What is an electric fireplace?
An electric fireplace is a heating device that mimics the look and feel of a traditional wood or gas fireplace without the need for actual combustion. Instead of burning wood or gas, it uses electricity to produce heat and create the illusion of flames. Electric fireplaces typically feature a heating element that warms the air and a set of LED lights or other visual effects to simulate the appearance of flickering flames and glowing embers.
Benefits of electric fireplaces
Easy Installation: Electric fireplaces typically do not require a complex installation process. There’s no need for a chimney or venting system; just plug it into an electrical outlet, making it suitable for any room.
High Safety: Electric fireplaces have no open flames, and they do not produce smoke, carbon monoxide, or other harmful gases. There are no sparks or hot embers, making them safer, especially for homes with children and pets.
Low Maintenance Costs: Unlike traditional fireplaces, electric fireplaces do not require regular cleaning of ash or chimneys, making them virtually maintenance-free and saving time and money.
Energy Efficient and Environmentally Friendly: Electric fireplaces are powered by electricity and are more energy-efficient than wood or gas fireplaces. They do not produce carbon emissions, making them more environmentally friendly.
Versatility: Many electric fireplaces offer adjustable heating settings and independent flame effects, allowing users to enjoy the flame effect without heating, making them suitable for year-round use.
Modern Design: Electric fireplaces come in various styles and designs, such as wall-mounted, freestanding, and inserts, suitable for different interior decor styles, enhancing the room's aesthetics.
Portability: Some freestanding electric fireplaces are lightweight and portable, allowing them to be moved to different rooms as needed, providing more flexibility.
Instant Use: Electric fireplaces can be quickly turned on, providing immediate warmth and ambiance without the need to wait for fuel to ignite or a fire to start.
No Odors: Since there is no combustion process, electric fireplaces do not produce any smoke or odors, keeping the indoor air fresh.
Lower Costs: Compared to installing traditional wood or gas fireplaces, the initial purchase and installation costs of electric fireplaces are typically lower, making them a cost-effective heating option.
Best Electric Fireplaces: Our Top 10 Picks
1. 13 Inch Mini Wooden Space Tabletop Fireplace with Realistic Flame Effect
2. Compact Portable Space Heater with Realistic Flame Effect
3. 20 Inch Electric Fireplace Heater with Realistic Birchwood Ember Bed
4. 20 Inch Electric Fireplace Heater with Realistic Pinewood Ember Bed
5. 18/23 Inch Electric Fireplace Inserted with Adjustable LED Flame
6. 17 Inch Freestanding Electric Stove Fireplace Heater with 3 Side View
7. 1400W Electric Fireplace Log Heater with Adjustable Flame Brightness
8. 1400W Electric Stove Heater with 3-Level Flame Effect and 3-Sided View
9. 18 Inch 1500W Electric Fireplace Freestanding and Recessed Heater
10. 26 Inches Infrared Electric Fireplace with Realistic Pinewood Ember Bed
1. 13 Inch Mini Wooden Space Tabletop Fireplace with Realistic Flame Effect
Key Features
● Mini Electric Fireplace: Measuring 13.1" x 6.7" x 11.4" (W x D x H) in dimension, this portable space heater allows you to put it on the tabletop or the floor. And the 6 ft longer power cord provides more flexibility in positioning and locating the fireplace in your space.
● Realistic Flame Effect: This electric fireplace heater features lifelike fire logs and dancing flame to bring a visually stunning and immersive experience, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere in your home. And the flame can be used without heat for year-round decoration.
● Effective Heating: With 2550 BTU heat output and 750W heating power, this tabletop portable heater warms up 200 sq ft area for powerful heating. Besides, the low-noise operation avoids disturbing your daily life. So you can use it while working, studying or sleeping.
● All-round Protection: If the inner components reach 185℉, this desktop fireplace heater will automatically shut down thanks to the overheat protection. Moreover, the fireplace with CSA certification and the US standard 3-pin plug with UL certification add extra safety.
● Extra Convenience: Apart from that, the wooden surface is cool to touch, allowing you to put needed items on the top board for convenience and security. And the wood grain surface endows this electric fireplace with rustic addition.
2. Compact Portable Space Heater with Realistic Flame Effect
Key Features
● Elegant Decor and Lifelike Flame Effect: The realistic log flame effect can be appreciated through the visible glass doors, creating a cozy and warm atmosphere in your home. Besides, the cool-to-touch top surface of the fireplace stove is perfect for displaying your family photos, plants, small decorations and so on.
● High-Efficiency and Safe Heating: This 1400W electric fireplace has 4777BTU heat output, which can take the chill in your room off rapidly and bring you a warm winter. For the sake of safety, this freestanding fireplace heater will automatically turn off when the temperature reaches 221°F by the overheating-protection system.
● Compact Design and Wide Application: Measuring 15" x 8.5" x 18", this compact freestanding fireplace heater suits any corner in your home, such as the living room, bedroom, study room, dining room or home office. In addition, unlike the large bulky heater, this lightweight fireplace is easy to move from room to room.
● Easy to Use and Quiet Operation: You can flip the switch to turn on/off the heating element, it can also be used as a decoration without heating. And there is a temperature control knob for you to choose various levels of thermostat temperature from 68°F to 95 °F. What's more, the operation sound is lower than 55dB, which won't disturb your sleeping or working.
● Energy Saving and Maintenance-Free: Working on electricity instead of flammable materials, this fireplace heater won't produce any harmful fumes, messy dust, ashes while it is budget-friendly. More, simple assembly is required: attach 4 legs to the bottom of the fireplace stove with the provided screws.
3. 20 Inch Electric Fireplace Heater with Realistic Birchwood Ember Bed
Key Features
● Vivid Birchwood Ember Bed: This electric fireplace log heater adopts resin log with realistic birchwood appearance. Compared to others made of normal plastic, the resin log features better light transmission. Therefore, you can enjoy more elegance with this electric log heater at home.
● High-Efficiency Heating: Designed with infrared quartz tube, the fireplace can heat with higher efficiency, quickly driving your coldness. It can heat up to 1000 Sq. ft with 5120 BTU heat output. And the temperature can be freely adjusted as you need.
● Convenient Control Panel: The electric log heater is equipped with a functional control panel, where you can easily turn on or off the flame and heat. The adjusting knob allows you to control the temperature effortlessly.
● Use with Safety: Different from traditional burning log, this log heater won't product annoying ashes, smells or gas, creating a clean and soothing environment for you to relax. Plus, the electric fireplace features CSA certification and overheat protection, making it safe to use.
● 2 Operating Modes: The flame effect can be operated without heat, which is suitable for all-season use. Moreover, when the heat is turned on, you can enjoy both warmness and elegance. The whole fireplace operates with low noise (≤42 dB), so you can sleep at ease with the fireplace working.
4. 20 Inch Electric Fireplace Heater with Realistic Pinewood Ember Bed
Key Features
● Vivid Pinewood Ember Bed: This electric fireplace log heater adopts resin log with realistic pinewood appearance. Compared to others made of normal plastic, the resin log features better light transmission. Therefore, you can enjoy more elegance with this electric log heater at home.
● High-Efficiency Heating: Designed with infrared quartz tube, the fireplace can heat with higher efficiency, quickly driving your coldness. It can heat up to 1000 Sq. ft with 5120 BTU heat output. And the temperature can be freely adjusted as you need.
● Convenient Control Panel: The electric log heater is equipped with a functional control panel, where you can easily turn on or off the flame and heat. The adjusting knob allows you to control the temperature effortlessly.
● Use with Safety: Different from traditional burning log, this log heater won't product annoying ashes, smells or gas, creating a clean and soothing environment for you to relax. Plus, the electric fireplace features CSA certification and overheat protection, making it safe to use.
● 2 Operating Modes: The flame effect can be operated without heat, which is suitable for all-season use. Moreover, when the heat is turned on, you can enjoy both warmness and elegance. The whole fireplace operates with low noise (≤42 dB), so you can sleep at ease with the fireplace working.
5. 18/23 Inch Electric Fireplace Inserted with Adjustable LED Flame
Key Features
● 3-level Flame Brightness: This electric fireplace insert is designed with 3-level flame brightness (high, medium, low) to satiate your different needs. At the same time, the realistic 3D flames provide you with ultimate visual enjoyment. Moreover, both the flame effect and the heat are able to be controlled separately.
● Efficient Heating: With the efficient heating ability, the 1400W fireplace heater has a high power output of 5,000 BTU, warming up 400 square foot room for a constantly warm and comfortable environment. Furthermore, you can set your desired heating time with the integrated timer (0 - 6 hours).
● Safety Comes First: This electric fireplace has gained certification from CSA and the plug of the electric fireplace has gotten laboratory accreditation from UL. This electric fireplace has a built-in thermostat that can keep the temperature at a set point. The temperature can be adjusted from 62 Fahrenheit to 82 Fahrenheit to gratify your various requirements. And the overheat protection system will automatically turn off the power for safety when the temperature is too high.
● 2 Ways of Controlling: In order to bring you great convenience, the flame, heat and timer can be controlled by not only touch buttons but also the handy remote control (a maximum available distance of 26 ft). Meanwhile, the LED indicator can also display the temperature degree (red color for Fahrenheit and green color for Celsius).
● Multiple Installations: Coming with detailed and illustrated instructions, you can find the installation is not so difficult. In addition, despite freestanding, the electric fireplace insert can also be installed on a TV stand or cabinet. Attention: Before purchase, please check the "size" image, again and again, to make sure the size is ok for your mantel.
6. 17 Inch Freestanding Electric Stove Fireplace Heater with 3 Side View
Key Features
● Adjustable Thermostat: Boasting an adjustable thermostat from 68℉ to 95℉, this electric fireplace stove allows you to find the comfortable heating level. What’s more, the powerful 4777 BTU and constant temperature design make this 1400W freestanding electric stove produce effective heating while saving your energy.
● Attractive Flame Effect: This freestanding fireplace heater imitates the traditional fireplace that brings realistic flame effect for visual enjoyment and warmth. Additionally, the panoramic 3-sided view design allows people from different angles to enjoy the realistic flame effect as well. And the flame can be used independently.
● Overheat Protection: Considering your whole family’s safety, this indoor space heater features overheat protection, which prevents potential danger. Furthermore, the surface is cool to touch because the heating comes out of the bottom. So it is safe while allowing you to put items on the top.
● Portable Design: This quiet indoor electric stove measures 17” x 10” x 20” (L x W x H) and weights only 13 lbs, making it portable and compact to place wherever you want, such as living room, bedroom and study room, etc. And the retro yet simple style adds a timeless addition to your home decoration.
● Easy Assembly: With clear instruction and necessary accessories, this portable electric stove heater is easy to install. Just use the screws to connect 4 legs with the unit. Besides, the 4 curved legs ensure its stability.
7. 1400W Electric Fireplace Log Heater with Adjustable Flame Brightness
Key Features
● Fast Heating and Adjustable Temperature: This high-power 1400W and 4777 BTU electric fireplace log heater can take the chill in your room off quickly and give you and your family a warm winter. In addition, the thermostatic temperature can be adjusted from 62°F to 82°F according to your needs.
● Ease to Use and Safety Protection: This electric fireplace insert log set comes with a clear front control panel and remote control, making it convenient for you to adjust the brightness level, timer, heat and turn on/off the unit. Besides, equipped with overheat protection function, it will shut off automatically when the temperature reaches 221°F.
● Lifelike and Adjustable Flame Effect: This space heater is designed with realistic dancing flames and burning logs to create a cozy and warm atmosphere in your living room, bedroom and more. The brightness of the flame can be adjusted to 3 levels. What's more, the flame effect can be operated with or without heat for all seasons to use.
● Energy Saving and Maintenance-Free: This fireplace log heater works with electricity and requires no fuels or burning wood, so you don't have to worry about harmful smokes and messy ashes produced by a real wood stove. Besides, the built-in timer allows you to set auto shut-off time between 0.5H-6H, which can save your electricity.
● Compact Design and Wide Application: With a compact size of 23" x 9" x 12" (L x W x H), this electric fireplace log set heater can be used not only in existing chimneys, TV stands, decorative fireplace cabinets, but can also stand freely in any room. The vintage and classic style will add retro charm to your living space.
8. 1400W Electric Stove Heater with 3-Level Flame Effect and 3-Sided View
Key Features
● 3-Sided View of Flame Effect: This freestanding electric fireplace possesses vivid flame effect with 3-level brightness, which can be appreciated from three directions, allowing you to better enjoy the appealing dancing flame. Moreover, the flame effect can be used without heating function.
● High-Efficiency Heating: With 1400W heating power, 5000 BTU heat output and 400 Sq.ft heating range, the fireplace can quickly drive away your coldness and make the room filled with warmness. And the 62°F-82°F ● temperature adjustment will satisfy more of your demands.
● Effortless to Control: Equipped with a functional operating panel and a remote control, you can easily set the temperature, 0.5-6H timer and flame effect. Plus, the remote control features 13 ft effective control distance and requires 1 x CR2025 battery (not included).
● Safe and Quiet Operation: This electric fireplace possesses CSA certification and is designed with overheat protection. And it also operates with low noise, thus creating a soothing ambiance for you to relax.
● Elegant Fireplace: The retro stylish appearance makes the fireplace fit well to all kinds of indoor places, such as study, living room and bedroom. And the cool-to-touch top can prevent potential danger, and it’s also perfect to place items.
9. 18 Inch 1500W Electric Fireplace Freestanding and Recessed Heater
Key Features
● 2 Modes of Heat Setting: For both warm and energy-saving purposes, this 18'' fireplace features 2 alternative heat settings of 750W (2500BTU) and 1500W (5000BTU), which can heat 400 square feet room. What's more, the function of over-temperature protection allows you to use this electric fireplace with confidence.
● Built-in Thermostat and Timer Function: Designed with a built-in thermostat, this 18'' electric heater allows you to customize your room temperature from 65℉ to 95℉ to suit different climates. In addition, the timer function has various timer intervals ranging from 30 minutes to 9 hours.
● Adjustable and Realistic Flame Effect: You can see lifelike flames with burning logs in the electric fireplace when you use it, and 5 adjustable flames add a sense of romance to your living space. Combining beauty with practicality, the flame effect can be used separately without heating.
● Remote Control and Touch Screen: The remote control and touch screen control panel make it convenient for you to control the electric fireplace, and you can choose different functions without getting up frequently. Plus, the remote operates with a 3V lithium cell battery which we prepared for you.
● Suitable for Various Occasions: This freestanding fireplace is ideal for your living room, kitchen, office, or other places, and you can install it in the TV stand or decorative fireplace cabinet according to your needs. With clear instruction and necessary hardware, the installation can be completed in a short time.
10. 26 Inches Infrared Electric Fireplace with Realistic Pinewood Ember Bed
Key Features
● Infrared Quartz Heater: This electric fireplace log heater features infrared quartz tube and heating resistor wire, which boasts more powerful heating efficiency, heating up to 1000 sq ft area. Meanwhile, the thermostat control keeps room temp between 70℉-95℉ for cozy warmth.
● Pleasing to the Eye: With 5 flame choices (amber/blue/breathing/violet/polar) and 5 brightness levels, this fireplace heater will present you with a different kind of beauty. And the pinewood ember bed and resin fire log make this heater more realistic Note: the brightness cannot be adjusted in the polar color.
● Multiple Protections: If the inner components overheat, this fireplace heater will auto shut off thanks to its overheat protection. And you can press and hold the timer button for 6s to activate the child lock, avoiding accidental touching of children. Besides, the CSA certification ensures additional safety.
● 3 Ways to Use: Apart from using flame and heat together, you can also only use the flame, serving this electric fireplace as a year-round home decoration. Moreover, the ember bed light and heater is another option for you. If you wanna sleep, just pick breathing mode + 1 level brightness + heater.
● Easy to Operate: Both control panel and remote control are available in these functions: power (on/off), timer (0.5-8H timer), flame (flame color selection), heater (on/off) and up/down (flame/heating/timer control). The 13 ft effective control distance brings great convenience.
WARNING
1. THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF TOUCHED.
2. Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury.
3. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m)from the front of this appliance and keep away from the sides and the rear. WARNING:In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater. The clearance may be inadequate when installed in a Recreational Vehicle with the slide- out closed.
4. Risk of burns. Power to the appliance should be turned off and the appliance allowed to cool before servicing. To disconnect power to the appliance, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.
5. Do not install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.
6. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers, young children and others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns.
7. To prevent accidental swallowing, media bed kits should be kept away from children and infants.
8. Remote control contains small batteries. Keep away from children. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
9. Do not install battery backwards, charge, put in fire or mix with used or other battery types-may explode or leak causing injury.
10. Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measure to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot surfaces.
11. It is imperative that the control compartments, circulating blower and its passageway in the appliance are kept clean. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person.
12. Under no circumstances should this appliance be modified.
13. Do not use this appliance if any part has been in contact with water. lmmediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system which has been in contact with water.
14. Do not operate the apliance with the glass door removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be done by a licensed or qualified service person.
15. Do not strike or slam shut the appliance glass door.
16. Keep the packaging material out of reach of children and dispose of the material in a safe manner. As with all plastic bags, these are not toys and should be kept away from children and infants.
17. Servicing should be done only while the apliance is disconnected from the power supply circuit.
18. Always unplug appliance when not in use.
19. Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the appliance malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.
20. Do not use appliance outdoors.
21. Never place appliance where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
22. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, etc. Arrange cord away from cluttered area and where it will not be tripped over.
23. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
24. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the appliance.
25. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a carpet, where openings may become blocked.
26. Always plug appliances directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/ power strip).
