Holmes Heater - HOH2501

Holmes Heater - HOH2501 Reviews



Overall 2.5 star rating2.38 of 5 (by 8 users)



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Holmes Heater - HOH2501 Review Summary

Holmes is a well- known name in heaters and the Holmes Heater HOH2501 Space Heater is one of many space heaters offered by this portable appliance maker. This particular model of Holmes space heater isn’t as widely liked as many of the others, and reviewers express mixed concerns. They like the quick heat, the quiet operation, and the oil filled radiator design. But others point out potential hazards with this heater, like its tendency to overheat and cause damage. Holmes Heater HOH2501 Space Heater is the “Best Space Heater That I Have Ever Bought”, but another reviewer reacts with extreme caution by pointing out that “Mine Burst Into Flames While I Was Reading in Bed”. These mixed reviews make the Holmes Heater HOH2501 Space Heater a questionable choice among portable heating devices.
25% of people rated Holmes Heater - HOH2501 as 5 stars
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13% of people rated Holmes Heater - HOH2501 as 4 stars
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1% of people rated Holmes Heater - HOH2501 as 3 stars
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No one rated Holmes Heater - HOH2501 as 2 stars
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63% of people rated Holmes Heater - HOH2501 as 1 star
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38% 38% of people recommend Holmes Heater - HOH2501 63% of people don't recommend Holmes Heater - HOH2501 63%
 

Holmes Heater - HOH2501 Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
Holmes spaceheater
SEP
9
2008
I am very happy with this space heater.  I purchased it for my office as the a/c is always turned way too low.  I often come into my office, take off my coat, turn on the heater and head for my morning coffee.  By the time I get back to my desk, the room is comfortable.  It heats quickly and is very... review »
reviewer 2008 Reviewer
neat freak, energy conscious

cinnamon12345
West Harrison, NY
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1 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
Consumer advocate at work.
OCT
21
2008

Beware of any Holmes product!!!! A year ago, our Holmes oil-filled heater exploded open, spewing hot oil all over our new home. Fortunately, no one was hurt. However, the oil damaged the walls and carpeting. In addition, we were subjected to nauseous fumes for hours from the vaporizing hot oil. We placed...

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not very handy

ConsumerNotes
San Carlos, CA
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Holmes Heater - HOH2501 Ratings and Reviews

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Best space heater that I have ever bought!
looking to be toasty warm

NOV
26
2007
I bought one from wal-mart a few years back and liked it so well that I went back and bought another. To me they are safer than most of the electric space heaters. They are oil filled and are not as hot to the touch like the band heaters. I have kids and that is a plus. We had one of the banded ones and it got so hot that the bands melted and were severed. I vowed I wouldn't buy a space heater again but with the oil filled they heat up and radiate heat that way. I am by far not saying leave clothes laying on them or close by. Treat it just as you would a normal space heater. If you have to have... review »
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5 star rating
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BethanyVanMeter
Sapulpa, OK



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Holmes Heater HOH2501 is the best fit for me, safe and energy ef
neat freak, energy conscious, Mr. Fix-it, a green thumb

FEB
2
2009

The Holmes heater that I purchased is a fantatic fit for me. I reside in a converter attached garage, one bedroom apt. As hard as it was for my goddaughter to spend money trying to come up with the best heating sysytem in the bathroom, I told her not to run the lines b/c the wind hitting the house frame would be more costly in Natural gas heating. so I invested in this like space heater. This heater is fantatic, even though I have my own thermostat, which by the way is digital, I must say this Holme heater has saved my girl a lot in costly heating bills.

 When and if this one breaks down I shall...

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4 star rating
nelsena1
Brentwood, NY



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mine burst into flames while i was reading in bed.
Mr. Fix-it

NOV
23
2008

i always thought oil-filled electric room heaters were the safest. but i was reading in my bed one night. i heard a little explosion and looked over at my Holmes oil-radiator room heater and flames were erupting from one end. I leaped out of bed and pulled out the plug., I will never buy another Holmes heater.
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1 star rating
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timothyWheeler
Baltimore, MD



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neat freak, not very handy, picking up after pets, needing outside help

NOV
20
2008
I didnt like this heater. it wasnt very hot at first and then all of a sudden....it gets too hot and it turns off. I hate it...dont waste your money on this one.
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1 star rating
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vonda85
Norfolk, VA



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

MAR
8
2009
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... review »
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1 star rating
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Mike2010
Naperville, IL



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Guess I am lucky...

DEC
22
2008
Had the heater for less than two years before it started making popping noise and would just shut off.  Now I know to set it outside for trash.  Recommend water-filled over oil. 
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1 star rating
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emj417
Clinton, MS



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