I have been very happy with mine. I have one in my garage and one on my back patio for my electric lawnmower and blower. After 4 years the rubber friction pad around the wind up axle cracked (dry rotted probably). Replaced for a few $$. Lasted till this month when the ABS plastic broke at the mounting point (non-repairable). Works well in the desert (Tucson) where it is dry. Does not wind well (slips) when the cord is wet as on dew covered lawn. Wear at entry/exit port from cord did not interfere even after 8 years of operation. I used each winder about once/week, fully extending the 100 feet of cord. I'm here looking for a replacement. Was hoping to find improved design but doesn't look like anything's been changed. In 8 years I never had the 100 foot cord tangle or knot up. Didn't rate 5 stars because of selection of a different rubber friction pad material and a simple design change at mounting area could improve life.

We have found the wonderwinder to be very useful. We have had one for several years and bought 2 more as gifts.

This is an excellent value. Very easy to set up and use. Once you have one installed, you won't believe you waited so long to purchase it. Eliminates tangled and knotted up extension cords. A must-have gadget for the garage in my opinion. I got big brownie points from my wife for this one.

Assembled eaily, and worked as expected. My wife loves not having to try to coil the outdoor electrical cord on the hand-held reel(as do I).
Would suggest that the manufacture creates a front plate cover to prevent the cord from being wound in too far.

I love the vonder veel...haha... it works good and it makes my garage look tidy and organized. Be nice if it was automatic but for the money it's the best solution I've come across!