Holmes HFH416-UM Swirl Grill Power Heater

The Holmes HFH416-UM Swirl Grill Power Heater is a smaller size heater designed to warm single rooms or small areas. This heating unit has many settings including high and low in addition to six thermostat settings ranging from 60 degrees to 80 degrees. The swivel base allows the user to point the heat in any direction they desire without having to relocate the unit to another point in the room. It is a forced fan heater that remains cool to the touch even when in operation. The design allows the heater to be used while at the same time, producing as little noise as possible. 

Some of the specifications for the Holmes HFH416-UM Swirl Grill Power Heater are:

  • High and low heat settings in addition to six thermostat settings
  • Plastic housing that remains cool to the touch even when in operation
  • Auto safety shut off
  • Measures a compact 10” x 8” by 12” and weighs 3 pounds
  • Designed to heat single rooms and small areas
  • The swivel base allows heat to be directed where needed
  • Forced fan heater designed to run quietly in the background

The Holmes HFH416-UM Swirl Grill Power Heater has many features packed into a compact design. It is a smaller heating unit that can be placed on top of a table or on the floor under a desk. There are many heating options for this model. The consumer can choose from high and low settings along with six different temperature options from 60 degrees to 80 degrees to maintain a constant temperature in the area being heated.

It is a forced air unit which means it blows heated air out the front but also designed to run quietly in the background. The safety features include an auto safety shut off for when the temperature of the heating unit rises too high to be safe. This heating unit is wrapped in a plastic housing that stays cool to the touch and has a swivel base to be able to direct the heat in any direction in the room without having to move the heater to another location. 

The Holmes HFH416-UM Swirl Grill Power Heater comes standard with a three year manufacturer’s warranty. Other warranty options may be available when purchasing this heating unit depending on where the consumer decides to buy it.

There are mixed reviews for this heating unit but the majority of them lean to the positive side. Most of the comments on the lower side of the review scale complain that the thermostat does not function properly. The unit will shut off before the desired temperature has been reached on the other side of the room. There are also comments about a few of the units that just quit working after a few months of use and a couple of comments where the heater’s cord became alarmingly black as if they were burnt. 

On the more positive side of the review scale, consumers report that all of the heater’s functions work extremely well. The majority of consumers who have purchased and reviewed the heater are happy with the value that they have received for their money. They like that the heater it is in fact quiet during operation and has a built in thermostat with multiple selections for the temperature in the room. Consumers like the feature of being able to turn the heater to direct the air in any direction they choose along with the compact size and reliability. There were a couple of reviews from consumers using these heating units when their furnace failed during extreme cold and they were completely happy with their ability to keep the rooms warm in extreme cold temperatures. 

This portable heater is available for purchase online as well as from select home improvement stores. Anyone looking to purchase this unit can expect to see prices anywhere between $24.99 to $29.99. Shipping may be an additional expense depending on the location that the heater is purchased. 

Comparing the Holmes HFH416-UM Swirl Grill Power Heater to other heaters in the same price range leads to quite a few differences. A lot of heaters in the $20.00 price range do not have the thermostat feature that this model of Holmes heater has. Most will have stationary bases instead of the swivel base and are not as quiet as the reviews say this particular unit is.