Customer Reviews

Homedics Paraffin Bath Par-300, Blue

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(11)

 

 

I normally don't review products I purchase, but this has to be said. I suffer from severe Exima. I work in a kitchen evreyday, and constantly washing my hands causes my skin to crack and bleed! I purchased this item to hopefully sooth my dry skin...well the hot wax did wonders for my skin however, the machine is poorly made. The very first time I used this, the hot wax leaked out the bottom of the machine through what appear to be heat vents. I kept using it hoping the leaking would stop, and it didn't. So I called the Homedics help line and got put on hold. I called them a total of three times and never got an answer. I can't imagine the nightmare of trying to get this machine cleaned up enough in order to send it back to Homedics, and I can't even get them on the phone so it looks like I am stuck with a machine that leaks wax all over my floor.....take my advice, spend your money on a more expensive machine. It will be worth it in the long run!

Sorry HoMedics, you've failed. This is the first review I've written. Like another user I bought this unit (HoMedics PAR-300) as a gift for my wife and the first time we used it THE WAX LEAKED OUT THE BOTTOM ALL OVER! I have tried on three different occasions to contact HoMedics Customer Service to no avail. You've lost a customer and I will share my story with others.

I had one of these for a couple years. When I bought it from Amazon, the negative reviews were mostly about the on/off light going out after a couple months - this didn't concern me. I kept it on a timer so it would be melted by evening but not on 24/7, so when the light died it was no big deal. However, just recently it started leaking paraffin out the bottom. I emptied it to see where it could possibly leak, and found a plug in the bottom of the tub with an open seam around it. The paraffin came out the bottom through a vent hole and several screw holes that hold the base on. I sealed the plug with Goop, and hoped for the best. After a couple days it didn't leak, but no longer got hot enough to melt all my paraffin.

I came here to shop for a new one, and lo and behold all kinds of people have been having the same leaking problem, but more than the dime size blob mine was leaking. I'm not going to wait until I come home to a paraffin flood.

So I ordered a much higher priced spa with much better ratings. For the relief it gives me for my arthritis, it will be worth every penny to pay for a more professional model that has a solid heating unit and no reports of leaking.

I received this as a gift from my husband to help the arthritis in my hands. The first time I used it the wax leaked all over the countertop and floor. I am taking it back.

I bought one of these back in December. It was fine until February when it stated leaking out the bottom. The other day I took it apart and half of the wax in the warmer part was in the bottom! The reason for the leaks is a poor quality clue or caulk of some kind that plugs up the holes where the heating element wires go. This stuff crumples and let the wax leak out.

They need to recall this and send us replacements.

After careful consideration, I bought this as a gift for my father for Christmas. He has arthritis and diabetes, which means he suffers from poor circulation. I read several articles and reviews on the paraffin bath, and they all said it would be good for people with arthritis, as it helps trap and retain heat. When my father opened the gift, the first thing he discovered was that the plastic hinge on the back was broken. (Seriously, it's a small hinge - you couldn't spring for metal?) The second thing he noticed was the big warning in the front of the booklet stating people with diabetes should not use this item. Since it warranted a prominant placement in the front of the instruction booklet, I would think this would be something the company would post in the description of the product when selling it. Not everyone knows this stuff automatically.

This is a very handy appliance. I bought it at the recommendation of an occupational therapist to treat the early signs of arthritis in my hands. So relaxing and easy to use!

Got it around June, and August alrady broken. Simply not working suddenly. Light for on is off and not working. Cheap stuff but not good at all. Don't buy it.

I am somewhat disappointed in the size of the paraffin bath. The one I previously owned was larger and it was no problem to put my hand in it all the way to my wrist. Otherwise, I like it fine and it does a good job for the area it will cover.

Paraffin Bath works well. The inside of the bath needs to be more clearly marked as to when you need to refill. Marking is white on white, and almost impossible to read. Otherwise, product is outstanding.