PuraFlame24" Free Standing Electric Fireplace Log Set Insert, 750W/1500W Heater, 6 Flame Colors with 5 Brightness, Crackling Sound, Remote Control

The media could not be loaded. We have a chalet in the mountains we use as a vacation rental home. I has a working fireplace but not all guests like the smell or the mess created with a fireplace. We operated a propane fireplace, which is clean, but guests struggled when the pilot light snuffed out. But the last straw was in having to refill two 100lb propane cylinders four times throughout the winter. That was a lot of effort and expense.After much research on electric fireplaces, we purchased the PuraFlame freestanding electric fireplace. Here are a number of points I think readers should know about this fireplace:1. Freestanding - By purchasing this freestanding fireplace, I didn't have to fuss with sizing and measuring for a more typical electric insert. This simply sits in my fireplace so installation is incredibly simple.2. Flame Screen - What I have learned is that photos and video makes the flame screen more visible than it is in actuality. And that's a good thing. The flame screen is a giveaway that this is an electric fireplace and can otherwise detract from the ambiance. But I'm here to tell you it was less bothersome in the room itself. Note: Conditions may matter. If you have a lot of backlighting throwing light into the front of your fireplace, you may notice it more.3. Controls - In a rental situations, no doubt my remote will go missing at some point. It is nice that controls are provided directly on the unit on the right side.4. LED Display - The remote communicates with the fireplace set and there is an LED display to show you what settings are selected. Pressing a button repeatedly toggles through the options. When you have the desired settings, the LED display will turn off automatically. It is a positive as seeing a digital display would be annoying and detract from the ambiance.5. Installation - Easy peasy. You simply attach the flame screen with the two thumb screws. Install AAA batteries into the remote. Plug in the power cord. Turn on with the remote.6. Power Cord - If I wanted to be OCD about things, I could route the power cord through the hole that was left from my gas line, and plug it in, but I was too lazy to get out the pipe wrench. Even though I have an existing glass door, I was able to route the power cord under it, and wrap it around the side to the outlet. I have a basket of dog toys that conceals the cord.7. Logs - This particular set (Model: EF511A) has a look and log placement that is quite nice. That's all a matter of personal taste, but it is something that I was pleased with and adds to the realism.8. Overall Experience - It's a safe option providing no mess, or the inconvenience of running out of wood or fuel. No annoyances such as trouble lighting. The flame is realistic on the flame screen with a beautiful glow with flame flickers in the resin logs. Even the sound of fire crackling (best at a lower volume setting) is authentic, and it provides supplemental room heating. Future rental homes will have electric fireplace sets. They have come a long way and there are lots of options.

We have a 36" x 36" fireplace that we don't use much because it's honestly just too much work. We just wanted something cozy that looked as close to real as possible and puts out some heat. This definitely fits the bill. It looks great in our living room. I keep the fireplace mesh curtains closed and makes it look a little more real. The attached screen really makes the flames stand out and I love the different color options. It's very sturdy and super easy to set up. Took me 5 minutes max. I will say that you should not have anything plugged into the same outlet while using the heat option. Popped our breaker once, so we learned our lesson! My 2 complaints are that I wish it put out more heat than it does (although it does put heat) and the "crackle" sound is very egg in a frying pan-ish as my husband calls it lol. If you turn down the volume to 3 it sounds a lot better. Overall, I love it and would definitely recommend!

I picked out these logs because they come with a remote and allow you to choose heat setting, flame setting, sound setting, all with on/off ability for each feature and a timer you can use too. It was easy to set up and plug in. We had it on all day the first day we plugged it in! It provided a relaxing ambiance to our living room.

Very cozy, semi realistic. Love the customizable flames. Good heat output, though I wish it traveled a bit further from the fireplace. Relatively low noise from the heater fan.

This fireplace unit is just wonderful.I can’t think of a more realistic and easy way to enjoy the glow in the evenings!If you think you might like it-you’ll probably love it!If you think it’s kinda fake-it’s actually quite realistic!I love it and would buy again if anything happens to it!The heat function is helpful too,but the ambianceIs just what I really wanted!The adjustable crackling is charming too.

For a pretend fire, it actually is very good. I keep it on the low flame or log setting to make it look more real and 3 on the fire setting. The sound is nice in the background. It’s relaxing and we’re happy with our choice

It is all we wanted and expected. Good heat, sound and realistic looking "logs" and fire. Love the remote control!

Works as advertised great