LegendFlame 23" W Free Standing Electric Fireplace Log Set (EF290), Fireplace Insert, Heater 750W/1500W, Crackling Sound, Remote Control

We love fires for the holidays and during the Fall & Winter. What we don't love is the entire house smelling like smoke. So I've been looking for one of these for a while. I decided to take a chance on this one despite it being on the pricey side because of all the ones I've seen it looks the most like an actual bed of coals with logs. Let's start with the look: It looks amazing, even when not turned on. When it's on it's perfect. The bed of glowing embers with "flames" above them, topped with the logs just looks like a real fire. The rolling fire effect not only goes through the logs but also reflects off the back of the fireplace, which makes for a very realistic effect. We could not be happier with the appearance. It gives that cozy feel just as we were hoping. The heater is surprisingly strong on high and blows hot air quickly and powerfully. No complaints there either. As for the sound, it's a mixed bag. The crackling sound is nice & subtle on low, but on high sounds very tinny. This comes down to a small, weak speaker. I'm not worried about it because on low it sounds just right. On high my wife says it sounds like someone lit a fire in a tin can. I might replace the speaker with a better one down the road, but it's fine as is. A nice bonus in the manual is the back page is a schematic, which would make any repairs or upgrades easier. The wind sound is kind of pointless. I get what they were going for (a fire on a windy day) but the result sounds exactly like someone frying bacon in a pan. Not much reason I can think of to ever use it. Still, I'm not taking a star off for such a minor thing I'll never use. The remote is simple and easy to use. I guess it's the nature of the design, but since the remote sensor is tucked away under the "grate", you have to be sure to aim in the right spot for it to work. As I write this review I'm sitting next to the fireplace. I love the coziness of it, and every once in a while my eye catches the glow and my brain wonders why there's no heat coming off the fire. Then I remember it's metal and plastic. We really couldn't be happier with this. It adds the look (and mostly the sound) of a real fire without the mess and smell (first world problems, right?). I can't say how durable it will be but it feels solidly built, and other than the cheap speaker it feels well thought out. It's one of the more expensive ones...I've seen these for $100 or less on sale...but it looks much more realistic than the cheap models.

We recently added this to our living/dining room, and it’s been a fantastic purchase. The realistic flames and crackling sound create the perfect ambiance, making the space feel cozy and inviting, especially on chilly evenings. Beyond the aesthetics, the heat output is impressive—it keeps our large room warm and comfortable without needing additional heating. Setup was simple, and it fits perfectly with our existing décor. If you’re looking for a practical, beautiful, and hassle-free way to add a touch of warmth to your home, I highly recommend this insert. It’s exceeded our expectations!

Just received my fireplace insert and installed it. Love it. I installed it in a Franklin fireplace and the appearance is just like a real log fire. I read other reviews who were saying that the crackling sounded tinny. You do have different settings and setting it on low which I prefer, sounds perfect without any tinny sound. The heater is amazing with different settings as well. Setting the thermostat half way produces enough of heat for my comfort which heats about a 700 sq. ft. space with no problem. The nice point about the heater is that it will shut down when your desired temperature is reached. While it does not have a visible thermostat temperature reading, I use a thermometer placed in the heated space to determine what the actual temperature is and adjust the log heater accordingly. Definitely worth the price as compared to a gas fireplace and looks practically the same including heat.

We installed this in minutes and now expect years of enjoyment from this thing. It’s a little large for my fireplace but it looks soooo cool. Love the sound effects. Decided to install this because the cap is gummed up so we put in a fake fire to prevent the smoke. This thing is amazing and so much better than expected. No need for the curved plexiglass in a small fireplace. Nice heat coming off of the unit as well. Has a remote for some limited settings. The projection of flames against the back is spot on. Nice and safe compared to the flame and guarantees no carbon monoxide poisoning from a fireplace fire.

Love this electric fireplace. Very easy set up and the remote works great. I had to modify by gas fireplace to allow for this unit to set inside my fireplace. In the process I added Halloween orange twinkle lights to the base of the fireplace. I then covered these orange lights with black lava rock. There's a remote for the twinkle lights and I selected to leave the orange lights on solid. I also placed some of the lava rock on top of the fake coal bed under the electric fireplace grate. The lights inside the unit that create the flame effects also reflect off the lava rock making the coal bed look more natural. I don't use the white plastic screen for the flame effects. The brick inside my fireplace opening are light tan color so the fake flame effect works great reflecting off of that. The two heater settings work as they should. The low setting you can't feel much but it does add heat to the room. The higher heat setting is almost to hot so I don't use it much. All an all this units features are all working as they should. I've been using this fireplace for almost 3 months now and have tested it almost every day. This said it seems to be working as designed and engineered. It's a fake fireplace but I'm very pleased with how this unit appears and operates. I would buy it again.

This Oak electric fire worked perfectly for us. The effect is quite realistic. I found the sound to be fine; I didn’t notice it sounding “tinny.” My only complaint is that I would very much like for the fire lights (NOT the heater!) to come back on when the power is cut; that way I could use Alexa to control the light show at night. Overall, a well designed product. I’m ordering the birch log set for our other fireplace.

This little fireplace is amazing. It looks real and we are very impressed. We have a small fireplace and had to close off the chimney due to leaks and didn't want to put in a gas replacement due to cost. This works out great we don't have a dark hole where the fireplace was now, we have this nice realist looking log set. We are very happy with it. It does offer a heat option, but that isn't something we are planning to use. We were looking for the fireplace effect without the mess. With the glass doors closed it looks amazingly real.

I wanted to replace my wood-burning fireplace which I do not use in the basement. At the same time, I did not want to make significant changes to the structure in or around the fireplace. In case I decide to revert to the original setup, I should be able to do so easily. This product fit the bill at the time, which is why I purchased it. Installation is a breeze—it actually takes only 5–10 minutes. As far as construction is concerned, it seems solid. I have only used it for a few hours, so I cannot comment on its lifespan. The color options are good, but the crackling sound is not very natural; however, it is acceptable. My only complaint is about the thermostat. I wish the temperature could be adjusted using the remote. It is not difficult to reach and adjust manually, but having that feature on the remote would have been more convenient. It looks awesome though!!!!

Las medidas ajustaron bien en mi chimenea ornamental de tabique.

I’ve had this for over a year now. I wanted to wait to review to see how it did long term. Great option if you can’t afford or don’t want to undergo the big project of putting in a gas fireplace. I have a wood burning that is out of commission and this works perfectly. I like the lowest sound setting for the crackling. The other louder sounds are a bit fake to me. The flicker is great and it puts off good heat. Would recommend.

Worth the money! The sounds could use a bit of an upgrade, but everything else is awesome. Great heat, pushes throughout the room well, and looks amazing in the fireplace!

On adore mais les pates sont en plastique fragile.

Bûches de belles apparences , beau reflet des flammes , craquèlements des flammes assez réalistes quoique qu’une amélioration de la qualité sonore serait appréciée