Northwest 30" Wall Mount
30.5 in of flame for the wall
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Is the Northwest 30" Wall Mount any good?
With 5.7 out of 10, the Northwest 30" Wall Mount ranks 26 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: 13 flame colors to match the room, Thermostat holds the room at the temperature you set. 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 Northwest 30" Wall Mount is a wall-mount fireplace, 30.5 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater that the maker says warms up to 400 sq ft. It comes with 13 flame colors and a thermostat.
Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost
What we like
- 13 flame colors to match the room
- Thermostat holds the room at the temperature you set
- Low price for what you get ($140 when we checked)
What we don't
- No written warranty on the Amazon listing
- 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 | 30.5"W x 5"D x 16.8"H |
| Heater | 1,500 W (5,118 BTU) |
| Heats up to | 400 sq ft |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| Flame without heat | not published |
| Flame colors | 13 |
| 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 | 28.8 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: 5.7 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Northwest 30" Wall Mount: common questions
Is the Northwest 30" Wall Mount any good?
With 5.7 out of 10, the Northwest 30" Wall Mount ranks 26 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: 13 flame colors to match the room, Thermostat holds the room at the temperature you set. 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 Northwest 30" Wall Mount?
It measures 30.5"W x 5"D x 16.8"H and weighs 28.8 lb. It is thin enough to recess into a standard 2x6 stud wall.
How much does the Northwest 30" Wall Mount 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 Northwest 30" Wall Mount 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 Northwest 30" Wall Mount?
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 Northwest 30" Wall Mount cost?
The last price we saw was $140. Electric fireplace prices move a lot, with the biggest drops around Black Friday and after New Year, so check the current price.
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Head-to-head comparisons
- Antarctic Star 36" In-Wall vs Northwest 30" Wall Mount ($126 against $140)
- Electactic 36" Ultra Thin vs Northwest 30" Wall Mount ($130 against $140)
- Northwest 30" Wall Mount vs ROVSUN 30" 2-in-1 ($140 against $150)