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Electric Fireplaces
Built-in and linear electric fireplaces from Dimplex, including the IgniteXL and Revillusion lines. No gas line or venting needed - most units install fully recessed and run on standard household power.
Electric Fireplaces: How They Work and What to Look For
An electric fireplace creates the look of flame with LED effects and heats with a fan-forced element. There is no combustion, so there is no gas line, no venting and no chimney - which is why they install in apartments, bedrooms, basements and media walls where a gas unit is impossible. The flame effect runs independently of the heat, so most owners use them year-round for ambience.
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Choosing the Right Unit
Power and heating coverage
Most units run on standard 120V household power at about 1,500W, which heats roughly 400-1,000 sq ft as supplemental warmth. Larger linear models such as the Dimplex IgniteXL series can be hard-wired at 240V for around 2,500W and greater coverage. Anything above roughly 1,500W generally needs a dedicated circuit.
Recessed, wall-mounted or built-in
Linear fireboxes are designed to be fully recessed into a framed wall for a flush architectural look, and most can alternatively be surface-mounted. Recess depth is usually modest - the IgniteXL 60 needs under six inches - which is what makes them workable in walls that could never take a gas firebox.
Flame quality is the real differentiator
This is where price shows. Entry units use a simple rolling effect; premium Dimplex models use patented flame technology with multiple colour themes and an acrylic ember bed that reflects light convincingly. If realism matters to you, compare flame technology before comparing dimensions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does an electric fireplace use a lot of electricity?
- With the heater on, a 1,500W unit uses about the same power as a portable space heater - roughly 1.5 kWh per hour of heating. With the heater off and only the flame effect running, consumption is very small because the effect is LED-based, which is why many owners leave the flames on year-round.
- Does an electric fireplace give off heat?
- Yes. Most produce around 5,000 BTU on 120V power, enough to warm a room as supplemental heat rather than replace a central heating system. Larger hard-wired models on 240V roughly double that output.
- How does an electric fireplace work?
- LEDs and a refractive system create the flame effect above an ember bed, while a separate heating element and fan push warm air into the room. Because the two systems are independent, you can run the flames with no heat at all.
- How do you install an electric fireplace?
- Wall-mount models hang on a bracket and plug into a standard outlet. Recessed linear models are framed into the wall cavity to the manufacturer dimensions and are usually direct-wired, which is electrician work - especially any 240V installation.
- What do you need for an electric fireplace?
- A suitable wall or opening, and power. Plug-in models need only a standard outlet on a circuit that is not already loaded; larger units need a dedicated circuit or a hard-wired connection. No venting, chimney or gas supply is required.
