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Dimplex Deluxe Electric Fireplace Insert
Dimplex North America falls under the umbrella of the Glen Dimplex Group in Dublin, Ireland. It supplies a wide range of residential and industrial heating solutions.
Use this electric fireplace with optional heating as an insert to your old fireplace. It provides warmth and ambience with glowing LED logs and embers.
Some users have noticed a background sound when the unit is on.
Faux fireplace insert w/heater
Electric
LED lighting with logs
23.2" w x 10.8" d x 19.8” h
Temperature control
Best Value
Peterson Real Fyre Live Oak Log Set
Peterson has been manufacturing realistic-looking gas logs for wood-burning fireplaces for over fifty years.
Each Real Fyre Live Oak Log Set is hand-painted by artisans to look just like real burning wood, and it heats up the room with 75,000 BTUs.
It includes four gas logs, not six as advertised.
Vented natural gas oak log set
Natural gas
Hand-painted ceramic oak logs
18”, 21”, 24” width options
Vent-free option available
ClassicFlame Electric Fireplace Insert
ClassicFlame makes great electric fireplaces for the home.
This is a cool contemporary electric fireplace with remote control amber and blue lighting, and optional heating. There are nine modifiable uplights and nine downlights.
The generous width of 36” may not fit into your space. If not, there are smaller sizes available from ClassicFlame.
Contemporary design
Electric
LED amber & blue flame lighting
36" w x 7.6" d x 24” h
Thermostat, remote control
Real Flame Convert-to-Gel Fireplace Log Insert
Real Flame makes an extensive line to choose from, including gel-fueled, wood-burning, electric, and indoor and outdoor fireplaces.
This six-piece log set comes with a grate and lava rocks, which give it a more realistic appearance. There is no need for a vent or electric outlet. It's fueled with three gel-cans.
Some assembly is required.
6-piece burning log set w/grate
Real flame gel - 3 cans
Hand-painted cast concrete logs
24.5" w x 13.8" d x 11.5” h
Includes decorative lava rock
AKDY Freestanding Electric Fireplace Insert
AKDY offers a range of products for your home, including wall-mounted, inserted, and freestanding electric fireplaces.
This fireplace insert comes with a curved glass front, and produces an image of a realistic fire with three heat settings. Simply plug it in and operate it via remote control.
Not available for shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico.
With burning fire image
Electric
Curved glass panel w/image
28" w x 11.5" d x 23.5” h
Thermostat, remote control