Fireplace guides
How we score electric fireplaces
Where our data comes from, how the 0 to 10 score works and what we do not do: we have not tested any of these fireplaces in our own home.
Electric fireplace buying guide: what to check before you buy
Type, size, heat, flame, controls and safety: the seven things that decide which electric fireplace suits your room.
How much does an electric fireplace cost to run?
About 24 cents an hour on full heat at the US average power price, and about a cent an hour for flames only. The math, step by step.
Recessed or wall-mounted electric fireplace?
The same units often do both. What changes is the depth on the wall, the install work and where the wire goes.
How to pick an electric fireplace insert
Measure the firebox, pick between an insert and a log set, and check the trim covers the gap.
Electric fireplace safety: the short list
No extension cords, a listing from UL, ETL or CSA, clearance in front, and an overheat cut-off. What each one means.