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Bionaire BCH9212
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Approximate retail price:
$79.99
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Type: Smaller room heaters
About - Bionaire BCH9212

The Bionaire BCH9212 is part of the space heater test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, space heater models like the BCH9212 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Output (watts):
Output is based on the manufacturer's stated wattage rating which was verified during testing.

Room heating:
The effectiveness of a heater to heat a standard-sized room, such as a family room, in 15 minutes.

Spot heating:
The effectiveness of a heater to directly heat an individual sitting in a room in 15 minutes.
Features & Specs - Bionaire BCH9212
info Weight (lbs.) 6
info Tip-over safety switch Yes
info Fan Yes
info Remote control Yes
info Oscillating Yes
info Warranty 1
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User Reviews - Bionaire BCH9212
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Fire Hazard
1/2/2013
Pros
Quiet
Cons
Not Safe
Best Uses
Comment:
The unit shot a flame and then a puff of smoke. Thankfully it went out on it's own. After reading more carefully on Amazon I see others have the same issue.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
DO NOT BUY
12/16/2012
Pros
None Given Shoddy Perf
Cons
Stopped Blowing Warm Air
Best Uses
None
Comment:
I used this to heat my bedroom and bathroom. Worked better in bathroom b/c of low heat output. One day it began blowing room air only. I followed manufacturer's directions to reset without success. Too much time and expense to return. This is the first review I have every written - I am sadly disappointed in both Bonaire and CR. I've been a loyal subscriber to CR since 1974.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Barely to No Heat Output
12/9/2012
Pros
Cons
Lacks Power
Low Heat Output
Worked Better As A Fan
Best Uses
Bathroom
Comment:
Received as a gift, enclosed in the box;assembly was very quick and easy. I like the functions and settings it had. Turned it on, blew out cold air. I let it run for a few hours to warm up, but there was no heat output. I let it run for a few days, unplugged it to see if that would help kick in the heat after restarting the heater. No luck in a week of trying, all cold air. A model that should not have ever been sold. Returned it and got a replacement, and did the exact same thing, No heat out put. I would not recommend this product.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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