Best Fireplace Stoves
1 Duraflame DFI-5010-01 Infrared Quartz Fireplace Stove with 3D Flame Effect and Remote Control, Black
Realistic flame effect with glowing log and ember bed can be operated with or without heat, providing the ambiance of a gentle rolling fire all year long.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"All these reviews telling you how great the flame effects are, and nobody bothered to post a video. If I had to rate the effects of this stove from 1 to 10 (With 10 being a real fire), I'd have to give it a solid 8! With that said, don't look to use this heater as a main source of heat (Unless you live in a warm climate to begin with). 5,000 watts will not bring a house to a pleasant 74-degrees if the outside ambient temperature is like 30-degrees! Instead, look to use this heater as a supplement to your main heating system to keep your home (or medium room) a bit more comfortable."
"The remote will adjust levels of the fire but will only turn the heat on or off not adjust temperature, It can also set a timer. The light adjustments for the fire are cool too, allowing you to adjust different levels of flames."
"It kept us very warm at night even during the coldest of nights (lowest at night was 9 degrees F). I did run 4 space heaters (this one, a Lasko, and a radiator heater, plus one small 1500 watt utility heater) in 2 bedrooms, the living room & the washroom. We are still in some cold weather and I have learned to close off rooms that are not used, also put up curtains to close off rooms without a door (like the hallway that connects to the living room and the kitchen door that goes into the den) which helps to keep the warm air in that certain area without allowing in drafts. Closing off sections of the house we are not using in the cold days and nights has helped greatly to keep the rooms we are in warmer. it is one of the best heaters I have and would buy again from this brand. My reasons for picking this heater is because I wanted something that will stay cool to the touch and is hard to knock over because I have a 3-year-old and cats that are curious about anything in the house and I don't want any of them getting burned. I wanted a heater that would comfortably warm an ice cold room (old house, it gets very cold) both day and night and one that will last not only this winter but the next winter too."
2 Duraflame DFI-5010-01 Infrared Quartz Fireplace Stove with 3D Flame Effect and Remote Control, Black
Realistic flame effect with glowing log and ember bed can be operated with or without heat, providing the ambiance of a gentle rolling fire all year long.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"All these reviews telling you how great the flame effects are, and nobody bothered to post a video. If I had to rate the effects of this stove from 1 to 10 (With 10 being a real fire), I'd have to give it a solid 8! With that said, don't look to use this heater as a main source of heat (Unless you live in a warm climate to begin with). 5,000 watts will not bring a house to a pleasant 74-degrees if the outside ambient temperature is like 30-degrees! Instead, look to use this heater as a supplement to your main heating system to keep your home (or medium room) a bit more comfortable."
"The remote will adjust levels of the fire but will only turn the heat on or off not adjust temperature, It can also set a timer. The light adjustments for the fire are cool too, allowing you to adjust different levels of flames."
"It kept us very warm at night even during the coldest of nights (lowest at night was 9 degrees F). I did run 4 space heaters (this one, a Lasko, and a radiator heater, plus one small 1500 watt utility heater) in 2 bedrooms, the living room & the washroom. We are still in some cold weather and I have learned to close off rooms that are not used, also put up curtains to close off rooms without a door (like the hallway that connects to the living room and the kitchen door that goes into the den) which helps to keep the warm air in that certain area without allowing in drafts. Closing off sections of the house we are not using in the cold days and nights has helped greatly to keep the rooms we are in warmer. it is one of the best heaters I have and would buy again from this brand. My reasons for picking this heater is because I wanted something that will stay cool to the touch and is hard to knock over because I have a 3-year-old and cats that are curious about anything in the house and I don't want any of them getting burned. I wanted a heater that would comfortably warm an ice cold room (old house, it gets very cold) both day and night and one that will last not only this winter but the next winter too."
Realistic flame effect with glowing log and ember bed can be operated with or without heat, providing the ambiance of a gentle rolling fire all year long.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It heats up a room 10x15 in about 15 minutes, at which point you can turn the heat down to almost. nothing or turn it off and just leave the "flames burning". I can really recommend this product for the ambiance that it gives to a room and for its quick heat up of a room."
"Unfortunately it is 59 degrees today in upstate NY but not to worry it's supposed to go down to -2 on Sunday and -5 on Monday so my new little electric stove will get plenty of use for the rest of this winter and into spring."
"Looks solid, like an iron stove m but it is light weight."
"Beautiful looking little stove ...heat is sufficient for our family room as additional boost on cold days."
"It's small and fits anywhere!"
"This is a great heater and the display is very nice."
"I’ve enjoyed my heater for 3 months but it is starting to rattle."
"The air only blew from the bottom, so it only warmed mostly your feet."
Best Electric Fireplace Stoves
Duraflame DFI-5010-01 Infrared Quartz Fireplace Stove with 3D Flame Effect and Remote Control, Black
The realistic flame effect with glowing log and ember bed can be operated with or without heat, providing the ambiance of a gentle rolling fire all year long.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"All these reviews telling you how great the flame effects are, and nobody bothered to post a video. If I had to rate the effects of this stove from 1 to 10 (With 10 being a real fire), I'd have to give it a solid 8! With that said, don't look to use this heater as a main source of heat (Unless you live in a warm climate to begin with). 5,000 watts will not bring a house to a pleasant 74-degrees if the outside ambient temperature is like 30-degrees! Instead, look to use this heater as a supplement to your main heating system to keep your home (or medium room) a bit more comfortable."
"The remote will adjust levels of the fire but will only turn the heat on or off not adjust temperature, It can also set a timer. The light adjustments for the fire are cool too, allowing you to adjust different levels of flames."
"It kept us very warm at night even during the coldest of nights (lowest at night was 9 degrees F). I did run 4 space heaters (this one, a Lasko, and a radiator heater, plus one small 1500 watt utility heater) in 2 bedrooms, the living room & the washroom. We are still in some cold weather and I have learned to close off rooms that are not used, also put up curtains to close off rooms without a door (like the hallway that connects to the living room and the kitchen door that goes into the den) which helps to keep the warm air in that certain area without allowing in drafts. Closing off sections of the house we are not using in the cold days and nights has helped greatly to keep the rooms we are in warmer. it is one of the best heaters I have and would buy again from this brand. My reasons for picking this heater is because I wanted something that will stay cool to the touch and is hard to knock over because I have a 3-year-old and cats that are curious about anything in the house and I don't want any of them getting burned. I wanted a heater that would comfortably warm an ice cold room (old house, it gets very cold) both day and night and one that will last not only this winter but the next winter too."
Best Gas Fireplace Stoves
ProCom Dual Fuel Ventless Gas Stove Model QNSD250T complements any decor. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It was a little difficult to put together (MANY screws) and had to buy several fittings to hook up the gas line. 7 gas lines to take off and put back on because of the dual fuel) The company we bought it from was very prompt with a replacement part and no charge."
"Finally installed it the other day and fired it up."
"So far I like this heater. The heat radiates out the front really well."
"I've only had a chance to use this a couple of times."
"Good looking stove. Really puts out the heat."
"Procomm (aka Factory Buys Direct) had the gall to tell to hire someone to take the stove apart and determine what is wrong with it so they could send the part."
"Horrible customer service Fireplace & Company."
Best Pellet Stoves
This 50000 BTU cabinet pellet burning stove provides efficient and effective indoor zone heating for areas up to 2200 square feet. Auto Light Ignition, 5 Heat Settings, 'exclusive' Comfort Control System; option to Run Continuously on MIN or MAX.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I will welcome the cold this winter with my pellet stove. And I hope that you will be, too, so here is my review and bits of information (particularly aimed if you are new to pellet stoves, like me.). :). * Update 2: it's February 15, 2016 going through the "Cold Blast" Valentines Day weekend 3 degrees Fahrenheit during the day plus gusty winds and 18 below zero Fahrenheit to the -20's at night and this pellet stove is heating like a champ keeping large uninsulated place at 68F, consuming around 1 1/2 bags to 2 bags in 24 hours. I comparison shopped pellet stoves for weeks and found that purchasing the Pleasant Hearth Cabinet style with the 120 pound hopper and 50,000 BTU's (heating up to 2,200 sq ft) via Amazon was the best value. With all of my research about pellets I have learned the key is * Don’t feed cheapo wood pellets to your stove if you want it to perform well. I highly recommend this Pellet stove! Detailed Version: This is my first pellet stove purchase (although my family had 2 multifuel stoves when I was a kid) and I am very happy with it. I know it is a bit early to review, but the cold season is coming and if you are in the market for a pellet stove that heats more than 2,000 sq ft for under $2,000- consider this Pleasant Hearth Cabinet style or, PelPro PP130 has a 130 pound hopper, up to 50,000 BTUs, and heats up to 2,200 sqft or, Vogelzang Large Hopper Pellet Stove that has 120 lb. I realized there are few more things needed beyond this pellet stove purchase to get the stove up and running. The pellet stove comes with an outside air intake kit but that is different from the exhaust piping that the pellet stove needs to work. It can be also be purchased at Home Depot for $197.00 This 3 inch diameter pellet stove exhaust kit comes with everything needed it is easy to install and put together. Also because of my stove location and desired vent height, I bought additional 36 inch stove piping from the Tractor Supply Company store that was $34.99. Extra piping in 12 inch or 36 inch lengths and more are also readily available at hardware stores that sell pellet stoves. For the ease of maneuvering this 235 pound w/box+pallet stove (180 pounds stove only), at the delivery guy's suggestion, we unboxed the stove but left it on the pallet, then it was wheeled and guided into and through the house (we also removed the parts that were in plastic bags inside the cabinet). The delivery person was very conscientious not to damage my house or the pellet stove. If you want to quick reset on a cold stove pulling the power plug and waiting 15 seconds always works, but not recommended for hot stoves. It is very automatic once the pellets are in the hopper and the stove is on. Pellet Prices in Northern New England (North of the Notches): Premium Bags of pellets in Northern NE cost about $5-6. My Local Ace Hardware: Oakanagan Premium Softwood $299/ton or 60 bags a pallet/$358. Logik-e Premium Hardwood $289/ton or 55bags pallet/$317.90. LG Premium Softwood $279/ton/50 bags pallet $279 or 75bags/pallet $418.50. I have read a lot about Pellet quality… this will make or break your stove (literally and figuratively). You can drop the bag a sealed bag a few times to attempt to break up the pellets or just get another pellet brand. If your pellets smell bad then there are other additives to the pellets. A wise old mountain man, who has survived wicked Northern New England winters, by burning wood pellets alone since 2002, gave me his advice: Pellets from Canada are the best and highest ranking since Canada has pellet standards that are mandated for quality assurance. The old-timer pellet stove user warned me to avoid pellets from Maine. So there you have it- his opinion on pellets and my opinion on the Pleasant Hearth Cabinet Stove."
"My wife and I love this stove."
"The control is handy and makes me glad I switched from wood on the borderline days when it's just chilly when the room reaches the set temp."
"It has a one year guarantee but they tell you in fine print to call the company that makes these stoves, not taking any responsibility for themselves."
"A much better heater, go buy an England Smartstove and save yourself the headache of ever having to deal with this company's service."
"If I could give this piece of crap stove a worse review I would."
"I have had this unit (PH50PS) for approximately one week."
"It was not running on max when set, now it only runs on max even when the control is set to zero."
Best Wood Burning Stoves
Portable, too... the legs detach, the pipes nest and the entire Stove fits inside itself for easy storage and smooth transport. Galvanized steel with high-temperature heat-resistant black finish; Five 15.5"l. interlocking stove pipes with 3.375" diameter; Front hinged cast iron door with adjustable air vent; Top platform can be used to keep coffee and sauce pans hot; Heats tents up to 14' x 20'; Pipes nest and entire stove fits inside itself for easy storage and transport; Only for outdoor use with proper ventilation; Pipe Diameter: 3.375"; Total Pipe Length: 77.5"; Firebox Dimensions 11.75"w. x 16.25"d. x 10.75"h.; Overall Dimensions: 17.75" x 11.75" x 16.25"h, 7'10"h. including pipe; Weight: 47 lbs. Portable, too... the legs detach, the pipes nest and the entire Stove fits inside itself for easy storage and smooth transport.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this little stove in hopes it might at least take the chill out of the air on cooler evenings/mornings on days I wanted to work in my 15x18 (uninsulated) shop. The ridgeline is sitting at a little over 15' tall, (I closed in the back half of where I used to store my camper) so I wasn't expecting miracles or anything, which was a good thing because I didn't get any. I went inside & brought out the trusty box fan, turned it on, & angled it towards the ceiling to circulate some of the accumulated warm air floating around above my work area. Sure, like other reviewers mentioned, it smokes a little out of the cracks in the door, but after the fire is rolling, everything finds its way up the pipes & is drawn outside. I also had an old piece of small railroad track & a large splitting wedge I placed on top of the stove to collect & radiate a little more heat."
"Installed this in my camper."
"This stove bypasses the EPA regulations because of a sticker on the back that says it is not for indoor installation and only should be used to heat a wall tent or something like that. Maybe Sportsman's Guide will see this and put those up for sale but if not one could simply purchase a piece of 4 inch steel pipe in the length that is required instead of the chimney. Other than that the front door on the stove is high quality as is the Box though the little latch needed some bending and adjusting to function properly."
"So, a 45 degree elbow on second pipe out of stove, double wall pipe thru wall, 45 degree elbow, then 2 or 3 remaining pipes to finish."
"I like the fact that the fitting for the stove pipe and the legs bolt securely in place and that the door is cast iron."
Best Fireplaces
The Mystical Fire Flame Colorant produces brilliant and captivating colors! No matter if it is Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, the Mystical Fire flame color changer is ideal for campfires, bonfires, fireplaces, backyard fire pits. DROP UNOPENED: on fire watch the vibrant colors.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"For extra enjoyment, get some friends to wear black robes, hold hands and walk around the colorful bonfire while chanting in latin."
"A few weeks ago, while camping at the Red River Gorge in a campground full of climbers, I had a ton of fun with these magical little pouches."
"Please note that you need to use more than one packet at a time if you have a decent sized fire going The effects will last 15-20 minutes."
"We are traveling to the Blue Ridge Mountains for Thanksgiving this year, and Mystical Fire is coming with us for sure!"
"Used this on a camping trip as a nice little surprise for the kids."
"We placed all of the packets on the dry wood in a manner that when the fire was lit, the packets could melt to the wood."
"Like other reviewers have said, they really only change the flames to blues and greens, but it was still pretty cool."
"Mystical fire is great when sitting around the fire with friends."
Best Fireplace & Stove Accessories
Weber's chimney starter makes starting your charcoal a snap. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"After the initial smoke is gone, I get a large piece of cardboard to fan the pyramid until the top briquette catches fire. When I flatten out the briquettes so I can put my grate on, not all the briquettes are burned uniformly so I wait another few minutes for the top large pieces to burn to gray, because I don't want cancer. New me: No lighter fluid."
"We were pleasantly surprised with this chimney starter not knowing what to expect when we used it the first time. It truly is a chimney as it superheats the charcoals and sends up smoke and intense flame."
"For 40+ years I've made a little pile of charcoal and/or wood, soaked it with fluid, hit with a sparker and wham, big ball of flames! While visiting and watching me create the usual towering inferno, my friend Wayne suggested getting a chimney starter. There's no satisfying ball of flame, but wait 10-15 minutes and the coals are perfect; remove the chimney, flatten the pile of coals/wood, add some bigger pieces of wood if needed, and there you are."
"Not only is it fast, the coals heat evenly and we've saved so much money, no more buying lighter fluid- just a few sheets of newspaper."
"I was amazed at how fast the coals were ready."
"For anyone who loves grilling using charcoal, this is a MUST HAVE!!!"
"Another side effect of using this is that the smoke from the burning newspaper seems to keep the mosquitos away!"
"Hands-down, this charcoal chimney is absolutely the best accessory I've ever bought for my grill!"