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DryGuy DX Forced Air Boot Dryer and Garment Dryer

Last Updated: June 13, 2022 (Refresh Now)
8.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
499
Unverified
29
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16 meters
SIZE

Review Analysis - 472 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Dry
 200
boots, dryer, gloves, drying, shoes
+85%
-15%
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" ...  Bought for drying out racing helmet weekly.  ...  "
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" ...  Keeps my boots dry and smelling good.  ...  "
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" ...  He loves having dry feet in the morning!  ...  "
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" ...   Glad I got this for my husband it keeps his boots dry and smell free.  ...  "
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" ...  Up north here, this boot dryer is gonna be invaluable in the winter.  ...  "
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" ...  this is was nice to have to dry our boot,  ...  "
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" ...  It is quiet and does a great job drying their cleats to keep them from smelling.  ...  "
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" ...  spend the extra money on THIS dryer!!  ...  "
Usage
 66
boots, snow, room, shoes, works great
+89%
-11%
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" ...  The kids use it for their waders and it works great.  ...  "
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" ...  This product has been very helpful withdrawing my sneakers and my son sneakers who plays soccer four times a week.  ...  "
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" ...  Anyone with kids in sports needs one of these for their cleats!  ...  "
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" ...  It is a must have item in vacation for us now.  ...  "
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" ...  Needed for cross country track kids.  ...  "
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" ...  The design is simple and effective.  ...  "
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" ...  I saw this in our room during a golf trip.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great to dry out the kids boots and gloves after playing in the snow.  ...  "
Body
 33
shoes, boots, sturdy, rain, works great
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Lots of complaints coming from people who didn't read that it is for boots and gloves -- this isn't a space heater, or oven, or hair dryer.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought one for drying gear after wet, winter mountain bike riding.  ...  "
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" ...  My shoes dripped a lot of water so it was good I had a hand towel nearby. ... Note, I have bare floors and didn't close the bedroom door.  ...  "
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" ...  Size: about the size of a 12-pack of soda. ... Quite stable even when loaded with two pair heavy boots  ...  "
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" ...  Otherwise it’s sturdy & can hold 2 or of men’s boots well.  ...  "
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" ...  Yes I could have contructed a PVC piping thing with a fan but this was easier, looks better, and is quite compact.  ...  "
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" ...  Works perfectly and the kids even love to put their water shoes on it when they get in fro playing outside.  ...  "
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" ...  The front knob broke but it was still working fine.  ...  "
Reliability
 32
working, years, worked great, years ago, stopped working
+50%
-50%
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" ...  This lasted a couple weeks before the fan quit working completely.  ...  "
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" ...  I had the old dry guy and after 10 years it finally quit working. ... The new version was terrible. ... I thought the switch was broken but after seeing multiple reviews with same issue I returned it and bought a Peet's.  ...  "
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" ...  This worked for maybe a week and then it stopped producing heat.  ...  "
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" ...  Heater Element stopped working after 9 months.  ...  "
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" ...  To be clear, I've had this thing over a year now, I've had plenty of time to try to work out the kinks.  ...  "
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" ...  Stopped heating within a couple months.  ...  "
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" ...  Heater worked for about 12 times then quit.  ...  "
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" ...  The timer broke after 2 months of use.  ...  "
Sound
 23
loud, quiet, fan, noisy, room
+65%
-35%
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" ...  We also don't hear it, as its in the garage, but it is very quiet.  ...  "
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" ...  We like that it’s quiet.  ...  "
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" ...  Kinda noisy but it works and works great!  ...  "
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" ...  Works as it should, fan is quiet.  ...  "
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" ...  The fan is extremely quiet, which is a huge plus.  ...  "
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" ...  It is very quiet.  ...  "
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" ...  Not too loud.  ...  "
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" ...  Quiet enough that it doesnt disturb the peace.  ...  "
Price
 21
worth the money, money, worth every penny, worth, waste of money
+81%
-19%
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" ...  and the price is excellent  ...  "
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" ...  Worth the money.  ...  "
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" ...  It is worth every penny.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth every penny.  ...  "
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" ...  Not sure why the price has jumped up $20 since then.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't beat price.  ...  "
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" ...  Totally worth it!  ...  "
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" ...  Worth the money for sure.  ...  "
Performance
 20
boots, works great, works, warmer, quiet
+100%
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" ...  It works well with Boots as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Works even better with boots.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked well for hunting and duty boots!  ...  "
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" ...  Got this for my boyfriends work boots, works great!  ...  "
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" ...  Though I am still putting it through its paces, I am already liking the performance.  ...  "
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" ...  It does the job!  ...  "
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" ...  This gets the job done  ...  "
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" ...  Does a great job.  ...  "
Marketplace
 20
return, replacement, advertised, return window, refund
+45%
-55%
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" ...  I am 3 days past my return date which really is upsetting because I really need this to work especially now that winter is here and my gloves get so wet from blowing snow.  ...  "
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" ...  Unfortunately i am over the 30-day return window.  ...  "
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" ...  Window closed to return.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the worst purchase I have ever made from Amazon  ...  "
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" ...  Looked like box had been opened before. ... Not a shipping damage issue either.  ...  "
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" ...  Will be returning and getting a different brand.  ...  "
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" ...  Would not provide replacement.  ...  "
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" ...  It did not work at all and by the time I got to use it the return window is closed  ...  "
Heating
 19
warm, heating element, hot, like, timer
+58%
-42%
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" ...  I kinda prefer it this way, nothing is getting crazy hot.  ...  "
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" ...  Warm heat but not hot, so no heat damage.  ...  "
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" ...  The Heat/no-heat setting was great.  ...  "
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" ...  Would like for it to have more heat.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that you can switch the heat on or off.  ...  "
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" ...  Ran it for 2 more hours with heat.  ...  "
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" ...  This is great- has heat and a timer-  ...  "
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" ...  I like the fact that there is a heat option.  ...  "
Features
 18
feature, turn, heated, function, air
+78%
-22%
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" ...  The timer option is fantastic.  ...  "
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" ...  Also the heated function is good and the fact that it is auto turn off is a huge plus.  ...  "
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" ...  Timer works like it should.  ...  "
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" ...  automatically turns off.  ...  "
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" ...  The three hour timer is an awesome feature.  ...  "
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" ...  It has a heater setting as well as regular fan setting.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the heating feature but generally just use the air dry mode.  ...  "
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" ...  The timer feature is great, too, so it can turn itself off instead of running endlessly.  ...  "
Comfort
 18
gloves, shoes, boots, damp, blowers
+72%
-28%
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" ...  Amazing for boxing gloves!!!!  ...  "
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" ...  My gloves and books smell better and are much more comfortable if I pre-warm them.  ...  "
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" ...  So nice to not have damp gloves the next day.  ...  "
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" ...  This can hold two pairs of shoes so it's perfect for the two of us.  ...  "
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" ...  I also like to use it with my uggs to get them warm before I wear them in Colorado.  ...  "
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" ...  Can now wear either pair 12+ hours with no smell.  ...  "
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" ...  He loves the warm feeling when he puts them on in the morning.  ...  "
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" ...  This solves that problem and works great on sneakers, gloves, hats, etc!  ...  "
Size
 16
vents, compact, boot, tubes, small
+94%
-6%
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" ...  It holds 2 pair.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s small enough that you can pack it in the car and bring it along.  ...  "
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" ...  Otherwise it’s sturdy & can hold 2 or of men’s boots well.  ...  "
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" ...  You have to have all of the vents covered for this to work correctly.  ...  "
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" ...  This can hold two pairs of shoes so it's perfect for the two of us.  ...  "
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" ...  Only issue is it will tip over if you don't balance out heavy ski boots with another pair of boots on the back side or keep it near a wall to prop it up.  ...  "
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" ...  Holds 1 pair of large boots or 2 pairs of sneakers.  ...  "
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" ...  Also, it's smaller than I expected which was nice when packing the car.  ...  "
Programs
 11
wash, fantastic, washing, turn, set
+82%
-18%
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" ...  Timer works like it should.  ...  "
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" ...  The timer option is fantastic.  ...  "
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" ...  The timer is helpful.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that it has a timer.  ...  "
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" ...  The timer is nice so it's just running all the time.  ...  "
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" ...  The timer feature is handy.  ...  "
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" ...  The timer helps me set it and forget it.  ...  "
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" ...  The timer is fantastic.  ...  "
Marketplace / Returns
 10
replacement, return window, refund, closed, window
+20%
-80%
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" ...  Will be returning and getting a different brand.  ...  "
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" ...  The replacement unit is the same as the first one.  ...  "
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" ...  Would not provide replacement.  ...  "
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" ...  It did not work at all and by the time I got to use it the return window is closed  ...  "
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" ...  I am 3 days past my return date which really is upsetting because I really need this to work especially now that winter is here and my gloves get so wet from blowing snow.  ...  "
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" ...  Window closed to return.  ...  "
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" ...  Unable to get a refund on the order , Waste of money .  ...  "
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" ...  Unfortunately i am over the 30-day return window.  ...  "
Marketplace / Marketplace
 7
advertised, described, amazon, shipping, replacement
+86%
-14%
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" ...  This thing works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well, as advertised!  ...  "
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" ...  Finally, we decided to go ahead & order this one.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks and Works as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as described.  ...  "
Gaming
 7
changer, soccer, practice, games, cleats
+100%
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" ...  this is a game changer!  ...  "
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" ...  For a hiker like me this thing was a game changer.  ...  "
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" ...  My oldest plays club soccer/futbol and the odor that builds up from practice and games can run anyone out of a vehicle.  ...  "
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" ...  This boot drier is a game changer.  ...  "
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" ...  I’ve only had this for a few days so I can’t tell how durable this will be, but this is a game changer for wetsuits and booties.  ...  "
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" ...  Game changer for sure  ...  "
Cleaning
 7
use, soaked, like, done, boots
+100%
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" ...  Highly suggest buying if you hate wet boots.  ...  "
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" ...  It's good gets the job done after working in the rain and your gloves/boots are soaked.  ...  "
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" ...  My daughters work fast food and would come home each night with soaked feet from mopping floors.  ...  "
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" ...  Being damp for this long allows bacteria to grow and over time causes them to smell pretty fruity.  ...  "
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" ...  Obviously proper cleaning periodically will still need to be done.  ...  "
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" ...  Also for those with Dyson cord free vacuums .  ...  "
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" ...  Every year his cleats get soaking wet and absolutely stink like cat urine.  ...  "
Marketplace / Product As Described
 5
advertised, described
+100%
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" ...  This thing works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well, as advertised!  ...  "
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" ...  Looks and Works as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as described.  ...  "
Design
 4
simple, product, compact
+75%
-25%
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" ...  The design is simple and effective. ... The quality and finish is premium.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that it's grey.  ...  "
Cable
 4
product
+50%
-50%
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" ...  This product works as intended, but the price is too high and the power cord is too short  ...  "
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" ...  I wish it had a longer cord.  ...  "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
 3
opened
+33%
-67%
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" ...  Looked like box had been opened before. ... Not a shipping damage issue either.  ...  "
Cooling
 3
heat, flow, cool, warm, temperature
+33%
-67%
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" ...  Unbelievably pathetic air flow.  ...  "
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" ...  Emphasis on try, ‘cuz northern California is just plain cold, no matter what you do.  ...  "
Battery
 3
life, lasts, hopefully
+100%
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" ...  What a life saver.  ...  "
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" ...  Hopefully it's durable and lasts.  ...  "
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" ...  it was on my doorstep 11 hours later!  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Size:  16 meters
16 meters
SIZE