Customer Reviews

Sunbeam Health at Home 756-500 Standard Heating Pad with NEW Arthritic Controller

5 star:		(68)
4 star:		(13)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(7)
1 star:		(14)

 

 

I was pleasantly surprised when I began using the Sunbeam Health at Home heating pad (756-500). It heats up quickly and the heat is consistent. The controller is very easy to use, especially for those of us with arthritic hands.

There are no fancy features on this pad. No auto shut-off, no moist heat, an inexpensive cotton cover, and it is not over-sized. For the price I can't complain. The consistent, even heat more than makes up for the lack of features. This is replacing another brand which cost more than three times as much, was slow to heat and did not maintain a constant temperature (varied from too hot to not enough heat regardless of the setting).

If you are looking for a basic heating pad that actually works well, this one will fill the bill.

I bought this for my aging cat, and despite the warnings ("Don't use this for animals"), I've used it and he's loved it. On the lowest setting, it is warm without hotspots, and when wrapped in a towel, it provides a very subtle, even heat. The controller is large, and I could see how someone with arthritic fingers might have an easier time operating it. The single slider moves easily, and there is a bright red LED to indicate that the unit is on, just in case you can't tell by touch. Overall construction seems a bit chintzy - cheap plastic with a flimsy fabric cover, but as long as it continues to do the job, I won't complain.

I have never written a review for any product on Amazon. Although I frequently read reviews before buying. Do not buy any Sunbeam heating pad. I was using my Sunbeam heating pad tonight and it spontaneously ignited, starting a small fire. Thankfully I had not left the heating pad unattended so my house is still standing. I was shocked at how quickly my bathrobe, pillow case and pillow caught fire. I also have burns on my skin. I have tried to contact Sunbeam to register a complaint and urge them to conduct a product recall but their offices are closed. If you google "class action lawsuit Sunbeam heating pads" you will find numerous cases and photos.

Please rethink any heating pad or electric blanket purchases. The companies that produce these items don't seem very responsible for the fires and deaths they cause. Sunbeam Health at Home Heating Pad, King Size 14" x 18"Sunbeam Health at Home 756-500 Standard Heating Pad with NEW Arthritic ControllerSunbeam Health at Home Easy To Use King Size Moist/Dry Heating Pad, BlueSunbeam Health at Home King Size Heating Pad with HeatSense Technology, Grey

I ordered this heating pad to warm blankets and towels for my newborn, but was sorely disapponted to find a tag on the cord that read, "The power cord on this product contains lead... wash hands after handling." It's made in China, so I really shouldn't be surprised, but I wish there had been a disclaimer in the item description.

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This Sunbeam product is an utter disappointment. It was a present to one of my family member and I never thought I was inviting trouble. The heating cycles were absurd and sometimes it burnt the skin. We used an extra piece of cloth over it to be safe. After few uses, we noticed that the plastic underneath melted and burned the blue cover.I feel this heating pad is really dangerous for everyone who is using it and this product should never be in the market. It is badly designed and Sunbeam should scrap off this product from their list.
I have posted a video response so that you can see it yourself. Notice all the warnings on the pad, definitely not worth the risk!!

I purchased two of these heating pads recently and am quite pleased. I like that there is no automatic shutoff. I also like that the heating pad gets sufficiently warm. Many of the more expensive heating pads that I bought recently never really got warm enough to meet my needs and would automatically shut off after a few hours.

I know there are a few reviews by people who bought this for their pet and gave it good reviews. But my review is for people that want to use it for back pain relief, and that does not warrant a good review.

The high heat setting is probably good enough, although it could be a tad hotter. The big problem here is that the heat does not stay on. It constantly "pulses" on and off every 5 minutes or so. So you don't get steady heat to your back.

This pad is also a mess after you have used it. The "bag" that it is in is impossible to straighten out after it has been used. I try my best, and get it as flat as possible, but there are still many, many wrinkles in it. Very poor design.

The only reason I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 is the price. It certainly is a good price. But you do get what you pay for. I would not recommend this for somebody looking for a heating pad for back pain.

We use these to take care of orphaned and injured wildlife. We put the heating pads under crates and kennels to keep the baby animals warm. We need the heating pads that do not have an auto turn off and these do not. They get a lot of use from us and are left on for hours and days at a time and they hold up very well. I have not had one quit working on me yet in the 3 years I have been doing wildlife rehab.

I purchased this in hopes of finding something that would heat up my dobe`s dog bed consistently as he tends to get chilled easily and is arthritic..This fits the bill just right with no bells and whistles but holds and distributes heat nicely with no auto shutoff so he stays warm nicely thru the cold evening nights without blasting the heat way up!!!

Perfect for the cat or dog lovers wishing to make their animal comfy and cozzzzy on the cold days or evenings for a value price!!!
Now to just get him out of BED to go outside!!!

After reading the other reviews of this product, I am beginning to believe that I received a malfunctioning heater, because the one I got is terrible. It is very slow to heat up, and although it reaches sufficiently warm temperatures, it only maintains them for a few minutes before it seemingly shuts itself off. I've tried to "reset" the unit by switching it off and then back on, but it won't heat back up until after it's almost completely cooled off. This results in about a 20 minute cycle of which I might get less than five of satisfactory heat levels. Once again, I can't believe that people would write good reviews about a product with these characteristics, so I will be contacting the warranty office. Then again, given the price, I may just get a different one.