Its a different volume of air being heated for different applications. I have a 1400 watt heat gun and my wife has a 1800 watt hairdryer. Don't buy Edenpure heater they are scammer. I use two in my basement that have been working constant for three years (except for the summer months) and still work fine. Of course heat rises, but are any of you 8 feet tall to feel that it may be warmer at the ceiling?? Hmmm, think about it. I called the order number 1-800-458-5614 and got someone and had to request a supervisor and it took a while but they got me one on the phone. In response to my last post, I can afford a 300.00 loss due to this scam, but what about the next person. Keith Schroeder (author) from Wisconsin on December 18, 2010: Joe T, I wrote this article after testing the EdenPURE heater. Amazon has some of the best prices on heaters and ships right to your door. etc. 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 EdenPURE performer the same as my $50 Lasko electric heater. Patents by Inventor Bill Burkett. 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). Was given to me as a gift and I'm looking to buy a second unit for my second floor. Download PDF manuals for your EdenPURE product. The heat is a soft even heat and is extremely comfortable. Caveat emptor. 3) Infrared doesn't just heat air molecules, it also heats water molecules (humidity) as it passes through an infrared heat exchanger. 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. This is the second blog I have complained on. I have a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, so I can tell you with precision that EdenPure's claims are false and misleading. I am not so egotistical to refuse to admit that I was taken and that Edenpure sells grossly overpriced junk. Ads for EdenPURE portable infrared heaters promise energy savings of up to 50 percent. I was told that they were still processing my order and that it would have been sent out this week (SURE). It is likely that Sylvania gets the rated 20,000 hours of bulb life in their normal testing fixtures / burn racks. I don't care who it ripping me off if I am getting ripped off. 2) People keep saying a BTU is a BTU and you can't get more energy out of electricity than is put in. 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 might buy a DuraFlame simply because it is the same and half the price. You don't get this risk with the Eden pure . I remodeled a mobile home and replaced the insulation and added drywall. 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. Divide watts by 1,000 to get kilowatts per hour. Go to the Home Depot, Lowe's, Cosco etc., and choose the heater out of couple of dozens designs they have there. The first heater I got didn't run long before one of the elements went out. Those heated water molecules will warm the human body faster than air molecules. The point that needs to be understood is that any type of room heater that you utilize to perform "zone heating" will save you money. do EVERYTHING that these $400 dollar SNAKE OIL heaters do!! Its safer than most to. I don't doubt people are saving money using the Eden Pure heater because "zone heating"I has to save money by not heating unused areas. So, I turned on the EdenPure, had it on high, which I didn't need to do, and my upstairs is varying from a toasty 70 degrees to 67 at the farthest areas from the EdenPure. Answer: Virtually all electric space heaters at Amazon do the same heating job. Unfortunately, the Eden Pure ad does not lie. There not trying to rip you off or scam you. The infrared light (heat) is then reflected back into the home. This has been disputed. I have a ceramic cube heater I bought 25 years ago for $19.95 that will. i.e. I could not see any savings at all. The square feet/cubic feet issue comes from EdenPURE ads from a few years ago when I wrote the original article. It just says if you use an Eden Pure heater to do "zone heating"I you will save money. Call your agent or insurance company if you have any questions. Now, if you doubt that I read that or that it can be true, the next one I copied and pasted for the guy who said 1500 watts is 1500 watts and will put out the same. Enjoyed reading all the above comments, all valid points, but with all the back and forth opinions, I feel like I've been watching a tennis match. I've been in the HVAC field for 40 years. I've read enough negativity about these units I've decided to stick with name brands (Honeywell etc.) EdenPURE claims stretch the truth. We have unplugged our Eden Pure and have decided to think of this as a 300.00 back up heat source in case our gas furnace takes a dump. Because an electric furnace needs to generate heat, it uses far more electricity than an air conditioning unit as it works to keep your home warm. Our house is more than 2800 square feet (not cubic feet) and we have the heater down stairs. The machine shot out sparks. I have three EdenPure heaters that work wonderfully! This heater will warm almost my entire upstairs, 1250 sq ft. Today, I had my central heat heat on 64 to try to save $$$ on my electricity. 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. I have gas heat but use this at night to warm my bedroom, rather than raise the thermostat to heat the whole house. It claims 1000 s f for the gen 4 and it will do that just as well as most heaters. etc,. I have 1250 sq ft upstairs and 1250 downstairs. I tried to return the heater and it has been a running around to find the right place where I purchased it from. That is the real savings. If you rent, I would go with the DuraFlame at half the price and monitor the use, wear sweats, socks, and you will not only save money, you will be warm enough and have lower bills.+. Heating water accounts for approximately 15 percent of a home's energy use. Those watts exactly represent the energy you will get. Get notified about new Tester jobs in Ranst, Flemish Region, Belgium. The Amazon vendor that sells the $15.99 Lasko heater shown above wants $27.00 shipping! I saw Bob Vila's very convincing infomercial and I agree that space heating rooms might be more efficient than a leaky whole-house system, and it does seem logical that one 1500 watt 5000 btu space heater shouldn't be any better than another, but I would be interested to know if any Eden Pure owners have actually found this second point to be true. I live on a mountain in Colorado. 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. Edin Pure has more competition so their price should be competitive if they want to stay competitive. No repairs either. EdenPUREs manufacturer makes several claims about its heater. http://pelletheat.org/pellets/compare-fuel-costs/. Second is that you can lower your thermastat while only heating an inner room. [3][4] According to the review panel, investigations by major news outlets at the time, including CBS, "revealed inconsistencies which led to questions regarding his credibility and whether his claims could be proven". William W. Burkett has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. *** So the smaller heater will produce heat but others that I have tried burn the air. U CANT HEAT HOT WATER DUH! In repairing my ductwor, I found one unattached duct that was heating my attic! Why would Villa want to be associated with this ?? I am on a fixed income and can't afford to pay almost the same amount I paid for it to ship it back. 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. I just received the flyer in my mail box regarding the Eden Pure Heater and am glad that I researched this on your website. The same amount of air goes through. 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. Best of luck. The reason why you can save on your utility bill is because you only heat a limited area of your home instead of heating areas not in use. Both the gen 4 and the personal. In addition to that, the new windows, more insulation, more efficient unit(s) will reduce your electricity. There are three main types of heat pumps connected by ducts: air-to-air, water source, and geothermal. Since you heat all the air, nor just the first 12 inches off the floor, cubic feet measurments are required. I own a 500 and a 1000,I have breathing problems,used kerosene heaters and about died,plus it cost me $90 or more to warm and leave my house and clothes reeking of kerosene oil!I used the 500 watt in fairly cold weather. And Bob Vila?he seems to be trading his trusted reputation for money. Yes, you can buy heaters for less, but do you trust leaving them on during the night or when away from home. Bill Burkette, who was the original lead singer of American vocal group The Vogues, died Thursday at the age of 75.The group was formed in 1958 at the old Turtle Creek High School, calling . I live in the South, and that is high for me (keep in mind I have not experienced this because I have not used it 24 hours a day). to produce those BTUs. With the economy and everyone wanting to save money, it is shameful that Mr. Villa put his name on this product. This is an electrical climate-control system which provides heat as well as refrigerated cooling. How long do the bulbs last, how much do they cost, and does a technician have to do the work? I chose not to not knowing how high those three months would be. First of all, because it is silent. THiS IS FOR JIMS COMMENT,IF U HAVE A HOT WATER HEATER THINK ABOUT WHAT UR SAYING IF THE WATER IS HOT U DONT NEED TO HEAT IT. They work by drawing electricity over the course of a few hours at night, and storing it as heat in a 'bank' of clay or ceramic bricks to use the following day.