Duraflame Electric Log Set
Glowing logs for an open fireplace
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Is the Duraflame Electric Log Set any good?
With 5.8 out of 10, the Duraflame Electric Log Set ranks 24 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: Thermostat holds the room at the temperature you set, Low price for what you get ($150 when we checked). Weakness: No UL, ETL or CSA listing named on the listing. Best for: An open masonry fireplace that should look lit without the smoke and the ash.
In short
The Duraflame Electric Log Set is a electric log set, 20.51 in wide, with a heater that the maker says warms up to 1,000 sq ft. It comes with a thermostat.
Best for: An open masonry fireplace that should look lit without the smoke and the ash
What we like
- Thermostat holds the room at the temperature you set
- Low price for what you get ($150 when we checked)
What we don't
- No UL, ETL or CSA listing named on the listing
Specifications
| Type | Electric log set |
|---|---|
| Size | 20.5"W x 8.7"D x 12.6"H |
| Heater | not published |
| Heats up to | 1,000 sq ft |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| Flame without heat | not published |
| Flame colors | not published |
| Crackling sound | not published |
| Remote control | Yes |
| Phone app | not published |
| Timer | not published |
| Fuel bed | Log set |
| Fits a TV up to | not published |
| Safety listing | not published |
| Overheat cut-off | not published |
| Color / finish | not published |
| Weight | 13.64 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Sources: the maker's specs and the product page on Amazon.com. Heat output and coverage are the maker's own claims. If a value is missing, we found it published nowhere.
Score: 5.8 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Duraflame Electric Log Set: common questions
Is the Duraflame Electric Log Set any good?
With 5.8 out of 10, the Duraflame Electric Log Set ranks 24 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: Thermostat holds the room at the temperature you set, Low price for what you get ($150 when we checked). Weakness: No UL, ETL or CSA listing named on the listing. Best for: An open masonry fireplace that should look lit without the smoke and the ash.
How big is the Duraflame Electric Log Set?
It measures 20.5"W x 8.7"D x 12.6"H and weighs 13.64 lb.
How much does the Duraflame Electric Log Set heat?
The maker does not publish a heater rating for this model.
Does the Duraflame Electric Log Set need a special outlet?
No. It plugs into a standard 120 V household outlet. Plug it straight into the wall, not into an extension cord or power strip, and keep it on a circuit without other big loads like a space heater or microwave.
What warranty comes with the Duraflame Electric Log Set?
1 year from the maker. Read the terms: some cover the heater and the flame motor for less time than the cabinet.
How much does the Duraflame Electric Log Set cost?
The last price we saw was $150. Electric fireplace prices move a lot, with the biggest drops around Black Friday and after New Year, so check the current price.
Alternatives to the Duraflame Electric Log Set
30 in of flame for the wall
A heater that looks like a fireplace
A TV stand and a fireplace in one piece
Head-to-head comparisons
- Dr. Infrared Portable Fireplace vs Duraflame Electric Log Set ($199 against $150)
- Duraflame Electric Log Set vs ROVSUN 30" 2-in-1 ($150 against $150)