Indus-Tool FWXXX Cozy Electric Foot Warming Pad
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Indus-Tool FWXXX Cozy Electric Foot Warming Pad
Customer Review: Keeps feet toasty
Summary: 4 Stars
I wanted something to keep my feet warm when I sit in front of my computer. I don't like wearing socks, and my dog won't sit still long enough to help keep my feet warm. I've kept my eye on this product since last year and finally bought it a few weeks ago. The best price I found is right here on Amazon. When you first plug it on, the gradual warmth is especially nice. After it reaches the maximum heat, it gets pretty hot with bare feet. Most people, I would think wear socks and they should feel very comfortable. I'm happy with the product, bare feet and all. It doesn't give off any smell that some complain about. Of course, the main reason I'm especially happy with this product is the low wattage. I wish there was a switch to turn it off and on instead of plugging and unplugging. It would be nice too, if you could adjust the temperature. Nevertheless, overall, I'm happy with this product. I give it a four star.Customer Review: smell is already getting better BUT ...
Summary: 2 Stars
this thing is too darn hot! I just received this as a gift, and I definitely needed it - I'm always cold and I sit at my computer alot, so my feet get cold, too. As a person who likes to be really warm (hot showers, snuggle up by the gas heater, etc), I was surprised to find that this mat gets too hot for me. Even through rubber-bottomed bedroom shoes.
It's got the right idea, but a way to adjust the temperature is needed. Prehaps I can wire this up to a dimmer switch or something. If not, I might end up sending it back.
Currently, I've got my digital candy thermometer between my foot and the mat and it's reading 127 degrees F and climbing. 129 ... 133 ... 135. Merely a bit warmer than body temperature should suffice! I'd guess 110 degrees should be plenty warm. Now I'm up to 136 ... 138 ... 140 - maybe I have a defective unit?!? I should probably get up before I melt my bedroom shoes!
Customer Review: Foot Warming Pad Nice and Toasty
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the third foot warmer I have bought in the past 10 years. I find them to be a great way to keep warm at my desk, even in a cool room. I had the Indus-Tool TT Toasty Toes Ergonomic Heated Footrest, but it broke within the first year. This one does not blow warm air around, it just is a nice solid and flat. It seems much more substantial than the Foot Rest. It takes a few minutes to warm up, but is very efficient after that. It can get too warm under bare feet, but stays warm for a while once you turn it off so it's very easy to use. I have it on flat carpet and it does not seem to do any harm. It's too easy to forget that you have left it on. I have added a foot switch cord to it, to make it easier to turn on and off. I recommend this. So far, I find this foot warmer to be just what I wanted.Customer Review: Footwarmer
Summary: 5 Stars
This product is just what we were looking for and at a price we felt we could afford. The only thing I would like you to think about is...the type of shoes you would have on your feet when using this. It does get very warm...almost to the "hot" stage and if you are wearing rubber soled shoes then they may become "soft". I recommend that you put a rug under the map and a towel on top of it. This will help to keep from getting even bare or socked feet from getting too hot.
There is a "smell" when on and it's first new but after a few days of useage it goes away. Just be sure you unplug it after you use it. You don't want to start up a fire if you walk out of the office or if using in your home...go to bed and have it on.
All in all....it is a great "foot warmer" and we love it on those cold winter days and nights when we are at our computer.
Customer Review: Works Great, But Could Be More User Friendly
Summary: 3 Stars
If you are in a place where the general air temperature is fine, but the air down around your legs and feet is quite cold, then this is the product for you. It gets warm and stays warm. (In fact, it gets really warm - I put a piece of carpet remnant under it to protect the floor and 2 hand towels on top of it to protect my feet!)
But, it could be better. It must be turned on and off by plugging and unplugging; this is a pain. I cut the cord about 6 inches from the pad and installed a simple rotary swich like you find on some table lamp cords. If I did it again, I would install a foot switch like you find on some floor lamps.
Also, there is no pilot light so it is easy to go off and leave it turned on; not good.
Maybe I can find a cord switch with a little neon lamp.
Still, it does what it is supposed to.