TOP 10 best electric fireplaces according to customer reviews

Electric fireplaces perform two functions at once - decorative and practical, heating the room. They differ in the type of installation and equipment. Some fireplaces come complete with portals: it is enough to install them in place and connect to the network, in other cases only fireplaces are sold that require additional manual framing or the purchase of a portal. There are a wide variety of fireplaces on the market. To make your choice easier, I studied the market and made a short review with the most successful or popular models.

The best recessed electric fireplaces

Dimplex Viotta

The fireplace consists of a hearth and a portal, creates an imitation of combustion in a classic wood-burning fireplace, works in heating mode and as a decorative one. The design includes a hidden fan and thermostat. Silent operation, for control it is completed with a remote control. The flame level is adjustable.

Benefits:

1. Work without heating.
2. Heat is supplied from below, the glass is not heated.
3. Remote control.
4. Heating regulation.
5. Independent hearth.
6. Classic design.
7. Budgetary cost.
8. Easy installation.

Disadvantages:

1. Perceptible sound of the fireplace, quiet but noticeable.
2. There is a noticeable technical odor during handling.

With a budget price tag - 14,500 rubles - the fireplace has good quality and characteristics. There is a flame control, remote control. In terms of the quality of fire imitation, it cannot be compared with more expensive models using steam and LED, but the price tag for these models is higher.

But even if you compare it with other more expensive samples, it has advantages over them. For example, RealFlame 3D FireStar 33 for 49 thousand rubles has a power of only 1.5 kW against 2 kW for Dimplex Viotta, RealFlame does not have flame level control, but Dimplex does. Therefore, the fireplace is very good for the money.

Electrolux EFP / W-1200URLS

The fireplace is available in 4 colors: white, black, red and orange. Real Fire Perfect technology is used to achieve realistic burning fuel. The kit includes two types of fuel - wood and white stones for high-tech style. Firewood is hand painted for maximum visual impact. During operation, the fireplace emits characteristic sounds of crackling firewood, the sound volume is adjustable. You can adjust the brightness of combustion and the intensity of heating - 1 or 2 kW, you can turn off the heating. The remote control is used for adjustment.

Benefits:

1. Two types of fireplace fuel to choose from.
2. Heating regulation or shutdown.
3. The sound effect of crackling wood with the ability to turn it off.
4. Remote control.
5. High safety, the glass does not heat up, it is resistant to impacts, but even if it breaks, it breaks into fragments without sharp edges.
6. Overheating protection, shutdown when a critical temperature is reached.
7. Convenient wall mounting, brackets included.
8. Variety of panel colors.
9. Thin, does not protrude noticeably from the wall, but the rounded shape visually increases its size, making the fireplace even more spectacular.

Disadvantage:

1. Users note that the sound of wood burning is not realistic enough.

Fireplace price - 22 thousand.rubles, therefore, you should not expect complex functions from him, such as automatic heating control in accordance with the temperature in the room, parental lock of buttons and the like. Don't expect the simulated flame to be very realistic. As noted by users, the picture looks like a real one, decorates the room, relaxes, creates a cozy atmosphere, but cannot be compared with a real flame. The fireplace copes well with the heating function, heats a room of 20 sq. m to a comfortable temperature.

Compared to Dimplex Viotta, the functionality of Electrolux is more interesting, as is the picture of a burning flame. There are two replaceable types of fuel, the sound of burning with volume control, such a choice was not given by Dimplex. Electrolux provides a two-year warranty on their fireplaces. In general, I recommend it for this money, you can buy it. If the price seems high to you, I advise you to take Dimplex.

RealFlame 3D FireStar 33

3D flame simulation technology, 7 halogen lamps are used to create the burning effect. The flame height is regulated by the remote control. There is a burning sound. The fireplace humidifies the air and is equipped with a steam generator. The ability to work in decorative mode without turning on the heating. Heating is regulated on two levels. A remote control is used for control.

Benefits:

1. Overheat protection.
2. 3D effect of simulating flame.
3. Air humidification.
4. Simulation of smoke with a steam generator.
5. Easy installation in standard niches.
6. Sound accompaniment of work.

Disadvantages:

1. Heating only up to 1.5 kW.
2. The fan heater emits a technical odor.

Of the competitive advantages over the previous models from the rating - a steam generator for humidifying the air and simulating smoke, a 3D combustion effect with halogen lamps. The brightness of the flame is not adjustable, only its height, Dimplex Viotta has flame adjustment. With an average price of 49 thousand rubles, this fireplace offers a somewhat meager assortment of possibilities. But if this price does not scare you, you can take it: the fireplace effectively heats the room up to 30 sq. m, although it works with a power of up to 1.5 kW.

The best wall (side) electric fireplaces

Royal Flame Majestic FX Black

Electric fireplace for embedding in a niche or decorative portal. The design is elegant, discreet, made in a classic style. Equipped with a protective screen in the form of an elegant forged grille. Warm air supply from the top of the fireplace. The size of the fireplace is small.

Benefits:

1. Low price.
2. Classic design, nice appearance.
3. Simulation of the sound of wood burning.
4. Switching modes.
5. Heating can be turned off, work only in decorative mode.
6. Heating regulation in 2 modes.

Disadvantages:

1. The volume of the combustion sound is not adjustable, you can only turn it on and off.
2. No remote control.

The difference between this fireplace and others is in its size and design. Made in a classic style with a forged grille. If you need a more modern style fireplace, check out the Dimplex Mozart RC DELUXE, but note that its dimensions are different - it is larger in all respects. Note that there is no remote control included, if it is important to have one, consider the Electrolux Classic EFP / P-1020LS. In general, the fireplace is not bad, for 9,500 rubles it performs the function assigned to it.

Electrolux Classic EFP / P-1020LS

Suspended, operates in the simulated flame mode and with heating. The power is slightly higher than that of the previous one - 2000 W against 1800, adjustable between two modes. The brightness of the flame is adjustable. Controlled by the remote control. There is an overheating protection system. Emits a realistic burning sound during operation.

Benefits:

1. Remote control.
2. Overheat protection.
3. Flame brightness control.
4. Work in heating mode and without it.
5. Efficient space heating.

Disadvantage:

1. Short power cord.

Fireplace with typical design, protective screen, imitation grating. Coal is used as a decorative fuel. It differs from the previous one in size, shape, type of grille and the presence of a remote control. A good model from a well-known manufacturer for 11,900 rubles. I recommend.

Dimplex Mozart RC DELUXE

This fireplace is made in a modern style, ivory color. The body is made of combined materials - metal, plastic and glass. Heating is regulated, there is a hidden fan.

Benefits:

1. Modern beautiful design, nice color.
2. Powerful heating.
3. Remote control.
4. Realistic flames.
5. Adjustable heating.
6. The brightness of the flame is adjustable.

Disadvantages:

1. There is no sound simulation of wood burning.
2. Large mass - 48 kg.

Of all the models under consideration, this is the heaviest - 48 kg. For comparison: Electrolux - 8.9 kg, Royal Flame - 11.9. At a price of almost 33 thousand rubles, the sound of imitation of a flame is not provided in the fireplace, which is strange. If you consider this function unnecessary and do not intend to use it, then this model will suit you. The rest of the fireplace is good and functional.

Best Wall Mounted Electric Fireplaces

RealFlame Andromeda

Closed hanging fireplace. Live fire effect, projection technology is used. The brightness of the flame is adjustable. A remote control is used for control. Heating power - 1.5 kW. Decorative fuel is wood.

Benefits:

1. Closed type fireplace.
2. Remote control.
3. Flame brightness control.
4. Overheat protection.

Disadvantage:

1. No burning sound.

A classic simple fireplace with all the necessary set of functions for 12 thousand rubles. Realistic fire simulation, heating and remote control. Relatively low heating power - 1.5 kW. If you need a more powerful model, pay attention to the next fireplace in the ranking.

Electrolux EFP / W-2000S

The fireplace uses Real Fire Perfect technology, creating the most realistic imitation of a flame. The mirror panel adds light, very effectively blends it into the interior. High-tech white stones are used as fuel. Sound accompaniment of work, simulating the sound of burning. A remote control is provided for control. The heating mode is turned off, the heating itself can be adjusted - 1 and 2 kW.

Benefits:

1. Simulate the sound of crackling firewood.
2. Good room heating.
3. 3D effect - the fireplace seems deeper than it really is.
4. Overheat protection.
5. The ability to turn on without heating.
6. Remote control.
7. Flame adjustment.

Disadvantage:

1. The mirror surface is beautiful, but easily soiled.

A good, although not the cheapest, wall-mounted fireplace, the average price tag is 23,500 rubles. It is difficult to compare it with the previous fireplace in the rating, since Electrolux wins in all respects: a stylish mirror panel, the ability to turn on without heating, imitation of the sound of wood burning, a 3D effect that visually increases the space of the fireplace, although it itself takes up very little space. True, the price of fireplaces is also different. If Electrolux is expensive for you, I recommend the previous rating fireplace - RealFlame Andromeda.

Best corner electric fireplaces

Dimplex Avola

Floor-standing electric fireplace, works silently, there are no sounds of imitation of combustion. Adjustment between two heating modes and no heat supply, decorative function only. Built-in fan heater. Made in a modern style, decorative grill, fuel - wood.

Benefits:

1. Nice modern design.
2. Small dimensions in height, width and depth.
3. Operation without heating, decorative mode only.
4. Good imitation of flame.
5. Easy installation, portable.

Disadvantages:

1. No burning sound.
2. Does not come with a remote control.

An inexpensive fireplace with a beautiful design. Price - 14,500 rubles. Its main plus is a portable design: if necessary, it can be transferred to any room. Among the inconveniences is the lack of a remote control, if the ability to control the fireplace remotely is important, take a look not at the corner structures with remote controls that we considered above, for example, Electrolux Classic EFP / P-1020LS.

Dimplex Avola works quite powerfully for heating - 2 kW, the next model in the rating - RealFlame Elford Corner AO + Rimini - works with a power of 1.5 kW.

RealFlame Elford Corner AO + Rimini

Electric hearth with a portal, imitation of white masonry. Used 2D effect, imitation of burnt wood. The rear glass is mirrored. Works in two modes - heating and decorative. Classic design, finish - white brick and wood.

Benefits:

1. Heating regulation in two modes and decorative mode.
2. Overheat protection.
3. 2D simulated flame effect.
4. Nice design.

Disadvantages:

1. No sound of simulated combustion.
2. Does not come with a remote control.

The price of the fireplace is higher than that of the previous sample - 31,900 rubles.Outwardly, they differ radically: Dimplex Avola - modern minimalism, RealFlame Elford Corner - brick classic. Otherwise, in terms of functionality, fireplaces do not differ, except for the heating power, as I said above - Dimplex is more powerful.