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: Motor Noise Fountain
Summary: 2 Stars
Looks nice, but the loud noise from the fountain motor makes this unusable as intended - for relaxing water sounds. Would not recommend.Product Review: NOT worth it in the long run
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this fountain last year. And altho I loved it at first, it wasn't long before it stopped working. First the lights go out, then the pump starts acting up and barely spitting water out. Keep in mind, I cleaned the fountain once a week, including making sure the pump wasn't covered over with that icky film it'll get from the water.
I've purchased several different HoMedics fountains in the past. I've come to realize that none of them hold up - especially if it runs 24/7 (but hey, isn't that the point of buying an indoor fountain in the first place?) If you want a fountain, I strongly suggest paying more money for the better brands. Because in the long run, you'll end up throwing your money away time and time again to replace these cheap Homedics fountains.
Product Review: Not What You'd Expect
Summary: 2 Stars
One of the things I've noticed when I've looked at some of the reviews for different Homedics fountains is that people seem to either really like or dislike them and there isn't much in-between. I side more with those who aren't very fond of them. I purchased this model to bring a little ambiance and relaxation to my apartment and the biggest let-down was the difference between the picture on the box and the actual product. Although almost everything does look prettier in its advertisement, this was very noticeably different (to me at least.) The melted "wax" on the candles looks incredibly plastic and seems less detailed than the photo and the fake drips don't look very much like real candle wax at all. Also, the material of the base in the photo appears to have more depth to it- almost like a brushed metal of some sort, but in reality the dish is a flat, solid brown. I don't have any objections to the item being made of plastic, but I had hoped that it wasn't going to LOOK so fake. The best way I would sum this product up is that if you're looking for a bargain and don't mind a product that looks more or less cheaply made, then this would probably be okay for you. If you're like me and a little bit of a "quality snob" (for lack of a better and kinder term) then definitely stay away from this one.Product Review: Old one lasted 2 years, new ones are faulty - both stopped working
Summary: 1 Stars
I had ones of these and it lasted over 2 years. You do need more rocks for it...there are not enough in the kit...go to a craft store and purchase any kind of smooth rocks you like. As to the motor, mine was not too loud unless it was low on water.
My big sticking point was cleaning it. You should use distilled water in the fountain, but for those of you who can't, you need to clean it regularly. Mine was used every night, all night for 2 years and still functioned. The only reason I got rid of it was the fact that I could not get up into the candle area to clean it out. The hard water here made deposits that ended up smelling of dirt after a while. That certainly takes away from the soothing aspect of this fountain.
I want to get another, but after reading some of these reviews, I wonder if my good experience was a fluke or if the bad experiences listed here are.
UPDATE:
I went ahead and purchased two of these. The one in my daughter's room isn't working properly. The lights only stay lit for about 15 seconds and then go off! The pump seems to work fine. This was purchased for her as a night light and obviously isn't useful anymore. Now I am waiting to see if the one I bought and put in my bedroom does the same thing.
I am highly disappointed! Quality is not what it used to be which is why I reduced my rating.
UPDATE:
My other fountain quit within a week of my daughter's. I will never buy another HoMedics fountain again. :(
Product Review: Our cats love them
Summary: 5 Stars
We've used these fountains for years. Our cats love running water and this drink out of this fountain and play in the water. We've had several over the years. I turn them off at night and attempt to keep them clean (they aren't easy to clean) and have had good luck with them.
Guiests are always amazed to see the cats drink from the burning candle.