Q Talk

[Biftu]

I've thought about this item before but there is no outlet close enough to plug it in.  Also, doesn't it look odd having a cord running along the side?

[bluetail fly]

I have had one for 5-6 years.  I use it in the room I stay in most of the day with the door closed.  I set the central heat fairly low and stay cozy in the closed room.

Of course if people are here I just turn the thermostat up!

When this one dies I will replace it ASAP.  It's old enough now that I am going to check out the 10/26 offer to see if I might want to buy it just in case.

[kismet]

SoCal Bred  I did look at the one you mentioned but I think going for a taller one would be better.  Am thinking about using it in a bedroom also if the heating system failed.  Right now I worry about the power going off.  It goes off several times starting about this time of the year.  The longest has been a week.  Hope I remember how to get the generator going.  If I had gas heat I would just get a generator to turn on automatically when the power goes off.  

[SoCal Bred]

@kismet  - I just gave that item# as an example and the similarity of the one that I purchased several years ago, since our fake fireplace is somewhat small, I took the measurements prior to make sure the insert would fit and it was perfect, as mentioned we only use it 2-3 months out of the year we also have central heating if we need to turn the heat up but not too often just to get the chill out..

[Whitney400]

I have had several Duraflame heaters. In my experience, the ones with the heating element at the top is more efficient.  The way the air is pulled in and the resulting  heat output seems to circulate better.  Would not go back to one with the output on the bottom.  There's a big difference between the two.

[kismet]

I thought the higher vent would be better also.  My dog will lay in front of it if it's lower and block the heat.  Also, I have carpeting and feel better with the vent up higher.  When I go to the show on my xfinity guide for the duraflame it does show a heater but not sure that's the one for the TSV.  It has a vent on the bottom.  I did purchase an oil heater recommended by a neighbor and it's on wheels but worry the dog will knock it over.  I kept the heat on 67 overnight, it's too warm for sleeping, and turned it up later and it seems to be keeping it warmer in here.  

[kismet]

I did buy the TSV but for a gift.  It wasn't what I wanted so guess I'll have to get mine in this area.   How is the customer service at Duraflame, anyone have to use it?

[CalminHeart]

I just bought a Dreo space heater. It's small but powerful. I'm amazed that something this small can heat my big family room in minutes. 

It's on Amazon listed as Dreo Space Heater for Indoor use, 16"  tall, fast heating, portable heater with remote, PTC Ceramic Electric, 12H timer, 70% oscillation, Overheat protection, safety heat, 1500W. 

I used a different brand last year and it saved me a ton of money in utility bills. The Dreo is more efficient so I'm hoping for even more savings this year.