Pod Warmers & Scent Pods...FAQ

I think the best seller behind the GC Heritage Candles is definitely the Pod Warmers and Scent Pods. I love the Pod Warmers as well and if you are the type of person that gets tired of the same scent over and over, then the Pod Warmer is the way to go. Here are some frequently asked questions I get all the time about the Pod Warmers and this may answer some of your questions about them as well.

1. What is the difference in a Pod Warmer and Tart Burner? - - The traditional Tart Burners (TBs) get really hot and some you have to use tealights to heat the tart. I have never seen a TB that has a timer, so if you forget to turn your burner off, then the smell is gone within a day and you also have a fire hazzard in your home. After a tart has lost it scent, you then have the messy task of getting the wax out of the burner to replace it with another.

Pod Warmers (PWs) are the total opposite. The wax that Gold Canyon uses is a parrafin based wax, so it does not need alot of heat to melt, so the PWs do not get too hot that you can't touch the heat plate while it is on or touch the wax as it is liquefied. All of the GC PWs have a timer except the Jolly Snowman (I think these were left overs from last year before they started putting timers on them), so you can set your warmer for 4, 8, 12 hours at a time. Why run your PW when you aren't around to enjoy it? Another great attribute the PWs have is that when you are tired of a scent or want to smell something new, you can take the Scent Pod off the warmer and replace with another. Within 45 minutes, you will start to smell the new smell.

2. How long do the Scent Pods last? - - Scent Pods (SPs) are rated to last 20 hours. This is if they are on the warmer for 20 hours straight. I recommend my customers to use their timers! I cannot stress that enough...USE YOUR PW TIMERS!!! Also, another way to make your SP last is to rotate them. I have not used up a SP yet and I have 6 that I have been rotating since July. When wax is able to solidify, the scent in them rebuilds. If you follow these rules, you will be alot more satisfied with your Pod Warmers and Scent Pods.

3. Can't I just use Scent Pods on my Tart Burner and/or coffee/candle warmers? - - My answer is NO! This has definitely been a popular question because most people have purchased these type products and just simply like the fact that Scent Pods are contained in a plastic cup with no messy clean up. Of course, these type burners and warmers will melt the wax in the SPs, but you will not get the same outcome from your scented wax. I have had people tell me that their burners/warmers got too hot and it made the wax smell burnt. The SPs are designed for the Pod Warmers specifically, so please, if you desire to use the SPs, please purchase the Pod Warmer to go with it. I realize it is a large investment ($29.98) for the warmer, but I usually have a discount coupon or another option to get it much cheaper. I don't want any of you to be disappointed, but you will be if you don't use the Scent Pods properly. It would be like buying gas when you don't have a car.

4. Do you recommend a Pod Warmer over a Candle? - - As I stated above, if you are the type of person that easily gets tired of a certain smell, PWs are great. You never have to keep the same smell in your house all the time. If you are in the mood for a clean smell, warm up Ginger Lime or Clean Sheets. If you are in the mood for something that is warm and inviting, warm up Autumn Walk or Cozy Cabin. If you are in the mood for something that smells like you have been baking all day, warm up Warm Apple Crisp, Cobbler on the Porch or Fabulous Fudge Brownie. If you want a fruity smell, warm up Pomegranate or Fresh Orange. If you are in the mood for flowers and sweetness, warm up Sweet Pea or Wildflowers. PWs are great for mood shifting and enjoyment. The Fall and Holiday Scents are wonderful, so if you are looking for something that will be perfect for Thanksgiving, Pumpkin Pie and Harvest Hearth are both wonderful. For the Holidays, try Cozy Christmas, Cinnamon Garland, Frosted Woodland, Peppermint Bark, Sleigh Ride or Toffee Drizzled Popcorn. The options are endless when you choose to purchase a Pod Warmer.

I hope this has helped answer some of your "burning" questions about Pod Warmers. Any of you that have purchased a Pod Warmer, feel free to give your own testimonal about your product. I am sure others would rather hear from you than me since you, like them, are the consumer.