Lose the Bulk: Ceramic Heaters Slim Down, But Still Pack Power

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- When winter weather strikes, it's a natural instinct to layer on bulky clothes to stay warm—In fact, Americans say that when temperatures dip, the most common way they try to stay warm is by throwing on an extra blanket, according to a survey by the makers of Honeywell Heaters.*  Instead of layering up on blankets and clothes around the house, a new line of Honeywell Digital Tower Heaters offers powerful whole- room heating in a new modern design with a smaller footprint.

With use of Direct Current (DC) motor technology, the new Honeywell Tower Heaters are elegant and space-saving.  DC fan motors are highly efficient and operate at a lower temperature than traditional Alternating Current (AC) motors resulting in longer life. The smaller size of DC motor components means these new heaters measure only 2.7 inches wide at their slimmest point resulting in less plastic than similar tower models while still providing 1500 watts of fast and efficient warmth.  By combining even ceramic technology with fan-forced heating, these heaters can be used for both personal and whole-room comfort.  Offering wide range oscillation, a programmable thermostat and a multi-hour auto-off timer, they are easy to use and are the perfect solution for keeping you comfortable during the chilly months.

Available in 12-inch, 22-inch, and 23-inch sizes, the Honeywell Digital Tower Heaters seamlessly blend into any home environment or workspace.  With simple digital controls on a large LCD display, high/low constant heat settings, permanent dust filters and recessed carrying handle, they are intuitive to use and maintain. The units are built with safety features like cool touch housing, tip over and overheat protection. In the larger model, a Safeguard Motion Sensor detects objects that may get too close and turns off the unit automatically.

The three Honeywell Digital Tower Heater models are now available nationwide including Target for a suggested retail price of $39.99-$69.99. For more information on all Honeywell Heaters, and for tips on managing your heating bills visit HoneywellHeatSavings.com or Facebook.com/HoneywellPluggedIn.

About Kaz
A world leader in high quality healthcare and home environment products, Kaz is a state of the art, dynamically-managed, global leader in healthcare devices, home comfort and water filtration products that operates in over 65 countries on six continents.  The branded product portfolio includes PUR Water Filtration products, Vicks Thermometers and Humidifiers, Honeywell Humidifiers, Heaters, Fans and Air Cleaners, Braun Thermometers, SoftHeat Heating Pads, SmartTemp Hot/Cold Packs, Febreze air purifiers and more. Kaz USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of Helen of Troy Limited. For more information about Kaz, please visit www.kaz.com.

About Helen of Troy Limited
Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE) is a leading global consumer products company offering creative solutions for its customers through a strong portfolio of well-recognized and widely-trusted brands, including: Housewares: OXO, Good Grips, Soft Works, OXO tot and OXO Steel; Healthcare/Home Environment: Vicks, Braun, Honeywell, PUR, Febreze, Stinger, Duracraft and SoftHeat; and Personal Care: Revlon, Vidal Sassoon, Dr. Scholl's, Pro Beauty Tools, Sure, Pert, Infusium23, Brut, Ammens, Hot Tools, Bed Head, Karina, Ogilvie and Gold 'N Hot. The Nutritional Supplements segment was formed with the recent acquisition of Healthy Directions, a U.S. market leader in premium doctor-branded vitamins, minerals and supplements, as well as other health products sold directly to consumers. The Honeywell trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc. The Vicks, Braun, Febreze and Vidal Sassoon trademarks are used under license from The Procter & Gamble Company. The Revlon trademark is used under license from Revlon Consumer Products Corporation. The Bed Head trademark is used under license from Unilever PLC. The Dr. Scholl's trademark is used under license from MSD Consumer Care, Inc. For more information about Helen of Troy Limited, please visit www.hotus.com.

* National omnibus survey conducted by the makers of Honeywell heaters and Lindberg International, July 2013.

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