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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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...

Faith Brighton
by Faith Brighton



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

Faith Brighton
by Faith Brighton


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

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

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

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...

Sophie-Anne Bourdieu
by Sophie-Anne Bourdieu


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

Sophie-Anne Bourdieu
by Sophie-Anne Bourdieu

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

Sophie-Anne Bourdieu
by Sophie-Anne Bourdieu

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