Electactic 43" Corner Mantel
A full mantel, 43.3 in wide
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Is the Electactic 43" Corner Mantel any good?
With 4.0 out of 10, the Electactic 43" Corner Mantel ranks 44 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: Shuts off on its own if it overheats. Weakness: No written warranty on the Amazon listing. Best for: A room without a chimney that should still look like it has a real fireplace.
In short
The Electactic 43" Corner Mantel is a mantel fireplace, 43.3 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater that the maker says warms up to 400 sq ft. The listing keeps the extras simple. Amazon pools the ratings of every size in this listing, so the review count covers all of them.
Best for: A room without a chimney that should still look like it has a real fireplace
What we like
- Shuts off on its own if it overheats
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 | Mantel package |
|---|---|
| Size | 43.3"W x 13.7"D x 39.6"H |
| Heater | 1,500 W (5,118 BTU) |
| Heats up to | 400 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 | Yes |
| Color / finish | not published |
| Weight | 65 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: 4.0 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Electactic 43" Corner Mantel: common questions
Is the Electactic 43" Corner Mantel any good?
With 4.0 out of 10, the Electactic 43" Corner Mantel ranks 44 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: Shuts off on its own if it overheats. Weakness: No written warranty on the Amazon listing. Best for: A room without a chimney that should still look like it has a real fireplace.
How big is the Electactic 43" Corner Mantel?
It measures 43.3"W x 13.7"D x 39.6"H and weighs 65 lb.
How much does the Electactic 43" Corner Mantel heat?
The heater runs at up to 1,500 W, about 5,118 BTU, and the maker says it heats up to 400 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 Electactic 43" Corner Mantel 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 Electactic 43" Corner Mantel?
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 Electactic 43" Corner Mantel cost?
The last price we saw was $346. 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 Electactic 43" Corner Mantel
A full mantel, 70.43 in wide
A full mantel, 47.5 in wide
An insert that fills a 35 in firebox opening
Head-to-head comparisons
- BELLEZE Lenore 70" Mantel vs Electactic 43" Corner Mantel ($340 against $346)
- Electactic 43" Corner Mantel vs Real Flame Crawford Slim 48" ($346 against $644)