Lasko 4924 Space-Saving High-Velocity 3-Speed Oscillating Blower Fan Review

I love this fan alot. I recommend it all the time to others. After having the one I currently have for only a couple months however, the squirrel cage had become embedded with dust from the air. I had noticed performance (the amount of air coming from the fan less and less) due to the dirt/dust in the fan blade. Lasko does not explain any way for consumers to be able to clean this fan except getting a vacuum hose and going around the two round air intakes on the side with it. Well, lets face it; that alone is not going to remove the dirt deeply embedded in the squirrel cage fan blade of your Lasko high Velocity Blower Fan. Once you notice performance declining look inside the air intakes; if you can hardly see the fan blade, but you see dust and dirt all over it instead. My cleaning steps are as follows:
Get a Phillips screw driver and remove the three screws on each circular air intake screen cover. Set both air intake screen covers with all six screws aside in a safe place where they wont get lost stepped on or broken. Find a soft rug to set the fan down on it’s side. Get a broom with long soft to medium courseness plastic bristiles.

DO NOT USE A STRAW BROOM AS THIS WILL MAKE EVEN MORE OF A MESS AND YOU WILL HAVE BROKEN PIECES OF STRAW FALLING IN THE FAN.

Do not use any wet rags or cleaning agents in this area of the fan.
Gently take the plastic long bristle broom and stick the bristles down in the fan blade brushing the dirt from in between each groove out and away from the fan. Rotate the blade slightly and repeat this process on both sides until you can see most all of the dirt brushed away from the fan blade. Once finished retrieve the two air intake cover screens and the six screws to put back on the fan. Each air intake will fit on it’s own side and will have a post sticking out which goes into a hole near the back part of the fan. Put the post of each screen cover into it’s hole making sure that the screw holes in the cover line up with those surrounding the fan blade on the fan’s housing. Screw the screws back into place, dust the outside of your fan off, vacuum up the huge mess of dirt off your carpet or if it is an rug you can take outside, shake off the mess from it and you are done. Your fan will work as if it were new again!

 

Amcor APC 2000E Personal Air Cooler Review

FIRST OFF, Yes this unit LIKE ANY portable AC unit will generate heat, thats how an Air conditioner works to remove heat.

This unit if used like a typical portable AC unit will work fine for a small room AND only uses 240 watts of energy! (if vented heat goes out the window)
(please note that the unit does not come with the duct or bracket to mount to a window you will have to buy that at your local home depot or Lowes)

THE PEOPLE BUYING THIS UNIT PERHAPS ARE MISINFORMED HOWEVER THEY ARE WRONG ABOUT THIS UNIT.

This unit is not junk, it is very reliable with 5 year warranty and over a year of use mine is still going strong…AND..mine is used 12 hours per day…AND…in the winter…

thats right…mine is used IN THE WINTER TIME. It is part of a custom mod for my PC.

I dont know if links are allowed here on AMazon, but i will say this…go to youtube, and search “AC LC PC” or Air conditioned Computer
and you will pull up my work and see how invaluable this AMCOR unit is.
Also i will add that i am one of the only people on the internet out of many millions who has videos of such a thing.

Used the right way for the right reasons its totally worth its price.

 

EdgeStar High Velocity Portable Air Cooler Fan with Humidifier Review

This cooler works great! I bought it for my husband to use in our 2-car garage. We’re in Sacramento where most of the summer is in the 90s, with plenty of 100+ degree days. He works on cars so he has to leave the large garage door open for ventilation. Cooling the garage with such a large open area is definitely above and beyond what this is designed/expected to do, but I thought it was worth a try.

We’ve been impressed at just how well it works. According to the temperature gun it’s typically about 10-15 degrees cooler than the outside air (depending on humidity and how long the cooler’s been running). It works even better with ice in the reservoir, which drops the temperature another 10 or so degrees. There have been days when the garage is actually cooler than the house, thanks to this cooler.

Normally we use the “swing” setting to cool the whole garage, and it works well. On extra hot days, it works great to turn off the “swing” and point the fan directly at you.

The only downside is that it’s very noisy. The noise doesn’t matter in the garage, but in the house it’s pretty noticable. We tried sleeping one night using the cooler to save on A/C costs. It was nice and cool, but the noise drove me crazy. The fan noise was fine on low, but the water dripping kept me awake. If you’re a sound sleeper and/or like the dripping water sound it might be fine.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone in a dry climate who’s looking for a relatively inexpensive cooling solution, especially if noise is not a factor.

 

Stanley Professional Backpack Poly 4-Gallon Sprayer Reviews

Customer Reviews

By R. W. Milyard

I have a review on the SP2 backpack sprayer that you might want to read, as I recommend this sprayer instead. I picked my Stanley up at Sam’s for $45.00, and at 1/3 the price of the SP2 and better design features, I would highly recommend this sprayer above ALL others. You have adjustable pressure settings, you can pump it up sitting on a flat surface if you want. and it goes up to 60psi which means, unless you are spraying the tops of trees, it is more than adequate.

By Randall

I had a Solo backpack sprayer for two seasons. It never worked nearly as well as this sprayer and I threw it away because so much was wrong it was not worth fixing. I am very impressed with this sprayer. I cosidered the SP sprayer, but the price seemed a little steep and I heard from one user that replacement parts were very expensive. This really is a professional unit. Everything is substantial and it has a brass tip on the spray wand. At the price this is a real deal.

By JCHO

I have been using this to spray fertilizer on all my plants and fruits (foliar feed) 3-4 gallons once a week for a couple of months. The pumping action is good although it loses pressure quickly so you have to keep at it, but it’s not tiring. It could deliver a very strong spray at the highest pressure, more powerful than the 1 gallon handheld sprayers so it gets the job done quicker, plus need to refill every gallon now.

I looked at the solo sprayers some of them do not look like rebuild is easy or even possible. This stanley made by chaplin has all parts you can order for repair and is all listed in the manual.

The only mishap that caused a 4 star instead of 5 is that there was a leak by the hose one day, the hose clamp is plastic and cheap, even when tightened fully it leaked, down the back of my legs! Good thing I was only using harmless organic liquid and not pesticide.. I found a metal screw drive hose clamp in my parts bin and it has been working perfectly. I suggest anyone who buy this to replace the clamp like I do to prevent this problem.

 

Brita 35503 Pitcher Replacement Filters, 3-Pack Reviews

Customer Reviews

By Joanna Daneman

We always kept two boxes of these on hand as replacements when we used our Brita filter pitcher (we went to an in-line because we drink so much filtered water –we’d go through 40 gallons in no time, but that is a LOT of water.) There are three “gotcha’s” on these filters to be aware of:

1. Do not let the filter dry out. When the pitcher is empty, you should refill the reservoir right away. When the pitcher is full or partly full, the bottom of the filter is in the water and keeping moist.

2. The filter needs to be soaked and flushed exactly according to directions. Some of the charcoal packing comes off in the flushing process, and if you don’t take care of it, you will have specks in the water. This is no big problem, just something to be aware of.

3. Never put overly warm or hot water through the filter.

If you follow the directions, you will have, as we did, gallons of water that cost a lot less and taste as good or better than the water you buy in plastic containers in the supermarket.

By Bob Sacamano

In California the water tends to be very hard. I purchased an under the sink two stage water filtration system and thought the problem would be solved. The water still tasted bad so I bought a Brita pitcher filter. Unbelievable! It tasted so good. I think it’s because each filter has silver oxide particles mixed in with the charcoal and it softens the water very well. I wish I would have tried this filter first.

Since moving to the east coast I still find that these filters do a great job at making the water taste as good or better than bottled water at a fraction of the cost.

 

GKI/Bethlehem Lights Pre-Lit 7-1/2 Foot Glacier Christmas Tree with Pinecones

Product Description

Amazon.com Review
From the company that has decorated famous Christmas settings like Chicago’s State Street and Dollywood comes professional-grade holiday trimmings to deck the halls of your home. GKI/Bethlehem Lighting’s 7-1/2-foot Glacier tree faithfully reproduces the lush fullness of a freshly cut evergreen with 1,280 tips of rounded mixed foliage, a generous sprinkling of removable pinecones, and a light covering of icy frost. Offering an ideal conical shape with enough variation to still look organic, the tree can be viewed equally well from every side to showcase all the favorite family ornaments and garland. It also comes pre-strung with 700 clear and white frosted lights nestled into the branch layers. Using an individual lock-in method, each bulb stays firmly in place and operates independently of the others so one burnout won’t cast the whole tree into un-festive (and frustrating!) darkness. Fire-retardant, fade-proof, and crush-resistant, the tree stands securely on a metal stand and features heavy-duty wire branch construction so it looks crisp and perfect all season long. When it’s time to pack away, the included carton stores this showpiece safely without damage to needles. The tree measures 66 inches in diameter and comes with a 10-year limited warranty. –Kara Karll

Product Description
The Glacier collection recreates nature’s stunning artwork with a delicate touch of frost accented by clear and white frosted lights. Rounded mixed tipped foliage adorned with pinecones project an added touch of realism–just as you’d expect in the forest! GKI/Bethlehem Lights build their trees with lifelike foliage and a safety-conscious design. They use only flame-retardant materials. Sturdy bases and trunks add stability to keep each tree firmly planted in an upright position.

Customer Reviews

By Restless consumer

Was at first a little concerned when box opened and the tree seemed *really* frosted (edging very close to tacky), but as tree went up, and branches spread – I could see the frosting was concentrated on the tips, making the overall appearance closer to the one in the picture here. Also, at first there seemed to be a lot of space between branches, but each main branch is composed of a bunch of smaller branches that are individually wired and need to be separated from each other. Once this job is done, the tree really starts looking beautiful. Plug in the lights, and the tree goes from beautiful to spectacular.

By Mom

I bought this tree on sale after Christmas, and just set it up for the first time. I’ve never had an artificial tree before so didn’t quite know what to look for. It is a pretty tree–especially in dim light and when you are at least three feet away. When you look too closely it looks very fake to me, partly because of the white flocking on the tips of the branches, and partly because the needles look like they are made of an easter grass material. It does not look like a cheap tree, but it does not look like one of the expensive trees with molded needles either. I would like the tree better without the flocking on the branch tips and pine cones. The lights look nice, good quantity and well placed. The branches hang to the ground, not leaving much room for presents.

 

The Body Shop Exotic Home Fragrance Oil

Product Description
Scent personality: Fill your home with a sumptuous tropical fruit fragrance, perfect for setting a party mood. Notes: honeydew melon, black currant, strawberry, ripe melon, green apple peel, candy floss, peach Recommended use: Half fill the well of any The Body Shop® oil burner with water and add a few drops of The Body Shop® Home Fragrance Oil. Place a tea light centrally into the base of the burner and light. Extinguish the flame when the desired level of fragrance has been achieved. Do not leave the tea light burning for longer than 20 minutes and never leave it unattended.

Important Information

Directions
The Body Shop Home Fragrance Oils and Aromatherapy Essential Oils should be used with water. (Add 5 drops of oil to 0.2 fl oz of water.) More/less can be added/removed depending on how strong/weak you want to fragrance a room.

Customer Reviews

By miz.couture

OMGosh this is the BEST smelling anyting i have ever smelled. if heaven had a scent, i swear this could be it!! i even like to sprinkle some into my sheets when i make the bed in the morning. i cant describe the flavor because its like a medley of all things delicious. i can only say i wish this was edible, it really smells that good. the only body shop oil that even comes close to this in my opinion, (theyre all pleasant enough, but this is absolutely killer) is the marshmellow. i cant say enough about the exotic though, no home fragrance oil will ever come close to this. & i can comfortably stake my word on that 7.50 is alot for some oil, and the way i use it doesnt particularly last long, but this is worth 7.50+

 

Anji Mountain Bamboo Rug Reviews

Product Features

• Pile is made up of a 80% Bamboo/20% Cotton blend with a 100% Cotton backing
• Naturally anti microbial and anti bacterial which promotes a healthy environment in your home and resists odors
• The use of only Bamboo and Cotton makes the rug 100% environmentally friendly!
• Rug size 36 inches x 60 inches

Product Description

Product Description
Anji Mountain Bamboo Rug Co. Shag Area Rugs are fashionable & beautiful, as well as having the durable qualities of bamboo. These gorgeous shag rugs are ecologically friendly as bamboo can grow 8 – 12 feet in one year, making it one of the fastest growing plants in the world. Bamboo also is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-microbial. These rugs are incredibly soft with a natural sheen similar to cashmere and silk. Available in 5 colors and multiple sizes.