HoMedics WFL-CAN32 EnviraScape Shimmering Towers Illuminated Relaxation Fountain
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Product Reviews of HoMedics WFL-CAN32 EnviraScape Shimmering Towers Illuminated Relaxation Fountain
Product Review: Cheap and serves its purpose... 'till it breaks...
Summary: 4 Stars
I am downgrading my review to 3 stars. See the bottom for the update.
Having owned my fountain for four months and run it constantly since I purchased it, I have not had any problems with it whatsoever. It is a clever design - three pillar candles that appear to be "melting," but drip water from pillar to pillar. The flickering LEDs make soothing patterns on the walls and are just bright enough to approximate a candle-like glow. The falling water sound is beautiful and not-too-loud. I keep it on the nightstand next to the bed. In the still of the night, it might seem a little loud at first, but you will get used to it relatively quickly. When I have company, they usually seem intrigued by the gentle flicker of light against the wall. I would definitely buy another.
Pros:
(1) Soothing. Sounds and looks nice.
(2) Acts as a natural humidifier.
(3) Avoids fire hazards while I sleep (unlike a real candle)!
Caveat(s):
(1) It is a bit cheap. The candles are made of plastic, as is the base and (it seems) all the parts.
(2) Occasionally, the pump can be a bit loud. Remedy: You may be able to dampen the loudness by reducing the vibration of the pump. Place a soft cloth underneath your fountain, such as a doily or a washcloth. I cut a small piece of plastic under the cloth as well, to catch any water that may splash out and ruin the varnish on the nightstand.
(3) Not enough "river rocks" included with it. I like to make mine look like it is sitting in a pile of stones all around the base, not just in the front. Remedy: purchase a cheap bag of tumbled stones and arrange them yourself.
Update: OK, my fountain broke almost six months to the day that I bought it. The pump still works, but the LEDs in all of the candles went out. Why, I haven't the faintest clue. I don't think it was meant to run 24/7 and I am a little frustrated with it, because I'm unwilling to throw it away (it works marginally, right)? But without the flickering light, the point seems a little moot, so it sits on my kitchen table, unused and unloved. Now I bought a *much* (5x) more expensive Hunter Kenroy slate table fountain and was surprised to see the same kind of pump, but a different lighting fixture; I'll be interested to see if it holds up. But as for my Homedics one... get what use out of it that you can, I just figure I paid $3.56/month (MSRP+Tax) for it and now it's fodder for the landfill. Was it worth it? I loved it while it worked but I'm not too pleased with having to throw it away in six months.
Product Review: Cheap but nice for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
Great price for a nice, quiet fountain. Can't hear the pump...just the water...lovely. Not sure how long it will last but for under [...] not a concern.Product Review: Cute
Summary: 4 Stars
I love my relaxation fountain. It makes a great TV lamp and is very quiet so not distracting. The cat is fascinated too. The stones shipped with it are a bit scant but I solved that with a package of polished stones from the Dollar Tree store near me.Product Review: Cute, but not very durable
Summary: 3 Stars
Ok, I'm a fountain fanatic -- I have several throughout my home -- pretty, fragile ones carefully placed out of harm's way. However, I wanted to place a small fountain on a low table that is precariously close to the long wagging tails of my greyhounds. Therefore, in case of an accident, my new fountain needed to be unbreakable (I could have no glass shards around dogs' feet), cheap to replace, if necessary, and (was it too much to hope for?) attractive. I found what I was looking for with this product. I was concerned that it would look cheap and, upon removing it from the box, I thought that it did. But when I put it together, filled it with water, surrounded it with river rocks, small plants, and turned it on -- it was magical! I was very pleasantly surprised and have been quite pleased with its performance so far -- I've been running it for a couple of months now. The real proof of the fountain's attractiveness is the number of compliments I've received about it from guests in my home. A couple of friends have mentioned that they intend to buy one for themselves. I've read the other reviewers' comments about the fountain's long-term durability, but so far, so good (see below). I guess the real test is whether I'd replace it should it stop working . . . .
*Update: Well, perhaps I've gotten my comeuppance for writing such a glowing review. I certainly have been delighted with this purchase, but suddenly, only a few weeks after I submitted the above review, the LED candle lights have stopped working. The pump still functions, but the light feature really made this fountain special. I admit, I'm disappointed. I guess the other reviewers were on to something -- it's a pretty little fountain, but it's durability is not good. Would I purchase it again? Not so sure anymore. Think I'll keep looking.
Product Review: Don't expect the lights to last.
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought two of these fountains, and the lights stopped working after three months on the first one, the lights on the second one lasted slightly longer. The fountain itself still works on both, and for the price it wasn't that much of a loss. But it was disappointing. If the sound is more important than the looks, this is a decent, affordable fountain.