Cheap Pleasant Hearth Bellow Hardwood Fireplace, 15-Inch

Customer Ratings:

Let me explain a bit here about how I will review this because I just received it today.

My family is hard on fireplace bellows. We use them daily during the heating season. I have gotten to where I can predict how long a bellows will last and unfortunately this year they have not lasted as long as I had predicted they would. That does NOT appear to be the case with this one. I have used bellows to light our fires since the mid 1980's. A good long lasting bellows is hard to find locally.

I also would like to say that this IS NOT MY FAVORITE TYPE of bellows. My favorite is the hand crank type. The good quality hand crank ones cannot be found even on the net because they have been replaced by very cheap imports that do well to last me a month. Before the hand crank type I did use this type of bellows that I am now reviewing. I have had bad luck with this kind too. Some companies only build them for their looks and those kind's don't last me long either.

So now I hope you understand why I felt I must review this today the first day I received it. It's because I think I can do it and be accurate too. If it does not meet my expectations I will immediately come back to this review where I will edit it, add an update, and downgrade it. If it exceeds my expectations I will happily report that in a later up date.

The first thing I noticed right out of the box is that this has a better quality leather than all of this type of bellows I have bought in the past. I was expecting a low quality leather. I intend to extend the life of this by using any leather product that helps it be more flexible. If any of my readers here would like to tell me about your favorite leather cleaning or softening product please tell me about it in the comment section.

Another problem I have had with this type is with the tips where the air shoots put. All of them in the past have used a very thin metal or even plastic. When using a bellows I like to be able to brace them against the stove door. This makes the air shoot straight on to my target. When it's not braced the action of pumping sends my jet of air all over the place. I am happy to report that the metal tip of this bellows was far thicker and far better quality than I was expecting.

One more thing that I was impressed with that others may find extremely silly is the leather string that runs between the handles. This one was better than I expected. This part has a important function that most folks don't realize. When installed correctly between the handles it prevents the user from extending the bellows too far open. If you repeatedly open them up father than they should you reduce the life of the whole unit because it stresses the leather. Most folks think it is used to hang the unit up when you are done with it.

I was also impressed by it's price. It was not the lowest priced on Amazon but it certainly is not the highest. Other websites charge in the $100 range for these. I even once saw a $200 one. Let me warn you folks. With this type of bellows high price does not mean high quality. I think many people must buy these for looks alone and not to use. I paid less than $20 for this but I will bet it will outlast a $200 one.

I apologize for this long review. I'm just happy that I have found a bellows that is far better quality than I expected and to be quite honest I have not owned I good quality bellows of this type for many years.

One last thing. It's heavier than I expected but in that case it's good because the heaviness is from better construction. This unit should last me a long time.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

The product is just like described. I like it for the light wood appearance.

Pro:

It does not take very long to get the fire started back up from embers, only about 5 blows which is the same as the one I had to replace. It fits well mounted on the wall with the string attached. It is a very good size of 15 inches, which isnt too big and bulky, not is it too small to be efficient. This was also the cheapest on amazon prime, and for the price, it was probably the best buy. The only difference between this one and a more expensive one would be aesthetics.

Con:

There isnt much negative to say about this product. What I didn't like was the shape, it seemed a little too long with the front nozzel. It just looks awkward, but it will not be on display at the fireplace. It arrived dusty. The first few blows from it sprayed out some sort of dust which was not expected.

overall I would recommend this as the cheapest option and cannot complain.

Best Deals for Pleasant Hearth Bellow Hardwood Fireplace, 15-Inch

So helpful for the wood stove this year. I don't know why I have not had one before. Has held up to practically daily use

Honest reviews on Pleasant Hearth Bellow Hardwood Fireplace, 15-Inch

The Pleasant Hearth Bellow Hardwood Fireplace, 15-Inch works well for our wood stove. We have used it to get a new fire going, and we have used it to fire up a somewhat lagging fire, to build up the heat, and/or getting added wood to burn. It has solid construction and the tip is solid enough that there is not danger of heat damage. For people with large hands it might take a little focus not to pinch their fingers. I definitely am glad we bought it.

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Pleasant Hearth Bellow Hardwood Fireplace, 15-Inch

Good efficient product for the price. Have used it several times and so far works as expected. Would recommend this bellow.

HomArt Large Decorative Post and Quill Nest Matches Review

Customer Ratings:

For one box of matches, these are terribly overpriced. Also, there are not very many matches in the box. I was surprised because when I purchased a different style of these matches a couple of years ago, I received two boxes of matches for the same price, and the boxes had many more matches in them. They are attractive boxes, and I include these matches when I give candles as gifts.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

Reviews of Muskoka Electric Stove, Large

Customer Ratings:

I've had this unit all of three hours and so far I'm very satisfied. Shipping was fast ... it arrived intact and completely assembled. It's heavier than other similar units which to me indicates that it's of more substantial materials. The styling is handsome and nicely put together. The heater has only two settings but I think they will work fine ... the low setting when I run it in fall or spring ... high when we get into December and January. The fan runs quietly and my kids had to look at it several times to convince themselves they were not looking at real flames. The glowing embers are very realistic. I just like the way it looks ... it's a litte more expensive than some models but so far, it seems to be well worth it.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

the stove looks great and the screen doors add a special touch. i have a small room, but i have not had to put it on high yet.the stove gives off a nice warmth and its well put together.overall its very attractive and heats very well.

Best Deals for Muskoka Electric Stove, Large

Cannot say enough good things about this "stove", and I was a skeptic!

In case others are going through the same thought processes, a little background first: I've had my eye on gel-can "fireplaces" for some years now while watching the prices drop. They've not dropped enough, though--at least not on the more realistic-looking models. Since we had an oil-filled, rolling radiator in our budget for October (already have one and love it), before we pulled the trigger on that I thought perhaps we should combine the supplemental heat with a bit of ambience. So I amped up the research on faux fireplaces. Concerned about the recurring cost for canned fuel in gel versions, not to mention the smell it can give off (I've witnessed it, and yuck), I put some time into researching electric versions. It's been many years since I saw any in person, and they've come a LONG way! We decided gel was out, electric was in. Also, "fireplace" was out, "stove" was in; we wanted something mobile, and fireplaces obviously need to be up against a wall to look remotely authentic, plus vents and power buttons are hidden in some stoves. But since they're little more than space heaters with fancy tops, the questions were 1) will the stove heat as well as a radiator?, 2) will it look decent as furniture goes?, and 3) how realistic is the "fire"?

I spent hours looking at the leading manufacturers' offerings before I ever saw this product on Amazon. The heating claims are basically the same for this size stove, no matter the manufacturer, so it came down to aesthetics. There are videos aplenty online, and it's worth seeking them out. I was unimpressed with the look and behavior of the "embers/flames" I was seeing until I happened upon Muskoka's company promo video. The designer said he felt they had the most realistic-looking ember/flame design of any out there and, though I was still skeptical when I ordered it, now that I have it in front of me I can whole-heartedly agree. That aspect, along with the size and design of this stove in particular, makes it stand out among similar electric stoves.

Form: The box is metal (top, sides and back), as is the screen on the doors. Everything else is molded plastic. We're fine with that because it's done well, and it keeps the unit from being too heavy. The design touches on this unit really set it apart, and the doors and screen make the most difference. Not only are the power buttons hidden, so is the glass front--the glare from which, on doorless models, screams "faux!" on first sight. You can't see the heater at the bottom unless you're 12+ feet away or sitting on the floor; it's tucked under and centered. The power cord is 6 feet long, and though the manufacturer does advise against it, they nonetheless approve the use of a short, three-prong, heavy-duty extension cord. And the flame effect? Pretty astonishing. We had a friend walk in last night who thought it was the real deal. (I'm putting up an image but maybe we'll shoot a video as well.)

Function: The low (half) and high (full) settings on the heater work appropriately, there's not a lot to say there. It's forced/fan heat, so the effect is instantaneous as a floor and foot warmer, as compared to radiator-type heaters. Whether or not it will make a big difference in our living room space overall remains to be seen. (If it fails I'll add an update in deep winter.) But we have wood floors that get ice cold in the winter, so I imagine some hot air moving across them will be helpful. You can use the flame effect without heat if you're just looking for ambience.

Price: I'd say this unit is appropriately priced. There are far more expensive models out there which just don't look authentic. And yes, there are cheaper models, but those also look cheaper.

Packaging: It was packaged just fine in a sturdy box, with styrofoam on the top and bottom, and with plenty of air/space inside the box to prevent dings and dents. The unit arrives intact with no assembly needed.

Bottom Line: 100% happy with our purchase. And I swore I'd never go faux! Of course you can't beat the ambience of a real fire, but we all know the smoke's no good for us. This unit is a nice alternative. We're ordering one for a relative when it comes back in stock. (It's offered elsewhere on Amazon and beyond, at various prices from various sellers. Just be sure to get the one with the screen.) Since this stove is new to us, if it malfunctions I'll add an update.

Now all we need, save a temperature drop, is a pop-and-crackle soundtrack (we're working on it)--and some good "fireside" wax melts! Happy fall and winter to all.

--Update:

Just hours after submitting this glowing review the "fire" mechanism unfortunately failed on our unit! After running for 20 minutes it went dark for no reason. (The heater was fine.) We opened the back of the cabinet and checked both bulbs, and neither was burned out. When we closed the cabinet one light inexplicably came back on, then a few minutes later went dark again. Amazon was great and quick: within two days they picked up the defective unit and sent us a replacement--just in time for a huge temperature drop. I'm happy to report that the second unit is fine (so far)... no black-outs after testing for ten hours over two days. And on the high setting, the heater definitely warmed the room enough that we had to shut it off. I'd give it five stars if we weren't a little nervous about how long this will last.

Honest reviews on Muskoka Electric Stove, Large

I love my little electric stove. It warms up my bedroom quickly and is very realistic to watch. I hate the idea of having to warm a whole house up with just me, so this is a wonderful alternative.

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Muskoka Electric Stove, Large

I love the look of the stove and especially how real the flames appear to be. This is a winner!

Reviews of HomArt Large Decorative Insects Bee Matches

Customer Ratings:

These are beautiful matches however BEE warned on some of the match boxes they put the price/information sticker right on the design and it is impossible to get off without ruining it! It was very frustrating as I bought a bunch of them for Christmas gifts (at a pretty hefty price!) and 4 out of 6 boxes had the sticker, with price, on the design. I was very dissatisfied.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

Best Classic Flame Brookfield 26MM2209-O107 MANTEL ONLY. Deals

Customer Ratings:
List Price: $1,299.99
Sale Price: $941.99
Today's Bonus: 28% Off

In a word incredible. This item took about ninety minutes to assemble, from opening the box to removing the trash when finished. I should state that I have assembled many household items over the last twenty years. That greatly aided my ninety minutes completion time.

This is a beautiful piece of oak furniture. We purchased it to support a seventy inches, one hundred plus pounds television. The television extends about one inch beyond either side of the cabinet. It has excellent support for the weight of the television, showing no signs of bowing in the center of the top shelf.

The fire that is produced by the leds' is phenomenal. Simply stated, it appears real. There are five levels of brightness. Directions state the electric blower can warm a four hundred square foot {20x20} room. I doubted that. I no longer doubt it though. Of course it will not warm the area as quickly as your heater or heat pump, but it will get there and you will have to eventually reduce the heat setting.

Any body who gets this item will enjoy it. Shipping is fast also, not a long wait.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

Despite the clear advisory, I missed the fact that the flame/heater insert was not included... My fault.

The piece is beautiful and fairly easy to assemble. Some holes did not line up quite right, so I had to do some drilling. Looks great with the fireplace insert and gives off a good amount of heat.

Best Deals for Classic Flame Brookfield 26MM2209-O107 MANTEL ONLY.

The instructions were easy to follow, went together in under 45 minutes. The fireplace is very very nice. As close to real as you can get without a real flame.

Honest reviews on Classic Flame Brookfield 26MM2209-O107 MANTEL ONLY.

I purchased this fireplace to hold my 70 inch TV. It looks wonderful and the wood is darker than I thought but matches my coffee table perfectly. The flames look good with varying colors to look like real fire. Not sure about heat as it is summer and too soon to tell. Definitely hard to put together took a lot of hours and plan on having a drll with small drill bits to drill holes that are supposed to be there. The delivery was quick, the company called within a a day or two to set up delivery.

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Classic Flame Brookfield 26MM2209-O107 MANTEL ONLY.

This is a nice piece of furniture, we had noticed some minor scratches in the bottom after we put the mantel together.

This piece also does not come with the fireplace, did not know that when ordering. I feel that this mantel was a little pricey, considering it does not come with the fireplace.

Cheap Woodeze 5MM-H-605 44 in. Half Round Noir Jardin Fireplace Rug

Customer Ratings:
List Price: $84.99
Sale Price: $53.00
Today's Bonus: 38% Off

I love this hearth rug! I was so pleased when it arrived because it looked even better than the picture and description. It is thick and dense and soft, and the colors are vibrant and clear. The patterns in it are elegant, not frilly, and the shape is nicely proportioned. It fits in front of my pellet stove so perfectly and really accents the stove's deep gray color. If you're looking for something in black, rugs in that color are hard to find that look this high quality. This is it!

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

Cheap 55" Celestial 3 Section Ornate Metal Fireplace Screen

Customer Ratings:

This fireplace screen is beautiful. It's heavy enough and the detail work is excellent.

I was looking for something a little antique and the orange hue fits my color scheme.

Really love it.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

Buy Comfort Flame CCL3924NRA Biltmore Split Oak Vent-Free Concrete

Customer Ratings:
List Price: $613.00
Sale Price: $577.15
Today's Bonus: 6% Off

Logset was easy to assemble and install. Follow the directions, they're pretty good. If you get the remote-again follow directions because the wire colors don't match up. Otherwise a great and realistic unit that keeps all the heat it generates in the house.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

Uniflame 37" Black Shovel with Key handle Review

Customer Ratings:
List Price: $19.95
Sale Price: $18.60
Today's Bonus: 7% Off

The shovel is heavy duty. I have cleaned out ashes under the hot coals without any problems. The shovel head turns where it is connected to the rod, so you really can't use the handle in the same place twice. I'm hoping this flaw doesn't create problems with extended use. I don't want the shovel to turn and empty out on its own when it is full of ashes.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

shovel is a great deal and I would buy from them again as they have great products it is good to know people like this