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Electric Fireplace Buying Guide (2025 Edition)

Thinking about a zero-vent, plug-and-play flame? Electric fireplaces deliver ambience and supplemental heat without gas lines or chimneys. This guide walks you through size selection, installation options, heater output & smart-control features—plus a side-by-side model comparison.

1 • Choose Your Installation Style

Style Depth Best for
Wall-Mount 4–6 in Renters, condos
Recessed / Built-In <4–8 in Media walls, new builds
Insert Existing firebox Wood-to-electric conversions
TV-Stand / Mantel Furniture depth Plug-and-play installs

2 • Measure Your Wall Width

Use the ⅔ rule: fireplace length ≈ 65 % of wall span.

Wall span Ideal length
36 – 48 in 30 in
48 – 60 in 42 – 50 in
60 – 84 in 60 – 74 in
84 in + > 74 in

3 • Heater Output & Room Size

  • 120 V units → 4 600–5 100 BTU → warms 400 ft².
  • 240 V units → 8 900–10 200 BTU → open-plan rooms.
  • Select models with independent flame / heat controls for year-round ambience.

4 • Must-Have Features

  • Thermostat: maintains set temperature, saves energy.
  • Wi-Fi / App: Alexa & Google voice commands.
  • Front-venting heater: safe for TV-over-fireplace installs.

5 • Three Pure Flame Picks

Model Length BTU Highlights
GlowLine 42 42 in 5 000 16-colour LED, bottom vent
FlushFrame 60 Slim 60 in 5 100 <4 in deep, Wi-Fi control
Lumina 74 Pro 74 in 9 600 240 V hard-wire, thermostat

Ready to shop? Explore our Electric Fireplace collection or email consult@pureflameco.com for a personalised quote.

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