Built-in Electric Fireplace

5 years ago

Hello Fireplace Experts!

We're looking to purchase a built-in electric fireplace. There are several brands that make a 30" box that would fit our space which measures 33" W x 25.5" D x 33,5" H. Can someone let me know which brands are considered "higher end." Here are the brands we are entertaining:

Napoleon

Heat n' Glo

SimpliFire

Dimplex

Unfortunately, there are no showroom nearby, so we cannot see them in person prior to purchase. I'm also curious to know which brand has the most realistic-looking flames. If there are other brands that we should consider, please let me know.

Thank you!

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Comments (4)

Beth H. :
5 years ago
this company just posted this info on another post

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6134564/do-you-need-a-gas-fireplace-for-your-projects#n=0
User
5 years ago
In my opinion, Dimplex is the best. Bought a firebox insert in 2005, at which time the product was excellent, and they have gotten even better. It's been a few years since I've seen the newer models in person but I wouldn't hesitate on this brand.

Mine was the more traditional insert, rather than the modern linear style. I can't speak to how the linear styles look.

Electric Fireplaces Direct is a great resource. Not where I bought mine, but they have lots of videos and info. I did buy a complete mantel/fireplace from them and it was beautiful (don't remember the brand) but the fire itself was not nearly as nice as the Dimplex.

I haven't purchased the other brands you are considering so can't offer any thoughts on them.

Good luck and enjoy!
dough71 thanked User
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Lizette W
4 years ago
What did you end up going with?
dough71
Original Author
4 years ago
@Lizette W, we had several different companies come to assess our situation and all of them recommended that we tear out what we have and spend some serious cash redoing the entire fireplace to the cost of $15-30K. NOT HAPPENING. So, we are living without a fireplace. Very disappointing.