16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Works for a while..., July 5, 2004
This review is from: Mosquito Magnet 1100MM Pro (Lawn & Patio)
Purchased a MM Pro in the summer of 2000. Worked great for two years, then in July of 2002, it wouldn`t stay on. Called customer service a few times, did everything they told me to, but eventually they sent me a new power unit under warranty. That lasted a little more than one year; in 2003, we started having problems with it again. Called customer service today (July 5, 2004 -- no wait for service rep). Did what they asked. Appears that the muffin fan is dead. Asked about replacing it -- they don`t have any parts information. Not under warranty, must replace head for $350 or "upgrade" to Pro 2004 for $600. I asked them about reliability -- they said the new Pro is more reliable; don`t know if I want to spend $600 to find out.
I also bought a Defender last year from Home Depot. Still working this year. I use a bicycle pump instead of a CO2 cartridge on the quick-clear valve. Works every time.
Well, it's 2005 now, and the Defender won't run for more than 6 hours or so. Forget these things. Get a fogger.
Overall I give the concept 5 stars -- when they're running, these guys suck up lots of mosquitoes. But I give the implementation one star -- when they go on the fritz, which at least the Pro units seem to do in one or two years, they're an expensive lawn ornament.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
There will be problems & you'll be on your own., May 20, 2004
This review is from: Mosquito Magnet 1100MM Pro (Lawn & Patio)
This worked great for us for 2 years, but now it has a problem. Everyone I know with one of these has problems with their ignition needing to be replaced, and parts haven't been sent quickly. Meanwhile-- the mosquitos continue to breed. Customer service always seems to have a 10+ minute wait time- very frustrating. Of course it is hard to troubleshoot over the phone, but when I have looked at others' comments, everyone has had similiar product failures. If this happens while under warranty-- I suggest that you return the unit and get out while you can.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Doesn't work after a few months, May 6, 2006
This review is from: Mosquito Magnet 1100MM Pro (Lawn & Patio)
I have three Mosquitio Magnets that I bought last year. They worked great for a few months then only give "fault" indications thereafter and won't work. This is a defectively designed or manufactured product. I have never submitted Amazon reviews before this product. I feel so cheated that I want to warn others about it. Three bad devices for me, and many other reviews reporting the same problems, means that you purchase this product with great risk.
Thankyou.
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