High-tech Amish electric fireplace….

Huh.  I thought Amish people generally shunned electricity and technology…Of course, I did find this on Home Shopping Network.

High tech amish electric fireplace with a remote!

High tech amish electric fireplace with a remote!

High tech amish electric fireplace - only $400!

High tech amish electric fireplace - only $400!

High tech amish electric fireplace

High tech amish electric fireplace

UPDATE: this looks to be a scam.  It is basically a 1,500W space heater that costs $400 and had numerous consumer complains.  Not that I originally suggested anyone buy this in the first place, but this looks pretty damming:  http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/02/amish_heaters.html

2 Responses to “High-tech Amish electric fireplace….”

  1. JPed says:

    The Amish don’t have electricity. This was a scheme by a heater company to intro their product to the market. Basically, they promise to give away free heaters, but then make you purchase the wooden frame, which is supposedly made by the Amish. Here’s the longer story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/02/amish_heaters.html

  2. Good find – that looks identical to the one in your like.

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