What you get
The R.W.FLAME S180 Electric Fireplace is a freestanding with a 500-watt heater, which works out to about 1,706 BTU per hour (3.412 BTU per watt).
At 500 watts it uses about 0.5 kWh an hour on high and draws 4.2 amps at 120 volts; keep it on a circuit without other big loads. Price it at your electricity rate.
The listing states 4 flame settings, and like most electric fireplaces the flame can run with the heat off.
It stands on its own and plugs into a nearby outlet; no vent or chimney is involved.
No combustion means no venting, no gas line and no carbon monoxide, which is why they go into bedrooms and apartments.
Also on the listing: overall dimensions of 10.7 in (D) x 16.8 in (W) x 20.5 in (H) and alloy steel construction.
The figures, from the maker
Each figure is the maker's or the listing's own, with its source marked. A figure the maker doesn't give is shown as not stated.
| Model number | S180 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Power | AC | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 10.7"D x 16.8"W x 20.5"H | Retailer |
| Material | Alloy Steel | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Freestanding | Retailer |
| Heat output (maker) | 5,100 BTU/h | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Corded | Retailer |
| Model name | S180 | Retailer |
| Wattage | 500 W | Retailer |
| Flame effects | 4 | Retailer |
Is it the right heater for the room?
Pick it when
- Renters and apartments
- Rooms where gas or wood can't go
Pass on it when
- Heating a whole house
- Circuits already near their limit
Where it wins, where it gives ground
Wins
- 1,706 BTU/h of heat
- No vent or chimney
- Flame runs without heat
- 4 flame settings
Gives ground
- Supplemental heat only
- Draws 4.2 A on high
Know before you install
- Figures are the maker's own and are rated in the maker's conditions. Installation, venting, chimney, gas and electrical work follow the manual and local code, carried out by a qualified installer.
Heaters to weigh against it
Other electric fireplaces and stoves in the same heat range
Buying this model
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Questions about this model
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Bottom line
Built for renters and apartments.