Looking for Answers about Duraflame Vent-Free Metal Stove - 4600 BTU, 400 Sq. Ft. Heating Capacity, 1350 Watts, Model# DFSS550BLK?

Yes, this heater will plug into a standard household outlet. The cord that comes with the unit is 6 ft.

Yes, it plugs into a regular plug.

Yes, as long as it's a three prong outlet.

YES IT WILL

Yes. That is what I have mine plugged into and I have no issues.

Yes! No problem.

It does get warm to the touch.

Warm to the touch, but not hot.

not at all- have several small children and it's great

NO IT DOES NOT GET HOT.

No, not at all.

Yes, this Duraflame vent-free metal stove is approved to be set on carpeting during operation.

The manufacturer cautions against putting anything which may be flammable near the front (within 3ft) or the sides of the unit. Ours is sitting directly on a standard short pile carpet and does not overheat the carpet fibers. I would say it depends on the material composition of the carpet, the condidtion of the carpet and what chemicals is may have within the fibers. If you are concerned about it I would recommend using a hearth rug designed for use in front of wood stoves or fireplaces. Another alternative would be to construct a small framed tile/stone/brick surfaced platform to place it on.

I have my Duraflame sitting on carpet and have never had a problem. The carpet gets somewhat warm but not hot. The fan forces the warm air out and up. Plus, the body of the heater stays cool too. I like it because not only is it a great working, cheap to run heater and cute too, but safe for my dogs to be around.

I use mine in my carpeted den with no problems. The fan doesnt blow out of the bottom straight down. The vents face outward below the door and inches above the actual floor. The description of the heat coming from the bottom can be confusing but the heater unit is under the flame cabinet but does not blow straight down at the floor but more outward a few inches above the floor.

I wouldn't hesitate to have it resting on carpeting. The heat that it produces is not going to damage your carpet or be a fire hazard. It just needs proper ventilation in the back and on the bottom (i.e., carpeting should not touch the unit as then you won't have proper ventilation but outside of that if you have a 3-4" clearance you would be fine.

the model 750 that Duraflame makes has a remote - this one does not.

This model does not come with a remote control. Located behind the swing out door are two backlit rocker switches for On/Off control of the flames and the heater element. Once a switch is ON you can use the corresponding rotary dial to adjust either the thermostat setting or the intensity of the flame.

No, not this particular model. But it has a thermostat and keeps the area very warm. Great heater!

This unit does not have a remote control. It has a tip out door that has 2 on/off switches. One for the heat and one for the flame. There is also a dial to control the thermostat for heat and the intensity of the flame.

It does not get hot but it is a heater and not a good idea to put flammeable materials on or near heater.

The top doesn't get hot as the heat blows out from the bottom. I really don't know the gauge of the metal but I believe the door is plastic. The unit is light but seems to be well made and sturdy.

I bought this Duraflame last November. It's of heavy metal and stays cool to the touch. The top has always stayed cool so I, in my opinion, can't see any harm in putting a knick knack or two on it. It's very cute and heavy, so it won't tip over. You'll love your stove! Best buy I've made in a long time!

The amount that running this heater will add to your electric bill will vary by the amount that you use the heater and the amount that you pay for your electricity. This heater consumes approximately 1350 watts. or 1.35 kw/hour. You can estimate the cost by multiplying 1.35 by the number of hours you estimate that the heater will be running during a given period then multiplying that quantity by the amount that your power company charges per kilowatt hour.

For example if you were to run this heater 3 hours per day for a 30 day month you would use 121.5 kilowatt hours if you were paying $0.12 per kilowatt hour it would cost you $14.58 per month or $0.48 per day.
3 x30 x 1.35 x 0.12 = $14.58

I ran my Duraflame in the mornings and evenings. It cost me 50 cents a day and the room I have it in stayed very warm and comfortable. I saved at least 165 bucks a month not using my house furnace this year. I love my heater!

I can only answer with my experience but my electric bill is actually $25-40 less than comparable months of Dec, Jan and Feb of last year. This is due to the fact that my furnace is running less, saving not only heating oil but electricity as well and we are still toasty warm on the coldest of winter days.

Yes, this Duraflame metal stove is intended for use where safety is a concern, it has a built in switch where if it were to tip over it automatically shuts off.

YES IT IS VERY SAFE JUST DONT PUT ANYTHING CLOSE TO THE FRONT OF IT.IF IT TIPS OVER IT SHUTS OFF AUTOMATICALY.

This Duraflame vent-free stove does not require any clearance from combustibles at the back, and top of the unit.

However, It does require the 3 feet of clearance from the sides, and front of the heater.

We have ours right up against the wall - in fact if its not up against a wall you can see the lights on the back - makes it look like a disco ball on the walls.

This stove could be used in a covered porch. Be sure to observe the clearances that are recommended by the manufacturer.