duraflame Freestanding Electric Fireplace Stove Heater with 3D Flame Effect for 1,000 Sq. Ft, Bronze

I bought this product in November of 2019. (Note: It is now February 2026 and I still stand by my review) I have enjoyed this product so much. It heats nicely, however, I didn't really buy it for heat, but have used it to supplement on some really cold days over the years. I would not recommend this product as a MAIN heat source as this or any other stove of this class, in my opinion, is not built in such a way to be anything other than a decorative and an occasional, supplemental, and attended heat source. I have had a real cast iron stove (vermont castings with the fire glass window) a wee bit bigger than this, and I missed just seeing the flame after I moved. The flame is nicely realistic. This runs LEDs for realistic flames display. I put it away in the summer in a closet and cover it to keep the dust off and remove the battery from the remote and place the remote inside on the logs when stored. I pull it out in October, put a battery into the remote and turn it on ( the LED fire lights) and it still is like new. I run lights mostly all fall and winter, until spring warmth during the waking hours. My dog actually likes to lay in front of it. All that is to say, I have never regretted this purchase. It warms the “feel and look” of any room it is placed in. It has been a great product these five years. I am of the opinion you get what you pay for with these stoves. (Also, an important feature I wanted was the vent to be on the TOP not the bottom, which five years ago when I bought my stove this was only one of maybe 2 or 3 models that offered the top vent in any brand). This product has the top vent, and it is vented on the ends as well. When the heat runs, the stove body does not get hot, but the air blowing from the vent is , so if you have toddlers, you would want to ensure the front vent heat blowing out doesn't blow into their eyes….I have used a screen when necessary with visitors with small children. Be sure to plug into the wall socket direct, not through a power/surge protector strip. The stove I have does not have a grounded plug so I do occasionally touch the cord at the back to check the cord heat if I run the heater portion for a while, which could be a little and barely warm, but not hot. BEFORE I bought this Duraflame stove product, I had purchased a much cheaper one. The vent was on the bottom of this cheaper stove, and when I did run the heat, which was not often, it delaminated a soft-lay laminate floor in front of the vent which was on the bottom front. When I noticed it, I didn't have my remote handy and just unplugged it, the cord and plug was very hot, so I cut the cord off even at the back of the stove and disposed of the unit. No more cheap stoves for me as this was an alarming experience, as well as a developing hazard and no matter the brand, I will always monitor the cord and the product for safety due to my own personal experience. All in all, This Duraflame stove, again has been a very, very nice product, and I have not had any problems with my unit and I am happy to give it a great review. Edit 2026: I came back to say 7 years and still going, and Im starting a new season. I run my lights most days all winter and after 7 years, my stove and its lights still run and looks great!

Just got mine January 13, 2025, a day before my birthday, it was supposed to be delivered on my birthday, and i have to say i love this heater, i put it in my moms room cause it's y the coldest room, put the fireplace heater on 74 my oh my it heated up that cold roon so fast i was amazed , compared to my others this one is a beautiful masterpiece, and i adore the fire place look, i keep the flame on F2 , its just a nice glow when my mom is sleeping, i love the glass on the door its not to deep square look, i can see the flame effect clearly , alse i adore the logs looks so much like real wood and the brick background makes it all so lovely, and the french gray to my has this light coco look, goes great with my rug color, this baby looks even better then i expected, and is bigger and heavyer, i love mine so much, , my daughter put the legs on for me, all in all this is a dreamy gift i bought for my self plus i also love how it shuts off on stand by mode,but will run again to maintain the desired tempture, keeps the room warm and tosty, thank you seller and thank you amazon for selling this beautiful heater, i hightly reccommend it to anyone, this beautiful masterpiece does not disappoint, it does it's job keeping anyplace warm and it's flame look is beautiful, of all the fireplace heaters i looked at this one caught my eye, the heating element is on top front i like that better then having the heat on the bottom , i,m happy i found this baby, all i can say it does a great job and it's a beautiful masterpiece that flame look has me enchanted hahaha , to all get one before there gone believe me this is one beauty you won't regret buying, i'm so in love with mine, it's so much better then what i expected,, keeps the room so warm. what a beauty , keeps my 5 canaries warm also. a true masterpiece. love it.

I have four of these now. I bought one in November 2019, one in December 2019, one in September 2021, and my fourth in January 2026. The first three I bought were black, and the new one I just got is cinnamon color. The one thing they all have in common? — They all still work, and heat very very well, as good as the day I bought them. The thermostat is very finicky with fluctuations. 74 may be way too hot, or leave the room cold. So I do have to adjust the thermostat frequently. The remote has a setting to switch the heating off (temp then reads 00), and then back on with another push. So you can run it a little high and just turn it to inactive if you get too hot. But I don’t even care. Because they heat exceedingly well even after over 6 years with the oldest. Other heaters we have owned from other brands in the past have all burned out and quit heating after a while, and they’ve had to be junked. Not these. I have slowly invested in the ones I have to heat the various areas of my house, and they are what I consider an investment. They are also very safe and operate well, so long as you plug them into their own dedicated outlet. Do not use an extension cord or plug them into any sort of splitter or otherwise unit that plugs into the outlet itself. Plug it directly into an outlet of its own and make sure nothing else shares the same breaker, to be safe. From what I read, they pull 1500W when heating. They’re costly at around $260 currently plus tax, but as I said, it’s an investment. They heat a fairly large area very comfortably and quickly. I kind of wish I’d invested in some colored options sooner, because the new cinnamon one I got is gorgeous! Love the richness of the color. Spend the money; you won’t regret it! It works well, the flame effect is very pretty, and they have no unpleasant smells or odors, unlike other heaters that can smell like plastic burning. BONUS: My cat loves sleeping on top of it. She has done so for years and has never been harmed by it. It’s warm on top but not unbearably so. So if your pets love it, do not be alarmed!

The fireplace is attractive and sturdy. The flame effect is very realistic and it puts out a good amount of heat with very little blower noise. It provides great supplemental heat, even in an open layout for our 1000 square foot first floor. When set at 76 degrees F it kept the temperature of our open layout living room very cozy all day with 5 degree outdoor temperatures. I love the ambiance it adds to my boring, traditional living room. The remote is acceptable once you've settled on settings that you prefer and only want to use the on/off feature. However, when settings need to be adjusted on the fireplace itself, it's challenging. The controls are hidden behind the door and blacked out. This is aesthetically pleasing, but makes it difficult to adjust, particularly in low light situations. The most significant downside for me is the whirring, mechanical hum that comes from the fireplace when the flickering flames are on. It seems to be related to a device rotating within the unit. It's very noticeable in a quiet setting, such as sitting down to read a book near the fire. If there's music or television on, it's not a problem.

This is a large item, but it was delivered sooner than promised, and right at my door, which seemed above and beyond. It was easy to assemble. It effectively heats my office and is pleasant to look at. It is smaller than my side tables for lamps, so is easy to fit anywhere.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 – Warm, Quiet, and Beautifully Realistic Product: Duraflame Freestanding Electric Fireplace Stove (Black) Model: Heater with 3D Flame Effect for up to 1,000 Sq. Ft. This Duraflame electric fireplace has quickly become one of my favorite home purchases. The 3D flame effect looks incredibly realistic and adds a warm, cozy atmosphere to any space. I love that the flame can be used with or without heat, so it’s perfect year-round. The heat output is excellent, easily warming my large living area. The heating unit runs quietly, so it’s never distracting. One small drawback is that the temperature adjustment can only be done directly on the heater, not from the remote. The remote also responds a bit slowly, but it still gets the job done for basic on/off and flame controls. Another big plus is that the top of the stove doesn’t get hot, which makes it safe around pets and children. Assembly was super simple—only the legs needed to be attached, and it was ready in minutes. ✅ Pros: Realistic 3D flame effect Quiet operation Top stays cool to the touch Flame can be used without heat Quick, easy leg assembly ⚠️ Cons: Heat temperature must be adjusted on the unit (not from the remote) Remote response is a little slow Verdict: This Duraflame freestanding fireplace stove delivers on both looks and performance. It’s quiet, safe, and creates a beautiful, relaxing glow. A great choice for anyone who wants a stylish and reliable way to add warmth and charm to their home.

Edit #2 - had it less than 20 days and the flame effect makes a terrible noise. It hasn't been moved since originally setting it up, and I've only used it 4-5 times, not even a total of 36 hours (and the flame effect is off all night, so it's run no more than 12 hours, tops). See video of the problem. According to owner manual, it's likely the flame effect drive motor. Total crap. EDIT! UPDATE AT BOTTOM OF REVIEW I had the DFI-550-0 model that I used daily for the previous 3 winters in the northeast, but my 10 month old border collie thought the power cord was a tasty treat. Thankfully it wasn't plugged in. I had just pulled it out in preparation for the upcoming cold front. I hadn't planned on a new one, but since I had the chance I wanted to find one that had better flame effect - the chewed one's was pretty lame. I also liked that the old one had the heat coming out just above the door, not near the floor. Thanks to some very helpful video reviews here, I felt this one would check those must-have boxes. That it came in bronze was bonus because I just redecorated the master bedroom and as it happened the new bed was antique bronze. As hoped for, the flame effect is as good as you could get without having an actual fire. Strangely, because of the mechanism & the placement of the lights & faux logs, they do have this neat 3D effect, it looks like flames licking the front, sides, and back of the firebox - and they are random, not just the same repetition of a blue & orange projection on the back wall as a small LED wheel spins. Like I said, it was lame. The heat output is good - quiet blower and as mentioned the vent is above the door not underneath. The thermostat goes from 62-82 and timer goes from 30min-9hrs, but you can also set to 00 which will just leave it on. You do have to cycle through to turn the temp or timer down/off. The bad news - the remote didn't work. Tried 3 sets of batteries, including the ones that came with it. It turned it on once but otherwise dead on arrival. I have contacted seller & I'm waiting on their next response after confirming for them that, yes, it is still dysfunctional after making sure I was using it from a distance of 6'. They mentioned they may be able to send me a new one after they receive from manufacturer. Better than sending the whole thing back. I'll update review with whatever resolution comes about. I will note that the remote, too, requires that you cycle through in order to turn the heat down/off. The remote from my chewed stove (which sadly did not work when I tried it on the new unit, which would have been a nice solution), did have up/down buttons. I specifically wanted a remote because I like sleeping in a fairly cold room, so set it to 62 at bedtime, then, using the remote, crank it up to 78 when the alarm goes off, and by the time snooze rings the room is toasty enough to venture out of bed. The other notable downside is the digital display is on the bottom right behind the door, so if your remote works & you want to use it, you have to know what the settings are in your head and keep track as you change the settings. That you have to cycle all the way through to turn down but can't see the display is poor design. The flames only have 5 levels so that's no big deal, but 70 to 66, then turn off in 2 hours would be aggravating to set with the remote. The chewed Duraflame displayed the settings up near the vent, and would blink out after a few seconds from changing settings, so not on all the time making sleep easier. The remote is very basic so you won't find the digital reading there either. Not a deal breaker, but I predict it will be pretty annoying as time goes by. I could leave the door open but that's just silly to have to do. I'll take the trade off because the flames are so good but if they come out with a new version next year, I'd probably buy it for the bedroom and just have this in the bathroom or living room. 2 stars deducted for the dysfunctional remote & poor design of the controls. I'll add a star back once I get new remote from seller, if that happens. Since videos from other buyers were so helpful to me, I've created one that shows the magic flame mechanism, which is pretty cool, and the cycle of the settings, which, again, are normally concealed by the closed door. UPDATE: I received the new remote and it's perfect! As mentioned before, the remote nor the stove itself has Up/Down control for temp and timer. As expected, you have to cycle all the way through if you want to lower flame effect or timer. Unexpectedly, the temp button on remote only switches from the previously set temp & full time on. So, to change from 72 to 68, you have to use buttons on the stove. For the morning ritual, I can keep it at 66 overnight, then just hit the temp button on remote & it will turn the heating element on, so just need to remember to switch it back to temp setting, otherwise it will run continuously, and get pretty warm. I'm happy with how seller handled the broken remote, they shipped the replacement quickly - added a star. Still annoying that this unit doesn't have Up/Down control, it is a bit more expensive than other models with remotes that do have it (including my older $100 unit with terrible flame effect.)

I ordered two different electric fireplace heaters after doing hours of research. I saw this one at the very beginning because it was at top of the page. However, the price was much higher than some others and I thought I could spend half as much and get something as nice. After weeding out the many units that were made of plastic, too noisy, flame effects that didn’t look great, ones without quartz infrared bulb or fans, little by little I was pushed toward this one and another. I ordered both so I could compare them. The first was okay and I would have kept it, but this one is better beyond compare. It’s quieter, far far far more believable and beautiful flame illusion, better remote control, better sound when using remote (clicking instead of obnoxious, loud beeping). One think I was looking for but a little uncertain about was how good the heating would be. I am highly impressed. I wanted the air to warm and didn’t want concentrated, intense heat near the heater. This is nice because it blows a soft, warm wind toward you that you can feel the warmth from very well from 8 feet away. I’m using it to heat one large bedroom with desk where it was difficult to work in the cool weather. This is so, so nice, and I’ve tried other types of space heaters. The price is on the higher side, but the quality is so much better that it’s well worth spending a little extra.

It's perfect. Nice heat and very attractive.

El mueble es bonito y la luz de la "fogata" se vé muy natural y bonita. El calor que emite es agradable pero no demasiado cálido, por lo que no creo que funcione en lugares extremadamente fríos. El calor se emite por un ventilador en la parte frontal superior del calentador. Pero no se calienta mucho la parte superior al tacto. Los botones de encendido, temperatura y tipo de flama están detrás de la puerta y no están iluminados, por lo que se necesita luz ambiental o de una lámpara para poder verlos. El control remoto solo enciende y apaga o cambia la flama, pero no se puede ver a qué se está cambiando porque los signos están detrás de la puerta. No hace mucho ruido, únicamente el sonido del ventilador. Para un lugar cerrado de tamaño pequeño (unos 40-50 mts 2) funciona muy bien. Lo considero un producto excelente, mucho mejor que otros similares que he tenido. Edición en 2018: Un año después sigue funcionando muy bien. Lo que no puedo creer, ¡es el precio actual! ¿Cómo pudo haber aumentado 4 veces en un año?

Really impressed and happy with this small electric fireplace. Good quality and the flame is the best I have seen compared to other products. Heats well and quiet compared to others. I am happy I spent the extra dollars for this one as it doesn’t look cheap compared to others I have seen for less.

This is a pretty nice electric fireplace/stove. The heat output is more than what I expected & the flames look very realistic. It is well constructed & arrived at my doorstep undamaged, thanks to the excessive packaging. Remote works well at over a 10ft distance. Highly recommend this stove if you what to add a bit a heat to a colder location in your home with a nice ambiance.

Por error hice el pedido pero la empresa siempre muy formal en todo. La información y apoyo brindado fueron muy buenos. En cuanto llegó el producto, el reembolso de vió reflejado en mi tarjeta. Si tuviera necesidad compraría con ellos