Collection: Electric Fireplaces

An electric fireplace gives you a realistic flame with no venting, no gas line and no chimney. That makes it one of the easiest ways to add a fireplace to a living room, bedroom, basement or media wall. Shop modern electric fireplaces in built-in, linear, wall mount, 3-sided, insert and freestanding styles, with smart controls, adjustable flame colors and optional heat.

Choose Your Electric Fireplace Style

Built-in electric fireplaces are framed into the wall for a clean, recessed look. Clean-face and slim models suit a modern fireplace wall, and traditional models suit a classic mantel.

Linear electric fireplaces have a wide, low flame that looks at home on a feature wall. Wall mount electric fireplaces hang like a picture, so they are a simple choice when you cannot open the wall.

3-sided electric fireplaces show the flame from the front and both sides. An electric fireplace insert fits into an existing fireplace opening. Freestanding electric stoves need no framing at all. Our electric fireplace insert guide explains how to measure for one.

Electric Fireplaces for TV Walls and Living Rooms

Electric fireplaces are a popular fit for a media wall because many models run cooler than gas or wood. Some are TV-safe, so check each product page for the clearance above the unit before you plan your layout. For an electric fireplace in a living room, match the width to the wall and the seating area, and choose between flame-only mode and heat mode for year-round use.

Plug-In, Hardwired and Outdoor Models

Plug-in models are the easiest to install, while built-in models are usually hardwired to a dedicated circuit by a licensed electrician. Some models are approved by the manufacturer for covered outdoor areas. Browse our outdoor electric fireplaces, or compare them with a gas fireplace if you want real flame. Looking at the whole category? See all indoor fireplaces, or read our electric fireplace buying guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do electric fireplaces need venting or a chimney?
No. An electric fireplace needs no vent, no gas line and no chimney, which is why it can go in places a gas or wood fireplace cannot. Plug-in models only need an outlet. Built-in models are usually hardwired to a dedicated circuit by an electrician.

Can I mount a TV above an electric fireplace?
Often, but it depends on the model. Check the product page for the heat clearance above the unit and whether the manufacturer approves a TV mounted above it. Running the fireplace in flame-only mode also keeps heat output lower.

How much does it cost to run an electric fireplace?
Multiply the heater's wattage by your electricity rate. A 1,500-watt heater at $0.17 per kWh costs about 26 cents per hour on heat. Flame-only mode uses far less power.

Can an electric fireplace be installed outdoors?
Only models whose manufacturer manual approves outdoor installation, and only when the manual's conditions are met, such as protection from direct water. See our outdoor electric fireplaces for those models. Never install an indoor-only electric fireplace outdoors.

What is the difference between an electric fireplace and an electric fireplace insert?
A built-in or wall mount electric fireplace is framed into a new wall or mounted on one. An electric fireplace insert is made to fit into an existing fireplace opening, so you can convert a wood-burning fireplace without a chimney sweep or gas line.