Electric Inserts
How to Clean an Electric Fireplace Insert
Learn how to clean an electric fireplace insert safely: unplug it, dust the heater and vents, wipe the glass, and keep the flame effect looking right.
Choose a wall or insert electric fireplace with confidence
Straight answers on size, heat and fit for wall mounted, recessed and insert electric fireplaces. Pick your starting point and read on.
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Wall Mounted and Recessed UnitsIs Dimplex the Best Electric Fireplace?
Is Dimplex the best electric fireplace? Dimplex is one good brand, but the best fireplace depends on your wall, room and budget. Here is how to judge it.
Electric InsertsAre Electric Fireplace Inserts Worth It?
Are electric fireplace inserts worth it? Yes for supplemental heat and year-round flames without a chimney or gas line. See who benefits and who should skip one.
Wall Mounted and Recessed UnitsHow to Operate an Electric Fireplace
Learn how to operate an electric fireplace: plug it in, choose heat or flames only, set the flame and temperature, and use the timer safely.
- Electric Inserts
What Are the Best Electric Fireplace Inserts?
What are the best electric fireplace inserts? A plug-in PuraFlame insert for most fireboxes, a log set for open hearths, and how to match your opening.
Sizes, Rooms and TV WallsShould an Electric Fireplace Be Wider Than the TV?
Should an electric fireplace be wider than the TV? No. The TV should be wider so the fireplace reads as a base, not a rival. Here are the sizes that work.
Wall Mounted and Recessed UnitsHow Long Does an Electric Fireplace Last?
How long does an electric fireplace last? The LED flame usually outlasts the heater. Here's what decides the years you get and how to stretch them.
- Electric Inserts
How Does an Electric Fireplace Insert Work?
How does an electric fireplace insert work? It plugs into a wall outlet and uses LED lights and a heater to mimic a real fire without wood, gas or a chimney.
- Wall Mounted and Recessed Units
Are Electric Fireplaces Tacky?
Are electric fireplaces tacky? Usually no: the flame quality, surround and size decide it. Here's what looks built-in and what looks cheap.