Latest reviews about Holmes Heater - HOH2501

ksb38020 says "warm and cozy" about Holmes Heater - HOH2501

ksb38020 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:43:39 GMT

this is a great heater it is quiet and it really warms a large area and it is cost effective

it really doesnt cost that much to use and it makes the whole area so warm and cozy Also if someone tips it over it automatically cuts off so you dont have to worry about burning the house down.

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Mike2010 says "The Holmes 2501 is inconsistent, dangerous and not worth it." about Holmes Heater - HOH2501

Mike2010 — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 19:12:27 GMT

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......

nelsena1 says "Holmes Heater HOH2501 is the best fit for me, safe and energy ef" about Holmes Heater - HOH2501

nelsena1 — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:18:30 GMT

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 purchase another I find them the be very economical, energy efficient, and environmentally safe. I would recommend this Holmes to any and everyone who inquires of a purchasing one. Thank you, Nelsena

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emj417 says "Guess I am lucky..." about Holmes Heater - HOH2501

emj417 — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:14:49 GMT

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. ...

timothyWheeler says "mine burst into flames while i was reading in bed." about Holmes Heater - HOH2501

timothyWheeler — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:03:57 GMT

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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vonda85 says "holmes heater" about Holmes Heater - HOH2501

vonda85 — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:00:46 GMT

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....

ConsumerNotes says "Consumer advocate at work." about Holmes Heater - HOH2501

ConsumerNotes — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:17:37 GMT

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 many calls to the company to find out if the oil vapors are safe. We also wanted to find out what would cause this to happen. It turns out there was a recall on this and many other Holmes heaters. The company did not try to investigate the issue nor did it reimburse us for damages. And one year later, they still did not respond to our letters and calls. We have carefully documented everything with photos and descriptions and filed a complaint with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. In addition, we are telling everyone to stay away from their products.

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cinnamon12345 says "Holmes spaceheater" about Holmes Heater - HOH2501

cinnamon12345 — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:43:33 GMT

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 quiet....

BethanyVanMeter says "Best space heater that I have ever bought!" about Holmes Heater - HOH2501

BethanyVanMeter — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:59:26 GMT

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 a space heater this is the type that I would recomend. We have been using them for years with no problems. Just please remember that space heaters do burn down homes and cause many hardships if not handled properly. ...