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Another winter season is upon us in Southern California. Back in early November when the weather took a dive in one week from high 90s to low 50s I tried to contact The Gas Company, but the recording said they were swamped with calls and try again. Instead I headed over to Rite-Aid hoping to snag another Holmes Portable Electric Heater, HFH 104. One employee informed me that they would not be stocking heaters until December, but when I checked with the manager he pointed me to two remaining items on a shelf. I purchased one of them at $19.99, which was the Holmes Portable Electric Heater HFH 105.

Please note that the product does not resemble the image in the photo displayed here. I did submit the actual photo of HFH 105 when I filled out the form for a product suggestion, but it did not make it to the listing. The product shown actually looks nicer than the one I have, but I am not clear on the actual model number of that one.

These portable electric heaters are small in size but have given off ample heat when needed in a pinch in those early morning hours when trying to get kids out the door for school. Since I was already familiar with the model HFH 104, that I sold over the summer on eBay, I figured the model HFH 105 would be similar. They both have the two heat settings of 1000 and 1500 watts and the power light plus a fan only setting. Also included in both models are the auto safety shut-off and the cord wrap.

The carry handle and cord wrap are easier to utilize in this model of the Holmes Portable Electric Heater, HFH 105. It is advised not to use an extension cord unless you absolutely have to, and with limited electrical outlets in the duplex we reside in I have to use extension cords through out the house. I have only utilized these heaters in the living room and for limited time in the morning and evening hours. This year I ended up returning to Rite Aid for another heater, same model #HFH 105. I used them at opposite sides of the living room, allowing each child to be close to one so no one would hog the heat.

The initial heater I left in the extension cord and plugged in with the second heater being plugged in each morning for a little while to help heat the room before we headed out the door. I always turn them off before walking kids to school and have never left them on when someone is not in the same room. These have never been used over night. I have on occasion jumped out of bed to turn them on and go back to hit the snooze button for another fifteen minutes of sleep or rest.

This is a compact design, but it resembles a flimsy version in a dark drab gray shade. The switch is located on the right side and turns from fan to low and high heat setting. This unit has been tested beyond the UL standards and comes with a booklet showing ten safety tips for use and care of the heater. This is similar to the other version. Basically the heaters should not be used in bathrooms or outdoors and nothing flammable should be near it or bedding or curtains. The cord should not be placed under a rug and do not insert any foreign objects into the unit.

The other day I was moving things around in my living room since The Gas Company was finally coming to turn our pilot light on for the heater. I noticed that the extension cord plug was very hot to touch and I removed it. I tried unsuccessfully to remove the plug to the Holmes Portable Electric Heater HFH 105 but part of the electrical outlet slot was inside it and the plug became damaged. I saw a spark and just tossed it all outside in the dumpster.

The remaining unit has been wrapped up and placed back in the box because I do not feel safe or comfortable in my house with it. Will probably be sold on eBay next month. I have learned from the last two years to make the call to The Gas Company in October. This will avoid spending money on small heaters that are only used intermittently until regular heating system is turned on plus the risks are too great for me to warrant a purchase.

The fan setting worked very well giving off some cool air and tricked my son into thinking heat was coming out. I was not as satisfied when making the purchase the first few days with the heat output compared to the HFH 104 unit. That model seemed to heat the room quicker and more efficiently. The pedestal base is flimsy on this unit and appears cheaply made. This unit was always placed flat on a surface intended for such items. There would never be any other items on the same table as the heater when it was turned on.

There is a one-year warranty but I was not interested in that and not certain I used the correct type of extension cord. I would suggest bypassing this unit and purchasing the HFH 104 unit instead at the same price as well.

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