor to adequate with all of these. AND the rechargeable batteries never seem to last very long until they will not hold a decent charge - then the batteries cost as much as the whole cleaner to replace. Also 120v cleaners require a convenient outlet and their power cords to be released then rewound after use. The ones with small dirt containers need to be emptied and their small filters usually need to be brushed off and washed after each use if their (often feeble) suction is to remain effective.

The Hoky is always ready...

Great for restaurant use
We go through about one every year and a half in our busy restaurant. It's great, picks food and debris left on the floor after customers leave. Very durable, practical and quiet.

Kinda Hokey
Based on the other reviews here I bought the Hoky with high hopes.
Sadly they were dashed. The Hoky does not pick up dog hair off my wood or tile floors and it doesn't take anything off pile carpet. It works OK on flat weave outdoor carpet and on the rubber flooring in our outbuilding.

I'll give it three stars because it's so much quieter and more energy efficient than a hand vac.

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Black & Decker BCM1410B 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe



hot coffee
This coffee pot does not have permanent filter, as amazon claims it does. Otherwise it's a great coffee pot. It looks nice, fits well, performs as it should. The best featurs is how hot the coffee comes out and stays for at least 3 hours. Well worth the 30 bucks.

Simply Good!
Finally found a coffee maker that makes GREAT tasting coffee, is simple to clean, and is easy to fill. Had a Cuisinart Grind and Brew which lasted less than 3 1/2 years. Have had Mr. Coffee machines, as well as Black and Decker, and this one is the best. The coffee is nice and hot, too. The warming plate is good and hot, too. There is no way to have it shut off automatically after the coffee is done, but pushing the off button when you get the first cup works just fine. Hopefully, this is made in a different factory than the Cuisinart & Keurig models, which seem to have various, ongoing problems according to my experience, and that of various other reviewers.

She makes me coffee every morning
I used to roll out of bed and drag my feet over, clean my french press, boil the water... now, I wake up and consistently she has made me coffee on the programmed timer every morning. I awake to the smell and it's just fantastic. Don't know why I didn't make this change earlier. Makes getting up the morning super easy. No problems, carafe seems sturdy and I like that you can see the water or coffee levels with the gauge and clear glass. Easy programming and doesn't take up much countertop space.

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2 PK Kenmore 86889 EF-1 Exhaust HEPA Vacuum Filter; Compare to Sears Kenmore Part# 86889 (or 20-86889), 40324, EF1 & Panasonic Part # MC-V199H (MCV199H); Designed & Engineered by Crucial Vacuum



Great
Great, The local Sears no longer carries these (or any other parts to be honest) They fit perfectly. Will buy again when needed.





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