PackTite Portable Bed Bug Killing Heater Unit Review
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I bought this about four months ago to move out of a bedbug infested apartment building. Overall it really is a lifesaver and seems to be the ONLY product out there of its kind. From all my research, heat (120 deg. F, 1 hr.) seems to be the only reliable method of killing bedbugs and eggs. At the peak of my move (which lasted a full month), I was continuously running this thing for days on end -- literally as I was packing, working, moving, sleeping, etc. So far (knock on wood), one month into my new place, we still seem to be bug free!! br /br /Having said that, I did run into some problems in the beginning, so I thought I might relay my experience in case it might help the next person dealing with the horrible bedbug problem. The main problem I had was that the heater unit didn't work properly. It's a very cheap looking, plastic heater (made by third party I believe) that is mounted on its side with even cheaper metal clips to hang off the grill of the internal cage. Every time I plugged it in, it would start a little while, then stop. I'd have to wait an hour or so and start the whole process over again. The problem I discovered was that the heater wasn't designed to work this way and very quickly melted it's own plastic housing. Then, it didn't work at all. I wrote the company to complain, and to their credit, they mailed me a new heater free and paid for return shipping for the old one. The new heater, of course, looked exactly like the old one -- just as cheap! But, instead of mounting it with the included cheapo clips on its side, I cut the grill to allow the heater to just stand up normally, with the top sticking through the grill a little. This did the trick and the heater stayed on throughout the heating process! This was the only way I could get my heater to work; I don't see how the company's intended method can possibly work. But since then, the only other complaint I've had was that the metal legs poked through the exterior container fabric after couple uses. I just duck-taped the holes and it was fine. br /br /For these two complaints, I'm giving it 4 stars. Other than that, I'd have to say this thing's really been a workhorse. I can't believe it's held together over so many nonstop, repeated uses. Of course, use this thing at your own discretion, but I've even used it for my computer, hard drives, electronics, books -- pretty much everything outside of food and perishables. Hope that helps.
PackTite Portable Bed Bug Killing Heater Unit Feature
- Portable Heater Kills All Stages of Bed Bugs including eggs
- Eliminates Stowaway Bed Bugs from Your Luggage
- Safely, gently eliminate bed bugs from non-washable possessions
- Dimensions: 36 in. x 19 in. L x 24 in. H. (Folds to 11 in. H for storage)
- Temperature sensor ensures proper bed bug killing heat level
PackTite Portable Heater uses patent pending heating technology to safely eliminate all stages of bed bugs by heating contents up to over 120 degrees F for a sustained period. PackTite is a safe, non-chemical way to treat your personal items for bedbugs and features a timer to select heating times of up to six hours. PackTite is designed to work as a preventive measure for travelers, especially frequent business travelers. Many hotels have low-level bed bug infestations that are very hard to detect by visual inspection. Careful travelers can place their luggage in the PackTite heater upon returning from a trip and PackTite will kill any bed bugs that have crawled into the luggage. Additionally, Packtite is an essential tool for those dealing with an active bed bug infestation in their home. Many items can not be placed in a dryer to kill bed bugs, such as shoes, dry-clean only clothes, sleeping bags, toys, etc. PackTite is the perfect pesticide-free way to gently rid your belongings of bed bugs.
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a must buy! - eyelashes -
To prevent bb's or to treat, this is a MUST HAVE. Saves tons of money when you figure how much it would cost to dry clean everything. I no longer have bugs but I still use it when I come home from a trip. You MUST follow the directions carefully to make sure you are using it properly. Put the thermometer in the middle and make sure it is past 120 degrees for over an hour. I HIGHLY recommend this product. Easy to use. Gets the job done. Also easy to collapse and store.
Apr 28, 2010 07:54:08
