Electric Fireplace GURU

We help you choose the best electric fireplace for your home

A great electric fireplace should feel cozy, look right in your space, and be easy to live with. We test, compare, and explain options in plain English so you can buy with confidence.

From small apartments to big family rooms, our goal is simple - help you find warmth and ambiance without the hassle, guesswork, or buyer’s remorse.

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  • Clear picks for every budget and room size
  • Simple breakdowns of heat, flame, noise, and controls
  • Setup and maintenance tips that actually save time
  • Recommendations focused on comfort and everyday use
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R.W.FLAME 60" Electric Fireplace Review: slim wall unit that looks good and heats a small room
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R.W.FLAME 60" Electric Fireplace Review: slim wall unit that looks good and heats a small room

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The R.W.FLAME 60" electric fireplace is a solid middle-of-the-road choice if you want a modern-looking, wall-mounted or recessed unit that provides both ambiance and a bit of extra heat. It’s slim, reasonably quiet, and offers more flame and color options than most people will actually use. In a 200...

Elara Fitzwalter
by Elara Fitzwalter

VITESSE 60'' Electric Fireplace Review: slim wall unit that looks good and heats decently
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VITESSE 60'' Electric Fireplace Review: slim wall unit that looks good and heats decently

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Overall, the VITESSE 60-inch electric fireplace is a solid choice if you want a wide, modern-looking fireplace that adds visual interest and a bit of warmth without doing a full renovation or installing gas. The flames and ember bed look good enough, especially in the evening, and the multiple color...

Marie-Lou Beauchamp
by Marie-Lou Beauchamp

LegendFlame 23" Nora White Birch Review: fake fire that actually feels like a real one (minus the mess)
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LegendFlame 23" Nora White Birch Review: fake fire that actually feels like a real one (minus the mess)

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Overall, the LegendFlame 23" Nora White Birch electric fireplace insert is a solid choice if you want the look and feel of a fire without dealing with wood, gas, or chimney hassles. The flame effect is convincing enough, the white birch logs look good from normal viewing distance, and the crackling...

Isla Trevelyan
by Isla Trevelyan

Antarctic Star 42" Electric Fireplace Review: budget-friendly wall unit with decent heat and strong ambiance
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Antarctic Star 42" Electric Fireplace Review: budget-friendly wall unit with decent heat and strong ambiance

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Overall, the Antarctic Star 42" electric fireplace is a solid choice if you want a modern-looking wall fireplace that actually puts out a useful amount of heat. It looks good under a TV, the flames are customizable enough to be fun without being total gimmicks, and the heater can comfortably support...

Lucas Pendleton
by Lucas Pendleton

Touchstone Sideline 50" Review: a solid smart electric fireplace if you know its limits
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Touchstone Sideline 50" Review: a solid smart electric fireplace if you know its limits

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Overall, the Touchstone Sideline 50" is a pretty solid pick if you want the look of a modern built-in fireplace with some extra heat, without dealing with gas or venting. The flames are decent, especially in the warmer color modes, and from normal viewing distance they do their job: they make the ro...

Jamal Oluwaseun
by Jamal Oluwaseun

Antarctic Star 60" Electric Fireplace Review: Big visual impact, modest heater
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Antarctic Star 60" Electric Fireplace Review: Big visual impact, modest heater

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Overall, the Antarctic Star 60-inch electric fireplace does what most people in this price range are actually looking for: it looks good on the wall, gives a cozy vibe, and adds some extra heat when you want it. The flame effects are better than the cheap units I’ve seen, especially on the standard...

Elara Fitzwalter
by Elara Fitzwalter

Touchstone Sideline Elite Smart 60” Review: a clean-looking electric fireplace with solid smart features
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Touchstone Sideline Elite Smart 60” Review: a clean-looking electric fireplace with solid smart features

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After living with the Touchstone Sideline Elite Smart 60” for a few weeks, I’d sum it up like this: it looks good, heats decently, and the smart features are genuinely useful, not just a gimmick. The flames aren’t perfect, but for an electric unit in this price range, they’re more than acceptable, e...

Elara Fitzwalter
by Elara Fitzwalter

R.W.FLAME 50" Electric Fireplace Review: Slim heater that looks high-end without wrecking your budget
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R.W.FLAME 50" Electric Fireplace Review: Slim heater that looks high-end without wrecking your budget

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Overall, the R.W.FLAME 50" electric fireplace is a solid choice if you want a modern-looking fake fireplace that actually adds some heat and doesn’t scream β€œcheap heater.” The slim design works great in a TV wall or as a feature under a mounted TV, the flames are decent once you dial in the right se...

Marie-Lou Beauchamp
by Marie-Lou Beauchamp

PuraFlame Alice 60" Electric Fireplace Review: a clean, modern fake fire that actually looks pretty real
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PuraFlame Alice 60" Electric Fireplace Review: a clean, modern fake fire that actually looks pretty real

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The PuraFlame Alice 60" recessed electric fireplace is a good fit if you want a clean, modern built-in look with decent flame realism and some extra heat on the side. The flames look good from normal viewing distance, the choice between logs and crystals is a nice touch, and the front-vented heater...

Marie-Lou Beauchamp
by Marie-Lou Beauchamp

Duraflame Electric Log Set Review: a simple way to wake up a dead fireplace and heat a room
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Duraflame Electric Log Set Review: a simple way to wake up a dead fireplace and heat a room

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Overall, the Duraflame Electric Log Set is a practical, no-drama way to bring an unused fireplace back to life and add some real heat to a room. It looks decent from normal sitting distance, throws out a good amount of comfortable infrared heat, and is dead simple to install and use. Plug it in, dro...

Liam Morris
by Liam Morris

MantelMount MM340 Review: a heavy-duty pull-down TV mount that actually works over a fireplace
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MantelMount MM340 Review: a heavy-duty pull-down TV mount that actually works over a fireplace

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Overall, the MantelMount MM340 is a pretty solid solution for one very specific problem: a TV that has to live above a fireplace but still be comfortable to watch. The build quality is strong, the motion is smooth once you dial in the gas pistons, and the combination of vertical travel and swivel ac...

Jamal Oluwaseun
by Jamal Oluwaseun

BOSSIN 72 inch Electric Fireplace Review: a big wall unit that looks high-end without the high-end price
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BOSSIN 72 inch Electric Fireplace Review: a big wall unit that looks high-end without the high-end price

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After living with the BOSSIN 72-inch electric fireplace for a bit, I’d sum it up like this: it looks good on the wall, heats a medium room reasonably well, and doesn’t sound like a hairdryer. The flames are clearly LED, but from a normal couch distance they give a nice cozy feel, especially with the...

Lucas Pendleton
by Lucas Pendleton

Pleasant Hearth Ascot Small Glass Fireplace Doors Review: simple upgrade for a dated hearth
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Pleasant Hearth Ascot Small Glass Fireplace Doors Review: simple upgrade for a dated hearth

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The Pleasant Hearth Ascot Small Glass Fireplace Doors are a solid, no-nonsense upgrade for a standard masonry fireplace. They look clean, the black frame works with most brick or painted surrounds, and the bifold doors are practical in everyday use. You get a better-looking hearth, less draft when t...

Liam Morris
by Liam Morris

Pleasant Hearth AT-1002 Ascot Fireplace Glass Door Review: a heavy, no-nonsense upgrade for a tired masonry fireplace
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Pleasant Hearth AT-1002 Ascot Fireplace Glass Door Review: a heavy, no-nonsense upgrade for a tired masonry fireplace

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The Pleasant Hearth AT-1002 Ascot Fireplace Glass Door in Large is a practical, no-nonsense upgrade if you’ve got a masonry fireplace that looks dated or lets in too much draft. It’s heavy, built from decent materials, and once it’s installed, it feels solid and works the way it should. The black po...

Liam Morris
by Liam Morris

Touchstone Forte 40" Smart Electric Fireplace Review: a simple way to fake a real fire without tearing up your wall
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Touchstone Forte 40" Smart Electric Fireplace Review: a simple way to fake a real fire without tearing up your wall

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The Touchstone Forte 40" is basically a clean-looking, wall-integrated space heater with a decent fake-fire show and some smart features on top. If you go in with realistic expectations, it’s a good piece of kit: it looks tidy recessed into a wall or old fireplace, the flames are decent from a norma...

Liam Morris
by Liam Morris

WLIVE Fireplace TV Stand Review: a budget media console that adds heat and storage without wrecking your living room
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WLIVE Fireplace TV Stand Review: a budget media console that adds heat and storage without wrecking your living room

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Overall, the WLIVE Fireplace TV Stand is a solid option if you want one piece of furniture that handles your TV, hides your clutter, and gives you some extra heat. It looks decent in a normal living room, the fireplace effect is better than I expected for the price, and the heater actually warms up...

Liam Morris
by Liam Morris

OKD Fireplace TV Stand Review: a beefy, farmhouse-style console that actually feels solid for the price
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OKD Fireplace TV Stand Review: a beefy, farmhouse-style console that actually feels solid for the price

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After living with the OKD Fireplace TV Stand for a bit, I’d sum it up like this: it’s a pretty solid piece of furniture for the price if you actually want both a TV stand and an electric fireplace in one. It’s not high-end, it’s not real wood, but it feels sturdy, looks decent from normal viewing di...

Isla Trevelyan
by Isla Trevelyan

BETELNUT 36" Electric Fireplace Review: a slim wall heater that’s more about vibe than raw power
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BETELNUT 36" Electric Fireplace Review: a slim wall heater that’s more about vibe than raw power

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After living with the BETELNUT 36" electric fireplace for a bit, my opinion is pretty clear: it’s a solid supplemental heater with good ambiance, not a full heating solution. The flames look good enough to make the room feel cozy, especially with the log set and a warm orange color. The ability to s...

Marie-Lou Beauchamp
by Marie-Lou Beauchamp

DR-238 Outdoor Heater Review: a no-nonsense wall heater that actually keeps you warm if you’re in front of it
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DR-238 Outdoor Heater Review: a no-nonsense wall heater that actually keeps you warm if you’re in front of it

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After using the DR Infrared Heater DR-238 in a couple of different setups, my take is pretty simple: it’s a solid, no-nonsense radiant heater that works well if you stay in its line of fire. The build of the main unit is sturdy, the heat output is legit for a small zone, and it’s convenient to just...

Sophie-Anne Bourdieu
by Sophie-Anne Bourdieu

PuraFlame Western Electric Fireplace Insert Review: a realistic look without the wood hassle
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PuraFlame Western Electric Fireplace Insert Review: a realistic look without the wood hassle

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Overall, the PuraFlame Western 33" electric fireplace insert is a pretty solid choice if you’ve got a dead or unused fireplace and you just want something that looks good, adds a bit of heat, and doesn’t require much work. The flame effect and ember bed are on the better side for this price range, t...

Lucas Pendleton
by Lucas Pendleton

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Duraflame Freestanding Electric Stove Review: Cozy fake fireplace that actually heats a room
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Duraflame Freestanding Electric Stove Review: Cozy fake fireplace that actually heats a room

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Overall, the Duraflame Freestanding Electric Fireplace Stove is a pretty solid pick if you want a heater that also looks good and adds some atmosphere. As a supplemental heater, it does its job: it can comfortably warm a typical living room, office, or large bedroom, especially if you’re not dealing...

Sophie-Anne Bourdieu
by Sophie-Anne Bourdieu

Electactic 24" Electric Fireplace Stove Review: Cozy looks, decent heat, a few quirks
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Electactic 24" Electric Fireplace Stove Review: Cozy looks, decent heat, a few quirks

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The Electactic 24" Electric Fireplace Stove is a good fit if you’re after a mix of decent heating and nicer looks than a standard space heater. The metal body and fake-stove style make it blend into a living room or bedroom without looking cheap, and the flame effects are better than many budget uni...

Faith Brighton
by Faith Brighton

LegendFlame Nora 23" EF290 Review: fake logs that actually feel like a real fireplace
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LegendFlame Nora 23" EF290 Review: fake logs that actually feel like a real fireplace

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The LegendFlame Nora 23" EF290 is a solid option if you’ve got an unused fireplace and want the look and feel of a fire without messing with wood, gas, or chimney work. The flames look convincing from normal viewing distance, the crackling sound (on low) adds some atmosphere, and the heater is stron...

Sophie-Anne Bourdieu
by Sophie-Anne Bourdieu




Duraflame 3D Infrared Electric Fireplace Stove Review: Cozy fake fire that actually heats a room
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Duraflame 3D Infrared Electric Fireplace Stove Review: Cozy fake fire that actually heats a room

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Overall, the Duraflame 3D Infrared Electric Fireplace Stove is a solid choice if you want both heat and a fake fireplace vibe without doing any real installation. It warms up small to medium rooms well as a supplemental heater, the flames look surprisingly convincing for the price, and the unit feel...

Sophie-Anne Bourdieu
by Sophie-Anne Bourdieu

Touchstone Sideline Elite Smart 42" Review: a sleek in-wall electric fireplace with real smart-home chops
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Touchstone Sideline Elite Smart 42" Review: a sleek in-wall electric fireplace with real smart-home chops

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After living with the Touchstone Sideline Elite Smart 42" for a while, I’d sum it up like this: it’s a solid in-wall electric fireplace for people who care about looks and smart control more than raw heating power. The flame effects are flexible, the build feels sturdy, and once it’s in the wall, it...

Faith Brighton
by Faith Brighton

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