Touchstone Forte 40
40 in of flame for the wall
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Is the Touchstone Forte 40 any good?
With 5.6 out of 10, the Touchstone Forte 40 ranks 28 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: 4.6 out of 5 from 3,733 Amazon ratings, Control it from your phone. 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 Touchstone Forte 40 is a wall-mount fireplace, 40 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater. It comes with phone app control and a crackling sound. Amazon pools the ratings of every size in this listing, so the review count covers all of them.
Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost
What we like
- 4.6 out of 5 from 3,733 Amazon ratings
- Control it from your phone
- Crackling sound you can switch on or off
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 | 40"W x 5.1"D x 26.5"H |
| Heater | 1,500 W (5,118 BTU) |
| Heats up to | not published |
| Thermostat | not published |
| Flame without heat | not published |
| Flame colors | not published |
| Crackling sound | Yes |
| Remote control | Yes |
| Phone app | Yes |
| 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 | 45 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: 5.6 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Touchstone Forte 40: common questions
Is the Touchstone Forte 40 any good?
With 5.6 out of 10, the Touchstone Forte 40 ranks 28 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: 4.6 out of 5 from 3,733 Amazon ratings, Control it from your phone. 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 Touchstone Forte 40?
It measures 40"W x 5.1"D x 26.5"H and weighs 45 lb. It is thin enough to recess into a standard 2x6 stud wall.
How much does the Touchstone Forte 40 heat?
The heater runs at up to 1,500 W, about 5,118 BTU. 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 Touchstone Forte 40 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 Touchstone Forte 40?
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 Touchstone Forte 40 cost?
The last price we saw was $549. 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 Touchstone Forte 40
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Head-to-head comparisons
- Touchstone Chesmont 50 vs Touchstone Forte 40 ($999 against $549)
- Touchstone Forte 40 vs Touchstone Sideline 50 ($549 against $549)