Sunshine Blade Instant Heat
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Remote Issue – I have bought two of these. And tried to test it out b4 mounting. Turned on the button on the unit. The remote only works within 1 meter from the unit. If u are two meters away it doesn't work. Any suggestion?
no help – heater stoped workind arced rang sunshine blaze was told 2 days out of warrantee payed electriction dunedin newzealand $130 for to be told dry socket rang back they appoligised ask how they can help i said can i please have a stand with discount man laughed and sais dont be stupid Show details
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being a Parkinson disease sufferer I have to have heat and these were the best – turned heater on and it no longer works very disappointed, first time I've had trouble with this product since I purchased a two pack a year or so ago, other than that an absolutely terrific heater Show details · 18
Best money we ever spent – Wish came with the stand tho. Heats room up quickly- easy to use and even bought 1 for family. Can't fault this HEATER. Best value for money. Our doggy has it on to keep her warm at night. Love being able to pay off as well which is convenient. Highly recommended. Show details
Instant Heater – Makes the patio nice and warm to sit in even on a cold afternoon. Nicely mounts on the wall with the brackets. Paid $499 for the buy one heater get one free and a free stand promotion Show reply
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INSTANT HEAT - Carbon Fibre Infrared Heater Instant Heat Electric – I bought TWO - Buy one get 2nd half price I then bought the stand (as they didn't have the stand with the heater originally) a year later The BRACKETS for the STAND ARE 100% WITH THE HEATER (not the stand- the HEATER ) The same Brackets you use to attach the heater to the wall- are the Brackets you use to attach to the stand ALL Brackets to… Read more · 1
attach to the Wall or Stand are WITH the Heaters These aren't with the stand THEY ARE WITH THE HEATER (Original review below) This is the best thing since sliced bread https://tvshop.com.au/products/instant-heater it is perfect & does everything it says it does brilliant heater I got 2 and the only problem is you have to attach to wall remote controlled the TV ads show it on a stand & they don't sell a stand HOWEVER - the use of it shows it's a wall mounted in every photo the Tv is just to show how to work etc 4 settings - motion detector I love this product and heats the room when 3 heaters couldn't cheap to run cannot rave about how brilliant this is
Heat of the sun Indoor and Outdoors – The motion sensor, and built-in timer with a remote control! It works in all kinds of weather, wind, rain, fog, or snow, and it's there the perfect temperature all year round! So warm only use it on lowest setting and heats the loungeroom up instantly. Love it! I love the idea of the special carbon fiber bulb technology that produces invisible… Read more
infrared thermal waves that disperse the heat directly and maintain your desired temperature. Heats up in seconds - Unbelievable
Positive reviews
Great heater – Used for three years on and off have two units been a great investment I would buy again I find with high usage the unit does get very hot but apart from that they give off a lot of heat and we love them Show details · 1
A little surprised – I must admit that I'm a little surprised with some of the ultra negative reviews. I've had 2 of these heaters for over 2 years. We also have 2 heatstrip's (3 years old) and previously had multiple gas burners (over the last 20 years). We still also still have a vertical gas heater/firestick. Everyone who comes over agrees that these put off more… Read more · 1
heat in our alfresco area than our heatstrips, and at 600 watts less per unit. Also more than our gas heater which we run regularly at the same time (predominantly for visual effect). All of our other units were comparatively priced, and purchased from bunnings). I agree they're not fantastic in windy conditions, but arguably nothing is. Not even our fire pit. No, I'm not a fan boy, but just a little surprised at the negativity with comparisons to other heater types. I can assure you that all this talk about installing a split system outside is simply crazy. Who would do that! It would be just as useless in windy conditions. I'm not usually one to jump to a companies defence, however in this case I'm surprised at people's unfortunate experiences given how reasonable ours has been. I do agree with the person that states you'll need a separate circuit if running multiple heaters. But I would argue that's common sense given the power output. Regarding the gas comparison. I have to change the bottle on our heatstick ever 18 - 20 hours. So costs more than our electric heaters, and puts out less heat. Is it the massive cost saving they promise in their ads, regrettably no, but the heat that the different units put off is like chalk and cheese in like for like conditions. Anyone who has been at our place when they've been operating has been surprised and impressed. Maybe I've just been lucky with our units. We bought them at the pool show when they had a buy one get one free offer. In saying that I just purchased another two. I'll update this review if they don't provide the same performance.
A well-worth-it product! – I've put this in my kitchen as it's one of the coldest rooms in the house and it does "what it says on the tin"! it really is instant warmth! I haven't had it on for very long at each use, just enough to keep me comfortably warm whilst preparing meals and it more than does the job for what I require it for. I don't need it on the highest… Read more · 1
temperature setting, Setting 2 or 3 is more than adequate. I'm really pleased I decided on this product and would recommend it to anyone who doesn't want to heat too large a room.
Negative reviews
Stopped working :( Burned out Plug and switch – We have had the Heater for just over 2 years, definitely warms up your arms and head but doesn't reach the legs when sitting, anyhow, Just a few weeks ago our power started tripping, we isolated it to our Heater tripping it! With further inspection we noticed the plug had melting/burn marks on the plastic part of the plug and prongs! So guessing… Read more
its been overheating Ive now read reviews and see there seems to be common electrical fault with these which makes it a concern! I would have also expected it to last alot longer than 2 years considering the price and the fact it only gets used for a few months each year! 2 years old, 6month of use, pretty poor life of the product!
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AWARENESS – It does not produce sufficient heat their advertising says heat will touch the clouds i just mount on wall and bed is not far from that annoying heater.I could’ve go reject shop for heater.part it apart we’ll definitely using stand for pool umbrellas and bananas for sellers Show details
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Ads deceiving – Doesn't automatically turn & off when entering or leaving the room. Is it supposed to do this or not? The instructions say not. The TV ads say yes. Am I doing something wrong? Show details
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Nice warmth – I bought two with stand. Expensive but I have come to like it. No problems yet. I made a roof bracket to hold one next to my bed. The warmth from that high point is divine. So much better than using a floor model. Not quite a year old yet. I really like the adjustments as I like to turn it down to setting two when I'm warmed up. The phone salesman… Read more
said the unit may last ten years. I'd be happy with that. I gave it three stars not five because it was very expensive. Maybe I should have shopped around more.
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Absolute scam – I bought one of these Sunshine Blade instant heaters online 2 months ago. I saw their ad with the heater on the wall. After having a handyman install it at the appropriate height, It would not turn on. Apparently I had to have it wired up by a licensed electrician! After paying the Electrician $2,430.00 for a new 20 amp circuit run from the… Read more
switchboard, and paying a plasterer $670.00 to patch the damage from the Electrician after he had to “chase “ a 7 metre channel in my wall, (I painted the wall myself). I finally got to use my sunshine blade heater. It warmed my head and shoulders for 3 weeks. After that it stopped working. I rang the phone number on the invoice and I was told that it was the electricians fault. After I paid the Electrician to inspect if there was power going to the heater ($250.00). You sent out one of your warranty inspectors to come and have a look. The “inspector” had tattoos all over his body and face (he was Irish). I asked him if he was a licensed electrician, and he laughed his head off. After all this, I personally brought the sunshine blade back to their head office. I was told that they couldn’t accept it, and I have to post it to their warehouse. I did that the next week and they deducted $112.00 from my refund due to postage fees! All I can say is BUYER BEWARE!
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crap – Absolutely crap. Used for 2hrs and e2 kept coming up. Will be wanting money back. Was worried this would happen. Spent 699 on this and not happy at all. Don't buy Show details
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Not as advertised – Set the heater up today on the stand, it is only in a small room and you have to be right underneath it to feel the heat, it does not heat the room up as advertised. Not very impressed but cannot return. It only heats the top half of your body, does not throw any heat to your feet and legs. I have no choice but to keep it, but not impressed with it at all Show details
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***WARNING*** Blatant rip offs don't get caught like me – The heater works only if your sitting under it or unless you have the heater directed on the areas you wish to heat, you need to be on a rotisserie to be completely warm, otherwise it is not effective, its no different than sitting around an open fire on a cold night you need to keep rotating to keep yourself warm. The height of the stand only… Read more
directs warmth to your head and shoulders and the rest of your body is still cold Don't be fooled by the spool that it warms like the sun as this is not the case with this heater as we all know how warm you get by sitting in the sun. I was hesitant after reading the reviews but after a 50min back & forth conversation with the sales person [Name Removed] & the supervisor [Name Removed], I was persuaded to try the product as I was told I had nothing to loose as it was covered by a 30 day free trial and that I wouldn't be disappointed with the heater. After assembling the unit and turning it on I realised then that I had been duped big time. The HEATER is not what they claim it to be. Buyers beware of TV Shopping - SUNSHINE BLADE INSTANT HEATER - TIVA HEATERS - Product of China. They are the only ones that benefit. The only refund you get back is $14.99 and then that is in dispute as there is a process & handling fee I've been told. The postage which is $79.98 is not refundable plus you also have to pay the cost of returning the product at your expense and also be aware that you are still liable for this item until it is physically in their warehouse. They accept no responsibility, apparently it is your responsibility to monitor the tracking number to make sure it has been returned so I've been instructed by them. I have informed them that I will be reporting them to ACCC as they should not be misleading consumers by these products. I am not one to write reviews but after this experience I felt it necessary to inform consumers to think carefully before purchasing this product and outlaying their hard earned money. Test one in a retail store before making the decision to a buy then at least your not out of pocket as there is no such thing as a FREE TRIAL there is always a cost at the end. Beware of TV Shopping - SUNSHINE BLADE INSTANT HEATER - TIVA HEATERS - Product of China. I will NEVER purchase anything from a TV program again. If I had purchased from a retailer I wouldn't be in this predicament.
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Also caught on fire – My heater also caught alight. Lucky I was nearby when it happened. The heater was replaced by the company within a fortnight and so far the replacement has been good. I also had problems with the brackets. When the heater works properly it is great. Show details
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Catch on fire – We had one catch a light burnt all the outer surround lucky safty switch turned power off.they replaced it and now the one there replaced it with won't turn on after a year.they have chanced there name of the heater to another name because of all the problems they have had don't touch them. Show details
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Not Exactly – I purchased buy one get one free plus an extra stand of the Sunshine Blade Instant Heat V3. When I was erecting the heater and adjusting the angle down the heater bolts at the back snapped (both of them). I was left with the heater in my hands. The so called bolts connected to the back of the heater are not proper metal but some kind of metal,… Read more
plastic alloy. I have since contacted the company I purchased the heaters through and they deny any responsibility for the faulty bolts. I have never turn the heater on. I paid $799.99 for the 2 heaters and 2 stands and are very disappointed in the product and the company I purchased the heaters through. I have purchased many items from this company in the past both online and in their shops however never again. Everyone, please be carefully when purchasing from companies that advertise late at night, they have no moral compass. It appears customer satisfaction are only words and the almighty dollar rules supreme.
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If we could get the proper brackets to fit the heater to the stand we would be very happy to give a rating – Brackets for attaching Instant Heater to stand are the wrong way round. The angle of the bracket needs to be the opposite way so that the grip tab will attach onto the bracket head and the angle facing outwards so that the heater can be attached.
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Remote control – i brought one they charge me for four i got my money back on two they still wont give me my money back on one of the four it been 1 month this is a bad seen Show details
Instant and comfy – Instantly heats the room, used most of the days thru winter and we love this heater, wish we had this years ago, wouldn’t trade this brand for any other, cheers, Thompson Whanau Show details · 1
Exactly as it claims – Purchased one for our office. Did not see spike in power account using it every day, so purchased another four. Excellent product that heats entire room. Have not had it over the first temperature option as it is so effective. Show details · 1
Rubbish heater – Installed in our sun room. You need to sit on top of it to get the slightest bit of heat. Overpriced rubbish. Dont waste your money. Give me a gas heater anyday Show details
WARNING DON’T BUY FROM THIS COMPANY!! IF YOU RETURN IT WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME THEY STILL CHARGE YOUR CREDIT CARD – Didn’t like the heater was ineffective in heating area and wasn’t attractive to look at. It didn’t heat up the room at all, we bought 2!! Still waiting for my money to be refunded Show details
Total crap and fake reviews – Absolute crap product. Chews the power and provides less heat then a gas outdoor heater. All the positive reviews are FAKE. They all give 5 stars for exactly the same products, that's how fake if is.
Not Worth the Worry – READ the Reviews BEFORE Purchasing. Yes, it heats a 'standard' sized bedroom very nicely, but at 2000 Watts, I'd expect Nothing less. DOES heat Instantly but sure as heck NOT worth the $500 I paid and the ONLY reason I arrived at this review site is bc the heater is displaying an error code which the manual, such as it is, does NOT explain. In… Read more
fact, the manual has NO trouble shooting ideas.
Stand weighs a tonne. As a previous reviewer stated, you could buy a decent split system for the same price...
CRAP product, Buyer be VERY aware...
Doesn’t work outside – Doesn’t work outdoors cannot compete against Mother Nature. This is a waste of money. I purchased this on the promise that it would work outside in the open what a load of Rubbish. Unless you are inside or are in an enclosed area don’t bother it will not work. I challenge the makers to demonstrate it working in an outdoor environment not one that… Read more
is closed in and prove that this is not the case that this state of the art heater will not work in the open especially on a windy day. It has to be in an enclosed area for it to function properly. I would not recommend this heater. You’d be better of buying a jet heater a lot cheaper considering the cost of this one at $500.00.
Useless just wasting electricity into the air for out doors – Just an old fashioned infra red heater set up out of doors on a stand. Not exactly anything special as far as I can see. Not too sure about comparison savings between the portable outside gas heaters that restaurants use, but I might be wrong.
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