Dimplex DFI2309 Electric Fireplace Insert
- 1500-watt electric fireplace insert with patented flame technology and remote control
- Easy to install into existing fireplace opening; plugs into standard household outlet
- Built-in fan-forced heater distributes heat evenly and quietly
- Full heat, half heat, or flame only for 4-season enjoyment; user manual included
- Measures 10-4/5 by 23-1/5 by 19-4/5 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Product Description
This Electric Fireplace Insert instantly brings your existing fireplace to life. It installs in minutes and plugs into any standard household outlet. You can turn the insert on or off with the included remote control from anywhere in the room. Insert size is 10.8″ x 23.2″ x 19.8″ and weighs 34 lbs. The built-in heater distributes heat evenly and quietly…. More >>
Dimplex DFI2309 Electric Fireplace Insert
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July 7, 2010 @ 6:04 pm
I was surprised how realistic the fire looked when I first turned this on.
This is a solution to a thorny problem I faced. I have a rental property with what is either a faux or unfinished fireplace: depneds on your viewpoint. I didn’t want to remove it,and i sure didn’t want someone lighting a fire in it!
I had available electricity and available gas, but unvented logs, though heat-efficient, can oxygen deficit a room if one is not careful. (And who wants to be careful when sleeping!)
So, I took a chance on this baby at net $175 after using my prime and offered Amazon discounts.
The two speed heater and blower is just about right for a small room.
This loses its fifth star because the designers placed the remote receiver on the wall plg instead of the unit. It belongs n the unit, so you can simply point the remote at your fireplace, and it works.
In my case, the wall outlet is not reachable by line of sight, and so the circumstances rendered the remote control – an otherwise nice feature – unusable, and turn thisinto a manually switched fireplace.
Rating: 4 / 5
July 7, 2010 @ 7:48 pm
This unit looks nice but is way over priced for what it is. If you are planning on getting good heat from the unit, forget it. It produces a small amount of heat only about one foot in front of your fireplace. I get better heat from a $12.00 heater with the same wattage and btu output. At the high setting the fan is to low, probably for sound reduction, and it may as well not even have the low speed setting. If you want something to look pretty in your empty fireplace then this will work. Sitting in there by itself looks bad unless you purchase (separately) the fireplace trim and screen kit that all looks good when completed. The problem? Thats right, the cost. Another $200.00 plus. And when it comes time to change the 2 bulbs that create the simulated look of fire, you have to take it all apart. Half the price for the combined package would be a fair value.
Rating: 3 / 5
July 7, 2010 @ 10:02 pm
The flame does look very real. This fireplace insert is a great product in general. I took out 1 star for 2 minor reasons though:
1. The remote only switches on and off. It can not control the heat setting. So you still have to approach the unit for heat setting changes. One good thing is that the remote is wireless (433MHz). So you don’t need line-of-sight between remote and the power switch for it to work. Hiding the power cord is much easier with the wireless remote.
2. Although the fire looks real, it may not be as bright as real fire. I guess fake fire may just have its limitation.
Despite of these minor concerns, the unit is pretty well designed. One great advantage is that you get to use the fireplace all year long – even
in the hottest day.
Rating: 4 / 5
July 8, 2010 @ 12:38 am
I really enjoy my fireplace, but I don’t enjoy the price of logs, carrying up wood to my condo, and/or the cleaning process. My parents purchased this unit and was I surprised by how real and nice it looked in their home. I decided to purchase one of my own and it’s been a fantastic addition to my condo. It turns on with a remote control, the cord is easy to hide, very easy to install, blows heat if you choose, and creates a nice look without the mess. I’ve been very happy with mine.
-sb
Rating: 5 / 5
July 8, 2010 @ 12:51 am
I DID MY RESEARCH BEFORE ORDERING AND I AM HAPPY WITH MY DEAL. THE FIRE LOGS REALLY LOOK REAL AND AD SO MUCH TO THE ROOM. THE HEAT IS OK, I AM USING THE LOW HEAT MOSTLY AND IT BRINGS THE ROOM UP 2 DEGREES SO WITH THE CENTRAL SYSTEM [THERMOSTATE] IN THE ROOM IT DOES NOT COME ON AND FOR THAT REASON THAT ROOM IS WARMER AND THE LIGHT BILL WAS ABOUT THE SAME AS USUAL. MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS FROM MY WIFE, SHE SAYS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABOUT 6 INCHES WIDER AND TALLER FOR OUR FIREPLACE [NOT A BIG DEAL]. READING THE REVIEWS IS A GREAT HELP IN MAKING THE RIGHT PURCHASE AND BEING HAPPY WITH IT. DELIVERY AND PAYMENT WAS BETTER THAN EXPECTED. THANKS, SAM
Rating: 4 / 5