Best Electric Fireplaces

Building up a wood-burning fireplace is a costly and often troublesome affair. Apart from a hefty investment, it might require some constructional and design changes, not to mention the following maintenance, risk of fire, and fumes permeating around the room. Yet, there is an alternative solution that will bring the soothing warmth and ambiance of a real fireplace with much less hassle and costs. It’s the electric fireplace insert from PuraFlame.

This model uses energy-saving and highly efficient LED and infrared technologies. LED bulbs will last longer and deliver an emulated flame effect with glowing embers and cast shades just like with real burning wood. Internal brick walls and mock resin logs further enhance the realistic effect and give the whole unit the look of a classic hearth. Meanwhile, a 1500-watt infrared heater ensures decent heating performance for a room up to 400 sq.ft. It exudes heat via the vents above the hearth and a fan directs it upwards, quickly filling the room with nice warm air.

Functional and nice-looking, the PuraFlame fireplace also boasts exceptional adjustability to let you customize the heat and visual effects to your needs. Moreover, a remote control will let you do it from a distance without even the need to leave the couch. Thus, a sensitive thermostat will let you accurately set a temperature with a range from 60 °F to 84 °F to achieve the desired heat level. Besides, 3 levels of flame brightness and intensity allow varying between lively dancing bright flames and smoldering fire glowing with different shades on life-like coals.

When it comes to household appliances, multifunctionality is always the key to success. The same is true for the Southern Enterprises Elkmont fireplace. In what way can a fireplace be multifunctional you wonder? Since it is an electric model, it has much more to offer than you would expect. See for yourself.

First off, all real fireplaces exude heat and function as added sources of heat on those chilly days and so does the Elkmont fireplace. You’ll get an efficient electric space heater for any average-sized household space. However, while a burning fireplace will rather warm up the area right in front of it and you will need to constantly add firewood, this unit functions as an electric stove heating up a whole room and will maintain a consistent temperature. Behind the artificial hearth is a 1500-watt fan-assisted heater that applies convection principles to quickly warm up an area up to 400 sq.ft. With that, no chimney or added ventilation for better air circulation are needed since the appliance produces no emissions. Just plug the unit in and enjoy a comfortable warmth. What’s more, you can set the air heating temperature from 62 to 82 degrees at 4-degree intervals and do it either by means of a manual control panel or remotely.

Next, it is a fireplace, though an electric one, and you’ll enjoy all the fireplace benefits as well. The firebox with an interior brick design, half-burned logs and coals made of special resin look pretty much like the real thing, especially at some distance. To further evoke realism, LED bulbs under the firewood mimic the fire flickering with multicolor flames and glowing embers. Hence, apart from the heat, the appliance generates light and provides an optional down light illumination source.

Along with a thermostat, a remote control allows adjusting a timer and flame brightness and intensity. Thus, you can go for a more intense and brighter flame or choose a dim glow to set up a certain mood or atmosphere. Meanwhile, a built-in timer with a shut-off option will automatically switch off the heat once the air is warmed up to the set temperature.

A source of heat and a source of light, what else can it offer? Fitted with a hefty wooden mantel enduring the load of 85 pounds, the Elkmont fireplace also doubles as a media console and can accommodate a digital TV panel up to 43.25” in diagonal or a kind of media center.

Just about a bit more than a century ago, a fireplace stove was a part and parcel of jazzy interiors in large mansions as well as a piece of common furnishing for townhouses. Yet, at that time, used more for heating rather than for decor, those stoves had to have exhaust pipes to remove emission gases. Nowadays, you can hardly come across these units in contemporary interiors or would rather find their gas counterparts adapted to modern utilities. However, if you are into traditions and want to add a vintage touch to your household, you can’t help but like this electric fireplace heater from Duraflame.

Packed in a traditional fireplace stove design and beautifully detailed with beveled glass and viewing windows, it will definitely become a focal point of room interior and a standout piece in your home. A stove body rests on 4 sturdy legs keeping it stable on any surface and preventing skidding. The whole construction looks pretty heavyweight but in reality, it is not that heavy and weighs about 28 pounds. So, you can move from one room to another without much hassle.

Behind the glass door is a hearth made up of artificial logs against a brick background. The whole system is similar to that used by other manufacturers, however, what really sets this model apart from its rivals is a patent-pending 3D technology to display the most realistic flame possible. The layered flames flicker and dance on the logs and coal bed, giving the appearance of a real wood burning fire. Meanwhile, a number of adjustable flame settings ensure customizable visual effects and will meet the most exacting preferences. The flame color, brightness, and intensity settings can be conveniently adjusted either with the buttons on the control panel or with the remote control.

If you seek to create a cozy environment for a pleasant evening with family or a relaxing movie night with your partner and, at the same time, add warmth to the space, an electric fireplace heater from Best Choice Products will fit the bill. Featuring a fireplace insert design, this model will ideally fit into any existing fireplace, although you should go for a wall mount option if you have a niche to recess the unit or build it into a cabinet or a mantel for a fake fireplace. The no-frills design will seamlessly blend with any interior and look like a traditional hearth when inserted into a trimming frame or recessed into a wall enclosure. The appliance comes pre-assembled and all you will need is to fasten the frame cover with the screws to install the fireplace to where you need it.

With the dimensions of 21" x 28.5" x 6", it’s a pretty compact unit that will find its place in a room of any size, be it a smaller bedroom and den or a larger living room, dining room or an open space lounge area. Though it has an average power of 1500 watts, which is not the highest rate out there, the fireplace is distinguished by a surprisingly high coverage and can efficiently heat up a space of 800 sq.ft. which is twice as large of an area than the other similar models can cover. Besides, you can go for low or high heat settings depending on the room area to optimize energy consumption and still achieve the desired level of comfort.

It should be noted that most fireplace inserts are pretty expensive. Meanwhile, to buy the Best Choice Products electric fireplace heater you won’t have to spend a fortune, which makes it a great choice for thrifty customers.

If you are looking for a nice heater to brighten the interior and bring warmth to your home, we would highly recommend checking out this model from HomCom.

The heating performance of this appliance is no slouch. The device has two heating settings, with the switches hidden under the front panel. It is also fitted with an adjustable thermostat, hence, you can set the desired temperature with one turn of the dial. On the maximum heat setting of 1500 watts, it will produce enough heat to warm up an area of 323 sq. ft. The lower setting requires 750 watts and will suit you if you want to heat a smaller area. For safety measures, the manufacturer equipped this device with overheat protection.

This electric fireplace is real eye candy for all those who love having authentic looking things in their house. Encased in a black stainless steel body, this appliance will be a great addition to your living room. The dimensions of the unit are rather compact, its sizes are 21.6" x 16.3” x 11". Therefore, finding a place for it in your room shouldn’t be a big problem. This unit is fitted with four massive legs that ensure stability on any surface, so you will have no worries about accidentally knocking it over. Meanwhile, a free-standing model is easily portable and, despite the stainless steel body, it is very lightweight, allowing you to move it to where you need without a hassle.