AmperHeat Reviews
The AmperHeat is a compact portable space heating unit that has been heavily advertised online. The seller makes a lot of impressive claims about the unit’s capabilities and benefits.
How Does It Work?
Space heaters can be very useful tools in your effort to stay warm during the colder months.
They can be deployed strategically to heat up only the spaces that you’re occupying, as opposed to running central air to heat your whole house.
According to their website, the Amper Heater can heat up a 350 sq ft room quickly and efficiently. They claim it can do so in 10 min all while consuming 30% less energy than a standard heater.
They go on to say that it can be set to as high as 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Their materials state that its energy use is comparable to that of a hair dryer.
It also has a timer that can be set for 1-6hrs of use. The specs state that its energy use is 650W (Low) - 1200W (High).
Ceramic heaters, like the AmperHeat, work by using electricity to heat up ceramic plates enclosed in the device. The plates absorb the electrical heat then begin to release it into the air.
Some of their other benefits include:
- Space saving
- Portable
- Lightweight
- Instant heat
- Ceramic plates still release heat while cooling down (after being turned off)
- Outer housing stays cool
Some of the downsides include:
- Only effective in small spaces
- If it’s fan-less can take long time to heat up a room
- Need to be placed in fully unobstructed area
The Amper Heater is also marketed under the name Alpha Heater using a nearly identical sales page at GetAlphaHeater.com.
While we cannot recommend this specific product, choosing the right space heater does not have to be difficult if you know the type of heater you're looking for.
Safety Features
The makers of the Amper Heat claim that the product is safe to use if you follow the manufacturers guidelines.
The heater has a built overheat protection that shuts it down if it heats up to over 122F. It also shuts down after 6 hours of continual use.
Another safety feature that it offers is knock over protection, if the unit tips over it stops heating and blows air to cool itself off before shutting down.
Even with these features you should exercise caution when using a space heater. Their instructions say to plug in the unit directly to your wall outlet.
Do not use it with extension cords or power strips. Also avoid using in wet areas such as bathrooms
Customer Service
AmperHeat states on their website that they have a 30 day money back guarantee.
If you are unhappy with your purchase, contact the company to initiate a refund. You will have to send back the unit in its original packaging at your expense.
You can reach a representative at their phone number +1 (866) 950-3466 or through email at [email protected].
The company address is:
Amper Heat
2345 Vauxhall Road,
Union, NJ 07083,
United States of America
The advertising website for the product is run by:
Nu Lifestyle Marketing LLC,
C/O: Amper Heat
500 Westover Dr #14396
Sanford, NC, 27330 USA
Online Customer Reviews/Complaints
Unfortunately there is not much 3rd party online feedback for the Amper Heater. The reviews that are out there and on Reviewopedia do not paint a positive picture.
Customers have complained that the unit does not do a good enough job of heating up their spaces.
The most negative reviews claimed that the unit gave off a chemical smell that was enough of a concern for customers that they ceased using the device.
Competitors and Alternatives
There is no perfect space heater out there, all brands seem to have some issues across the board.
However it’s always a safe bet to stick with established brands that have been manufacturing these types of products for years.
Some of the leading options for ceramic heaters include Lasko and Vornado, both of which make more powerful and longer lasting products than Amper Heat. These options are also available from major retailers with proven customer satisfaction records.
The Vornado AVH10 Vortex Heater is one popular option.
This efficient but powerful heater is a New York Times top pick and an Amazon’s choice selection. It has the latest safety & comfort features and is reasonably priced as well.
Where to Buy?
Amper Heat is only available for sale through the company's own website.
The Bottom Line
Based on the unproven track record of this product and the poor customer reviews, we do not believe that it's worth it.
In cold weather, space heaters can be vital appliances as they have the potential to cause electrical fires, so quality should be of the utmost importance. Further, if you’re relying on one for heat it’s critical that they won’t fail you.
This is why it’s best to stick with an established product that has been around long enough to garner a positive reputation.
If you have any experience with AmperHeat, please leave your reviews below.
See Also: How to Choose the Right Type of Space Heater
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AmperHeat Customer Reviews
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Do Not Buy Anything From Amperheat
They have products that are nothing like they advertise and they do NOT refund your money. Stay Far Away.
Don't Buy This, Amperheat Is Junk!
Junk junk junk, this is a scam and this company has to go on trial for scamming millions of customers! We have to put these criminals behind bars, I'm starting a class action law suit against this company to bring them to justice for fraud.
Scam company
I bought 2 of these they will not stay plugged in and fall out of the wall socket Hot and has the potential to start a fire. I tried calling and emailed the company. Amper Heat they do not answer calls or voicemail, emails. So now I’m stuck with unsafe heaters and no refund.
Do Not Buy Any Amper Heater At All This Is A Scam
This heater is a junk total junk this is a scam I bought one and when I called the scammers to return the heater they said that I can only get a partial refund, what we can do to put this scammers out of business is get together and open a class law suit settlement and they have to refund every customer the scammed here is what we can do sing a petition and send it to consumer s affair in Washington DC.
Rejects sold to public
Sorry to say, but ordered one of these on October 28, 2021. Was excited to use it and see what a workhorse it would be%.....Very disappointed, as it ran for less than 10 minutes and stopped (overheated).
They would only give a 75% refund, so I opted to receive another unit. That one didn't last 3 minutes and quit....someone manufactured duds and sold them to unsuspecting public innocents.
Now I see another company in CA (TopHeat) is selling the same product....Don't buy..................either one....GBU
Scam
If I could give a negative I would. This heater worked for 1 day and quit. I called the company demanded my money back was told I would get it. It has been 3 months and no refund. Don't be scammed like me.
Worthless piece of Junk!
Totally worthless....I got two units to help heat two small work spaces. The first unit sparked and blew up upon starting. The second unit gave out after about a week. I was able to get a 75% return without having to return the units, but that's about it for their customer support.
After we received the return, we took one apart (my son and I are both technicians) and found so many flaws in the manufacture, cheap components and a poorly designed circuit board. Surprised it even worked int he first place....Don't purchase.
Waste of money
I bought 3 and there are no smells at all associated with mine. And all three work so far. Just got today.
Lacks Sufficient Heat
SCAM
This is a scam I bought one unit for 52 dollars I started to used and the heater does not work as the scammer said this heater is a piece of junk it is a 3 dollars heater , I got rip off whit 52 dollars when I called the company the say that the will refund me 36 dollars out of the 52 dollars I paid , I told the scammer that I got a class action going on to make sure this is paid back to all the consumers they scammed , lets join together to put this scammer behind bars for fraud!
Lies, Lies and more lies
I booked and paid for this portable heater on 11/09/2020. From here started my painful process of getting information. After receiving an email w/the UPS tracking #, I checked and saw "shipping label created". 7 days later, checked to see progress and nothing had changed. I emailed Amper support they blamed Covid for shipping delays.
6 days later, checked UPS again, no movement. Sent Amper support another email rof the status, they responded it had been shipped. Finally when I asked them to cancel the order, they gave me a further discount of 20 dollars. Again same process, until finally 40 days of placing the order, i received a used, damaged product, with no logo and name " Made in China" product. Soiled manual, broken package et al.
Several mails and as of date 12/23/2020 nothing has changed. Don't trust this company. I am not endorsing Amazon, but you dont get scammed, when you buy from them.
Scammers MUST Pay!!
Untrustworthy company
Honestly, I haven't even received my order.
After receiving an email w/the UPS tracking #, I checked and saw "shipping label created". 3 days later, checked to see progress and nothing had changed. I emailed Amperheat, they blamed Covid for shipping delays.
5 days later, checked UPS again, no movement. Sent Amperheat another email re:not being satisfied w/ them, they responded it had been shipped. Then, within a couple of hours, THEY cancelled my order.
I checked w/UPS, they have a label, but never received the product from Amperheat. Called Amperheat customer service to speak to a supervisor and was hung up on 2x.
After the dishonest information/emails I received from this company I don't trust this company.
After reading the other reviews, I am working w/my bank for a refund.
Not as powerful as they claim
I just got this thing today after waiting a month for shipping..I put it in my small bathroom to try it out and it does get pretty warm...but it also gives off a terrible toxic smell. The smell might go away after a while.
But my first impressions are that this thing couldn’t heat up a bedroom if you left it on high all day. I was impressed by the reviews on their website, but within a few minutes searching the net, it has horrible reviews and people are having trouble getting through to the company to return it.
I’ll try it for a couple days but I anticipate I’ll find it inefficient and send back...
So far, 4 months in and the smell remains. Unit is in my garage hoping that one day it won't smell so toxic.
The toxic odor does not seem to go away. Unit is still in my garage as I won't allow it in my house. Another China scam. All the poor reviews are true.
It's not a China scam, it's American business men getting cheap garbage manufactured in China.. China doesn't design or engineer these products, or set the specs...I do business all over China, so I know.. You can get great things manufactured in China with top level quality, or you can get cheap products, some products should be cheap, but not a heater...
Expensive to run
I purchased this item based on its website and glowing reviews. It says that it uses little electricity but that is a lie. I ran it for 10 hours and my electricity use was double of what it was when I just ran my furnace.
They also state that an average electricity rate of 12 cents per kilowatt hour. I live in California and my rates are never that low.
This little heater uses more electricity than my full size room heater. It doesn’t heat a whole room so I ended up putting it on a stool in front of the chair where I was sitting.
If you have cheap electricity where you live it might work for you but I will not be running it again.
Works very good...needs more transparency with support options
I bought 3. I have only tried 1. I may update later if need be. It works well. My BF hates any changes and he loves it. It keeps him warmer than baseboard heat. I would give it 5*'s, but it arrives with no phone numbers to call for support. It's in a plain box that just has a picture of it and says HEATER. There's very little instruction (you don't need much), but even the instruction paperwork has no support info. I am leery of any company that doesn't include their contact info with the package so you don't have to track them down. What are they hiding? I also didn't see any options to return items if defective or damaged.
Out of the box, it will run for 6 hours. You can adjust to 3 shorter time periods. It has overheat and knock over protection. It will lower the temp from 122 to 104 if it starts to overheat. It does that 3x's before shutting it off to cool it down.
It comes in a gray plastic envelope with no protection from being banged around. Two of my boxes arrived with slight dents in the corners. This could be a slight issue if you want to give it away as a gift.
To me, it seems a little overpriced. I am not sure how expensive their triple convection coverage is. I guess I don't understand why any of the heaters run over $50.
Here's the thing. It's coming direct from China....one should have no expectation of proper instructions or have much faith in the product. Wasted my money.