Touchstone Sideline Elite 72
71.75 in of flame for the wall
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Is the Touchstone Sideline Elite 72 any good?
With 6.8 out of 10, the Touchstone Sideline Elite 72 ranks 4 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: 4.7 out of 5 from 867 Amazon ratings, 6 flame colors to match the room. 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 Sideline Elite 72 is a wall-mount fireplace, 71.75 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater. It comes with 6 flame colors, a thermostat and phone app control.
Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost
What we like
- 4.7 out of 5 from 867 Amazon ratings
- 6 flame colors to match the room
- Thermostat holds the room at the temperature you set
- Control it from your phone
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
- Expensive next to the Amazon rivals ($1,599)
Specifications
| Type | Wall-mount / recessed |
|---|---|
| Size | 71.8"W x 5.5"D x 19.3"H |
| Heater | 1,500 W (5,118 BTU) |
| Heats up to | not published |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| Flame without heat | not published |
| Flame colors | 6 |
| Crackling sound | not published |
| Remote control | Yes |
| Phone app | Yes |
| Timer | not published |
| Fuel bed | 10 media colors |
| Fits a TV up to | not published |
| Safety listing | not published |
| Overheat cut-off | not published |
| Color / finish | not published |
| Weight | 100 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: 6.8 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Touchstone Sideline Elite 72: common questions
Is the Touchstone Sideline Elite 72 any good?
With 6.8 out of 10, the Touchstone Sideline Elite 72 ranks 4 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: 4.7 out of 5 from 867 Amazon ratings, 6 flame colors to match the room. 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 Sideline Elite 72?
It measures 71.8"W x 5.5"D x 19.3"H and weighs 100 lb. It is thin enough to recess into a standard 2x6 stud wall.
How much does the Touchstone Sideline Elite 72 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 Sideline Elite 72 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 Sideline Elite 72?
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 Sideline Elite 72 cost?
The last price we saw was $1,599. 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 Sideline Elite 72
50 in of flame for the wall
74.25 in of flame for the wall
A full mantel, 74.75 in wide
Head-to-head comparisons
- Dimplex IgniteXL 74" vs Touchstone Sideline Elite 72 ($3,413 against $1,599)
- Real Flame Alcott 75" vs Touchstone Sideline Elite 72 ($1,761 against $1,599)
- Touchstone Chesmont 50 vs Touchstone Sideline Elite 72 ($999 against $1,599)