K&H 9000 Ice Eliminator BirdBath 50-Watt De-Icer

by K&H Pet

Product Features

• The K&H Pet Products birdbath de-icer safely maintains open water to 20-degree below zero F
• Natural color and 18-inch cord blend in with nearly every birdbath
• May be spray painted any color; the existing durable enamel finish is easy to clean
• K&H Pet Products birdbath deicer is thermostatically controlled using only 50 watts
• UL Listed

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 12.5 x 15 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006U2FJ8
• Item model number: 9000
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (125 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,016 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #1 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Backyard Birding > Birds > Birdbaths
  • #7 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Outdoor Décor > Water Gardens & Ponds

Product Description

The unique design and low energy consumption aren't the only reasons Ice Eliminator has become a best seller. Let's just list a few more... Solid aluminum housing keeps the unit from falling out of the birdbath. Attractive rock-like design blends naturally with any birdbath. Spray paint any color to match any birdbath. Will not calcify, rust, or leave stains in birdbaths. Won-foott burn or melt plastic birdbaths. Being only 50 watts, it saves $ vs. most other brands. Three year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

115 of 115 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!, January 20, 2007

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Bobb L. Bittner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: K&H 9000 Ice Eliminator BirdBath 50-Watt De-Icer (Lawn & Patio)

It finally got cold enough to try this out. So far, it seems to work very well. Temperatures have been in the 20s and 30s and it keeps a 12" circle of water ice-free. The birds have definitely been taking advantage of it.

It mentions this in the description, but I missed it initially, so I just thought I would reiterate that this heater is thermostatically controlled, so it only turns on when necessary. That's nice, as thermostatic plugs cost twenty bucks or more.

[UPDATE]
My circuit breaker tripped and the birdbath water froze. When I turned it back on, the heater thawed its way out of a solid block of ice at 5 degrees F. I'd say that it works pretty well!

57 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected results, March 8, 2007

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K. Tajak (Bay City, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: K&H 9000 Ice Eliminator BirdBath 50-Watt De-Icer (Lawn & Patio)

I had procrastinated when it came to getting a bird bath heater. Winter came on later this year, but I had still for some reason waited until the bath was frozen solid to actually decide on what one to get. I was pleasantly suprised to find that by morning this little heater had melted all the way to the bottom of the bath. I don't have a bad thing to say about this product. The cord is a bit unruly, but I suspect that is the case no matter what heater I would have put in. Despite only being a 50 watt heater it has to date always kept the bird bath open, even on those nights where it got below zero and the wind chills were in the -30 range.

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It does what it says it will do, March 1, 2007

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Rob Roy (Billerica, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: K&H 9000 Ice Eliminator BirdBath 50-Watt De-Icer (Lawn & Patio)

When the temp went down below zero for 4 or 5 days in a row, the heater was able to keep a small area free from ice in the bird bath for them to access the water all the time. It is nice to see the animals getting something to drink when everything else around them is frozen solid.

As for my electric bill, I did not notice a difference when using the heater during the months of Jan or Feb. The 50 watt heater is enough to keep some of the water accessible, but not kill my electric bill.