Comments on: ECO FIREPLACES

By: Robofire

Robofire — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:57:19 +0000

The indoor UNVENTED gas Fireplaces are illegal in the State of California, but Eco Smart is ok

By: Dimitri

Dimitri — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:40:22 +0000

speaking as a dealer for Ecosmart i can honestly say that there is little smell to the units… when unlit and you are standing close to the unit you will smell a little Alcohol, but when lit there is no smell,

By: margo

margo — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 04:13:24 +0000

Has anyone actually smelled these in operation? Is there any scent to it?

By: Joyce Nugent

Joyce Nugent — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:25:20 +0000

Where do I get the ethnol to burn in fireplace?
I live in Newport Beach, CA, orange county

joyce Nugent

By: Marie

Marie — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:59:58 +0000

I have physically visited an EcoSmart retailer in Metairie LA about a month ago during Mardi Gras when the temperatures were 40ish outside (parades were sobering with the chilly temperatures). They put the designer model in “action” in a 20×10 room and within 15 mins (on a high flame.)..the room was exceeding a 70degree temperature. The flame was able to be adjusted to 3 different settings inorder to control the output of the heat. I tested the weight of the product by ATTEMPTING push a model not in use, couldnt budge it! Beautiful laquer finish. These fireplaces are definitey for those with an eye for “art” and a taste for the better things in life!

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:51:59 +0000

In response to the ecosmart fire places…

Safety…the fireplaces in the ecosmart line that are U.L. approved are done because they are bolted to the ground…they will not be approved otherwise. So your children (I have two myself and don’t allow them to play near fire as a general rule of thumb) should not be able to tip over the fire place. As a precaution I suggest that during the months you don’t use the fireplaces you keep it empty. It is nothing to fill and it allows you the freedom for your kids to play in them if you want. And because it burns clean you don’t have the issue with cleaning the nasty soot and ashes.

Heating efficiency…can you say 90%. Trust me, when you light this puppy up, expect some immediate warmth.

Pricing was the other objection…I’m not sure where you’re getting the pricing, but I’m thinking there was a miscommunication somewhere. The burner unit by itself will run you around $2500 (including shipping). The grate ranges start at $3160 and the renovator ranges start at $4389 (including the burner kit) The most expensive unit, the designer model vision, will run you $7825.

I’m not saying this is the product for everyone, but I am saying you don’t have to compromise anything to go green with the ecosmart fireplace. Safety, heating effiency and design. It might be a little more expensive, but think about enjoying the atmospher of fire without breathing in the toxins. Ultimately the choice is yours.

By: cally

cally — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:09:13 +0000

a lot of people are talking about this kind of thing, clean burning, low emission, sustainable. yet i rarely hear mention of pellet stoves. why is that? I have a pellet stove. it’s not perfect, but it’s better than a lot of what is out there, though you are dependent on having access to a pellet provider (luckily my parents live near the only one in Scotland).

By: lorette

lorette — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:38:09 +0000

cant believe you dont need vents: sound like quick /or slow suicidal action…..

By: Adriean

Adriean — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:18:47 +0000

The Eco-Fireplace is a great looking piece and the idea is there. But I have to tell you the price is absolutely insane. The little burner box itself was quoted at around $3000 from a few retailers and the finished shell brought the entire piece just over $9000 not inlcuding taxes and shipping.

I’m all for Eco, but it’d be nice if regular middle class folk can afford to go that route. Typical scenario with any other Eco related item.

By: Ika

Ika — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:12:04 +0000

Clean design – Less they perish in the fire, it is definitely for those who do not have young kids, or clumsy teens.

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:06:57 +0000

It’s apparent that more and more people think “fascinating design” is a synonym for “environmentally friendly.”

Apparently I’m not only supposed to have a central heating system with my fireplace but a second alcohol-based source of fuel. Instead of just a nice fireplace.

By: Shruthi

Shruthi — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:30:41 +0000

Not kid friendly at all. I have a curious 20 mth old at home …. who just might knock the whole thing over

By: Keith Hallam

Keith Hallam — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:54:56 +0000

You don’t really expect these small and low temperature flames to heat a house do you! Get real. They are for decoration. They will require fresh air input to any room they are in to replace the oxygen being burnt and I would have at least two CO monitors around, whatever they say about ‘complete combustion’ etc.
Keith Hallam

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 02:45:41 +0000

The last one looks like cigarette lighters to me.

By: JS

JS — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:47:55 +0000

boasts is a good term. i’d be very, very, very careful about any combustion inside a house that is ventless. i know the safety data, i tend to just not believe it, placing it in the same category as fda and other US government approval…