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Honeywell HZ-860
 
Price range:
$79.99 - $89.95
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Type: Smaller room heaters
About - Honeywell HZ-860

The Honeywell HZ-860 is part of the space heater test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, space heater models like the HZ-860 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.
About This Brand

Honeywell is part of the Helen of Troy group of products. HOT makes many different small appliance products including hair dryers. Honeywell brand space heaters are primarily ceramic type with fan. Honeywell products are sold at Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. Prices range from $25 to $80.

Features & Specs - Honeywell HZ-860
info Weight (lbs.) 7
info Tip-over safety switch Yes
info Fan Yes
info Remote control No
info Oscillating No
info Warranty 3
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User Reviews - Honeywell HZ-860
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1.0
Product goes off and on always, doesn't
2/5/2013
Pros
None
Cons
Doesn't Work Properly
Best Uses
Bedroom
Comment:
Unit continues to cycle off and on nonstop, seems like it does not operate correctly, would not recommend this product, will try to return it for a product that works
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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1.0
One small step above worthless
12/31/2012
Pros
Form Factor
Quiet
Cons
Low Heat Output
Best Uses
Bathroom
Comment:
I brought this heater home, plugged it in, and it ran on the high setting for about 5 minutes, constantly switching between low and high. Then, it shut off, and it would not turn back on. I unplugged it and let it cool for an hour or so, and ran it on the low setting this time. It stayed on, but was constantly switching on and off, and did not give off enough heat to heat a bathroom, much less a large room. I returned the heater and got another just like it. The second one ran with less switching, but again shut off after 5-10 minutes and would not power back up. This thing is of very little value. It will only stay running on low, and that does not put out enough heat for even a small room in an hour's time.
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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