Linear & Wall Mount Electric Fireplaces
Applications
Adding to an existing home
Many of these fireplaces can be mounted directly on the wall. Some can be either recessed or wall mounted. Others require a recess. See installation manuals for details.
New construction
Many of these fireplaces can be mounted directly on the wall. Some can be either recessed or wall mounted while others require a recess. See installation manuals for details.
Key decision points
Power
Confirm circuit has sufficient power. Power requirements can be 1500 watts or greater when heater is in use. Determine if firebox is hardwired or if it plugs into a standard outlet.
Mounting/recessing
Recessing a unit requires planning. Confirm the cavity is the appropriate size. Some units will push up against a finished opening (already tiled and sheetrocked) and install at the end of the job. Others install during open framing and will require finishing up to the fireplace. Wall mounted units simply require sufficient backing / wall strength to safely support the fireplace weight.
Heating Requirements
Electric fireplaces typically only provide modest supplementary heating. Do not depend on them as a primary heat source.