Back to Better Homes & Gardens Freestanding Fan Forced 1500W Portable Fireplace, Dark Walnut

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4.75 out of 5stars
(24 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
11/08/2021
Perfect for my bedroom
I'm loving this little heater! It's very easy to use and heats up my small bedroom surprisingly fast. It comes fully assembled, so it's ready to go right out of the box. The dial on the left is the thermostat knob. It has no numbers to go by, you simply turn it left (decrease temp) or right (increase temp) depending on the temperature setting you'd like. Once you've chosen the desired temperature, the heater will remain on until the room temperature increases to that level. The heater will then cycle on and off to maintain the desired room temperature. The dial on the right is the function knob. Here you have five different options to choose from: Low heating with flame (750W), High heating with flame (1,500W), Flame only, Heating only, and of course OFF. I really like that I have the choice of having just the fire effect on without the heat being on at the same time. The flames are quite relaxing and it gives the room a nice cozy feeling. Works well as a nightlight. It also comes equipped with a great safety feature located on the bottom of the unit. If you were to accidentally knock the heater over, or even just tilt or lift it a little, it automatically shuts off. Once it's placed back in the upright position it will continue working. It has an overheating protection feature as well, so I feel very safe using this heater. It's lightweight and the leather handle makes it easy to move around the house wherever it's needed. The surface stays cool to the touch except for where the heat comes out at the front. It's pretty quiet too. So far it's exactly what I had hoped for. Would definitely recommend!
CaseyMom

Most helpful negative review

2.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
11/05/2021
Poorly designed and loud
I live in AZ and rarely turn my heat on, but thought this would be nice to put in my unused fireplace to take the chill out of the room. Unfortunately, the cord is too short and instructions say not to use with extension cord. So unit has to be on the floor which makes using/seeing the controls difficult. Why not put the controls on the top of the unit so I don't have to lift it up? Also, the fan is tinny and loud. The faux fire I don't even use and is, well, fake. The strap is not leather, but some type of synthetic which is a good thing. Not sure why they say "leather". It heats and does heat up the room well even on the lower setting, but you wouldn't want this in a room where you are working, watching TV, or trying to sleep because it is loud for such a small unit. Disappointing.
Justme
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/15/2022
    Does the job
    This little “fireplace” does a great job as long as you realize it's not a traditional heater. Rather than warming the air, it warms the objects in the room so don't count on it to be your only source of heat. We use it to maintain the temperature in our all season room by using our room's mini split system to get it to the temperature we want. Then the little fireplace heater keeps it there and will even raise the temperature higher than the mini split system is set for. As the instruction book says, it will not work well in an uninsulated or open space. It has great safety features-turns off as soon as you lift it off the floor, so tipping it over will shut it off, no worries about starting a fire. You can set it to heat with or without the decorative flames, but we always use the flame setting since it looks so pretty. It took us awhile to be sure, but we've decided it's a great little heater for our purposes.
    Nancy
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/26/2021
    Nice addition to NYC Apartments without fireplace!
    This portable electric fireplace heater is a welcome addition to my New York City apartment to supplement the heat which is controlled by the landlord. The visual "flames" add to the ambiance of any room setting the mood to enjoy your time together by a cozy warm "fire" without the cleanup or need for venting. With the controls, you have the option of full functionality in low or high speed or using the heater without the "flames", or using the "flames" without the heater. The safety switch makes sure that it's safely sitting flat on the floor. Leather handle is provided for handling it safely.
    BigCinNYC
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/15/2021
    Powerful
    The freestanding portable fireplace is a powerful fireplace heater. As the temperatures dipped in the 40,s I found the perfect opportunity to use this unit. It is important to read the manufacture instructions and not plug into a power strip. So I plugged in the heater(fireplace) and it kicked out some serious heat. It did not take a long time to heat up my living room. It is a very attractive unit, with the ambiance of a small fireplace. The back ventilation pushes out forced air. As I was not ready to turn on my furnace this was a perfect unit to take the chill off the room, and it did just that. You also control the flow level of the unit. You may want to plug it in outside first as there was a little smoke that emitted first. This is also noted in the instructions before you use.
    RJ
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/09/2021
    D heater I hesitated about but it has class spunk
    I like this fireplace, & it seems high functioning. It's cute, handle is nice (leave it above D fireplace, my take<<>> not user manual, R, I overlooked it!) I didn't get D odor! Heads up 1. make sure D heater (Isn't on D same circuit with another item) (*wasn't so easy at first) 2. & don't plugged it N D same outlet with anything else, (easy) There is No remote control: only looked due 2 knob's location. It will help familiarizing positions of D 2 knobs, function& thermostat levels. If not, I had 2 kneel & lean 2 operate its' 2 knobs. D user manual (shows) where each knob positions should B. I just found it uncomfortable, maybe due 2 not having 20/20 vision, but below D knobs R levels, so it isn't all on my lack of 20/20. As well reads: could B an odor, D why, R what causes D odor? information & distinguishes fireplace heating, from regular heaters. When operating D reflection/ shadows from direction of rear panel: D fireplace shadows D heat flickering behind it as it's operating. It appears 2 have a couver panel (grill rectangular on D back of it). D circuit & D outlets where I & any purchaser plug D heater 4 safety, requires that this fireplace B on its own circuit (not with any other item) & it's own breaker (designated 15amps?). I threw a breaker on day 2, too many, or 2 much electricity (active & combined using in my front bedroom, & at least 1 outlet N dining room, R on D same circuit N my home), D, (*Wasn't So Easy Part) mentioned above in this review. This is a century old house. I've been proscratinating N hiring an electrician, 2 check outlets & add lighting, other. D user manual, I am glad I read it. Though a powerful heater heard and felt the force if it in heating up. I also heard a roughness at least one time. Due 2 my limited number of outlets, & Unless I may blow another circuit, along with my not wanting 2 run up, & down my stairs, I wasn't able 2 learn more on why there was a rough sound. It wasn't enough 2 change my mind. For if it's used properly according 2 user manual, this is still a good, powerful, & cute with spunk, & classy fireplace!
    BJ
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/09/2021
    Great little heater
    I use this heater dor my dining area n it does a great job. Its small but it warms up the area. I love the fact that if its picked up it shuts off automatically n when u place it on the floor it turns back on. It has a strap that looks like leather n is sturdy when u pick it up. You can turn the heat on along with the fireplace or just have the fireplace on display with no heat on warm days. My son loves it cus he says looks like a campfire. This is a great heater from better homes and gardens. I love it
    Jay2020
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/08/2021
    Great space heater/fireplace.
    I love this portable fireplace! It looks good and heats effectively. The fireplace display can be used without the heat on, so it is versatile. The strap is removable, so we will take it off when we are not moving it. We have been using it in the basement man cave. It It's so far doing as well as the ceramic space heater, but we haven't experienced extended cold yet.
    bookworm76
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/08/2021
    I Love It!
    This portable fireplace is just what I needed to warm me up on cold winter nights! I love watching the "flames" which can be used in 2 different settings, 750 btu and 1500 btu, and you can also turn off the visual aspect of the fire and just use heat alone, or turn off the heat and just use the visual fireplace alone. It's also surpringly lightweight so easy to carry from one room to the next. I've always wanted one like this and I love it!
    RuinsAngel
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/08/2021
    Perfect for my bedroom
    I'm loving this little heater! It's very easy to use and heats up my small bedroom surprisingly fast. It comes fully assembled, so it's ready to go right out of the box. The dial on the left is the thermostat knob. It has no numbers to go by, you simply turn it left (decrease temp) or right (increase temp) depending on the temperature setting you'd like. Once you've chosen the desired temperature, the heater will remain on until the room temperature increases to that level. The heater will then cycle on and off to maintain the desired room temperature. The dial on the right is the function knob. Here you have five different options to choose from: Low heating with flame (750W), High heating with flame (1,500W), Flame only, Heating only, and of course OFF. I really like that I have the choice of having just the fire effect on without the heat being on at the same time. The flames are quite relaxing and it gives the room a nice cozy feeling. Works well as a nightlight. It also comes equipped with a great safety feature located on the bottom of the unit. If you were to accidentally knock the heater over, or even just tilt or lift it a little, it automatically shuts off. Once it's placed back in the upright position it will continue working. It has an overheating protection feature as well, so I feel very safe using this heater. It's lightweight and the leather handle makes it easy to move around the house wherever it's needed. The surface stays cool to the touch except for where the heat comes out at the front. It's pretty quiet too. So far it's exactly what I had hoped for. Would definitely recommend!
    CaseyMom
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/06/2021
    Best heater I have had.
    This portable fireplace heater is a nice added touch to any home where you might have a colder room during winter. My kitchen I have always used a portable heater since it is the room I want warmer. With this heater it warms the room up fast and keeps it at the set temperature. The added flame effect looks so real. You can choose from low heating with flame, high heating with flame, flame only or heat only by using the control knob. I find the low heat with flame works best for me. Having a dog I like the idea of the tip-over safety feature, and I like that the dark walnut case does not heat up, it is cool to the touch.
    Sirius1953
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/05/2021
    Poorly designed and loud
    I live in AZ and rarely turn my heat on, but thought this would be nice to put in my unused fireplace to take the chill out of the room. Unfortunately, the cord is too short and instructions say not to use with extension cord. So unit has to be on the floor which makes using/seeing the controls difficult. Why not put the controls on the top of the unit so I don't have to lift it up? Also, the fan is tinny and loud. The faux fire I don't even use and is, well, fake. The strap is not leather, but some type of synthetic which is a good thing. Not sure why they say "leather". It heats and does heat up the room well even on the lower setting, but you wouldn't want this in a room where you are working, watching TV, or trying to sleep because it is loud for such a small unit. Disappointing.
    Justme
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/04/2021
    Great Heater & Flame effect
    This Better Homes & Garden hfireplace heater is small, compact and does a really nice job of heating up a room! It has the options to just use as a heater on high or low, it has a fan to force the heat out and across the room! it can be used with fireplace flame effect only or a combination of both! It has high/low setting for the heat 750 watts or 1500 watts! It has a thermostat to control the heat and makes any room comfortable! It is lightweight, has an attached carrying handle to make portability easy! I was impressed with this heater as it did a much better job than a larger one I have! I recommend it!
    Shoeshine
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/08/2021
    Cozy!
    Super cute and functions! We used this a lot in the winter since I'm always cold. It heats up a room in very little time. It's also pretty and takes very little space!
    Billy
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/16/2021
    Perfect for Apartment Living
    Features are exactly as described. It looks even better in reality! It feels like sitting by a real fireplace, but without the messy cleanup afterward. LOVE IT!
    KR50
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/27/2021
    It was beyond Perfect
    I love it!!! It's so beautiful, the flames are pretty, the design is perfect, it heats up a small room very quick. Even with the cold snap that happened here in Texas this little heater shines!!!
    lamar
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/19/2020
    Flames are pretty, but annoyingly loud!
    Nice little heater, just blows out the bottom part. Doesn't circulate air. It is loud. You can't sit beside it while on a phone call on any setting. The flame setting looks great, but it's so loud that we stopped using it. It makes a rattling sound as opposed to a blowing sound without the flames. You have to be directly in front of the heater to feel any real warmth Definitely made for a VERY small room!
    Jodi
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/08/2020
    I live in a apartment and this gives me real chimney vibes! I love it and the heater works wonderful there is even diff settings if you want the heat of or on or just the flame on! Thinking about getting me a second one!
    rosalba
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/11/2020
    awesome portable fireplace
    This portable fireplace is so awesome! First of all, it is super durable. So far, it hasn't scratched easily and no pieces have broken! It's also a super high quality product. I LOVE the color of this fireplace! It is so pretty and works in any room too! It is a dark walnut finish and it is so smooth and fancy looking. This fireplace also has a leather strap so you can transport it from room to room really easily. The knobs to turn the fireplace on and off, and to adjust the temperature, are super easy to use too. They twist smoothly. The biggest thing I love about this portable fireplace, is how fast it starts to work! Once you turn it on and turn it to the heat you want and that's it. It starts heating up pretty much instantly! I would say this portable fireplace is best for smaller rooms, but it works in larger rooms too. I also love that there are a couple of options that make it look like a real fireplace! It lights up and looks and feels like a real fireplace. You can make it look like a fireplace with heat coming out, like a fireplace without the fan, or just the fan. It's so cool! Another thing I love about this fireplace, is that it has built in tip over protection and overheating protection! If it tips it shuts off right away and it turns off if it gets too hot. I love this added protection because I want my family to be safe if anything happens. All in all, this portable fireplace has been amazing to have. It really does heat up rooms quickly. I highly recommend it!
    AmberMil86
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/07/2020
    Powerful and attractive space heater
    You can feel the heat within seconds of turning this space heater on. It gives so many different option, between heat level, fan, and the optional flame feature. I love the flame feature, it truly gives it a warm ambiance. This will be a great addition in my office and home this winter. The strap on top makes it easy to carry around.
    mbcamp13
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/06/2020
    Really neat
    I was very pleased with the flame effects. I was afraid they would be cheesy like some I've seen but this is very realistic. Better than the flame bulbs. The heat that this produces is great too. I just wish it had adjustable amounts of heat that it can produce. It is very quiet and really nice to look at. The case and handle at top notch.
    Ekidokai
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/03/2020
    BHG Cutest Working Retro Portable Fireplace Ever!!
    This Fireplace comes fully put together. Just remove from the box-read manual and plug in and you have an adorable but efficient working retro fireplace! I have put this in my kitchen underneath the counter and it looks like a little built in fireplace and I absolutely love it there. I took it to my friends house as it was cold and rainy there and it heated up her kitchen just perfectly and only in about 10 -12 minutes. She has now went and bought one for her own kitchen. : ) I have put it in the bathroom too and it heated my bathroom up in just about 5 minutes, it was nice and toasty warm and it kept it that way too. The Features of this adorable fireplace are awesome: Because it is portable and has a strap I can move it to any room in my home with ease and it works and looks perfect no matter where I put it. Unit Size: Width is 11.91" x Depth 6.87" x Height17.20" ---Perfect size Unit Weight is: Between 7 and 8 lbs. Running it is so easy and you have several options through the Control Panel. The control panels gives you these features: The Thermostat Knob gives you 20 Temperature levels to choose from. The Function Knob gives you 5 modes to choose from: Off, Low Heating with Flame 750W, High Heating with flame 1500W, Flame Only, or Heating Only. Voltage: 120V(60Hz) Power Consumption: 750W/1500W It does require a 15-amp circuit with nothing else plugged into the circuit or outlet when using the fireplace. It has an Overheat Safety Feature and it will automatically shut off if it overheats. It has a Tip Over Safety Feature-When it is tipped over an internal switch located on the bottom of the fireplace will automatically shut the fireplace off. Stand it upright and the heater will restore working. This is a great feature to have. Make sure you plug it directly into an outlet. DO NOT PLUG it into a powerstrip or an extension cord it needs a 15 amp circuit! ALL PARTS can be bought from the manufacturer. (This is so nice to know should you need too when your warranty runs out). Warranty: The Unit is covered by a 1 year warranty from the date of purchase as stated in the Owner's Manual. The Motor has a 3 yr Limited Warranty as stated on the Box it was purchased in. The air intake vents must be kept clean and can be cleaned with a vacuum hose attachment or a can of compressed air to keep your unit working at its best performance. They suggest cleaning them every 3 months or before if you see a build up on the vents. I must say again the bath time is a so much more relaxing and enjoyable now that I have this little fireplace it seems to have changed the whole mood of the bath time. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that may have a need for a heater to supplement your heating in any room of your home. Great for craft rooms, garages, additional rooms of any kind or where you just need a little extra heating as it is not meant to be your ownly source of heating. I am so happy with this and will definitely love it even more come the winter in a few months. Hope you will check it out and see what you think.
    PaleMoon47