Electric Fireplaces & Electric Fire Stoves
Get the glow of a real fire without the wood, gas, smoke or flue. Our Dimplex electric fireplaces plug into a standard power point and pair a lifelike Optiflame LED flame effect with a built-in heater of 1.2kW to 2kW. Choose a cast-iron look electric fire stove, a freestanding mantel suite, or a wall-mounted or built-in model. The flames run with or without the heat, so they set the mood all year round. Compare models below, read the buying guide or jump to the FAQs.
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Dimplex Bari 2kW Portable Electric Stove Fireplace Heater Black Cast Iron Finish Optiflame LED Coal EffectSpecial Price $251 Regular Price $265
Compare our electric fireplaces
Specifications are taken from each product listing. Open the product page for the current price and stock. "Not listed" means the listing does not give that figure. Every model below plugs into a standard power point, and its flame effect runs with or without the heat.
Electric fire stoves
| Model | Heat | Flame effect | Remote | Size (W x D x H) | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimplex MicroStove | 1.2kW, 2 settings | Optiflame, coal bed | Not listed | Not listed | Our most compact stove, cast iron look |
| Dimplex Bari | 2kW, 2 settings | Optiflame LED, coal bed | Not listed | Not listed | Fits a standard fireplace or hearth, opening door, wide window |
| Dimplex Casper | 2kW, 2 settings | Optiflame LED, lava rock bed | Not listed | Not listed | Fits a standard fireplace or hearth |
| Dimplex Ritz (black or white) | 2kW, 2 settings | Optiflame LED, log bed | Not listed | Not listed | Opening door |
| Dimplex Laverton | 2kW, 2 settings | 3D Optiflame, log bed, blue option | Yes | 44.4 x 34 x 64cm | 8-hour timer, working door, adjustable brightness |
| Dimplex Willowbrook Opti Myst | 2kW, 2 settings | Flame and smoke effect, log bed | Yes | 44.1 x 30.5 x 54.9cm | Our most realistic effect |
Electric fireplace mantel suites
| Model | Heat | Flame effect | Remote | Size (W x D x H) | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimplex Mini Windlesham | 1.5kW, 2 settings | LED flame | Yes | 85 x 26 x 93cm | White and oak veneer, granite effect front |
| Dimplex Embassy Mini Mantle | 2kW | Optiflame LED, log bed | Yes | 87 x 27 x 85cm | Classic white, fully assembled, touch controls |
| Dimplex Portland Mini Mantel | 2kW | Optiflame LED, log bed | Yes | 180 x 30 x 98cm | Classic white, fully assembled, touch controls |
Wall-mounted and built-in electric fireplaces
The Dimplex PRISM range (34-inch and 74-inch) has a 1.2kW fan-forced heater, a remote and an acrylic ice ember bed that lights up in a full spectrum of RGB colours. It can hang on the wall or be built in, plugged in or hardwired. The Dimplex 26-inch Optiflame firebox has a 2kW heater, a log fuel bed with brick interior, a built-in thermostat and cool-to-touch glass, and simply plugs in.
Flame-effect heaters
For a glow on a smaller budget, the Pronti 2000W PTC heater with 3D flame effect has flame-style lighting, a thermostat, an 8-hour timer, a remote and tip-over and overheat protection, and is listed for rooms of 20 to 30m².
How to choose an electric fireplace
1. Pick a style
| Type | Looks like | Best for | Installation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric fire stove | Cast-iron wood or coal stove with a door | Hearths, corners, bedrooms, renters | None, plug in |
| Mantel suite | Complete fireplace with a surround | A lounge room focal point | None, plug in |
| Wall-mounted or built-in | Slim modern panel or firebox | Media walls, modern living rooms | Hang or build in; plug in or hardwire |
| Flame-effect heater | Portable heater with flame lighting | A budget glow in any room | None, plug in |
2. Match the heat to the room
Allow roughly 1kW for every 10m² of floor with a standard ceiling. A 1.2kW stove suits a bedroom or study, a 1.5kW suite a small lounge, and a 2kW model a room of around 20m². For a bigger space, enjoy the fireplace as a feature and keep your main heating, or add an electric heater.
3. Choose your flame effect
- Optiflame LED: lifelike flames over a log, coal or lava rock fuel bed, on most of our Dimplex range.
- 3D Optiflame: extra depth, adjustable brightness and an optional blue flame, on the Laverton.
- Opti Myst: a flame and smoke effect, on the Willowbrook.
- RGB colours: a full spectrum of colours over an ice ember bed, on the PRISM wall-mounted range.
4. Check the space and the controls
Measure where it will go: stoves are around 44cm wide, the Windlesham and Embassy suites 85 to 87cm, and the Portland 180cm. If you want to control it from the couch, choose a model with a remote, and look for a timer like the Laverton's 8-hour timer.
No flue, no gas, no wood. Freestanding electric fireplaces need no installation and suit apartments and rentals. Keep the heat outlet clear of curtains and furniture, and plug into a wall socket, not a power board.
Electric fireplace FAQs
Do electric fireplaces actually heat a room?
Yes. Every Dimplex electric fireplace and stove in our range has a built-in heater, from 1.2kW on the MicroStove to 2kW on most stoves and mantel suites, and most have two heat settings. That suits a bedroom, study or a small to medium lounge. For a large open-plan space, use one as a feature alongside your main heating.
Can I use the flame effect without the heat?
Yes. The Optiflame LED flame effect on every Dimplex model we sell works on its own, with the heater off, so you can enjoy the glow in summer too. The Dimplex Laverton also lets you change the flame brightness and switch to a blue flame.
Do electric fireplaces need installing?
Most do not. The stoves and mantel suites are freestanding and plug straight into a standard power point, with no flue, chimney, gas line or venting. The Embassy and Portland suites arrive fully assembled. The wall-mounted Dimplex PRISM can hang on the wall or be built in, and can be plugged in or hardwired; use a licensed electrician to hardwire it.
How much does an electric fireplace cost to run?
On full heat, a 2kW fireplace uses 2kWh an hour, so at 30c per kWh it costs about 60c an hour, and a 1.2kW stove about 36c. Check your own tariff on your power bill. With the heater off, the Optiflame LED flame effect uses only a small amount of power, so running the flames alone costs very little. See our tips to save on heating costs.
What size electric fireplace do I need?
As a rough guide, allow about 1kW of heat for every 10m² of floor with a standard ceiling. A 1.2kW MicroStove suits a bedroom or study of around 12m², and a 2kW stove or suite a room of around 20m². Also check the footprint: the Laverton stove is 44.4 x 34 x 64cm, while the Portland mantel suite is 180 x 30 x 98cm.
Can I put an electric stove in my existing fireplace?
Yes. The Dimplex Bari, Casper and black Ritz stoves are designed to fit in a standard fireplace or on a hearth, which is a simple way to bring an unused fireplace back to life. Make sure a power point is within reach of the cord.
Electric fire stove or mantel suite: which should I choose?
An electric fire stove is compact and portable, with a cast-iron look, opening door and log or coal fuel bed, so it suits a hearth, corner or bedroom. A mantel suite is a complete fireplace with a white or timber-look surround that becomes the focal point of a lounge, like the Embassy, Portland and Mini Windlesham.
Are electric fireplaces safe?
There is no real flame, so there is no smoke, ash, sparks or carbon monoxide to worry about. The Dimplex 26-inch Optiflame firebox has safe, cool-to-touch glass and a built-in thermostat. As with any heater, keep curtains and furniture clear of the heat outlet, never cover it, and plug it straight into a wall socket rather than a power board.
Which electric fireplaces come with a remote control?
The Laverton and Willowbrook Opti Myst stoves and the Mini Windlesham, Embassy and Portland mantel suites list a remote control, and so does the PRISM wall-mounted range. The Laverton also has an 8-hour timer.
What is the Dimplex Opti Myst effect?
Opti Myst is the effect used on the Dimplex Willowbrook stove. It adds a realistic flame and smoke effect over a log fuel bed, for the most lifelike look in our range, and like the Optiflame models it works with or without the 2kW heater.