Disappointing
I really want to say great things about the Frigidaire Monaco Vertical Wall Hanging LED Fireplace - the picture makes it look so warm, inviting and cozy. When the box arrived, the same picture was shown there as well and I couldn't wait to hang it up and then snuggle in on the couch with a "fire" and a good book. I will say that set-up was easy - it was well packaged and the directions were easy to follow.
However, this unit never made it onto my wall. We plugged it in to test it out and the "flames" just looked like blinky orange LEDs. WAY disappointing.
Heats Nicely, Flame LED Gimmicky Looking
This is a real niche product. As long as your room isn't bone-chilling cold to begin with, the heater part works well as it won't take long to notice some real warmth in the higher setting. Yes, this unit can move some air so as a heater it does work. The unique part is the idea of a wall-hanging fire place type allusion. In this regard your mileage may vary.
The Frigidaire Monaco vertical hanging fireplace, for me, is a new category of heater that seeks to create the ambience of a fireplace where various factors preclude such. First, one must find the right place to hang it where the depth isn't an eyesore. True, there's an elegant piano black finished attractive frame which somewhat hides the actual industrial looking unit itself, but one still has to find just the right place where it can be both functional and not call attention to what lies behind that nice frame. After some experimenting it can be done though. What remains is the less than desired realism of...
Stylized Fireplace
I would argue that some of the prior reviewers were a bit too harsh in their assessment of this electric fireplace. True, if you're looking for an absolutely realistic rendition of a fireplace, you will likely be disappointed by this product. But in terms of it doing what it is meant to do (provide soft lighting plus/minus heat in an attractive package), this fireplace does deliver. Yes, it is fair to call it a glorified space heater, but it's a space heater that is elegant and attractive to have on the wall even in a formal room. The flames are stylized and kind of mesmerizing in the way that the lava lamp I had in college was mesmerizing. I do find it to be soothing and relaxing to watch the "flames." The heat is also very pleasant.
On the other hand, I agree with those who suggested that this fireplace is too expensive. If it cost half as much ($200 instead of $400 retail, and selling for $150 with the Amazon 25% discount), the price would then be commensurate...
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