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An outdoor electric fireplace gives you flame on a covered patio with no gas line, no chimney and no venting. Our six listings include five from Modern Flames: two slim linears, two three-sided units and a traditional insert you can build into a covered patio wall. SimpliFire supplies the Forum, a linear unit made for outdoors that shows flame with no heat. Each is rated for exterior use under a roof, away from rain and direct sun. It is not made for an uncovered deck wall. You can run the flame with the heat off for year-round atmosphere on a sheltered porch or beside an outdoor kitchen.
How to choose your outdoor electric fireplace
Start with the wall and the view. Slim units are under 6 inches deep for a recessed fit inside a standard 2 by 6 wall. Three-sided units show fire on two or three sides in a flat wall, corner or bay. Choose your width, from 26 to 120 inches, on the product page.
One line lets you choose flame colors, ember bed color and downlight color. The other shows high-definition video of real flames, with app updates for new flame styles and built-in speakers for crackling sounds or Bluetooth music. Its three-sided version has real cut logs lit inside. The same video-flame line has a traditional insert in five widths from 26 to 54 inches, with lit real wood logs over an ember bed; outdoors, it must be built in. The SimpliFire Forum, 43 to 55 inches wide, has clear crystals and driftwood logs, lets you choose flame and ember bed colors, and gives no heat, just the look of fire.
You can mount most units on the wall or build them in; the traditional insert and SimpliFire Forum are built in outdoors. Each plugs into a wall outlet on its own circuit. Outdoor heat output is supplemental: a gentle boost for sheltered seating, while the SimpliFire Forum gives no heat.
Compare linear electric fireplace options for a low, wide shape, or browse all electric fireplaces, including indoor models. For an uncovered wall or bigger, hotter fire, explore outdoor gas fireplaces. For real logs and a chimney, see wood-burning outdoor fireplaces.
Why buy from My Cozy Outdoors?
We are an authorized dealer for Modern Flames and SimpliFire, so the full manufacturer warranty applies. For size, placement or power questions, call us and we will talk it through. Still comparing fire types? Our Outdoor Fireplaces collection includes gas, wood-burning, electric and masonry kits.
FAQ
Can an electric fireplace be used outside?
Only if it is rated for outdoor use; a standard indoor electric fireplace is not. These units are rated for a covered patio or porch, away from rain and direct sun. They are not made for an open wall without a roof.
Does an outdoor electric fireplace need to be covered?
Yes. It needs a roof and protection from rain and direct sun, such as a covered outdoor kitchen wall. A fitted off-season cover protects the screen and electronics. The outlet and wiring should also be protected from the weather.
Can an outdoor electric fireplace put out real heat?
Most units here have a built-in heater that warms up to about 400 square feet indoors. The SimpliFire Forum shows flame only and gives no heat. Outside, it takes the chill off sheltered seating but is not a patio heater. If warmth matters most, pair it with a patio heater and enjoy the fireplace's flame.
