Operation: Simple controls with a few welcome features While this is a welcome feature, if you find the unit shutting down frequently, you may need to relocate the unit to a plug with fewer draws on the same circuit. There are basically four controls-Power, Temperature, Flame, and Time-and we found that the icons made the functions clear. We were able to set the temperature to the degree the unit heated until it sensed the ambient temperature at that level.
The timer button allows for automatic shut-off after 30 minutes, an hour, and all the way up to nine hours in hour-long increments. We also tried toggling through the five levels of flame, including running the heat with no flame at all.ĭesign: Realistic fire simulation and attractive buildĪccording to the manufacturer, this heater features a “durable metal body construction.” The functional interior parts certainly seem to fit that description, but to us, the exterior looked and felt like lightweight plastic. Still, the matte black coating gives the stove a realistic cast iron appearance. When closed, the frame of the functional beveled glass door hides the control panel, which we thought added to the realism-but it also left us guessing when operating the unit via remote, as we were unable to see the digital display. Duraflame clearly went to great lengths to make the flames look realistic, with the patent-pending “3D Flame Effect” licking against the faux logs inside the door. This heater did a remarkable job warming up smaller cold rooms in our Rocky Mountain home and added a nice ambiance for visitors in our guest room.Īdditionally, in our arid climate, the humidity-neutral infrared heat was preferable to electric heat that dries out our already dry air.
The infrared waves provided heat more akin to sitting in direct sun or in front of a real fireplace, though those effects faded considerably if more than about 4 feet away from the front of the unit. One surprising bonus? We discovered we could also use this heater as a de facto ski and snowboard boot dryer/warmer both before and after a day on the slopes. Price: A small premium for a small fireplace heater While leaving ski boots on a hearth in front of a real fire often ends up with melted boots, placing boots a few feet in front of the Duraflame worked well without any threat to our gear. With a list price of $399.99, the Duraflame isn’t exactly cheap, and you can find small infrared heaters with similar heating capacity for less. However, if you appreciate the visual of faux flames, the Duraflame is an attractive piece that can serve as a gathering point rather than just a heating appliance.ĭuraflame Infrared Quartz Fireplace Stove vs.
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