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Indus-Tool Cozy Electric Foot Warming Pad #FW | 
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| Brand: Indus-Tool
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $55.99
Buy New: $45.88
You Save: $10.11 (18%)
New (5) from $45.88
Rating:  93 reviews
Sales Rank: 1362
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.8
Dimensions (in): 22 x 14.5 x 1
MPN: FW
Model: FWXXX
UPC: 706069237332
EAN: 0706069237332
ASIN: B000079896
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| Features:
| • | Heated rubber mat (electric) | | • | Good for warming feet or even drying shoes | | • | Low-energy alternative to space heater; uses only 90 watts | | • | Made of water-resistant, long-lasting rubber | | • | 21 by 14 by 1/4 inches (length by width by thickness); 6 pounds; lifetime warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
As anyone who's been out in the cold knows, toasty feet go a long way toward keeping the rest of you warm. That's why using an Indus-Tool FW Cozy Foot warmer can help reduce your indoor heating costs. At only 90 watts, one of these units tucked under a desk allows you to turn the building thermostat down, thereby saving you money. The warmer is less costly to use than a space heater, and safer, too, as there are no exposed heating coils or carbon monoxide emissions. ETL listed. Lifetime warranty.--Josh DettweilerWhat's in the Box
Foot-warmer pad, power cord Five Tips for Buying a Heater
Choosing a space heater is a matter of sifting through a bewildering array of types, power ratings, and fuel sources. Let's break it down a little to make the process easier. What are the different types of space heaters?
- Radiant heaters emit infrared radiation that directly warms the objects in front of the heaters (rather than the surrounding air). If you only need heat by a desk or in a small section of a room, a radiant heater is quiet and will use very little power.
- Forced-air heaters use a fan to blow air that has been warmed by metal or ceramic heating elements. A forced-air heater is appropriate for quickly heating up a small- to medium-sized room, but can be noisy.
- Convection heaters draw cold air from the floor; the air is warmed by heating coils and emitted from the top of the heater. A convection heater is appropriate for quickly heating up a small- to medium-sized room, but also can be noisy.
- Radiators work by heating oil enclosed in a reservoir, gradually heating the surrounding air. If heating speed isn't an issue, you might want to opt for a radiator. These are extremely quiet and effective--perfect for bedrooms.
Should I buy an electric or a combustion model?
If you want a heater that will be available in emergencies, or that can heat areas larger than a single room, choose a "combustion" model--one that is powered by a gas or fuel like propane, kerosene, natural gas, or diesel. Which fuel type you choose depends largely on convenience and local availability. For example, diesel would be appropriate for a heater you take with you on long car trips. How powerful a heater do I need?
Heaters are rated by BTU, which stands for British Thermal Unit (the amount of heat needed to heat one pound of water by 1 degree F). To find out how many BTU you need:
- Calculate the volume of the space to be heated by multiplying square footage by height.
- Multiply that number by 4 if your insulation is poor, 3 if it's average, or 2 if it's good.
The resulting number is a ballpark figure for how many BTU you'll need.Do space heaters cost a lot to operate?
As a general rule, electric space heaters are more expensive to use than combustion models. To ensure energy efficiency, a thermostat is a must-have feature for any heater. For radiant heaters, models with a 360 degree heating surface can heat larger spaces. If you need a forced-air heater, models with ceramic elements tend to be more efficient. Are space heaters a fire hazard?
Space heaters are implicated in about 25,000 residential fires every year. To ensure proper safety, always follow the manufacturer's usage instructions and fill out the warranty card to receive informational updates from the manufacturer. Also, look for extra safety features such as an automatic shutoff switch that can shut down the unit if, for example, it gets upended. In addition, choose a model where the heating element is adequately enclosed within the unit.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 88 more reviews...
 foot pad December 14, 2008
Jeremy Q. Keller
Works fine for what it is. The smell of rubber goes away quickly, as the directions indicated. I kinda wish it had some sort of switch so I don't have to unplug it when finished with it every day. An indicator light to know it's on would be great too. For the price it works well.
 Smell never goes away December 1, 2008
Mike W. (St. Louis, MO USA)
I bought this product years ago. It never quit smelling like burnt rubber. It cannot be used indoors. The only thing I still use it for is drying out shoes in the garage, and even then, only during the day when the garage door is open.
 Works but smells November 29, 2008
L. Wishard (Seattle, WA)
After reading all the reviews, I decided the try the Indus for myself. As expected it keeps my feet warm and toasty, but it does smell of hot rubber. I've had mine for a few weeks now and I use it everyday. The smell doesn't bother me too much, but boyfriend finds it toxic. I think it comes down to if you can stand the smell or not.
 Skunk smell is right! November 4, 2008
Paul Claxton (RIverside CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Nasty nasty nasty. This thing smells exactly like a skunk. We couldn't figure out the smell at first as it filled a hallway and a second room with the stink. The thing is now three weeks old and despite being washed several times with 409 spray cleaner and left outside for a week in the sun it still stinks to high heaven. What were they thinking when they came up with the formula for this rubber?
It does keep my feet warm so one star for each warm foot.
Acrid smell! October 25, 2008
Dee (Maine)
I opened the package and left the box in the house, to run the mat in the garage as another reviewer suggested. Later the smell from the box alone wafted through 3 rooms, and I had to put it in the garage. I left it running 12 hours, by which time my garage smelled absolutely awful, and the house was permeated just by opening and closing the door. I just had to unplug it - we couldn't stand it. I actually thought that maybe I had hit a skunk with my car, but when we unplugged the mat, boxed, and bagged it, the smell went away. It heated up really nicely, but there's no way to live with the smell. Maybe they use different rubber sources for different batches??
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