With a wide array of appliances available, finding the best electric fires can be difficult and time-consuming. If you’re currently shopping for an electric fire, in this article we’ll make your search a bit easier by showcasing some of the best electric fires that meet your requirements.

Deciding on which is the best electric fire for your home will depend on a handful of factors, including the size of the property and the style of fire you want. Some electric fires are contemporary while others are more classic in style. Deciding on which look you want will come down to the decor, the age and style of the property and the look you want to create.

But the main differentiating factor in deciding which are the best electric fires for your home is how you want to install the fire. If you want the fire to sit within an existing fireplace opening that will present a different range of options than if you’re hoping to mount an electric fire to a wall below your TV.

There are different types of electric fires to suit the various types of installation, including freestanding, wall-mounted, built-in, electric fire suites and electric stove fires.

Let’s explore each of those types in more detail to help you find some of the best electric fires for your home.

Our Recommended Best Electric Fires

We’ve established that the best electric fires for one home will not be the best for another, but let’s group some of the best electric fires of different types together so that you can find the right appliance for your requirements.

Best Freestanding Electric Fires

Best Top-of-the-Range Freestanding Electric Fire

Dimplex Cheriton

If you’re in the market for a classic electric fire, the Dimplex Cheriton LED Freestanding Optiflame Electric Fire is undoubtedly among the best electric fires for you.

This freestanding appliance will sit flush against any wall, allowing you to create a focal point and fireplace even in rooms that don’t have a chimney breast or open fireplace.

The black and brass effect finish gives a traditional feel to a fire that is equipped with a 2 kW heater, a choice of two heat settings, an Optiflame flame effect and a remote control.

• Flat-to-wall fitting
• 2kW fan heater with two heat settings
• Thermostat and remote control
• LED flame effect independent of heater

Dimplex Cheriton LED Freestanding Optiflame Electric Fire

• Rooms with no fireplace or chimney breast
• Traditional look and feel

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Best Mid-Range Freestanding Electric Fire

Dimplex Castillo

One of our best-selling freestanding electric fires, the Dimplex Castillo works well in many different styles of room. A chrome and satin silver effect finish gives this elegant fire a modern but highly versatile look.

The Castillo is equipped with a 2kW heater and an Optiflame flame effect. It can be installed flush against any wall making it the best electric fire for homes that don’t have an existing fireplace.

• Flat-to-wall fitting
• 2kW fan heater
• Optiflame flame effect
• Stylish metal surround

Dimplex Castillo Freestanding Electric Fire

• Rooms with no fireplace or chimney breast
• Well-insulated spaces or occasional use

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Best Value Freestanding Electric Fire

Dimplex Zamora Freestanding Electric Fire

One of the most affordable freestanding electric fires available, the Dimplex Zamora brings simplicity and tradition to any living room along with the 2kW heat output from its fan heater.

Like the other freestanding electric fires featured in this list, it’s designed to sit flat against any wall. That means you don’t need an existing fireplace to be able to enjoy the Dimplex Zamora. It comes in an attractive black and chrome effect finish and features Dimplex’s Optiflame flame effect.

• Fits flat-to-wall
• 2kW fan heater
• Optiflame flame effect
• Pebble or coal fuel bed

Dimplex Zamora Freestanding Electric Fire

• Rooms with no fireplace or chimney breast
• Well-insulated spaces or occasional use

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Best Wall Mounted & Inset Electric Fires

Best Top-of-the-Range Wall Mounted, Recessed or Inset Electric Fire

Ezee Glow Zara XL

The largest appliance in the Ezee Glow Zara collection, the 72″ Ezee Glow Zara XL makes for an eye-catching presence in any room.

You’ll love the Zara XL’s low running costs thanks to its LED flame effect and flame-only settings. It includes three flame colour choices (warm orange, cool blue or a mixture of both) and a choice between white marble pebbles and ceramic logs for its decorative fuel bed.

With its front-facing heater, the Zara XL will heat your room without you needing to compromise on your television placement. Your TV can go above or below leaving you free to situate it above or below it.

The Zara XL is easy to fit to the wall, but it comes with a recess fitting option if you want to inset it within a media wall.

• Slim-line remote control and touch-screen controls
• Choice of ceramic log or white marble pebbles fuel bed
• Three LED flame colours with flame-only setting
• 1.6kW heat output

Ezee Glow Zara XL Black Wall Mounted or Recessed / Built-In Electric Fire

• Wall-mounting or recessing
• Media walls
• Contemporary feel

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Best Mid-Range Wall Mounted, Recessed or Inset Electric Fire

Ezee Glow Zara

One of the best electric wall fires around and one of the best-selling electric fires on the market is the Ezee Glow Zara. This versatile electric fire can be mounted to a wall or built into a stud wall or recess.

The LED flame effect, which can be used independently of the heater, comes in a colour choice of warm orange, cool blue or a mixture of both.

The Ezee Glow Zara is very popular among people who want to recess an electric fire below a wall-mounted TV as part of a media feature wall. If your space is a bit too small for the Ezee Glow Zara, then you might like to take a look at the Ezee Glow Zara Mini Electric Fire. Equally, if you’re looking for something larger, the Ezee Glow Grand Zara could be the one for you.

• Slim-line remote control and touch-screen operation
• Choice of three LED flame colours
• White marble pebbles or ceramic log fuel bed
• 1.6kW heater

Ezee Glow Zara Wall Mounted or Recessed / Built In Electric Fire

• Recessing or wall-mounting
• Media walls
• Modern look

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Best Value Wall Mounted, Recessed or Inset Electric Fire

Ezee Glow Pulse Widescreen

If you’re looking for a minimal, modern electric fire, the Ezee Glow Pulse Widescreen Black Inset Electric Fire will suit your style. Its 16-inch x 22-inch size is suitable to slot straight into a standard UK fireplace opening, which makes it perfect for homes without operational fireplaces or chimneys, or to give your open fireplace a contemporary twist.

The Pulse has two heat settings — 750W and 1500W — to maintain cosy levels of warmth. Realistic flames with three colour settings, charred wood pieces, crystals and ceramic logs create the perfect look. It’s also available in a standard width rather than this widescreen version.

• Front-facing 1.5kW or 750W heater
• Three LED flame colours
• High-quality tempered black glass panel and trim
• Remote control operated

Ezee Glow Pulse Widescreen Black Inset Electric Fire

• Existing fireplace openings
• Contemporary style

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Best Built-In Electric Fires

Best Top-of-the-Range Built-In Electric Fire

Ezee Glow 72″ Celestial

If your criteria for identifying the best built-in electric fires is that they must have the wow factor then the Ezee Glow 72″ Celestial Built-In Electric Fire has got to be among the contenders.

It’s a visually impressive feature fire that incorporates a decorative bed of crystal and artificial logs, a choice of 12 fuel bed colours and three flame effects colours, and a 1.6 kW heat output.

The fire is designed to be built into a wall. It comes with three glass panels, so you can choose a one-sided, two-sided or three-sided glass installation depending on the look you want to create.

This appliance is also available in 50″ and 60″ and 72″ versions, so you can find the fire that’s right for your space.

• 12 fuel bed colours
• 1.4kW – 1.6kW fan heater
• Three LED flame effect colours
• One, two or three glass sides

Ezee Glow 72” Celestial Built-In Electric Fire

• Media walls
• 1, 2 or 3-sided installations
• Contemporary style

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Best Mid-Range Built-In Electric Fire

Ezee Glow 36″ Celestial

With all of the features of the Ezee Glow 72″ Celestial we featured above, the Ezee Glow 36″ Celestial just has smaller dimensions and a smaller price tag. That makes it one of the best electric fires on the market in our estimation.

Its choice of three flame colours — warm orange, cool blue or a mixture of the two — can be used with or independently of the 1.4kW – 1.6kW heater. The inclusion of 12 fuel bed colour options helps to set the mood for any occasion, while the flexibility to install the fire as one, two or three-sided lets you create the right setup for your home.

It’s also available in 50″ and 60″ and 72″ versions.

• Variety of flame and fuel bed colours
• Up to1.6kW heat output
• One, two or three-sided installation
• Remote control

Ezee Glow 36” Celestial Built-In Electric Fire

• Smaller media walls
• Media walls in snug spaces
• 1, 2 or 3-sided installations

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Best Value Built-In Electric Fire

Ezee Glow Grand Zara

We could have included the Ezee Glow Grand Zara as one of our wall-hung or recessed electric fires. Its versatility is one of the things that makes it worthy of inclusion among the best electric fires. We’re choosing it as our best value built-in electric fire because it makes such an impressive — yet well-priced — focal point in a media wall.

The versatility continues in the finishing details. This version is supplied with both white and black glass surrounds, along with a decorative fuel bed choice of white marble pebbles or ceramic logs. There’s a choice of three flame colours. The flame effect and brightness can be controlled using a slim-line remote control or touchscreen.

• LED flame effect with flame-only setting
• Thermostatic control and 7-day timer function
• Three flame colour choices
• Slim-line remote control

Ezee Glow Grand Zara 60″ White Built-In Electric Fire

• Media walls
• Built-in, recessed or wall-mounted fires
• Slim-line, shallow or space-saving installations

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Best Electric Fire Suites

Best Top-of-the-Range Electric Fire Suite

Ezee Glow 50″ Aura

Combine the benefits of built-in electric fires and free-standing electric fires by opting for a modern electric fire suite. The Ezee Glow 50” Aura Media Wall Electric Suite features a stylish three-sided media wall electric fire within its own surround, which is easy to install in minimal time.

The Aura’s three flame colours — orange, blue or a combination of both — create a realistic flame effect. The fuel bed includes crystal and ceramic logs for your viewing pleasure.

If you need storage space, the surround has space available for logs, TV boxes, games consoles or other everyday objects, or the opportunity to decorate the plinth with logs, ornaments or your own personal touches.

• Choice of 12 fuel bed colours
• 1.4kW – 1.6kW fan heater
• LED flame effect with flame-only option
• Three glass sides

Ezee Glow 50” Aura Media Wall Electric Suite

• Media wall look without the build
• Easy installation
• Rental properties

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Best Mid-Range Electric Fire Suite

Ezee Glow Zara Suite

All the great features of the Ezee Glow Zara — already featured among our best electric fires — plus the addition of a white plinth and surround for an even easier installation. Instantly create a beautiful new focal point in any room without any construction work.

The Ezee Glow Zara includes a choice of three flame colours — warm orange, cool blue or a mixture of the two — that can be controlled from a remote control and used independently of the heater. The flames are framed by a stylish white surround, which offers display and storage space.

• White MDF suite
• Three LED flame effects with flame-only setting
• Thermostatic control
• 7-day time function

Ezee Glow Zara Black Electric Fire Suite

• Media wall look without the build
• Easy installation
• Rental properties

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Best Value Electric Fire Suite

Ezee Glow Aura 600

The Ezee Glow Aura 600 offers the design considerations of a high-end electric fire with a very affordable price and an incredibly straightforward installation process. Like many of the best electric fires, it comes with a high-quality LED flame effect with a choice of three flame colours.

The fire itself is a sleek, contemporary design that is perfectly housed by its black and white MDF surround. It is supplied with crystals, charred wood and artificial logs that form an attractive, decorative fuel bed.

• Stylish monochrome surround and plinth
• 1.4kW – 1.6kW heat output
• Three flame colour options
• Adaptive fuel bed matches flame colours

Ezee Glow Aura 600 Electric Suite

• Media wall style with no construction work
• Simple installation
• Tenants in rented homes

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Best Electric Stove Fires

Best Top-of-the-Range Electric Stove

ACR Malvern

This great appliance brings woodburner aesthetics to an electric fire. The ACR Malvern electric stove combines the sleek, minimal design of contemporary woodburners with the efficiencies and technology of modern electric fires. The result is a fire that would be at home in any living room.

The stove incorporates a built-in 2 kW fan heater. This highly realistic electric fire also features an impressive 3D holographic flame projection with four different flame settings and a log-effect fuel bed. This fire even comes with a remote control – and you can’t say that about a wood-burning stove!

• 3D holographic flame effect
• 2kW heat output
• Contemporary logburner-style design
• Log effect fuel bed

ACR Malvern 2kW Electric Stove

• Woodburner look with easy installation
• Upgrading an existing fireplace

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Best Mid-Range Electric Stove

Ezee Glow Crescent

The Ezee Glow Crescent is a new-to-market electric stove that has quickly established itself as one of the best electric fires in our estimations. Its noteworthy features include a three-sided design, which offers views of the eye-catching LED flame effect from around the world.

The remote control includes an RGB colour wheel, which means the flames and fuel bed can become any colour you want to match your decor or the mood you want to create. There are five brightness settings, three flame speed settings, an adjustable thermostat and a choice of 1.75kW or 1.95kW heat output. Everything you need for total control and customisation of your electric fire.

• 3-sided view of LED flame effect
• 1.75kW – 1.95kW heat output
• Remote control colour wheel
• Adjustable thermostat

Ezee Glow Crescent Electric Stove

• Simple, plug-in installation
• Upgrading an existing fireplace
• Woodburner look with no hassle

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Best Value Electric Stove

Dimplex Springborne

The Dimplex Springborne combines the stylish look of contemporary wood-burning stoves with the efficiency of an electric fire.

Its 2kW heat output will add plenty of warmth to your home. It also comes with a remote control to ensure you get the temperature just right. The compact stove is best suited to well-insulated spaces, and also comes with the welcome benefit of an affordable price tag.

• 2kW heat output
• Remote control
• Optiflame flame effect
• Coal-style fuel bed

Dimplex Springborne LED Remote Control Electric Stove

• Traditional woodburner look, simple installation
• Well-insulated spaces or occasional use

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4 Factors to Consider When Buying an Electric Fire

Like we said at the start of the article, the best electric fires for your home will depend on your home and your circumstances. The sheer choice of electric fires can be overwhelming. But there are four key factors to keep in mind when buying an electric fire to help you make your decision. Once you’ve considered these factors and narrowed down your search, you can combine your personal preference and budget to find the perfect electric fire for your home.

Let’s take a look at those four factors:

Types of Electric Fire

There are various different types of electric fire. Some will be ideal for your home; others might not be suitable. It will depend on the size and shape of your room, whether you’ve got an existing chimney breast, whether you’ve got a fireplace opening and how much building work you want to do. Here are the main types of electric fire:

• Freestanding electric fires
  Freestanding electric fires will work in any room. They usually sit against a wall to give the impression of a fireplace — useful for making a focal point in rooms that don’t have a chimney breast or fireplace.
• Wall-mounted electric fires
  Also called wall-hung fires, wall-mounted electric fires are fixed to the wall. You can think of it as similar to hanging a picture. They usually come with a kit to help you mount them to the wall and have a slimline profile so that they don’t protrude too far into the room.
• Built-in electric fires
  Built-in electric fires are designed to sit within an opening. The most popular form of built-in fires are media wall fires, which sit within the body of a stud wall.
• Inset electric fires
  Similar in concept to built-in electric fires, except inset electric fires are designed to slot into an existing fireplace opening. This makes them a great option for upgrading or repurposing an unused open fireplace.
• Electric stoves
  Electric stoves are effectively a form of freestanding electric fires. They are styled to look like wood-burning stoves, which makes them a great option for properties that like the logburner look but can’t or don’t want to install a wood-burning appliance.
• Electric suite
  Electric suites are typically built-in or recessed electric fires that are supplied with a pre-built surround or plinth. This means they achieve the look of a media wall without the need for any building work or joinery.

Styles

Electric fires come in many different styles, so it’s a case of thinking about what’s going to suit your taste, your home and your decor. Give thought to:

• Aesthetic
  Should your electric fire be a modern design feature or a traditional focal point that looks like it has always been there? Is there a particular colour, shape or design style that’s going to work for the look you want to achieve?
• Flame Effect
  What sort of flame effect do you want for your electric fire? Do you want a realistic flame effect that looks as much like a real fire as possible? Or is something visually impressive more important than it being realistic? Most electric fires have LED flame effects, but there are also electric fires with holographic flame effects or built-in flame effects. You can also get flame effects in any colour, so think about what colour you want and if you’d like to be able to switch between different flame colours.
• Fuel Bed
  Similarly to the flame effect, electric fires also come with a wide range of different fuel beds. Some are designed to look like logs burning, others like coal. There are crystals, pebbles, wood, artificial logs, real coals, artificial coals and many other options. Some fuel beds glow in a traditional orange while others can switch to other eye-catching colours.

Heat Requirements

What sort of heat output do you need from an electric fire? Is it something that’s mainly for decoration and an extra boost of heat sometimes or do you plan to use it as a main source of heating? Most electric fires have a heat output of between 1kW and 2kW. If you’ve got a large room or your home isn’t well insulated, the best electric fires for you will probably be towards the higher end of that range.

Some electric fires have half-power heat outputs or multiple heat output options so you can choose how much heat you need. This helps to keep costs down or avoid overpowering heat. Electric fires with thermostatic controls give greater control over your room temperature, while fires with flame-only settings allow you to create a cosy atmosphere without using the heater.

Additional Features

Another way of finding the best electric fires for your requirements is to pick out any useful features that you want from your fire. Things like remote controls, timer functions, thermostatic controls, and low-decibel heaters are all additional features that might be right for you.

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Conclusion

That completes our guide to the best electric fires. As you’ve seen, there’s no shortage of choice when it comes to buying electric fires. It’s just about finding the fire that’s best suited to your home, budget, style and requirements.

While it’s hard to choose between our best electric fires to pick a favourite — not least because it will depend on your circumstances — we’re going to give the nod to the Ezee Glow Celestial. It’s a beautifully designed contemporary fire, packed with useful features and available in multiple sizes that will suit different requirements. If that’s not quite what you’re looking for you’ll find plenty of other ideas above and in the electric fires section of our website.

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