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Best Electric Fireplaces to Buy 2022

Best Electric Fireplaces to Buy in 2024

Not all electric fireplaces are the same. While you can get a reasonably priced fireplace online, the saying is often true: ‘you get what you pay for’.

In this article, we have broken down the top fireplaces to buy in 2024.

These are the best fireplaces on the market and have been selected according to the following categories:

Before even thinking about picking out an electric fireplace, you are going to want to read this buyer’s guide. We have hand-selected the very best electric fireplaces according to your various needs.

Whether you’re looking for a wall mounted, built-in electric fireplace, or an electric fireplace insert, we’ve got a compilation of the best products you can get for your money. 

 

Best Wall Mounted Electric Fireplace

If you’re after a wall mounted fireplace that can be hung right on your wall, like a picture or a flat-screen TV, then your best bet is going to be a Modern Flames Spectrum Slimline or Touchstone Onyx . 

Both of them come with a built-in brackets for easy wall-mounted installation, colorful flame, heat, temperature control, sleep timer and remote control. 

These two fireplaces were chosen in this category due to their incredibly simple, yet modern design and consistently superior quality. 

Touchstone Onyx Fireplace

Best Built-in Electric Fireplace

Built-in electric fireplaces are very cool and elegant. They make a great addition to any home, workplace or bar/restaurant. They differ from wall mounted fireplaces since they are essentially implanted right into the wall and don’t stick out at all.

If you’re looking for a high quality built-in electric fireplace, try the Dimplex IgniteXL, Dynasty Harmony BEF, or Modern Flames Landscape Pro Series . The design elements of these fireplaces are impeccable and they are sure to last you a long time with their high-quality components and framework.

Best Built-in Electric Fireplace

Electric Fireplace With The Most Realistic Flame

If you’re looking for a fireplace without any tacky burning logs, unrealistic colors and something that is very relaxing and traditional looking, then look no further than the Dimplex Revillusion Electric Fireboxes

Some runner-ups in this category are Modern Flames' Orion Series and Litedeer Fireplaces. For more options, check out our Collection of Realistic Electric Fireplaces.

These top of the line electric fireplaces really take the cake as far as being realistic looking. If you’re looking for something that looks like you have a real-life fire burning inside, without the dangerous particle emissions, then this is for you.

Modern Flames Landscape pro multi fireplace

Best Electric Inserts

For those of you who already have a fireplace built into your home, now you can get rid of that empty, unused space and actually use it for its intended purpose.

Now, you have the ability to insert an electric fireplace into your hearth and it will look authentic and well designed.

You can close out your chimney because electric fireplace doesn’t require the flue and this will help to keep the heat emitted by the fireplace inside your home without any drafts from the chimney.

The best option this year is the Modern Flames Redstone Electric Fireplace Insert if you are looking for a firebox fit or Modern Flames Sunset Charred Oak Cordless Log Insert.

Modern Flames Redstone Electric Fireplace Insert

Best Affordable Electric Fireplace

If you’re a new homeowner or want to rent out your place without putting in a ton of capital upfront, you can always opt for a lower-priced option. 

Touchstone has great quality electric fireplaces for the price. You can get an electric fireplace for anywhere from $299 to $1199 depending on the type and size. 

Touchstone Sideline Recessed Fireplaces and Touchstone Onyx Wall Mounted fireplaces are the two of the most popular ones by Touchstone. 

Touchstone Sideline Elite is the newest Sideline model popular among interior design blogger and influencers. You can’t get any better at such a low price point than with Touchstone.

Touchstone Sideline Elite

Best Water Vapor Fireplace

Water Vapor Fireplaces are in a category of their own. They are different from most electric fireplaces in a way that their flame is 3 dimensional created by water steam and LED lights.

They are the most realistic electric fireplaces yet. The coolest part is that they can be installed any way you like: from the traditional fireplace to a 2-sided, 3-sided, or 360-degree fireplace. Check out the entire collection here.

 

Dimplex Opti-myst fireplaces are more popular, they have been around longer. They even have been featured on Bar Rescue TV Show: Water Vapor Fireplace Featured on Bar Rescue

Dimplex opti-myst fireplace

Best 2-Sided Electric Fireplace

Designing a truly 2-sided electric fireplace has been a challenge many electric fireplace manufacturers have been trying to overcome.

Napoleon is the only brand that created a truly see-through electric fireplace and it is the only 2-sided electric fireplace available on the market as of now, which makes it the best one in the category as well.

It does get great reviews and the original model introduced in late 2018 has been updated every year, so we have no doubts that you'll like it. Click here to learn more about Napoleon Clearion 2-Sided Electric Fireplace.

Napoleon Clearion

Best 3-Sided Electric Fireplaces

3-sided electric fireplaces are getting more and more popular mainly because of their captivating flame display and multitude of installation options.

The best 3-sided electric fireplace so far is Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi because of its realistic flames (with multicolor flame option included), high heat output, smart home connectivity, and flexible installation options (including wall mounted and in-cabinet options).

See for yourself, check out Modern Flames Landscape Pro here.

Modern Flames 3-Sided Electric Fireplace

Another option is Simplifire's Scion Trinity, fitted with a powerful supplemental heater capable of producing 5,000 BTUs and heats up to 400 sq ft.

This unique piece can be built-in or wall-mounted with an optional cabinet!

Dimplex's Ignite XL Bold is also a solid choice which uses Multi-Fire® XD Flame Effect for lifelike vivid flames with multi-layered color effect to create a depth. 

Or if you're looking for a more affordable 3-sided electric fireplace,  Touchstone Chesmont is a wonderful option that will exceed your expectations.

Best affordable 3-sided electric fireplace

Best Outdoor Electric Fireplaces

Electric fireplaces can also be installed outdoors now! Modern Flames, one of our top customer-favorite brands, recently certified their Landscape Pro Slim and Landscape Pro Multi smart fireplaces for outdoor installation.

Another option is Touchstone's Sideline Elite, built with no heater and has a slim, weatherproof frame, so you can use it outdoors and even mount a TV close to it.

Best Commercial Electric Fireplaces

If you're looking to get a fireplace for a restaurant, hotel, or other commercial space, we have some great options for you that are both, safe and reliable. 

Modern Flames and Dimplex fireplaces have been specifically designed for commercial applications with their commercial-grade motors that can run 24/7. 

If you are looking for a realistic-looking built-in electric fireplace, check out the Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi or Landscape Pro Slim. But between these two, the Landscape Pro Multi would be your best bet.

Modern Flames "Landscape Pro Multi" 3-Sided Smart Electric Fireplace
In photo: Modern Flames "Landscape Pro Multi" 3-Sided Smart Electric Fireplace

If you prefer a more modern, gas-like flame look, then you will like Dimplex IgniteXL or Napoleon Trivista.

If you want an easier wall mounted or semi-recessed installation, check out the Modern Flames Spectrum Slimline or Touchstone Sideline 

Best Smart Electric Fireplace

Another trend that took off at the end of last year is smart electric fireplaces. Isn't it nice to be able to say "Alexa, turn on the fireplace"? Well, now it has become a reality and a handful of electric fireplace manufacturers are leading the industry here.

The best Smart Electric Fireplace of this year is Dynasty Cascade. It smoothly integrates with Alexa and Google Home. You can also control it with an app even when you are away from home.

The flames look real and have multicolor flame option. It seems like Dynasty put a lot of thought into this model and it truly is one of our favorites this year.

Dynasty Cascade

There are more great smart fireplaces that are worth mentioning.

Modern Flames Smart Electric Log Set continues to be a hit as it is wi-fi enabled and can operate from a battery eliminating all the cords, check it out here: Modern Flames Cordless Smart Electric Insert.

Modern Flames has another popular smart electric fireplace that we already mentioned in the 3-sided fireplaces category, it is a true winner in its class, Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi.  

Electric fireplaces have really been a huge hit in the past few years. Technology is only improving, and the electric fireplaces are becoming even more realistic, smart, and efficient as the years go by, able to heat entire rooms.

If you’re looking for a clean, green, and effective source of supplemental heat and a fireplace without any maintenance, shop from our list of the best selling electric fireplaces.

Need help finding your perfect fireplace? We can help you with that. Just give us a call or shoot us an email support@modernblaze.com.

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