Top Electric Fireplaces: Style and Efficiency for Every Home

Electric Fireplace GURU

We help you choose the best electric fireplace for your home

A great electric fireplace should feel cozy, look right in your space, and be easy to live with. We test, compare, and explain options in plain English so you can buy with confidence.

From small apartments to big family rooms, our goal is simple - help you find warmth and ambiance without the hassle, guesswork, or buyer’s remorse.

What you can expect from our guides

Clear picks for every budget and room size
Simple breakdowns of heat, flame, noise, and controls
Setup and maintenance tips that actually save time
Recommendations focused on comfort and everyday use
Quick links to categories like Buying Guides and Setup & Maintenance Tips

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Touchstone Sideline Elite Smart 42" Review: a clean-looking smart fireplace for people who like tinkering with options

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09/02/2026

Touchstone Sideline Elite Smart 42" Review: a clean-looking smart fireplace for people who like tinkering with options

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

The Touchstone Sideline Elite Smart 42" is a solid option if you want a modern, in‑wall electric fireplace that looks good and plays nicely with smart home setups. The flames are decent for an electric unit, the glass and frame feel well built, and the WiFi/app/Alexa control actually works in day‑to...

Electactic 21" Electric Fireplace Insert Review: cheap, cozy heat without the chimney drama

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

After using the Electactic 21" Electric Fireplace Insert regularly, I’d sum it up like this: it’s a solid, no-nonsense way to get fireplace vibes and extra heat without dealing with real fire, gas, or installation headaches. The flames look good enough in normal use, the heater warms a small to medi...

Giantex 28.5" Electric Fireplace Insert Review: budget heater with surprisingly decent fake flames

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

If you strip away the marketing talk, the Giantex 28.5" electric fireplace insert is basically a solid space heater with a decent fake fire front. It warms a medium room reasonably well on the 1500W setting, the flame effect looks good enough in the evening, and you get practical extras like a timer...

by Liam Morris

NETTA Electric Fireplace Stove Heater Review: cheap, cosy heat that actually looks like a real fire

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09/02/2026

NETTA Electric Fireplace Stove Heater Review: cheap, cosy heat that actually looks like a real fire

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Overall, the NETTA Electric Fireplace Stove Heater is a decent, no-nonsense option if you want something that looks like a little log burner but don’t want to spend big money. It heats well for its size, the flame effect is better than you’d expect at this price, and once it’s in place it genuinely...

Electactic 24" Electric Fireplace Stove Review: cozy heat with a few quirks

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The Electactic 24" electric fireplace stove is basically a solid space heater dressed up as a small fireplace. It doesn’t perform miracles, but it does what most people actually want: it makes a cold room feel warmer and look nicer. The flame effect is better than average at this price, the build fe...

by Faith Brighton

TURBRO Eternal Flame EF26-PB Review: a simple way to bring a dead fireplace back to life

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09/02/2026

TURBRO Eternal Flame EF26-PB Review: a simple way to bring a dead fireplace back to life

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

If you’ve got an unused fireplace and you’re tired of it just being a dark hole, the TURBRO Eternal Flame EF26-PB is a pretty solid way to bring it back to life without dealing with wood, gas, or any serious install work. You literally slide it in, plug it in, and you’re done. The flames look good e...

by Elara Fitzwalter

LegendFlame 23" Nora Electric Log Set Review: a simple way to bring a dead fireplace back to life

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09/02/2026

LegendFlame 23" Nora Electric Log Set Review: a simple way to bring a dead fireplace back to life

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The LegendFlame 23" Nora electric fireplace log set is a straightforward way to bring a dead fireplace back into daily use without dealing with wood, gas, or chimney work. The flames and ember bed look good enough that, from normal viewing distance, your brain accepts it as a real fire, especially w...

by Sophie-Anne Bourdieu

LegendFlame 25" Nora EF484 Review: a realistic fake fire that actually feels cozy

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09/02/2026

LegendFlame 25" Nora EF484 Review: a realistic fake fire that actually feels cozy

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Overall, the LegendFlame 25" Nora EF484 is a solid option if you’ve got a dead fireplace and want it to look alive again without dealing with real fire. The flame effect is convincing enough, the crackling sound adds a nice touch once you set it to a lower level, and the heater is strong enough to k...

by Elara Fitzwalter

Duraflame 3D Infrared Electric Fireplace Stove Review: Cozy fake fire that actually heats the room

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09/02/2026

Duraflame 3D Infrared Electric Fireplace Stove Review: Cozy fake fire that actually heats the room

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Overall, the Duraflame 3D Infrared Electric Fireplace Stove is a solid choice if you want both heat and atmosphere, not just a hot box in the corner. It heats a medium room reliably, the fake flames look better than most in this price range, and the build feels sturdy enough to last several winters....

by Sophie-Anne Bourdieu

Duraflame Freestanding Electric Fireplace Stove Heater Review: cozy looks, solid supplemental heat

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09/02/2026

Duraflame Freestanding Electric Fireplace Stove Heater Review: cozy looks, solid supplemental heat

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Overall, the Duraflame Freestanding Electric Fireplace Stove is a solid choice if you’re looking for a heater that doesn’t look like an eyesore. The heat output is good for a single room or a main living area, as long as you treat it as a supplemental heater and not your only source of heat. The 3D...

by Sophie-Anne Bourdieu