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.
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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."
PuraFlame Western Embedded Electric Fireplace is an energy-saving LED, beautiful and classic heater with slim remote control. High-precision and integrated workmanship of trim, welding and polishing make our products more valuable. Quiet fence air outlet and convenient control panel to operate the unit. Life-like resin logs, ember bed, and 3 flames with variable intensity and brightness can be used with or without heat; Three-sided interior brick wall design.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Was in the market for an electric fireplace insert for the first floor back room of a townhouse that had no shot of a wood burner option, and a gasser would have been possible only through some substantial and very expensive alterations. The blower heater is something like having a hair dryer blowing warm air on you, not too bad. The blower draws air from the back of the unit to force it through the horizontal slot on the front; this means you need to design your enclosure with a source of air and sufficient clearance in the back- in my case, it's not visible but the dark equipment shelf above the fireplace was actually cut back to allow air down into the fireplace."
"Not only does this thing look like a real fireplace with logs ready to start a fire when it is turned off, when you turn it on it looks very much like soft flames shooting up from the logs."
"Thankfully, I found that the front trim and glass pain can be separated from the rest of the box by removing a dozen screws around the edge of the back."
"Awesome glowing logs and embers, good looking flame with little whispers of blue!!"
"Excellent service, delivery was super quick."
"LOVE this insert!"
"It also heats the living room up nice."
"We love this insert!"
The Fireplace may be operated with or without heat so you can enjoy the ambiance year round. This Lifesmart Fireplace comes with E-Z glide casters and will make a welcome addition to your family room, living room, basement or bedroom. The Lifesmart Life Pro Infrared Fireplace can be installed anywhere since no venting is required. All electrical components are warrantied for 1 yearThis fireplace is ideal for zone heating only uses up to 1500 watts which is no more than a common hair dryer! The Fireplace may be operated with or without heat so you can enjoy the ambiance year round. Features a Quakerstown dark oak cabinet and mantel.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I put it in my garage in dead of winter while working on my bike and I usually have to shut it off after an hour."
"The cabinet is very nice (though small - I had a friend make a wooden base for it to raise it up) and the "fire" is fairly realistic-looking."
"This heats the living room, dining area, and kitchen with no problem (like I said-open floor plan). I wanted it to heat my living room while I'm watching tv because I only keep my central heat on 60. It is so pretty, and within 10 minutes of having it on I could tell a difference in the temperature of the room. The display on the front disappointed me as I wanted it to be hidden, but it turns off after a few seconds and is barely noticeable at all then."
"I love this fireplace!!!"
"Was waiting for the first snow to review the item... first snow is here, and my rv is nice and toasty."
"Compact little fireplace with realistic flames."
"We have two of these in our home now and they work wonders."
"Good fire place for about 400 sq feet, but not when it's really cold."
Best Electric Fireplaces
Keep yourself warm during cold weather and add a hint of sophistication to your home with the. Touchstone Sideline 50 Recessed Electric Heater Fireplace. . The fireplace can be switched to high to keep you warm during the winter, or it can be set on low to provide ample heat without being too hot. The fiery light adds a crisp, relaxing vibe during dark winter days, keeping you warm and cozy at home. DESIGNED FOR IN-WALL INSTALLATION: This electric fireplace is specially created for recessed mounting in walls. The heat level can be adjusted according to the user’s preference, making this fireplace a functional and practical fixture. It has three color changing options (orange, blue, and blue-orange), along with five settings, from a soft ember glow or an intense blaze. MULTIPLE MODES: Brightness settings that range from a dull ember glow to a full blazing light, allowing you to adjust the flames to your desired brilliance.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I searched for a long time and every other electric fireplace I found in this size & shape was closer to $1000 or over. UPDATE: 2/22/16 We finally finished the fireplace build and got it all in place (new picture from a few days ago). We used the fireplace some before the rock on the fireplace was installed (put it in termporarily with just the backboard on). Obviously, we bought it first to be sure we built our fireplace with the size in mind so I'm disappointed to already have an issue with it because it looks really cool when it's on."
"We just installed below our TV and it looks great. I like that you can have it on without the heat so you get to enjoy it while watching TV. We had it installed by our contractor who finished our basement, and he liked it a lot too, now he wants to take pictures so he can showcase his finished work."
"The amount of heat it puts out on the higher setting is just as good as your normal space heater -- it can get so hot right next to the heat exhaust (top middle) that you can't keep your hand right on it without getting burned."
"I would recommend this anyone, very easy install, looks great, quiet, and easy to use remote."
"The dimension listed in the leaflet for the insert size (the hole the fireplace fits in) were not straight forward."
"The touchstone fireplace is a beautiful addition to my home."
"We installed our fireplace unit this weekend."
"Looks more real than other, more expensive ones."
Best Gas Fireplaces
Vermont Castings RADVTBDSB RADIANCE NG DV BORDEAUX COMPLETE TOP VENT OPERABLE DOOR W/ LP CONVERSION W/SCREEN BARRIER -No Power, no problem; standing pilot ignition -Lifelike ember bed for a realistic look and glow -Optional Fan Kit and Warming Shelf available.
Find Best Price at AmazonBest Gel & Ethanol Fireplaces
Regal Flame fuel is cleanest burning bio ethanol fuel and is designed for ventless fireplaces. Cleanest, Pure Plant-Based Fuel - Cleanest Denaturized Alcohol for Ventless bio ethanol fireplaces, stoves, better than gel fireplace fuel, Methanol Gel Chafing Fuel, Zippo Lighter Fluid. Designed for ethanol tabletop, wall mounted, free standing, burners, mantel, fire pots, tiki torch, alcohol stoves, chafing cans for cooking, alcohol burners with pots.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"For months she has been talking about how bad she wants a fire place and fire pit."
"Clean, nearly odorless flame that,was easy to light."
"This fuel is perfect for my tabletop fireplace; we burn it most evenings at dinner!"
"love the little fireplace heater - works so well, love the real fire and heat easy to use Regal Flame Eden Ventless Tabletop Portable Bio Ethanol Fireplace in Stainless Steel."
"Fuel last up to 5 hours in my Ignis EB1200 Ethanol Fireplace Burner Insert when filled."
"This fuel is easy to use and creates a brilliant beautiful flame with no smoke and no smell."
"Use this in our table top ventless fireplace."
"Fast shipping, product works as advertised, wish I could give you more info but I have no complaints."
Best Wood Burning Fireplaces
The unit is tested showing realistic BTU using hardwood logs with regular refueling. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This is not a fault of the stove but rather the layout of our house. I couldn't believe that the bearings could be bad already so I cleaned it, oiled it, and even punched it a few times over the winter but it just got worse. It's $140 to replace which irks me after one winter but the sound was so bad that we started using the stove without the blower on because of the noise. For the price I don't think you can beat this stove as a basic small house heater that won't smoke out you or your neighbors (EPA certified)."
"Great insert, only got to test it once but heated up very well."
"Also had to relocate the thermal switch towards the center of the blower housing because the the stove evidently wasn't staying hot enough on the outside corner to keep it running and I haven't had an ounce of trouble since."
"Amazing fireplace!"
"The stove works fairly well, my only complaint is due to apparently lightweight construction, when it is heating up or cooling down it bangs and pops from expansion and contraction."
"Its the best insert sold at price listed by Amazon and I would rate this unit at 10 stars."
"Blower poorly design wont come on when heater reaches max temp, been on phone with three people so far however no one has returned my call .Did finally get some one after many calls and was told to take the blower apart and check the thermostat or to check where the thermostat was mounted."
"The fan and stove system together will barely heat a 250 square foot room in the WINTER."
Best Fireplace Stoves
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.
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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 Fireplace & Stove Accessories
Weber's chimney starter makes starting your charcoal a snap. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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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!"