I promptly went to Amazon and bought a no contact infrared thermometer. After waiting weeks for it to be delivered, it didn't work at all upon arrival. I returned that one and ordered another one that was available.
Again, I had to wait weeks. Upon arrival, the second thermometer would turn on, but it definitely did not show correct temperatures. Not only were the readings way too low, but they were inconsistent. I returned that thermometer too. What seemed apparent to me was that there was a lot of trash being sold on the market and the sellers were price gouging.
Both of those thermometers exceeded $100 price tag, but I really wanted, actually felt we needed, a no touch thermometer. I was quite frustrated and had no idea how I could get a working non contact sensor thermometer. Frankly, I was wary of ordering another one so I ordered from a different site. Same results!
After 3 unsatisfactory orders, I gave up on buying the thermometer online. I had expressed my frustration to my husband and clearly he was listening because one day he came home with the Kandio No Contact Infrared Sensor Thermometer and it works!!!
He purchased ours at our local independent pharmacy. It was in the window when he drove by. He spotted it and promptly bought one for our household. Pretty awesome and greatly appreciated!
Before writing this review, I checked the major online sites and couldn't find anyone carrying the Kandio thermometer, but I do see there are sellers on Ebay carrying them.
My recommendation, don't waste your money and time on others! Seek out the Kandio Non Contact Infrared Sensor Thermometer.
The Kandio Non Contact Infrared Sensor Thermometer
Below is the information on the thermometer that my husband bought for us. Along with the model number, I am sharing what we paid for ours so you know if you are getting a fair price or not.
Our Kandio thermometer cost: $59.99
Temperature is taken by aiming the thermometer at the forehead (1 - 2 inches away) and squeezing the trigger button on the handle. Therefore, the thermometer never touches the "patient" and you can easily stand an arms length away.
- Fast, accurate reading in 1 second
- Large, easy to read display screen
- Back-lit display (you don't have to disturb patients rest)
- Beeps when temperate is taken
- Auto Shut-off after 1 minute
- 2 AAA batteries required