Dimplex IgniteXL 74"
74.25 in of flame for the wall
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Is the Dimplex IgniteXL 74" any good?
With 3.8 out of 10, the Dimplex IgniteXL 74" ranks 45 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: Simple to set up and run. Weakness: No written warranty on the Amazon listing. Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost.
In short
The Dimplex IgniteXL 74" is a wall-mount fireplace, 74.25 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater that the maker says warms up to 1,000 sq ft. The listing keeps the extras simple.
Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost
What we like
- Simple to set up and run
What we don't
- No written warranty on the Amazon listing
- No thermostat published, the heater runs on high or low
- No UL, ETL or CSA listing named on the listing
- Uses a full 15 A outlet on high, keep other heavy loads off that circuit
Specifications
| Type | Wall-mount / recessed |
|---|---|
| Size | 74.3"W x 5.9"D x 15.6"H |
| Heater | 1,500 W (5,118 BTU) |
| Heats up to | 1,000 sq ft |
| Thermostat | not published |
| Flame without heat | not published |
| Flame colors | not published |
| Crackling sound | not published |
| Remote control | Yes |
| Phone app | not published |
| Timer | not published |
| Fuel bed | not published |
| Fits a TV up to | not published |
| Safety listing | not published |
| Overheat cut-off | not published |
| Color / finish | not published |
| Weight | 103 lb |
| Warranty | not published |
Sources: the maker's specs and the product page on Amazon.com. Heat output and coverage are the maker's own claims. If a value is missing, we found it published nowhere.
Score: 3.8 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Dimplex IgniteXL 74": common questions
Is the Dimplex IgniteXL 74" any good?
With 3.8 out of 10, the Dimplex IgniteXL 74" ranks 45 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: Simple to set up and run. Weakness: No written warranty on the Amazon listing. Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost.
How big is the Dimplex IgniteXL 74"?
It measures 74.3"W x 5.9"D x 15.6"H and weighs 103 lb. It is thin enough to recess into a standard 2x6 stud wall.
How much does the Dimplex IgniteXL 74" heat?
The heater runs at up to 1,500 W, about 5,118 BTU, and the maker says it heats up to 1,000 sq ft. That is supplemental heat for one room, not a furnace. At 16 cents per kWh, running it on full costs about 24 cents an hour.
Does the Dimplex IgniteXL 74" need a special outlet?
No. It plugs into a standard 120 V household outlet. Plug it straight into the wall, not into an extension cord or power strip, and keep it on a circuit without other big loads like a space heater or microwave.
What warranty comes with the Dimplex IgniteXL 74"?
We found no written warranty on the listing or the maker's site. Amazon's return window still applies, so test the heat, the remote and every flame setting as soon as it arrives.
How much does the Dimplex IgniteXL 74" cost?
The last price we saw was $3,413. Electric fireplace prices move a lot, with the biggest drops around Black Friday and after New Year, so check the current price.
Alternatives to the Dimplex IgniteXL 74"
71.75 in of flame for the wall
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50 in of flame for the wall
Head-to-head comparisons
- Dimplex IgniteXL 74" vs Real Flame Alcott 75" ($3,413 against $1,761)
- Dimplex IgniteXL 74" vs Touchstone Sideline Elite 72 ($3,413 against $1,599)