duraflame® 3D Infrared Quartz Electric Fireplace Stove Heater, Black

We bought a Duraflame heater years ago so wanted an updated version for another room. The old heater is entirely plastic but still works well. This new one is all metal except for the legs, which are durable plastic. This is a nice update. Simulated flames are realistic with more color and a brightness control, and visibility from side windows. The quartz heater works well with settings of 500/1500 watts and a thermostat. We heat about a 500 sft. room. Keeps the chill off. Very nice accent at night.

The media could not be loaded. I spent a good bit of time researching options and decided on this Duraflame model. This one is in more of the budget/competitive price tier, but it offers some great qualities that others don’t.First off, the flame effect looks quite real. This was highest on my list of features wanted. Second, you can adjust the flame effect from low to high. My video shows it at about 3/4 brightness. And third, there are switches for either low or high heat settings.Some reviewers have complained about the blue lights causing the flames to not look as real. I don’t mind the blue color mixed in when considering the overall pleasing look of the flames.The unit is made mostly of metal, which is a nice touch. It’s also very light and easy to move around. I wish it was a little larger, but it is large enough in the nook where we are using it.We’re very happy with this product.

This unit arrived very quickly, ahead of schedule. Putting it together was very simple, just attach the door handle and the four legs. The body of it is thin metal, the legs are plastic. I think it would have been much nicer with metal legs. Yes, the screws can be a little bit difficult to get started, but it's not the hugely impossible job some reviews would have you believe. I think I had the whole thing done in less than 15 minutes. Plugged in and heating I was pleased that it did not have a big "first burn" smell. However it did have a loud scraping sound, a very annoying sticks on a sidewalk, bad plastic bearing sort of sound that was just intolerable. I was afraid something was very wrong with it, but with some investigating discovered that the thin tin foil fins that create the flickering fire illusion are all spaced on a long thin shaft. As the shaft rotates, some of the fins scrape across the metal housing of the control panel, making that nasty sound. I was able to remove the back of the unit, and then a metal plate and watch to see which fins were scraping, then allow them to rotate to the top and quickly shut the unit off. Then I clipped the fins shorter with a pair of scissors so that they cleared the metal housing. It took a long time of watching and listening and clipping, but I eventually got all of them that had been making that horrible sound. Still an easier fix than trying to pack it up and ship it back and I'm very happy with it now. It heats my small home office very quickly and creates a cozy atmosphere so I almost forget I'm working.Pros - Thermostat with adjustable levels.Control for adjusting flame speed and color.Top stays cool/Fan forced heat quickly warms up the room, much better than oil filled radiator style.Quiet operation, once I clipped the fins. The motor has a small burbling sound sometimes, but it's hardly noticeable. The heating fan is quiet. This is only feet away from my desk but doesn't interfere with phone calls.Controls are hidden behind the door.No big stickers or logos to take away from the pretend fireplace effect.Side screens allow view of the fire from three sides.Fire effect can be used without the heater for those warmer days when you just want the display.Cons - No remote control. Seriously, such a nice unit, you could have added a remote control to make it even better!Plastic legs. I saw a picture from another brand where the legs had actually melted which is kind of scary.The whole fins scraping on metal deal. The engineers could have designed that a lot better.Shipped in retail box, so not only does everyone see what got left on your porch, it's not given any added protection. Luckily the glass on mine did not break in transit.Can't run the heater without the fire effect. So if you want this for a bedroom be aware the light will be on and flickering the whole time.Four stars for lack of remote control and original noise problem.

One of the very best purchases I have ever gotten from Amazon. It is very warm and comfortable. It is cool to attach. It’s just absolutely fantastic. It looks really cute and I really am proud. I purchased this.

Overall was a nice heater but in less a month of time the blower started sounding louder with a higher pitched tone. Had to return it. Have had this brand that was quieter in a slightly different model.

We love this sweet little stove! It adds a cozy vibe to our sunroom, had a good heater and looks great.

The media could not be loaded. Update.1. It is Awesome, but I Hate that it makes this noise. Return to Amazon.2. Second one came with little noise, I will follow up if it develops noise withim few weeks.3. Email sent to Duraflame support 17 days ago, shows no sign of life. Resent.How can one relax and meditate with this kind of eternal neverending clunk?At least for 100 bucks could have invluded the fire+crackling sound and that could have balanced their crucked hand cheapest motor symphony.Listen in the video.

I got this as a gift for my parents for Christmas. They live in a double wide and this worked perfectly to warm up their place. The flames look real and the output of heat was great. Looks good, works great, easy to use. What I really liked is you can see the flame action on the sides too. **** 11/2/2023 Update: Still happy with the stove, but after a few years. The heat doe not turn on, just the fireplace light does. I don't see a place to communicate with the seller. Can anyone help me with that? I got it for my parents as a gift. They have loved it, but need some information on who to get it working again. Suggestions welcomed?