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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LEMBERI 58" Fireplace TV Stand Review: a decent heated TV console that looks good and does the job
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LEMBERI 58" Fireplace TV Stand Review: a decent heated TV console that looks good and does the job

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Overall, the LEMBERI 58" Fireplace TV Stand is a solid choice if you want a TV unit that also works as a space heater and you’re not trying to build a luxury living room. It looks modern, handles a big TV without feeling flimsy, and the fireplace actually warms up a small to medium room instead of j...

Marie-Lou Beauchamp
by Marie-Lou Beauchamp

Electactic 21" Electric Fireplace Insert Review: simple fake fire that actually heats the room
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Electactic 21" Electric Fireplace Insert Review: simple fake fire that actually heats the room

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Overall, the Electactic 21" electric fireplace insert is a pretty solid option if you want more than a plain space heater but don’t want to spend a fortune on a full fireplace setup. It heats a small to medium room reasonably well, the flame effect is decent once you tweak the brightness and speed,...

Liam Morris
by Liam Morris

Giantex 28.5" Electric Fireplace Insert Review: budget-friendly fake fire that actually heats
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Giantex 28.5" Electric Fireplace Insert Review: budget-friendly fake fire that actually heats

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The Giantex 28.5" electric fireplace insert is basically a no-nonsense heater with a decent fake fire slapped on the front. It’s not trying to be a luxury centerpiece, but it does a solid job of warming a room and giving you that cozy fireplace look without any serious installation work. The heat ou...

Liam Morris
by Liam Morris

Duraflame 3D Infrared Electric Fireplace Stove Review: a cozy fake fireplace that actually throws heat
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Duraflame 3D Infrared Electric Fireplace Stove Review: a cozy fake fireplace that actually throws heat

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Overall, the Duraflame 3D Infrared Electric Fireplace Stove is a solid choice if you want a space heater that doesn’t look ugly. The heat output is good for a single room, the fan is reasonably quiet, and the 3D flame effect is one of the better ones in this price range. It’s clearly not meant to be...

Sophie-Anne Bourdieu
by Sophie-Anne Bourdieu

Duraflame Freestanding Electric Fireplace Stove Heater Review: cozy fake fireplace that actually heats pretty well
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Duraflame Freestanding Electric Fireplace Stove Heater Review: cozy fake fireplace that actually heats pretty well

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Overall, the Duraflame freestanding electric fireplace stove is a solid choice if you want both looks and practical heat. The 3D flame effect is convincing enough to give your room that β€œfireplace” feel, especially in the evening, and the unit can genuinely warm up a medium-sized space. It’s not a r...

Sophie-Anne Bourdieu
by Sophie-Anne Bourdieu

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

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After living with the VITESSE 60-inch electric fireplace, I’d sum it up like this: good-looking, decent heater, fair price. It’s not the most realistic fireplace I’ve seen, but the flames and ember bed look nice enough that people notice it and comment on it. The 60-inch width fills a wall nicely, a...

Marie-Lou Beauchamp
by Marie-Lou Beauchamp

LegendFlame 23" Nora White Birch Review: fake logs that actually feel like a real fire
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LegendFlame 23" Nora White Birch Review: fake logs that actually feel like a real fire

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The LegendFlame 23" Nora White Birch log set is basically for people who want the look and feel of a fire without all the work and mess. It looks convincing enough from normal viewing distance, throws out a reasonable amount of heat for a medium‑sized room, and the crackling sound on low volume adds...

Isla Trevelyan
by Isla Trevelyan

TURBRO Eternal Flame EF26-PB Review: a simple way to revive a dead fireplace without the hassle
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TURBRO Eternal Flame EF26-PB Review: a simple way to revive a dead fireplace without the hassle

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The TURBRO Eternal Flame 26-Inch log heater is basically for people who have an unused fireplace and are tired of it just being a black hole in the wall. It gives you decent heat, a believable fake fire, and simple controls, all without needing gas lines, chimney work, or hauling logs. The flame eff...

Elara Fitzwalter
by Elara Fitzwalter

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" Smart Electric Fireplace Review: a solid fake fire that actually feels cozy
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Touchstone Sideline 50" Smart Electric Fireplace Review: a solid fake fire that actually feels cozy

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After actually living with the Touchstone Sideline 50" for a bit, I’d sum it up like this: it looks good, it heats decently, and it’s easy to live with, as long as you keep your expectations realistic. The flames are convincing enough in the evening to give that cozy feel, the build quality feels so...

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 for people who like to tinker with settings
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Touchstone Sideline Elite Smart 60” Review: a clean-looking electric fireplace for people who like to tinker with settings

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The Touchstone Sideline Elite Smart 60” is a good pick if you care about looks and flexibility more than raw heating power. It gives you a clean, built-in look, a wide viewing area, and a ton of flame and ember color combinations to play with. The heat is fine for a 300–400 sq ft room and decent as...

Elara Fitzwalter
by Elara Fitzwalter

R.W.FLAME 50" Electric Fireplace Review: slim wall heater that looks good and quietly does its job
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R.W.FLAME 50" Electric Fireplace Review: slim wall heater that looks good and quietly does its job

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The R.W.FLAME 50" electric fireplace is a solid choice if you’re mainly after looks and a bit of extra warmth rather than a full-blown heating system. It’s slim, fairly quiet, and gives a room that β€œfireplace wall” feel without tearing up your house for gas lines or a chimney. The flame effects can...

Marie-Lou Beauchamp
by Marie-Lou Beauchamp

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

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If you want a modern, built‑in electric fireplace mainly for looks, with some extra heat on the side, the PuraFlame Alice 60" does the job well. The flames look decent for an electric unit, the ability to choose between logs and crystals is a nice touch, and the hidden control lights keep the front...

Marie-Lou Beauchamp
by Marie-Lou Beauchamp

LegendFlame Nora 23" Electric Log Set Review: fake fire that actually feels pretty real
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LegendFlame Nora 23" Electric Log Set Review: fake fire that actually feels pretty real

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The LegendFlame Nora 23" electric fireplace log set is a good option if you’ve got a non-working fireplace and you’re tired of staring at an empty hole. It’s simple to install, looks convincing enough in normal use, and gives you a bit of extra heat without dealing with real fire, smoke, or chimney...

Sophie-Anne Bourdieu
by Sophie-Anne Bourdieu

Touchstone Sideline Elite Smart 42" Review: a clean-looking smart fireplace that’s more about ambiance than heat
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Touchstone Sideline Elite Smart 42" Review: a clean-looking smart fireplace that’s more about ambiance than heat

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If you want a clean-looking, built-in electric fireplace that actually feels like part of the room instead of a random heater, the Touchstone Sideline Elite Smart 42" is a pretty solid option. The flames look good for an electric unit, the multiple media options let you tweak the style, and the smar...

Faith Brighton
by Faith Brighton

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" Ultra-Thin Electric Fireplace Review: Big-wall look on a sane budget
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BOSSIN 72" Ultra-Thin Electric Fireplace Review: Big-wall look on a sane budget

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As a whole, the BOSSIN 72 inch Ultra-Thin Electric Fireplace does what it’s supposed to do: it makes a blank wall look a lot more interesting, it adds some cozy light, and it provides enough heat to take the chill out of a medium-sized room. It’s not pretending to be a real wood fire, and if you acc...

Lucas Pendleton
by Lucas Pendleton

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Zionheat 72" Electric Fireplace Review: a big, thin wall unit that actually heats and looks good
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Zionheat 72" Electric Fireplace Review: a big, thin wall unit that actually heats and looks good

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After living with the Zionheat 72-inch electric fireplace for a while, I’d sum it up like this: it’s a big, modern-looking unit that does exactly what you expect β€” adds a strong visual focal point and gives you decent supplemental heat β€” without feeling cheap or overly complicated. The flames look g...

Marie-Lou Beauchamp
by Marie-Lou Beauchamp

WLIVE Fireplace TV Stand Review: a budget-friendly way to get heat, storage and a fake fire in one
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WLIVE Fireplace TV Stand Review: a budget-friendly way to get heat, storage and a fake fire in one

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If you want a TV stand that does more than just hold a screen, the WLIVE Fireplace TV Stand is a pretty solid all-in-one option. It looks good from normal viewing distance, has enough storage to hide your mess, and the built-in fireplace actually gives off useful heat. The 5-level flame brightness a...

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




Dimplex Tango Optiflame Electric Stove Review: a cosy-looking heater that keeps things simple
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Dimplex Tango Optiflame Electric Stove Review: a cosy-looking heater that keeps things simple

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The Dimplex Tango Optiflame is basically a straightforward fan heater dressed up as a small traditional stove, and it leans into that role pretty well. It heats quickly, the 1 kW and 2 kW settings are genuinely useful, and the flame effect is convincing enough that people often assume it’s a real fi...

Arjun Shivam
by Arjun Shivam


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