Electric Fireplace Ratings, A Repairman Rates The Brands...With our electric fireplace ratings, you can cut through all the sales hype and find value. It truly is as if you were taking a repairman with you while you shop! We have searched the manufacturers' literature and compared the brands. We have ranked them with from 1 to 5 stars. A 5* rating indicates the units that we would most likely purchase, if we were shopping for ourselves. We have also included our comments regarding the advantages/disadvantages of the brands. Where more than one unit has a 5* rating, we would choose the least expensive unit. BRAND--------------WEB ADDRESS--------------------RATING BIONAIRE-----------bionaire.com---------------------2* This brand is from JARDEN CONSUMER SOLUTIONS. The units feature remote digital controls with a thermostat and timer. The units look more like a portable heater than a fireplace. You can purchase them online from the manufacturer. BURLEY-------------burleyfires.com------------------2* This brand is made in the U.K. and features a wide variety of models. They offer traditional as well as contemporary models including wall mounted units. They have an average warranty. ChimneyFree--------chimneyfree.com------------------1* These units are from TWIN STAR INTERNATIONAL. The feature a variety of wall mantel models as well as their ZEN WALL MOUNT unit. The ZEN WALL MOUNT unit offers four different backlight colors, two flame speed settings, and flame effect with or without heat. The manufacturer's website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy. CLASSIC FLAME-------classicflame.com----------------1* This is another brand from TWIN STAR INTERNATIONAL. The brand features a wide variety of models including corner and wall hung units. They use LED technology for longer bulb life. The units are sold at furniture and specialty stores as well as through dealers. The website has no stated warranty policy. COMFORT GLOW--------fmifireplace.com----------------1* These units are from FMI PRODUCTS LLC. Their website is no help and does not have a stated warranty policy. CONTINENTAL---------continentalfireplaces.com-------2* This brand is made in Canada by WOLF STEEL LTD and is sold through dealers in North America. The EF30 has tinted reflection panels to give the illusion of a deeper, larger firebox. The unit features a three stage heater, whisper quiet fan, and a standard remote control. The EF39 model hangs on the wall like a picture and gives you a modern look and feel. The units have a pretty standard warranty. DIMPLEX-------------dimplex.com---------------------3* These units are a part of the GLEN DIMPLEX GROUP of Ireland. The brand offers a wide variety of models including built-in, plug-in, and wall mount styles. They are sold at many retailers and have a good warranty. Some of the models include "purifireair" treatment system to filter and improve the air quality of the home. FANTASY GLO---------stirlingfires.com---------------3* This brand is from the STIRLING GROUP LLC. The units use LED technology and feature low/high heat settings and a state of the art remote control. The units are backed by a good warranty. FIREPLACE XTRORIDINAIR-fireplacex.com---------------4* These units are from TRAVIS INDUSTRIES. They have three different models available and they are sold through dealers. They have a good warranty. FLAMERITE-----------flameritefires.com--------------1* This brand is made in the U.K. and sold throughout Europe. They offer wall mount as well as wall mantel (suites)in traditional or contemporary styles. The manufacturer's website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy. HARMAN--------------harmanstoves.com----------------2* These units are from HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES. The SIMPLIFYRE range has three models including wall mount, wall mantel, and see through built in units. They have a standard warranty and include a remote control. HEATILATOR----------heatilator.com------------------2* This is another brand from HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES. The units are sold through dealers and backed by a standard warranty. HEATSURGE-----------getheatsurge.com----------------2* These units are made by ANDONG ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES LTD. in China. They feature Amish built mantels and have three operating settings from flame only to high heat. You can order the units online and they have a standard warraty but it can be extended to three years instead of one. HEAT & GLO----------heatnglo.com--------------------2* This brand is from HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES. They offer three models including a built in see through unit. The units are sold through dealers and they have an average warranty. LENNOX--------------lennoxhearthproducts.com--------2* The MERIT PLUS series offers two basic models. The units are sold through dealers and backed by an average warranty. LOPI----------------lopistoves.com------------------4* This brand is from TRAVIS INDUSTRIES and is available in North America and Australia. The units are sold through dealers and backed by a good warranty. MAGIC FLAME---magicflameelectricfireplaces.com------5* This brand is made in China and features units with LED technology. They offer home theater, wall mantel, and corner matel models. You can purchase them online and they have a very good warranty. MUSKOKA-------------muskokafireplaces.com-----------2* These units are from GREENWAY HOME PRODUCTS LTD and sold through retailers such as COSTCO and TARGET. They offer a wide range of styles and feature a standard warranty. NAPOLEON------------napoleonfireplaces.com----------2* This brand is available in North America and features built-in and portable models. They are sold through dealers and backed by a basic warranty. RICHEN------------ electric-fire.com -------------1* These units are made in China. They offer a wide selection of wall mantel and wall mounted units. The manufacturer's website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy. SEI-----------------seidal.com----------------------1* This brand features a variety of units that use LED technology. They hae an adjustable thermostat and standard remote control. The manufacturer's website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy. VANGUARD------------fmifireplace.com----------------1* This is another brand from FMI PRODUCTS LLC. Their website is no help and does not have a stated warranty policy.
|
