K&H PET PRODUCTS Original Ice Eliminator Birdbath De-Icer to Keep Water from Freezing in Cold Weather

j&sj&s: Used it now for a couple of weeks. The water does not freeze, even at -15°C with a lot of snow. The thermostat regulates the water temperature very efficiently. No freezing but also no overheating, which also limits evaporation. On the downside, american plug with a very short cord.

Germany on Dec 05, 2023

Christopher H Weber: The media could not be loaded.  It works exactly as it is supposed to and isn’t a huge eyesore. GREAT customer service. I didn’t think it was working because I thought it would feel warm to my touch - it was warm outside when I received it and they told me you can only test it when it gets below freezing that I can put it in my freezer to test it but I didn’t feel like it, so I just waited for the first snow and look at that - it worked, but the customer service called back two different times when I left a message. Wonderful people.

United States on Nov 24, 2023

Living for Jesus: This product had a 3 year warranty and it last exactly 3 years. I had to buy another one this year.

United States on Nov 07, 2023

Michael CorradoMichael Corrado: I bought this for my wife this past Christmas and made sure her birdbath fell under the recommended size which is important when ordering. So far the heater has been great. We live in Cleveland and the weather has been in the teens lately and the bath has yet to freeze over. We do have it positioned in a sunny spot in the yard, but the attached photo was taken after a night where we dipped to 9 degrees F. You can see the edges froze up but enough of the middle was unfrozen and I saw a couple birds getting their morning drinks. I’m guessing this model probably will max out around zero but at that point I can’t complain.

United States on Feb 03, 2023

Razorback RNRazorback RN: I bought this heater a month ago and have been waiting for it to get cold enough to use it. Well, the temp is 6 degrees and dropping, with snow and a wind chill of ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? Seems like a good time to test it.
I have it in a concrete birdbath. No matter how I adjusted the cord, the front kept tilting up out of the water. It is fairly lightwieght and the cord pulls on it. I had to put a rock on it to keep it down which seems to be working. It also gives the birds something to land on. The birds can access about half of the water which I consider a success. I have seen many types of birds drinking from it today.
Please note that this is not supposed to keep the water warm, just keep it from freezing. It it continuse as it is now, I will be happy.

United States on Dec 22, 2022

sherpasherpa: I’m giving this birdbath heater only 3 stars because the cord is shorter than advertised. It is not an 18” cord. It hits 17” to the very end of the plug when stretched. Most of the cord is used up just positioning the heater to sit flat in the birdbath. A cord about twice the length, say 36”, would be great.
We have not had a chance to use this, since we ordered it too late to try during our cold months of winter.
That all being said, the heater is a very good size for our birdbath and we’re longing forward to seeing how it works.
This heater does have a three year warranty so it will be covered long enough to see action next winter.

Canada on Jan 23, 2022

Bunny: I live in a cold climate and so far this year we have plummeted to -26. Next week even colder. At the -26 some ice developed around the perimeter of the bird bath but there was enough water in there for the motley crew to get a good drink. When it rose to -16 it was clear and they were even having short baths in there. I have read that birds do that because it helps them preen their feathers which they do in the hedge and after checking with bird groups, they inform me that healthy birds are fine bathing in colder weather(for those who shudder at the thought) , You do need to house the extensions (I jerryrigged tupperware). You do need to make sure it stays underwater which I did with a rock.

Canada on Dec 22, 2021

Carol BirtzerCarol Birtzer: 80-watt model I have had this for 4 months now thru the winter. Overall it works. But like everyone is saying make the cord longer, this is a shock hazard with the plug so close to the water edge!! Come on even 2 feet extra of cord would only cost less than a buck. I think we would all be willing to pay an extra dollar for a longer cord.
It quickly grows algae on it even in the winter. Common for any birdbath products, but the light color really shows it. The old-style I used for years was a teardrop heating element with a spring around it. It collected mineral buildup so that was worse than this new model but it heated much better.
The attached photo is -12 F with a low of -20F just 3 hours before. It has a narrow slit of open water still, but not as big as the old style that kept about half the bath open down to -30F.
Hopefully, this one will last as long as the old style. The old-style was still working but not like it use to so thought this new one would solve the problem but in the end, it only heats about the same as the worn-out old style.

United States on Feb 07, 2021

Petula: I really like it. I took a long time to write a review to really see how it stands the test of time and the inclement weather. I have had it for a full fall/winter/spring and this is the second year. In the province of Quebec we have an average of -18C through the winter, January constantly around -20C and below, with some few days around -30C. It still works in my birdbath!For most winter the water in the bath is 100% liquid. For the colder months it is frozen around but with one or 2 holes that naturally form for the heat escaping air. It turns out to be actually a great result because the birds then land in the ice and snow and can comfortably sip the water through the holes. I am very satisfied with the product. My birds visit it constantly and I became their reliable source of water through the seasons.

Canada on Mar 10, 2019

DON SCAFE: Will it or won't it? That was the question. Is the K&H Manufacturing Model 9001 80 W heater that replaces my former, now dead 150 W heater going to keep my birdbath open between the common -20 to -30 C temperatures we experience for several days during the winter? An online review states that an overnight -30 C test of the 80 W heater resulted in no freezing. My data now are in and the picture is not quite so glowing but is not dire. My 80 W heater is in a concrete birdbath that when full of water (15 liters) is 22" (56 cm) in diameter and 3" (7.5 cm) deep. At -25 C, for several days, there is a 12" (30 cm) open water pond. At -30 C, for several days, there is a 8" (20 cm) open water pond that still is large enough to supply drinking water for the birds. At -10 C the magpies are bathing and I need to replace 10 liters of water every day. The lesser purchase and operating cost of the 80 W heater works for my setup.

It is with a heavy heart that I send a second review of my K&H Pet Product Ice Eliminator Super Birdbath Deicer Natural 4.5" x 6.5" 80W.
My heart is heavy for two reasons.
Reason 1: My K&H Pet Product Ice Eliminator Super Birdbath Deicer Natural...

Canada on Mar 04, 2018