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Duraflame TSV

In-x-s — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 03:02:28 GMT

I just pre-ordered the Duraflame TSV. Will someone familiar with them (similar models) please tell me I will LOVE it?

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Kachina624 — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 03:31:18 GMT

I don't know what you ordered so don't know if mine is similar but I have had the stove-type model for about 3 years. I have a sliding door where I watch TV and it has a dog door insert that is very drafty. I've been using it every evening. I have a gas fireplace but like the Duraflame better. It puts out a lot of warmth and is as mesmerizing as a real flame. I can see people in warm climates loving this thing since you can enjoy the ambience of the flame without heat. Run your AC and enjoy your fireplace. Yes, youll undoubtedly love it!

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GCR18 — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 03:50:01 GMT

My mother has three and loves them. They do put out a lot of heat and the electric bill doesn't take a big hit.

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SunValley — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 04:06:30 GMT

I have one in my study and love it! You will enjoy yours too.

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Mominohio — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 04:17:53 GMT

I have at least 9 heaters, my favorite are the ones that look like lanterns, but I love the stove ones as well.

The TSV has the newer 3D flame technology and looks more like real flame than most of the older models. You will probably like that feature, anything to make it look more real is good.

The TSV has the infrared quartz heat, which heats a bigger area than the older style and while not a brand new feature, it is definitely an upgrade.

The TSV has the remote and some smaller models don't have that. The remote is great cause you don't have to get out of bed or off the couch to adjust things or turn on and off. Very handy.

Adjustable flame brightness, and ability to use just the flame look without the heat is nice for ambiance in the warmer weather. I find I often turn on just the flame on summer evenings for the atmosphere in the room, when I don't need heat.

This one appears to have a thermostat and a timer, something many of their offerings lately haven't had. I know a lot of people were requesting those features be brought back (I have it on one of my older heaters), and makes the heater more user friendly. You can set a temp, and it should go off when the room reaches that temp then come back on when the temp drops below. Or you can set it to run for just so many hours, then shut off. Again, much more user friendly.

I think this has great features for the price. Fully loaded with their options for under $100 is a great deal. I just don't like the style of the heater. It is too modern and straight lined for my tastes. I like the ones that look more like a real old stove.

I love all my heaters and wouldn't want to be without them anymore! Use them everyday during the colder months.

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TenderMercies — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 05:04:09 GMT

I think the color choices are bland, and the logs look too perfectly placed. I think the one I’ve owned for the past 6 years is nicer.

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TenderMercies — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 05:39:08 GMT

Also, the top of the heater isn’t completely flat. It has a raised, bevel inset design which may limit what you can display on top of it.

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In-x-s — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 11:44:27 GMT

Thank you all for the responses. I was sure I had good things about the Duraflame stove-type heaters on here before.

The temperature setting and the style were the two key things for me. The heater unit being at the bottom but yet up a little from the floor I thought was a good design for my purposes. The one corner of the living room where we sit is the coldest corner of the house so I'm hoping this really does pump out the heat LOL.

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LonestarBabs — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 14:08:07 GMT

I have last year's model and love it! I use it in our sunroom -- we have HVAC there but in the winter it's just not enough heat. So, with this heater I can sit in the sunroom (20x20) early in the morning or in the evening and enjoy some cozy heat during the cold weather. The electric bill hasn't taken a noticeable hit. The flame effect is realistic and my model has the infrared unit at the top -- different from this year's model. I like how it cycles on and off depending on the preset temperature and it's pretty quiet.

We've been having some colder then normal temperatures here in DFW so I am enjoying the time with this heater!

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software — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 15:20:12 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I don't know what you ordered so don't know if mine is similar but I have had the stove-type model for about 3 years. I have a sliding door where I watch TV and it has a dog door insert that is very drafty. I've been using it every evening. I have a gas fireplace but like the Duraflame better. It puts out a lot of warmth and is as mesmerizing as a real flame. I can see people in warm climates loving this thing since you can enjoy the ambience of the flame without heat. Run your AC and enjoy your fireplace. Yes, youll undoubtedly love it!

Can you tell a difference in your electric bill, in other words does it pull a lot of electricity? I love my natural gas heater, it's "almost" like having a fireplace.

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Isobel Archer — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 15:27:27 GMT

Just ordered it. Can't wait to get it. Wish I had it right now with our cold temps.

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AmazonMom — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 15:27:31 GMT

I purchased one several years ago to put in my husband's man cave which is a pretty big room. It worked well. Then my son came and "borrowed" it for his apartment. My husband had a heart attack earlier this year so is on blood thinners and is usually cold so I purchased the TSV in bronze. I think it's an attractive unit, hope it works as well as it looks and as good as my previous one.

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janz — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 15:34:12 GMT

@TenderMercies wrote:
Also, the top of the heater isn’t completely flat. It has a raised, bevel inset design which may limit what you can display on top of it.

@TenderMercies

Might be on purpose to prevent people from putting too many or larger items on top due it geting warm. I noticed in the question section ot the item people ask about putting TVs on it or other things that were larger. Common sense should dictate ... and we know how that turns out ... but the beveled top will be a deterent.

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laraffinee — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 15:42:12 GMT

Does anyone have the bronze color one? They keep describing it as "Urban chic" which worries me that it may have a weathered rustic look. Is it just a brone tone or does it have those worn edges?

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AmazonMom — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 15:51:38 GMT

Does anyone have the bronze color one? They keep describing it as "Urban chic" which worries me that it may have a weathered rustic look. Is it just a brone tone or does it have those worn edges?

I just ordered the bronze, it looks like a dark brown tone. I think the "urban chic" comment is just a sales technique. Last night they described it as very "Joanna and Chip Gains" from Fixer-Upper. Again just a sales technique.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 15:58:28 GMT

software wrote:

Can you tell a difference in your electric bill, in other words does it pull a lot of electricity? I love my natural gas heater, it's "almost" like having a fireplace.

I own an infrared heater similar to the infrared heater in the Duraflame unit. I used it one winter to see if I could see any change in my utility bill. My main source of heat in my house is a forced air gas furnace and it is an efficient unit. However, I wanted to see if supplementing it with an electric heater would help with lowering my overall heating bill and it DID NOT. My electricity portion on my bill was significantly higher and, although my gas bill was a bit lower, there was no total net savings. I spent more money that winter to heat my house when I supplemented by using my electric heater...not good. @software

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Susan Louise — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 16:25:38 GMT

We have 4 of the Duraflame heaters. Two of them are the smaller portable heaters in black from 2 yrs ago (V33515) we use in our basement...LOVE the ease/portability with the handle!

The other two we got from QVC when it was the TSV (4-5 yrs ago now?). It is taller (28.75") and has a mesh screen on the front and sides (V33285). We got a 'cream' for our bedroom and the black one we use in our livingroom.

Although the new TSV Duraflame heater looks really nice with the new 3D technology of the logs, Duraflame hasn't made another TSV heater that is at least the height of the ones we have. The one today is only 24" high. I don't understand why the company decided to make the heaters so much shorter.

Because of our set up in the livingroom, the near 5" of height loss would make it difficult for us to enjoy the flame/log effect because our coffee table would block most of the heater when sitting down on the couches. I'm so glad we got the ones from a few yrs ago.

I even called Duraflame to ask them if they would make upgraded versions of this style of heater back to near 29" in height or a bit taller. I guess I was the only one to make the suggestion and it fell on deaf ears...LOL

Below is a pic of what our 28.75" heater looks like next to our Christmas tree. I can't imagine having the new TSV heater and it only being 24" high...which is just too short for us IMO

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momtochloe — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 16:18:48 GMT

@Susan Louise I have that model too and just love it in my living room and I agree I wish they would offer at least one taller model again.

@In-x-s I also have a smaller model in my bedroom. My favorite part of the day is when I first wake up and turn it on to heat up the bedroom before I crank up the heat. The flames are a gentle way to get going (or sometimes to go back to bed).

Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine.

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Susan Louise — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 16:32:53 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
@Susan Louise I have that model too and just love it in my living room and I agree I wish they would offer at least one taller model again.

@In-x-s I also have a smaller model in my bedroom. My favorite part of the day is when I first wake up and turn it on to heat up the bedroom before I crank up the heat. The flames are a gentle way to get going (or sometimes to go back to bed).

Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine.

@momtochloe If I had to guess, I think part of the reason is QVC keeps trying to keep the price-point to under $100...which surely helps with the # of sales...phooey! LOL

No doubt Duraflame can't make the larger ones for less than maybe $159. I think it would be so cool if they made the new TSV in the size of the ones we both have! I think we paid $129 or $139 4 yrs ago for the ones we have...

On the up-side, it does save us money not wanting to buy the new version though

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Susan Louise — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 16:39:27 GMT

@janz wrote:
@TenderMercies wrote:
Also, the top of the heater isn’t completely flat. It has a raised, bevel inset design which may limit what you can display on top of it.
@TenderMercies

Might be on purpose to prevent people from putting too many or larger items on top due it geting warm. I noticed in the question section ot the item people ask about putting TVs on it or other things that were larger. Common sense should dictate ... and we know how that turns out ... but the beveled top will be a deterent.

@janz The heat comes from the bottom of the heater and the top of the heater doesn't get warm at all. Look at my post above with a pic of another Duraflame model which has a doiley and a fiber optic tree on top