Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

*** LONG TERM USE UPDATE (4/13/2019): So I've had a chance to test this heater out long term, and I will say that it's stood up quite well! I originally purchased it back in 2011 and 8 years later it's still going just as strong as the day I received it. The heating element doesn't seem to degrade over time, which was what I was most curious about with Mica Panels since they were quite new when I purchased it. I can happily say that there is no degradation in heat output like my other aging heaters. I actually had purchased an oil radiator heater by DeLonghi about 4 years ago and it's already degraded at least 50% in performance for whatever reason. Furthermore, I've not had any issues from the heater in functionality and all of the knobs still turn perfectly. No broken parts, even on the parts that have been handled the most. All in all, 9 years after purchasing this unit I can still say that I give it 5 stars and I still highly recommend it to anyone looking to heat a room safely and efficiently! ----- Initial Review (from back in 2011, build quality could have changed since then) ----- Intro... Upon researching various types of heaters for the past week, I came to the conclusion that this heater would be a good pick for a bedroom. I ended up purchasing a Lasko heater for the living room and this DeLonghi Mica Panel Heater for the bedroom. The reason I chose this brand over other mica panels is due to my experience with their products in the past. I've owned a DeLonghi Magnifica Espresso machine, which has worked flawlessly for over 4 years along with a DeLonghi Radiator Heater which has worked just as great. If you dont know much about DeLonghi, they are a European-based company that makes quality appliances, specifically utilizing German-engineering. Overall Thoughts... Upon testing out this new technology heater, I noticed that it had all of the great features that a radiator heater had. To add to the conventional radiator heater, it also features instant-on heat while maintaining a low-profile size. Due to the thin profile, this heater can be wall-mounted like a picture frame. However, I'd recommend keeping the heater as low as possible since heat tends to rise, pushing the cold air down. Another great feature about this heater is the quietness during use. Because there are no fans or moving parts, there are no constant noises. A conventional radiator heater makes a considerable amount of noise from the oil dripping inside. So how is the heat output from this new Mica Thermic technology? To put it short, it provides an ample amount of heat similar to an oil radiator heater, but has the advantage of instant heat. This gives you instant warmth when you stand in front of the heater immediately after you turn it on. This is something that you cannot obtain with a conventional radiator heater. Final Thoughts... Overall, I'm very surprised at this new technology for heating. It provides all of the great radiation type heat which maintains the temperature of the room quite well, without having to wait. Also, the low profile gives many options on where to put the heater. Lastly, the device is VERY safe. The cage around the heater provides 100% security from being burned, and the front panel can be touched comfortably without ever being burned. However, upon checking the temperature of heat output with an IR thermometer, it provided 300-400 degrees F of heat. Its quite surprising to see those types of numbers, as you can touch the front panel stays considerably cooler than the heat output. The heater also has an auto-off feature if it tips over. A great heater for an enclosed room, however, be sure that the room is around 150 sq. feet or less. Any larger, and this heater will not provide an ample amount of heat. For larger spaces, take a look at the Lasco Space Heater.