Best electric fireplace recessed or built-in 2022.

If you want to buy one of the best electric fireplace recessed or in-built for your home, there are a few things to keep in mind. This kind of electric fireplace is mostly installed using a professional.

This is so because you will have to take measurements, make a hole in your wall to hold the fireplace, make sure it is flush against the wall so that it doesn’t look awful and probably hardwire it to your electric system.

However, if you decide to do it yourself, then take note of the depth of the fireplace compared to the thickness of your wall. You also have to find a way to connect the power cable to your electrical system so that it doesn’t look messy on the wall.

Please note that some of these recessed electric fireplace can also be wall mounted. So buying one that has multiple options for installation may allow you some flexibility in how you want to install yours.

Lastly, what if, you don’t want to make a hole in your wall. I can imagine some people will hesitate from doing this and so reject a recessed electric fireplace.

Instead of making a hole on the wall, why not build the wall recess on the wall itself.

To have an idea of what it takes to do this watch the video below.

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Comparison table for best electric fireplace recessed or built-in

Reviews for the best electric fireplace recessed or built-in.

#1. Touchstone Sideline Recessed Mounted Electric Fireplaces (50 Inches)

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Features.

This is the best recessed electric fireplace present today.

1. This has been designed for front facing,  built-in or recessed wall placement.
2. It has dual modes. That is for heat and without heat
3. It has 2 heat settings. You can set the heat to low or high.
4. It has 5 flame settings. From a soft ember glow to a strong blaze.
5. The heat and flame settings can be done from the remote control for utmost convenience.
6. It emits authentic looking flames to mimic a real fireplace.
7. It comes with a timer for shutting it off after a period from 30 minutes to 7.5 hours. So you can set it and go to sleep.
8. It can heat a space of 400sq.ft with 1500watts of power at a voltage of 120V.
9. It comes with faux logs and crystals to give it a really genuine fireplace look.
10.   You can install this in bedrooms, living rooms, offices or anywhere it is okay to create an opening in your wall.
11.  It comes in different sizes so you can choose which one fits the recess you intend to build.
12.   With the included installation instructions, you can install it on your own.

Price and reviews

Specs.

a) Brand – Touchstone
b) Color – Black
c) Material – Glass
d) Item Dimensions LxWxH – 50.4 x 5.5 x 21.5 inches
e) Finish Type – Black
f) Item Weight – 59 Pounds
g) Ventilation Type – Vent Free
h) Chamber height – 21.5 Inches
i) Heating coverage – 400 ft.
j) Item Depth – 6.25 inch

#2. R.W.FLAME Electric Fireplace 50 inch Recessed and Wall Mounted.

Features.

This is another best electric fireplace recessed.

1. This R.W.FLAME Electric Fireplace can be recessed or wall mounted.
2. It has two operating modes. You can either use the touch screen or the remote control for operation.
3. The touch or remote can change settings of;
   a) 12 flame & LED flame bed color modes;
   b) 5 flame speed modes;
   c) 5 flame brightness levels;
4. the heater can be set for 750 watts or 1500 watts for both warm and energy saving mode.
5. The supplemental zone heating is for up to 400 square feet.
6. This unit can be used with or without heat.
7. It also has auto-heat kill safety to avoid the super heating. It is ETL certificate approval for safety.

Price and reviews.

Specs.

a) Brand – R.W.FLAME
b) Material – Metal
c) Item Dimensions LxWxH – 18.1 x 3.85 x 50 inches
d) Ventilation Type – Vent Free
e) Chamber depth – 18.1 Inches
f) Chamber height – 18.11 Inches
g) Installation Type – Wall Mount.

#3. PuraFlame Alice 40 Inches Recessed Electric Fireplace

Features.

This best electric fireplace recessed can also be wall mounted

1. This electric fireplace built in has two heat settings, high – 1500w and low – 750w.
2. The heat is not sufficient for a large room. At best it could be supplemental.
3. It has a thermostat for heat control.
4. The countdown timer can be used to control the unit from about 30 minutes to 9 hours.
5. The very realistic flame effect is produced by Ultra High Intensity LED lights.
6. There are 2 options for ember bed and 4 different flame settings to suit your preference.
7. You can operate it with flame or without flame.
8. The touch screen feature gives you a second option to operate the unit. The touch button light will be turned off after several seconds without any operation.

Price and reviews.

Specs.

a) Brand – PuraFlame
b) Color – Black
c) Material – Metal and Tempered Glass
d) Item Weight – 41.23 Pounds
e) Ventilation Type – Vent Free
f) Installation Type – recessed.

#4. Xbeauty 30 inch Wall Mounted Recessed Electric Fireplace Insert.

Features.

There are plenty of options for this best electric fireplace recessed.

1. The xbeauty recessed electric fireplace has 2 heat settings of low and high of 750w and 1500w respectively.
2. It gives supplemental heat of 400sq. ft.
3. It produces 5100 BTU and plugs into a 120v outlet.
4. It comes with 12 flame colors and 5 flame speed and brightness.
5. It is beautiful when install flush with the wall and focal point for your visitors.
6. It has a timer that can be set from 1 hour to 8 hours.

Price and reviews.

Specs.

a) Brand – Xbeauty
b) Ventilation Type – Vent Free
c) Heat output – 5100
d) Installation Type – recessed, wall mount

#5. Tangkula 36″ Electric Fireplace, in-Wall Recessed and Wall Mounted.

Features.

1. This best electric fireplace recessed, in built or wall mounted comes in three different sizes of 36inches, 40 inches and 50 inches.
2. It has heat output of 750w and 1500w.
3. You can simulate the flame with 9 colors to give a real fire flame effect.
4. Also it has 5 brightness level of setting
5. You can either use the clear LED display touch screen or remote for control and settings.
6. For safety, it has over heat protection and it is CETL certified.

Price and reviews.

Specs.

a) Brand – Tangkula
b) Color – Black
c) Material – Tempered Glass & Sheet Metal
d) Item Dimensions LxWxH – 36 x 5.5 x 21.5 inches
e) Item Weight – 40 Pounds
f) Ventilation Type – Vent Free
g) Installation Type – Wall Mount

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