Real Flame Crawford Slim 48"
A full mantel, 47.5 in wide
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Is the Real Flame Crawford Slim 48" any good?
With 6.3 out of 10, the Real Flame Crawford Slim 48" ranks 10 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: 4.7 out of 5 from 551 Amazon ratings, Thermostat holds the room at the temperature you set. Weakness: Uses a full 15 A outlet on high, keep other heavy loads off that circuit. Best for: A room without a chimney that should still look like it has a real fireplace.
In short
The Real Flame Crawford Slim 48" is a mantel fireplace, 47.5 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater that the maker says warms up to 1,000 sq ft. It comes with a thermostat and a crackling sound. It carries a CSA safety listing.
Best for: A room without a chimney that should still look like it has a real fireplace
What we like
- 4.7 out of 5 from 551 Amazon ratings
- Thermostat holds the room at the temperature you set
- Crackling sound you can switch on or off
What we don't
- Uses a full 15 A outlet on high, keep other heavy loads off that circuit
Specifications
| Type | Mantel package |
|---|---|
| Size | 47.5"W x 9.5"D x 42"H |
| Heater | 1,500 W (5,118 BTU) |
| Heats up to | 1,000 sq ft |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| Flame without heat | not published |
| Flame colors | not published |
| Crackling sound | Yes |
| Remote control | Yes |
| Phone app | not published |
| Timer | not published |
| Fuel bed | not published |
| Fits a TV up to | not published |
| Safety listing | CSA |
| Overheat cut-off | not published |
| Color / finish | not published |
| Weight | 29.5 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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: 6.3 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Real Flame Crawford Slim 48": common questions
Is the Real Flame Crawford Slim 48" any good?
With 6.3 out of 10, the Real Flame Crawford Slim 48" ranks 10 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: 4.7 out of 5 from 551 Amazon ratings, Thermostat holds the room at the temperature you set. Weakness: Uses a full 15 A outlet on high, keep other heavy loads off that circuit. Best for: A room without a chimney that should still look like it has a real fireplace.
How big is the Real Flame Crawford Slim 48"?
It measures 47.5"W x 9.5"D x 42"H and weighs 29.5 lb.
How much does the Real Flame Crawford Slim 48" 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 Real Flame Crawford Slim 48" 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 Real Flame Crawford Slim 48"?
1 year from the maker. Read the terms: some cover the heater and the flame motor for less time than the cabinet.
How much does the Real Flame Crawford Slim 48" cost?
The last price we saw was $644. 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 Real Flame Crawford Slim 48"
A full mantel, 58.5 in wide
A full mantel, 43.3 in wide
50.4 in of flame for the wall
Head-to-head comparisons
- Electactic 43" Corner Mantel vs Real Flame Crawford Slim 48" ($346 against $644)
- Real Flame Beau 59" vs Real Flame Crawford Slim 48" ($793 against $644)