Electric fireplaces can give heat, but many are bought for the flame alone. Knowing how heat output is measured helps you choose.
Watts and BTU
One watt of electric heat is about 3.412 BTU per hour. A 750 W setting gives about 2,560 BTU/h and a 1500 W setting about 5,120 BTU/h.
Our heaters
The flat holographic, F Series and side table fireplaces can have a 750 W / 1500 W heater, for a room of about 15 m² (160 sq ft). The standard versions are display only. On the K Series the remote switches the heat and sets the temperature separately from the flame.
The freestanding holographic model has a built-in heater with a thermostat from 18 to 30 °C (64 to 86 °F) and a timer.
1500 W and North American outlets
Most plug-in electric heaters in North America stop at 1500 W, the practical limit of a standard 120 V household outlet.
When display only is better
In warm climates, in rooms that are already heated, and in shops, hotels and show homes, the flame matters more than the heat. A display-only fireplace uses only a small amount of electricity.