Electric fireplace inserts compared
An insert slides into the opening of a wood fireplace you no longer use, or into a mantel. Measure the opening at the front and at the back, because most fireboxes taper. Then pick an insert that is at least half an inch smaller all round.

1
$430
PuraFlame · Fireplace insert · 35 in
PuraFlame Klaus 33" Insert
An insert that fills a 35.04 in firebox opening
Score 7.2 / 10

2
$90
Tangkula · Fireplace insert · 24 in
Tangkula 18" Insert
An insert that fills a 23.98 in firebox opening
Score 6.5 / 10

3
$136
Giantex · Fireplace insert · 29 in
Giantex 28.5" Insert
An insert that fills a 28.5 in firebox opening
Score 6.3 / 10

4
$360
RICHFLAME · Fireplace insert · 35 in
RICHFLAME Edward 33" Insert
An insert that fills a 35 in firebox opening
Score 6.0 / 10

5
$300
LegendFlame · Fireplace insert · 29 in
LegendFlame Carl 28" Insert
An insert that fills a 28.66 in firebox opening
Score 5.9 / 10

6
$136
COSTWAY · Fireplace insert · 29 in
COSTWAY 28.5" Insert
An insert that fills a 28.5 in firebox opening
Score 5.8 / 10

7
$390
PuraFlame · Fireplace insert · 35 in
PuraFlame Western Insert
An insert that fills a 35.04 in firebox opening
Score 5.7 / 10

8
$216
R.W.FLAME · Fireplace insert · 37 in
R.W.FLAME 37" Insert
An insert that fills a 37 in firebox opening
Score 5.5 / 10

9
$252
Signature Design by Ashley · Fireplace insert · 24 in
Ashley Infrared Insert
An insert that fills a 23.75 in firebox opening
Score 5.0 / 10