Thermacell E-Series Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller with 20’ Mosquito Protection Zone; Bug Spray Alternative; Scent Free

This item is my new outdoor friend. Since it is small, portable and rechargeable, I am able to move this to any area I am hanging out. I use our Thermacell E-ZoneGuard Patio repellant to keep mosquitoes from ruining family outdoor time—whether I’m eating outside, hosting friends, camping, or relaxing on the patio. It creates a solid 20-foot protection zone around me using a smoke-free, scent-free formula that targets mosquito sensors to drive them away, without needing bug sprays or lotions on my skin. The protection stays consistent over time and is scientifically proven to repel mosquitoes. It took less than one hour to fully charge and the machine last just over 5 hours on my first use. It takes maybe 15 minutes to fully warm up before it becomes fully effective. Great Features: It runs on a rechargeable battery for up to 5.5 hours, is TSA compliant for carry-on travel (next tropical vacation?), and the starter pack includes 12 hours of DEET-free repellent refill. It’s also people and pet friendly, independently tested, and EPA reviewed—making it easy to use and safe. Charging is simple with the Micro-USB connector (included).

I had a mosquito problem on my back porch and decided to try this out. After turning it on, within about 10 minutes I stopped seeing any mosquitoes at all, which was honestly impressive given my porch is around 15x30. I like that it makes a small sound when it starts up so you know it’s working, and the fact that it’s completely scent-free is a big plus compared to sprays. It has a built-in rechargeable battery, so you don’t need to keep it plugged in while using it, which makes it easy to move around and place wherever you need it. I did try the quick charger and it works well, just a bit bulky. My only minor complaint is that the USB-C port is on the front, which isn’t the most convenient spot, but overall it’s been very effective and simple to use.

Update (5/12/22): I tried using the product on a breezy evening and as I suspected, the wind impacted the effectiveness. While I think there were fewer mosquitoes (just a guess), I was getting bitten and decided to go back inside. I do think it’s effective if it is not too windy. Will buy some more repellent and continue using it. (Original Post). Let's start with the most important question...does it work? It does work (or at least has worked for me and my specific set up)...more about that shortly. And I will continue to use it (and purchase more repellant refills). Why only 4 stars? Instructions need to be improved and not quite sure about the value proposition (cost) for the repellents. But the product has worked for me so far (several hours of use) and I really hate mosquitos. And I did not have to put on bug repellent to keep them from pestering me. After reading several reviews and wanting to gain access to my patio without being attacked by mosquitos, I decided to buy this and give it a try. I decided on the battery operated version for my patio. The setup instructions were not clearly written (I will provide the information I wish they had provided shortly as well). I am not a entomologist or an aerosol vapor flow expert...that said, here are my observations and recommendations. 1.) I don't believe the graphic that shows a 20" protective bubble is reasonable representation of what to expect from the product. The unit emits a vaporized repellent into the air (visualize the smoke from a candle) which is highly influenced by wind or, a ceiling fan. As the repellent is diluted to into the air, the effect dissipates, meaning less protection from mosquitos. The graphic shows a group of people sitting outdoors with a bubble shield, exactly 20 feet around them. If there is no wind, maybe that depiction is a somewhat reasonable representation. But when you set an expectation that there is a protective bubble, people will take it literally. Hence the 1 star reviews that says it does not work. In my situation, I am on covered porch where there is a wall behind me and to the left of me but the front and right side are completely open to the wind. So there is a "pocket" where the repellent is protected from from being completely dissipated or blown downwind. This would seem to me to be the ideal set up for this device. Haven't tried turning on the ceiling fan on the porch. If the results are significantly different, I will update this review. 2. Confusing instructions included in the box at best. Here is a suggestion...how about a QR code that takes you to a video called first use. Let me summarize the information I believe needs to clearly provided: a) Plug the unit in before use (instructions said this). You will see 3 chasing dots (blinking on and off in a chasing pattern) until the unit is charged (instructions have some confusing series of gray and white dots that does not look anything like what the unit looks like while it's charging). When fully charged, the three dots above the charging port will be on. Also, no word on whether you can plug the unit into a wall socket and use it while it is recharging. And the instructions do not say it takes 5 hours to charge when the battery is completely depleted (that is what the support person told me). Also guessing the unit does not trickle charge when charging is complete...so you probably should not leave it plugged in for extended periods of time. b) The repellent is in a small plastic container with a lid. The instructions in the box don't really show you how to hold the lid to remove it (there is a confusing drawing with two diagonal arrows which wasn't useful at all). Hold the sides of the bottle with your thumb and forefinger. Hold the front and back center of the lid in the center with the thumb and forefinger of your other hand. Separate. Just like the picture on the Amazon website (which I just saw). c) How about a recommendation on turning it off after your use and whether to remove the repellent container and put the lid back on. Absolutely nothing said in the instructions. Also, maybe recommend charging the unit so it will be ready for your next use? What if you are not going to use it for a week or a month...should you not leave the unit plugged in to a charger for extended periods? Again, it would be useful to know if you can use the unit while it's plugged in and recharging. 3. General thoughts about toxicity: Google mosquito deaths and the results say mosquitos kill over 1 million people a year. One of the prominently displayed 1 star reviews talks about the toxicity and that you can get headaches or dizziness. Everyone is different and I enjoy being outside without having to put insecticide on my skin. I have not gotten headaches or dizzy. Your results may vary. Now I want to compliment Thermacell on their customer support. They answered the call pretty quickly, were very helpful and pleasant to work with. Also, very generous warranty. I have written this whole review sitting on my porch and did not have a single mosquito come near me. Houston, Texas, in May on light breeze afternoon. Again, I would recommend it to friends and would buy it again. Now for some unsolicited advice to Thermacell. Seems to me you have way too many versions of this product which confuses the buyer. Also, it appears the repellents have changed over time with some of your later repellents that are "safer" than your earlier versions. Might be useful to make this information more explicit if correct. Hopefully you are reconciling what products to sell and which products to sunset. Also, on the box that is covered with pictures and graphics, the actual product version was in smaller print and greyed out (easily overlooked). So it took me a minute to find it when support asked me what device I was calling about. Very simple electronics upgrade...I would recommend resettable timers on the device indicating battery life and how much time remains before the repellent needs to be replaced. Either LED timer display (not 3 LED lights) on the device or bluetooth app on your phone. Seems obvious you are using the "razor and blade" method of pricing for product, where razors are cheap but the blades (refills) are where you generate your profits. The unit works well enough that a little upgrade to provide the user more information about battery life or how long until I need to replace the repellent cartridge would justify paying extra for the "razor". Just one opinion and you have been in the business for 20 years...so you know what your are doing.

The Thermacell E-Series Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller is a highly effective solution for outdoor use. The device provides a 20-foot protection zone that repels insects without the need for sprays or chemicals. Because it is portable, scent-free, and very user-friendly, it has been an excellent addition to my patio and can easily be used in pool areas if you have one. It has proven to be a much more reliable alternative to typical repellents for maintaining a comfortable mosquito free environment. Lasts a while and quick recharge. Fits easily in a bag when going camping and very stable on the table when enjoying dinner with my family outside. Highly recommend it!

This Thermacell Mosquito Repeller is a great product. We noticed protection instantly once we used the this product. It's very portable and extremely easy to setup. We've not only used this at home we've taken it with us to the park with our kids and other areas where we know mosquitos are problems and this product stood up to the challenge. I would recommend this to anyone regardless on if you have issues with mosquitos at home or not due to it's portability you can use it literally anywhere. You will need to charge it before any adventure but as long as you prep before hand with charging and a refill you are good to go!

I picked up the Thermacell Mosquito Repellent mainly out of frustration - my patio balcony turn in to mosquito hangout every evening. First off, it's compact and doesn't take up much space at all. I just set it on a small side table and forget about it. Set up is simple and it's not having to deal with sprays or candles. I noticed it takes about 15 to 20 minutes to really kick in, which seems fair. But once it does, the difference is oblivious. After about 20 minutes, most of the mosquitos were gone and I could actually sit outside in peace. If you have a balcony or small outdoor space like mine, this thing works like a charm. I would definitely recommend it.

The devices seems to help with mosquitos. But the 12-hour cartridge emptied in 5 hours, which makes them significantly more cost prohibitive to use.

Tried this on a couple warm nights and it works well at repelling mosquitoes. It is a nice compact size that covers a large area. There was no odor or difficulty breathing when it was on. My family and I loved not having to spray bug spray on our skin. I love that this is rechargeable and it charges fairly quickly. The downside is it doesn't work well if the wind is blowing and the repellent refills are pretty expensive.

Muy eficiente, lo use dos veces y ninguna picadura tuvimos, pero NO DURA mucho el cartucho que viene, solo duró como 12 hr

The product wasn't packaged properly. The refill unit had leaked into its plastic bag and absorbed into the cardboard box. Not only do I have less repellant, but metofluthrin is toxic and not supposed to be handled.

Muy buen producto sin olor

This misquotes repplent did absolutely nothing—mosquitoes were still everywhere. No noticeable effect at all. I regret buying it and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.

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