Heater that looks like a wood fired stove

[K Frame]

Anyone have one of these?

Duraflame makes them, as do several other makers.

They do look quite a bit like a fire going on in a stove, and have an electric heater that can be run independently.

I've been considering getting one for ambiance in my living room given that I'm not going to be getting a pellet stove any time soon, but would like to hear from anyone who has one of these.

This is one place that sells them...

Many different models.

http://electricfireplacesdirect.com/duraflame-electric-fireplaces

[Declaration Day]

I've had one for years, but I haven't used it since I moved a year and a half ago.  They do have a soothing effect if your lights are dim or off.  Otherwise it's just a standard electric heater.

If you lived close by, I'd just give you mine.  It's sitting in a corner in my basement.

[Lee]

Ditto here...although I use mine a little more. It puts off decent heat and looks ok from a distance. I'd buy it again.

[K Frame]

I'm looking at it for more ambiance than heat, although the heat will be nice. Just something for those cold winter evenings to give the illusion that I have the fireplace that I always wanted.

I'm considering getting one of the fireplace grate models for my Mom's fireplace, but it's an odd one. It's a 1903 prefab coal grate, so fitting in something is going to be difficult.