RediCheck Remote Cooking Thermometer w/Taste Settings

After using this at least twice a week for over two years, I can confidently report that it works very well. I use it exclusively with my grill to monitor the internal temperature (not the food temperature) without having to open the lid. Very handy, especially when starting up the fire or doing slow bar-b-que. The range is a bit short (less than 30 feet through one wall), but the accuracy is right on. And the probe seems to withstand temperatures in excess of 500 degrees (although the range is limited to 410).

I did find that removing the batteries from the base unit after using significantly extends their life (the remote has a power switch). I've never had a problem with communication if I follow this approach: first re-install the batteries in base unit, then turn the remote ON. Easy to remember.

It would be nice if the communication distance was longer and the temperature range higher, but it has been indispensible and reliable. That warning beep has saved me many times.

I got this as a gift and loved it. After a couple of months, the unit stopped transmitting to the remote. Too bad, I wish it still worked, now I'm looking for its replacement.

Bought this to replace a Pyrex model that had stopped functioning correctly. Seems to be pretty accurate based on cooking results. It does take some time and usually 3-5 resets to get the remote and the base unit to start communicating.

I ordered this remote thermometer after seeing a brief review in the Wall Street Journal. I find that it works well and reports temperatures quite accurately, more so than other electronic thermometers I've tried. I don't consider it "perfect" for two reasons:

1. There are two components - the sender and the receiver. You have to turn them on or reset them in the right order for them to communicate with one another. I don't use this frequently and always need to refer to the instructions to get them talking to one another.

2. The transmitter range is so-so in my house (wood frame, two stories). The receiver loses touch with the transmitter if I take it more than a room away from the kitchen. It would be nice if it worked all around the house.

I was looking for a thermometer with a remote readout and was reasonably priced. This one is just what I was looking for. I've used it on the grill and in the kitchen and it has improved the quality of my finished product. Before I bought the probe I would overcook the food (erring on the side of safety) and end up with meat that was too dry. With this thermometer that's no longer the case.

I'm going to address complaints raised by other reviewers. I haven't had any trouble with the probe. It's worked fine and the temperature is more accurate than I expected. It indicates room temperature correctly and when put in boiling water (with the probe not touching the bottom of the pan) it reads 212F. The food I've cooked using it comes out appropriately done. The range is a little shorter than I expected but not so short that it's a problem.

In short, I would buy this product again.