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IMUSA USA GAU 80305 Electric Single Burner 1100 Watts Black
Last Updated: June 27, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
996
Old Reviews
20
Unverified
63
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Review Analysis - 913 recent, verified reviews
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Usage
160cooking, burner, stove, eggs, pot
+57%
-43%
" ... I use this stove every day, for about an hour of constantly being on with coconut charcoals directly against the coil. ... For people who use it to cook, I cannot judge how long this might last, but I'll guess between 6 months and up to a year with daily use. ... "
" ... Cheap way to cook outside if needed. ... "
" ... It really gets the pot boiling in a hurry. ... "
" ... Very good burner. ... "
" ... However, it did cook well enough for food to be eaten. ... Also the food takes longer to cook compared to gas stove. ... "
" ... I'm pretty pleased with this little burner. ... "
" ... Good for cooking hookah coals. ... "
" ... I actually still use it, instead of the stove, occasionally. ... "
Product Reliability
141stopped working, month, working, broke, lasted
+18%
-82%
" ... This item broke out in a fire the very first use and I immediately sent it back. ... "
" ... It stopped working after only 1 month of use. ... It worked ok for a month and then wouldn't turn on or heat up at all. ... "
" ... get stops after sometime ... "
" ... One first use, this product spontaneously stopped heating after a few minutes. ... It restarted after turning it off and back on again for a few days, then just stopped working altogether. ... "
" ... Lasted for three months then stopped working ... "
" ... I know usually these burners get burned or stop working after while but not 2 months. ... The last one I got it from Walmart, I had it for 6 months. ... "
" ... I bought this item 2 weeks ago and is already broken. ... "
" ... I have been trying to get this product replaced. ... It stop working, recieved it on Sept 15, it is October 12, and its dead. ... "
Heating
119heats, hot, heating, food, gets
+62%
-38%
" ... Perfect for our tiny stoveless kitchen as a way to heat our espresso maker. ... "
" ... Heats up water very quickly. ... "
" ... It heats up fast and stayed hot. ... "
" ... Very Sturdy and heats things very quickly! ... "
" ... Great for the proce and boy does it heat up quick! ... "
" ... Heats up fast and gets super hot. ... "
" ... Heats up really fast. ... "
" ... Got this for heating up coco Nara coals for the hookah!! ... "
Price
73money, worth, cost, worth the price, works fine
+73%
-27%
" ... 1100 watt high rating for this price! ... "
" ... Worth the buy ... "
" ... Works fine and not much money. ... "
" ... Small compact and worth the price. ... "
" ... Good product for the money ... "
" ... For the price, you really cannot complain seriously. ... "
" ... Great little appliance for the money. ... "
" ... This burner is perfect for the price. ... "
Build Quality
61broke, coil, months, burning, burner
+25%
-75%
" ... After it is on, a burned plastic like smell comes up. ... "
" ... broke after 6 weeks (albeit almost daily use, but still). ... "
" ... Loose parts upon taking out of the box. ... "
" ... It broke a week after I got it. ... "
" ... Wouldn't recommend it if you looking for something durable. ... "
" ... Well, this one broke also after 6 months. ... "
" ... The plastic piece on right side is all cracked and the piece is coming off. ... "
" ... They break very easily when charcoal is put on them. ... "
Size
46portable, compact, burner, fit, size
+72%
-28%
" ... perfect for traveling. ... "
" ... Awesome gets hot quickly, portable! ... "
" ... Always nice to have an extra burner around the travel trailer. ... "
" ... Great for travel! ... "
" ... It’s compact and efficient. ... "
" ... Taking this camping with us next week, super excited to have something so light weight and portable. ... "
" ... I needed something quick and cheap and this fits that bill. ... "
" ... It's more powerful than others. ... "
Cleaning
45cooking, burner, clean, cook, cleaning
+62%
-38%
" ... This is just like a stove burner. ... "
" ... Works as is great, just what I expected, cleaning is a hassle, must unscrew the bottom and remove top, basically take it apart. ... "
" ... Helps to not use stove & keeps stove clean. ... "
" ... It's a pretty portable and easy to use electric stove. ... "
" ... This is a great emergency cooking option, as well as providing me with 2 additional burners when I'm doing mad meal prep! ... "
" ... It works quicker thn using a stove ♥️ ... "
" ... Cleans easily and doesn't take much space. ... "
" ... Heated quickly and so easy to keep clean. ... "
Returns
35returned, past, exchange, threw, returning
+3%
-97%
" ... If it cost more I would definitely return it, but at 14 bucks I will probably just accept having wasted that money and buy something else. ... "
" ... IT COSTS $6 TO RETURN IT! ... "
" ... I have been trying to get this product replaced. ... all I wanted was a replacement, but I can't get through, so I hope this will help. ... "
" ... Too much of a hassle to return . ... "
" ... I can't seem to return it. ... "
" ... I am returning it and buying something different. ... "
" ... They are being returned. ... "
" ... I ended up having to throw it out. ... "
Family
24house, apartment, smell, burner, smelling
+79%
-21%
" ... Perfect for our tiny stoveless kitchen as a way to heat our espresso maker. ... "
" ... or I guess it’s at one of my friends house. ... "
" ... Dosen't smell up the house ... "
" ... Using it in our basement guest suite. ... "
" ... Our apartment didn't come with a stove and we used this until we were able to get one. ... "
" ... Used while we remodeled our kitchen. ... "
" ... We also take this and the espresso maker with us traveling so we can make our own coffee in hotel rooms. ... "
" ... Great kitchen aide when away from home! ... "
For Travel
22camping, traveling, travel, vacation, road
+91%
-9%
" ... Always nice to have an extra burner around the travel trailer. ... "
" ... Great for traveling ... "
" ... I used in hotel. ... "
" ... Perfect size for traveling and camping at full hook up sites. ... "
" ... Used this to cook food for my daughter during a trip. ... "
" ... Bought this for when we go camping. ... It’s compact so it takes up very little space in our stock of camping gear. ... "
" ... Used it on our trip to Hawaii, I am glad I have bought it. ... "
" ... Perfect for our camping trips ... "
Marketplace
19amazon, seller, described, advertised, time
+53%
-47%
" ... It works as advertised . ... "
" ... Item was just as described and expected! ... "
" ... Delivery was on time too, so five start for the seller! ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... works as described. ... "
" ... Came on time and as promised. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Best value on amazon. ... "
Ease of Use
18easy to use, use, store, simple, easy to clean
+94%
-6%
" ... It's reliable and easy to move around. ... "
" ... easy to use, easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to use and durable. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... It was easy to use and in my opinion very safe when used properly and cautiously. ... "
" ... She loves how easy it is to use. ... "
" ... Easy to store. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and store, it's a great purchase. ... "
Water Resistance
14boil, boiling, turned, start, get
+21%
-79%
" ... When I first tried it, I tried to boil water for a stew but when I tried it out, it was a complete failure. ... "
" ... It just cannot even boil water for one minute. ... "
" ... Once the water gets old it turns off on it own. ... "
" ... Not sure if its a safety feature, but when I put it on to boil water, on low (because that's where I start most times) in 5 minutes it switches itself off. ... "
" ... Very disappointing, it will not boil water whatsoever. ... "
" ... It's very hard to get actually boiling water in it or to keep it boiling should it start. ... "
" ... Disappointed because simply makes boiling water a hassle. ... "
" ... This was my stove and just boiling water took forever. ... "
Delivery
11box, arrived, quickly, delivery, still
+73%
-27%
" ... low price, fast delivery ... "
" ... just a matter of shipping. ... "
" ... Arrived Quickly, and it works great. ... "
" ... Quality product delivered on time. ... "
" ... Delivery was on time too, so five start for the seller! ... "
" ... Came on time and as promised. ... "
Defective Delivery
9received, broken, box, arrived, plastic
-100%
" ... These are defective. ... "
" ... Well today I opened the box and pieces of it literally fell out of the box. ... "
" ... I hated how it came broken ... "
" ... Mine may be defective. ... "
" ... First time, arrived with part of the plastic broken off INSIDE THE BOX ... "
" ... It was obvious that the design was defective. ... "
" ... This arrived damaged. ... "
" ... Received defective item. ... "
Coffee
8pot, make, also, rich, moka
+88%
-13%
" ... Using all the time, bbq and holding extra coffee pot. ... "
" ... We needed gas burner to do Ethiopian coffee ( not easy to do on electric range). ... "
" ... Also easily heats up canned foods and boils water for coffee. ... "
" ... We also take this and the espresso maker with us traveling so we can make our own coffee in hotel rooms. ... "
" ... At work quick breakfast also we have expresó coffee every afternoon . ... "
" ... It works very well to heat a small pot or a coffee pot. ... "
" ... I purchased an Italian aluminum moka pot for family members who love the rich coffee available in Europe. ... "
Design
8looks, well, price, love, good
+88%
-13%
" ... Love it and looks well ... "
" ... I love the color. ... "
" ... a great value for the price-it looks really rough now but still works. ... "
" ... I bought red and black color ... "
Product As Described
6described, advertised
+100%
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Item was just as described and expected! ... "
" ... works as described. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... It works as advertised . ... "
" ... Works just as advertised. ... "
Weight
3light, easy, portable, burner
+100%
" ... Easy to use, fast heating, light-weight. ... "
" ... Light weight and easy to store. ... "
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