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Mike2010
Naperville, IL

The Holmes 2501 is inconsistent, dangerous and not worth it.

1 star rating

Mr. Fix-it
Pros

    nothing

Cons
    unsafe, Dangerous

MAR
8
2009

Holmes Heater - HOH2501 — 

We purchased two Homes HOH 2501 oil filled heaters for our family room, which is 14 x 22 feet and exposed on three sides. The floor is slate, and this room is at the far end of the run for our central heat and has never been truly comfortable.  Within 18 months of our first use, one of the units let out a loud sparking POP, and quit working. The other one has hung in there, but the design of it is such that if you try to move it while it is in use, which seems reasonable given the large wheels and handle, it will give you severe burns on your hand. Tha handle itself gets extrememly hot to the touch, as hot at the radiator fins themselves, and is fabricated of cheap plastic.

Now I find that several models identical to this one have been "vol.untarily" recalled because the tend to burst into flames and cause great deals of damage to your home.

Wish I had known that beforehand. First thing Monday morning, I will be talking to Homes to see if we can get coverage under the recall for the dead unit, and to replace the second one, which I now consider a ticking timebomb.

Avoid these products as they are completely unsatisfactory.



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