Electric Fireplace Inserts

Electric fireplace inserts for an old fireplace, built-ins for a new wall

Measure the opening’s width, height and depth. Napoleon offers 26- and 30-inch inserts with a built-in border, a traditional built-in with oak logs and brick panels for a mantel opening, and wall units from 36 to 96 inches. Rosedale adds 26 and 29 inch inserts with split oak logs and an optional backerplate. You can compare Napoleon’s electric and gas inserts on the Napoleon fireplace inserts page. Napoleon electric logs include Woodland log sets in 18, 24 and 27 inch sizes that sit in an existing fireplace opening instead. Modern Flames offers three traditional inserts in five widths from 26 to 54 inches, for old openings or new walls. SimpliFire offers 25-, 30-, 32- and 35-inch inserts for old wood fireplace openings or new framed openings, plus a traditional built-in in 30 or 36 inches for a framed wall, with textured logs and a stonework look. For an old fireplace, cap the chimney and seal the damper first.

Flames, heat and controls

Choose flame colors over logs or crystals with Napoleon’s light-based flame effect, or video flames with a lit ember bed. Napoleon inserts offer adjustable flame speed and brightness. Every unit includes a remote and fan heater; many also offer app control. Plug into a regular outlet on its own circuit for up to about 400 square feet. Many units reach about 800 when hardwired by an electrician. Eco runs the heater at half power; boost increases heat.

Other electric fireplaces and other fuels

Wall mounted fires hang or recess; linear fires give a low, wide shape. Explore see-through electric fires for glass on two or three sides, or multi-sided fireplaces across fuels. Gas inserts need a gas line and usually chimney piping. Wood inserts burn firewood in masonry fireplaces with chimney liners.

Why buy from My Cozy Outdoors

We’re an authorized dealer for all three brands, so full manufacturer warranties apply. Compare all fireplace inserts or electric fireplaces. Call us with your opening measurements and we will talk it through.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put an electric fireplace insert in my existing wood burning fireplace?

Yes. Cap the chimney against rain, close and seal the damper, and place an outlet inside the firebox or run the cord to the nearest outlet. Slide the insert in; its border or a trim kit covers the gap. No venting is needed.

Do electric fireplace inserts put out real heat?

Yes. Every unit has a fan heater as a supplemental heat source for the room, not whole-house heating. A regular outlet warms up to about 400 square feet; many units reach about 800 when hardwired by an electrician. You can also run flames without heat.

What is the most realistic electric fireplace insert?

A Modern Flames electric fireplace insert shows high definition video of real flames on a screen for a realistic wood-fire look from across the room. Built-in speakers add crackling sounds. Compare these with light-based effects over logs or crystals in our best electric fireplace roundup.