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Delonghi Mica Panel Radiator HHP 1500
- Quiet
- Heats faster than oil-filled radiator
- Can be hung on the wall
- Safety features
- Few convenience features
- Imprecise temperature controls
- Quality control problems
The DeLonghi Mica Panel Radiator HHP 1500 space heater can be wall-mounted, an unusual feature. This convection heater warms a room faster than an oil-filled radiator, though not as fast as a fan-powered model, and it runs quietly. It has a tip-over switch, overheat protection, two heat settings and a thermostat -- but unlike some models, it does not include a timer or a remote control. Owners generally say it heats well, but a few complain of a persistent unpleasant odor or report that their units broke down shortly after purchase. If you need faster heat for just one or two people, consider a radiant heater like the Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Heater (*Est. $30). To heat a whole room quickly, look at the Lasko 755320 Ceramic Tower Heater (*Est. $50), which includes a fan and oscillates to distribute heat.
We found the best comparison review of the DeLonghi Mica Panel Radiator HHP 1500 space heater at ConsumerReports.org, where it's ranked in relation to 12 other electric space heaters based on ratings for safety, temperature control, noise and ease of use. Another comparison test, although a more subjective one, appears at Slate.com, where reviewer Dan Crane tests seven space heaters in his home. For reviews covering a longer period of use, we studied more than 250 owner-written reviews at Amazon.com -- where some problems surface. A detailed review at the blog Sprinkle of Cocoa compares the DeLonghi HHP 1500 with another top-rated space heater, and we found several dozen shorter owner-written reviews at Buzzillions.com.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org editors compare the DeLonghi Mica Panel Radiator HHP 1500 heater with five other electric convection heaters, plus five fan-forced convection heaters and two radiant heaters -- ranking all 13 heaters based on ratings for safety, temperature control, noise and ease of use.
Review: Space Heaters, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Updated Oct. 2009
2. Amazon.com
More than 250 owners review the DeLonghi Mica Panel Radiator HHP 1500 here. Most are happy with it, but some report quality-control problems or insufficient heat. Owners also say the ''splash protection'' feature is misleading because the fine print says not to use the heater in a bathroom.
Review: DeLonghi HHP1500 Safeheat Mica-Panel Heater, Contributors to Amazon.com
3. Slate.com
Dan Crane of Slate.com tests seven convection space heaters, including the DeLonghi Mica Panel Radiator HHP 1500, and rates them on noise, safety features, convenience features and heating time. The HHP 1500 falls in the middle of the pack with 18 points out of a possible 31.
Review: Heated Debate: Which Space Heater Is Best?, Dan Crane, Feb. 10, 2009
This owner-written review compares the DeLonghi micathermic radiator with a Honeywell heater, taking issue with the heaters' rankings at ConsumerReports.org. The review criticizes the imprecise temperature controls on the DeLonghi Mica Panel Radiator HHP 1500 and notes that it doesn't shut off automatically if tipped over, but Howes still recommends it based on its quietness, dimensions and lower power draw.
Review: Space Heaters: Honeywell HZ-519 Versus DeLonghi HHP 1500, Glenn Howes, Jan. 22, 2008
The nearly 50 owner-written reviews here are culled from several sources. Most owners praise the heater as quiet, efficient and safe, but a few find the heat output inadequate.
Review: DeLonghi Micathermic Panel Radiator -- HHP1500, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
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