What is a Freestanding Fireplace?
You already know what a fireplace is. So, we won’t dwell much on that. What you may not know is a freestanding fireplace. As its name implies, this is a fireplace that stands alone. From the look on your face, it seems you don’t still understand it. No problem. We’ll explain it further.
You must have seen some electric fireplaces that are inserted into the wall with only their front view showing outside. Those fireplaces are recessed ones. Freestanding fireplaces stand on their own.
They are not inserted or recessed into the wall. The major advantage of freestanding fireplaces is that you don’t need to break your wall to install them. In fact, they don’t require any installation at all. You only need to set them up.
Our Research
In our bid to encourage people to consider freestanding electric fireplaces, we went into the market to check out the best freestanding electric fireplace, and we came back with a long list.
It took us several months to test and find out the features of all of them. After careful assessment, we narrowed the list down to the best twelve.
We have now reviewed them here for you. We outlined the features of each of them for you and other prospective buyers of freestanding fireplaces.
We didn’t rely on only what the manufacturers and distributors told us about the devices. We also verified the facts.
So, you can bank on this review. If we tell you that a particular fireplace has certain features, you can rest assured that it really does. We don’t say things we aren’t sure about.
To make the review complete, we recommended one of the fireplaces for you at the end of the review. Don’t get it wrong.
We recommend all the twelve fireplaces in this review. We only singled out one of them because it is the very best among them.
We want you to take note of the qualities of each of them. Whenever you intend to buy any freestanding fireplace, you should look for the same qualities too.
Before we go into the review, we will advise you that whenever you want to purchase a freestanding fireplace, you should choose the one we adjudged to be the best in this review or pick anyone from the list. Now, gird your loins, and let’s get straight to business.
Our Picks of 12 Best Freestanding Electric Fireplaces:
1. AKDY Electric Freestanding Fireplace
Starting with the dimension of this fireplace, it has a width of 26.8 inches, a height of 30.3 inches, and a depth of 12.6 inches. With that dimension, it weighs 37.5 pounds.
Since you won’t be moving it around, the weight of a fireplace doesn’t matter much. Nevertheless, we still need to let you know the weight.
If you love a black freestanding electric fireplace, you’ll love this one because it is black in color, and that means it will go with any wall color. It consumes only 1,400 watts. The device is capable of heating up to 400 square feet apartment.
Well, you may not like the fact that its flame is not adjustable. As a tradeoff, you can operate it without heat. So, it could be kept on all through the four seasons of the year.
The unit has only one heat setting. Its light is built on LED technology, so it conserves energy. Although it does not come with a remote control, you can control it with the buttons on it. We also need to let you know that it comes with a 1-year warranty.
Features:
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- The unit weighs only 37.5 pounds.
- It comes with a 1-year warranty.
- Its black color will go with any wall color.
- The fireplace can heat up an area of 400 square feet.
- It operates without heat.
- You will love its safety shut off.
- Its light is based on LED technology.
- The fireplace is certified for Canada and the United States.
- The current Amazon rating of the unit is 3.9 stars.
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2. Life smart Freestanding Electric Fireplace Heater
We love this fireplace because of its three heat settings. You can use it with high heat, low heat, and no heat. What really blew our mind about it is its heating capacity.
This machine will heat up a 1000 square feet enclosure. When the seller told us, we didn’t believe it. We had to test it to confirm. This is not a black freestanding electric fireplace. However, its burnish oak color is also beautiful.
The unit offers two levels of realistic fire glow. It works quietly. You can easily control it with its remote control. You can also use the buttons on its front panel. It has a timer with which you can preset the time you want it to go off.
The unit consumes 1500 watts, and it comes with a 1-year warranty. The weight of 40 pounds is fair for a fireplace with its dimension. The dimension of the device is 28 by 11 by 20 inches. It currently has an Amazon rating of 4 stars.
Features:
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- This fireplace can heat up a 1000 square feet enclosure.
- It has a burnish oak color.
- 40 pounds weight is great for a fireplace.
- It has two levels of flame.
- You can control it with its remote control.
- Or use the buttons on its screen.
- It has an Amazon rating of 4 stars out of 5.
- We also love its 12-hour timer.
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3. Duraflame Black Freestanding Electric Fireplace
This is another black freestanding electrical fireplace. However, the reason why we enlisted it is its superior heating capacity.
It might interest you that this device can heat up a 1000 square feet area. Its 3D flame blows on faux logs. The device also has five adjustable brightness, color, and speed settings.
Its infrared heat maintains the natural humidity level of your room. It won’t dry out your room. The thermostat of the unit gives you total control of the temperature of your room.
Since it can work without heat, you can use it all through the year. The unit weighs only 28.6 pounds, and it has an Amazon rating of 4.4 stars.
It is needless to remind you that the rating is great. The dimension of the fireplace is 13.1 by 24 by 23.4 inches. It comes with a remote control whose batteries are included in the pack.
Features:
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- Like the others, the fireplace requires no installation.
- It is capable of heating up 1,000 square feet area.
- The unit weighs 28.6 pounds.
- Its current Amazon rating is 4.4 stars.
- The dimension of the unit is 13.1 by 24 by 23.4 inches.
- You’ll enjoy its five levels of brightness and speed.
- You can control the temperature in your room with the help of its thermostat.
- It comes with a remote control.
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4. HomCom Freestanding Electric Fireplace
This fireplace also stands alone, and it comes with a sturdy frame and legs. The door of the fireplace is covered with tempered glass, so it does not break easily. We also love the black color of the device. Its overall dimension is 16.25 by 11 by 21.5 inches.
Its heating capacity is 323 square feet. Although many other fireplaces on this list are able to heat up to 400 square feet, we still feel that the capacity is fair.
It offers two heat settings. Higher heat will consume 1,500 watts while the lower heat will consume 750 watts. The device weighs 17.2 pounds. This is a fantastic weight for a unit of its capacity.
It has a safety feature that turns it off whenever the heat gets too high. You can operate it with or without heat. So, you can use it all year round.
It is vent-free. The fire effect has adjustable brightness. The unit is stylish and portable, and it will complete your bedroom. Its metal finish makes it very durable. Finally, we believe that its Amazon rating of 4 stars confirms its quality.
Features:
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- The unit is a freestanding one, and as such, it does not require breaking of any wall for installation.
- It can heat up to 323 square feet area.
- The fireplace is stylish and portable.
- It weighs only 17.2 pounds.
- You can make use of either of its two heat settings.
- It has a current Amazon rating of 4 stars.
- The frame of the unit is sturdy.
- Its legs are sturdy, as well.
- The metal finish makes it durable.
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5. Duraflame DFS-450-2 Black Freestanding Electric Fireplace
This unit is another freestanding fireplace, and it has a dimension of 19.7 by 16.2 by 11.6 inches. It weighs 15.84 pounds. What we love most about this device is its ease of assembly.
We were able to assemble it in less than 10 minutes. You should be able to assemble it easily too. The heating capacity of the device is 400 square feet.
Its picture window is amazing. Most importantly, it is eco-friendly. This unit also has an overheating feature that makes the heater shut off when it begins to overheat. It currently has an Amazon rating of 4.1 stars.
Having pets around does not stop you from using this unit since it is safe for pets and children. This is because the stove will remain cold to touch, regardless of how much heat it puts out.
The safety feature of this unit that dazzled us is its tip-over safety feature. It will automatically go off if it is knocked over. This means if your kids mistakenly knock it over while playing, the unit will go off, keeping your apartment and children safe.
This is the first time we will come across this awesome safety feature. You can also reduce the amount of energy it consumes with a feature called zone heating.
The feature allows you to shut off the hot air going into rooms that are not occupied by anyone. So, the little heat it radiates will be focused on the areas that are occupied. This saves energy and also boosts efficiency.
Features:
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- The fireplace is a freestanding one that requires no wall breakage.
- It is very easy to assemble.
- It weighs only 15.84 pounds.
- The device shuts off its heating unit automatically when it begins to overheat.
- It also shuts off completely when knocked over.
- The current Amazon rating of the unit is 4.1 stars.
- It can heat up an area of 400 square feet.
- You can zone the heat that comes from the unit.
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6. VonHaus Electric Stove Heater Fireplace, Black
This standalone electric fireplace is stylish, elegant, and classy. Its black color accentuates its beautiful design. By virtue of its design, you can use it for workplaces, garages, and any part of your home.
It has a dimension of 16.8 by 10.8 by 20 inches, and it weighs 17.6 pounds. Like other fireplaces on this list, it also has a thermal cut off that stops the appliance from overheating.
This is commendable because we always consider safety first. In addition, the device has two heat settings. Its thermostat helps you control the temperature of your room.
By now, you should already know that virtually all fireplaces with two heat settings consume 750 watts to generate the lower heat and 1500 watts to generate the higher heat.
Since it can work without heat, you can use it as a decorative piece all through the year. The appliance has a current Amazon rating of 4 stars out of 5.
Due to its possibility, you can easily move it from room to room, and you can also store it away easily. Even if you have never used a freestanding fireplace before, you should be able to set it up easily.
Features:
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- This is a standalone appliance that requires little or no installation.
- You can easily assemble and set it up.
- It has an Amazon rating of 4 stars out of 5.
- You can use either of its two heat settings.
- It has a thermal cut off feature that stops the appliance from overheating.
- It weighs only 17.6 pounds.
- You can operate it with or without heat.
- It is stylish and elegant.
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7. e-Flame USA Regal White Freestanding Electric Fireplace
People who prefer white freestanding electric fireplaces will love this appliance. We couldn’t resist its white color. In fact, one of our team members bought one of them for his home.
Whether you put it on or not, having this beautiful masterpiece in your living room will give your apartment a huge facelift. Your guests will be stunned.
The dancing flames and burning log effects add to the beauty of the appliance. Due to its relative portability, you can easily move it around. This unit is suitable for your RV, workplace, garage, basement, guestroom, and other parts of your home.
It is a fan-forced heater that distributes heat evenly. We are also glad to let you know that it works without heat. So, it is your choice to use it with or without heat. You don’t have to wait until it is cold before you enjoy the ambiance produced by the fireplace.
We also love its two safety features. First, it cuts off the heating unit when it starts overheating. Secondly, it shuts itself off when you knock it over.
We tested this feature by tipping it over while in use. The device just shut down automatically. This makes it safe to set it up in homes where there are pets, kids, and aged ones. Let’s wrap this up by also informing you that it weighs 17.47 pounds and has an Amazon rating of 4.2 stars.
Features:
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- The appliance is a standalone fireplace that requires no installation.
- It weighs only 17.47 pounds.
- It is protected from overheating.
- The unit goes off when knocked over.
- It has an Amazon rating of 4.2 stars.
- It can heat up an area of 400 square feet.
- The fireplace is exquisite.
- It works with or without heat.
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8. Southern Enterprises Sicilian Harvest Electric Mantel Fireplace
This is a white freestanding electric fireplace. The appliance itself is not white, but the housing you’ll set up for it is white. The housing actually gives it the look of a recessed fireplace.
Although the fireplace is very beautiful, it may not be so easy to set up the mantel. It took us some time to put it together.
You can control it with its remote control. The fireplace, including its mantel, weighs 100 pounds, and it can support up to 85 pounds of weight.
No matter how much heat it generates, the glass of the fireplace remains cool to touch. We love the remote control’s child safety lock. Once you lock it, none of the remote control buttons will respond again.
The appliance can heat up to 400 square feet. With the remote control, you can control the thermostat, flames, and timer. The mantel has a space for a flat-screen TV set.
You’ll agree that having a TV above and a fireplace below will make your apartment simply classy. Just like all electric fireplaces, it has zero emission, making it safe for you, your family, and your pets.
The appliance is 44.75 inches wide (mantel included), 14 inches deep, and 40.25 inches high. It comes with all the assembly material. The appliance alone without the mantel weighs only 30 pounds.
It has a current Amazon rating of 4.2 stars. We should also let you know that it has LED light for energy efficiency. Since it can work without heating, you can use it all through the year.
Features:
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- Although it requires the setup of its mantel, it is still a standalone fireplace.
- The appliance has a remote control.
- The remote control can be locked to make the buttons stop responding.
- The fireplace has zero-emission.
- It weighs only 30 pounds,
- Its mantel can support a total weight of 85 pounds.
- The appliance is stylish and elegant.
- The mantel has enough space for a TV above it.
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9. TURBRO Suburbs 20″ Black Freestanding Electric Fireplace Stove
This standalone electric fireplace weighs 15.5 pounds, and this makes it one of the lightest freestanding fireplaces in the market.
While many other units will take 1500 watts, this appliance takes only 1400 watts. The most amazing feature of this portable device is its heating capacity.
Will you believe that this appliance can heat up to 1,000 square feet area? For a 15 pounder to output such heat, we had to commend the superior engineering that went into the design and production of the appliance.
Its LED log flame effect conserves a lot of energy. The dimension of the device is 20 by 17 by 10 inches. You will love its 1-year warranty.
Its current Amazon rating is 4.1 stars. You can control the temperature in your room with its thermostat. No matter how much heat it gives out, it will still be cool to touch.
We must let you know that if you’re using it for the first time, it may give off an offensive odor. Just give it a few minutes for the odor to disappear.
Features:
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- The appliance weighs only 15.5 pounds.
- It comes with a 1-year warranty.
- An Amazon rating of 4.1 stars confirms that it is a good product.
- Its heating capacity is 1,000 square feet area.
- It consumes only 1400 watts.
- You can control the temperature around with its thermostat.
- It is quite portable.
- Having LED log flame effects will help you conserve energy.
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10. Dimplex TDS8515TB Celeste Electric Stove
This black standalone fireplace is one of the most beautiful that we have come across. Its metal finish shines brightly. We also love the fact that it has an air purifier.
So, it takes care of allergens and particulates. You can operate it with or without heat. That means you can operate it all through the year.
Its faux log flame design makes it even more visually appealing. In fact, it gives a stunning view that will mesmerize your guests.
With its thermostat, you can control the temperature of any room as big as 400 square feet. The unit weighs 66 pounds, and it has a dimension of 29.6 by 17.9 by 27 inches. The motor of the heater is relatively quiet. Overall, it has an Amazon rating of 3.7 stars.
Features:
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- The appliance has a metal finish that boosts durability.
- It comes with an air purifier that keeps your apartment free of allergens.
- The design is visually appealing.
- It weighs only 66 pounds.
- The device has a thermostat through which you can control the temperature around you.
- It has an Amazon rating of 3.7 stars.
- The fireplace can handle a 400 square feet area.
- You’ll be mesmerized by its realistic flame effect.
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11. Pleasant Hearth Freestanding Electric Fireplace
We love this freestanding 20-inch fireplace that is easy to install. It consumes only 1,350 watts to warm up a 400 square feet area. You can operate it with or without heat.
You don’t have to break your wall to install it. Just plug it after setting it up, and you will begin to enjoy some warmth and ambiance. The device offers two heat settings. The appliance weighs only 21.54 pounds, and it also comes with a 1-year limited warranty.
The total dimension of the fireplace is 20 by 11 by 23 inches, and it has a current Amazon rating of 4.2 stars. You will also love its stylish design.
Features:
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- This is a freestanding fireplace that does not require any in-wall installation.
- It is very easy to set up.
- The appliance weighs 21.54 pounds.
- It has a 20-inch width.
- Users of the appliance have rated it 4.2 stars on Amazon.
- The unit is stylish and portable.
- It comes with a 1-year limited warranty.
- It can heat up a 400 square area.
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12. Ameriwood Home Bruxton Freestanding Electric Fireplace
This is the last standalone fireplace on our list, and it can heat up a 400 square feet. The LED flame has up to 50,000 hours of life.
We also love its 22-inch width of the appliance. What first attracted us is its stylish look and visual appeal. The wood grain finish, coupled with metal firebox insert gives the appliance an elegant look.
Just like many other appliances, it is very easy to set up. The device weighs 27 pounds, and it has a current Amazon rating of 3.6 stars.
Its total dimension is 7.3 by 22.8 by 22.8 inches. Since you can operate it with or without heat, you can use it all through the year.
Features:
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- The LED flame has 50,000 hours of life.
- The weight of 27 pounds is not bad for a standalone fireplace.
- The appliance requires no tedious in-wall installation.
- It is stylish and elegant.
- It has a width of 22.8 inches.
- You can operate it with or without heat.
- It has an Amazon rating of 3.6 stars.
- You can heat up a 400 square feet room with it.
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What is the Best Freestanding Electric Fireplace?
The best fireplace in this review is the AKDY Electric Freestanding Fireplace. We recommend it because we love many of its features.
Here is why we recommend the product.
When it begins to overheat, it shuts itself off. You don’t need to shut it off yourself. You’ll love the safety feature. Even if you don’t need heat, you can always put it on without heat and enjoy the ambiance because it beautifies homes.
When you put it on, its heat will circulate through your apartment in less than 5 minutes. It provides so much heat that everyone in the living room will feel it.
We also love its black color. No matter what the color of your walls is, black will go with it. Another reason why we rated it as the best is its 1-year warranty that allows you to get free repair if anything goes wrong within your first year of purchase.
Even though there are twelve fireplaces in this review, we recommend the AKDY Electric Freestanding Fireplace as the best freestanding electric fireplace because of the reasons listed above.
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