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NOT MADE BY AMISH
My wife bought one of these. We have had it for almost two years now. As soon as I took it out of the box I knew we were victims of false advertising. I grew up in Amish country, and this is not made by the Amish (well, maybe by some sort of Randy Quaid in "Kingpin", former Amish alcoholic). The case was nailed together CROOKED with a STAPLEGUN. Ever heard of an Amish craftsman using a staplegun? The electrics are obviously manufactured in Asia. When I called to complain, I was told that the "wood parts" were manufactured by Amish. She could not provide any detail, so I assume maybe they bought the boards from an Amish carpenter. Who knows. Anyway, the phone operator had authority to negotiate a partial refund. Think about that: defects and complaints are SO COMMON that a mere phone operator doesn't even have to speak to a supervisor before negotiating a price cut. If you buy one, make sure to call up and complain so you can get the REAL PRICE.
About a year later we started getting letters telling us it was time to buy new bulbs, i.e., that the bulb wears out in about 12 months. This was never disclosed in the original literature. Also, it is now making a noise when the heater is not running but the light fixture is - an annoying buzzing noise. In my opinion the Amish should hire a good lawyer and sue this company.
May 2010 · Home and Kitchen