Electric fireplace heat is real heat, but electric fireplace heat is supplemental heat. SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60, SimpliFire 36" Built-In, SimpliFire Scion 55, Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim, and Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi can warm the room around the fireplace, but the manuals do not position these electric fireplaces as whole-home furnace replacements.
American Hearth Supply uses manufacturer installation manuals for electrical figures because product pages can drift from the manual. If a manual does not publish a room-size rating, American Hearth Supply will not estimate a room-size rating.
Do electric fireplaces actually heat a room?
Electric fireplaces actually heat a room as supplemental zone heat. SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60, SimpliFire Scion 55, and SimpliFire 36" Built-In use electric resistance heat, while Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim and Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi list heater output in the installation manual.
The SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60 manual lists 120V AC, 60 Hz, 12.5 A, and 1500 W on the rating plate (SimpliFire manual 2044-980 Rev. L, p. 5). The SimpliFire Scion 55 manual lists 120V AC, 60 Hz, 12.5 A, and 1500 W on the rating plate (SimpliFire manual 2041-980 Rev. N, p. 5).
The SimpliFire 36" Built-In manual for SF-BI36-EB lists 120V at 1400 W and 11.7 A, 208V at 2100 W and 10.1 A, and 240V at 2800 W and 11.7 A (SimpliFire manual 2040-980 Rev. P, pp. 7, 9). The Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim manual lists 120V AC, 60 Hz, 13 A, 1465 W, and 5,000 BTU for LPS models (Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim Installation Manual V2, p. 3).
How much heat does a 1,500W electric fireplace make?
A 1,500W electric fireplace is usually a room-comfort heater, not a home heating system. SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60 and SimpliFire Scion 55 both publish 1500 W at 120V AC, 60 Hz, and 12.5 A, but the manuals do not publish a guaranteed square-foot coverage figure (SimpliFire manuals 2044-980 Rev. L, p. 5; 2041-980 Rev. N, p. 5).
Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim publishes 1465 W at 120V AC and 5,000 BTU, and Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi publishes 1465 W at 120V AC with 5,000 BTU and optional 240V at 2930 W with 10,000 BTU capable (Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim Installation Manual V2, p. 3; Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multiview Installation Manual 07-00011, p. 3). American Hearth Supply does not convert these manual figures into a room-size promise because the manuals do not publish that promise.
Why do electric fireplaces list BTU?
Electric fireplaces list BTU because buyers compare heat output across fireplaces. Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim lists 5,000 BTU at 120V AC, while Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi lists 5,000 BTU at 120V AC and 10,000 BTU capable with optional 240V wiring (Modern Flames manuals 07-00012 and 07-00011).
BTU can help compare heater output, but BTU does not change the project type. SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60, SimpliFire Scion 55, SimpliFire 36" Built-In, Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim, and Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi still need the circuit and installation method stated in the exact manual.
What is the difference between 120V and 240V electric fireplace heat?
120V electric fireplace heat is the common electric-fireplace setup, while 240V electric fireplace heat can allow higher wattage on models that publish 240V operation. SimpliFire 36" Built-In publishes 120V at 1400 W and 240V at 2800 W, while Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi publishes 120V at 1465 W and optional 240V at 2930 W (SimpliFire manual 2040-980 Rev. P; Modern Flames manual 07-00011).
SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60 and SimpliFire Scion 55 publish 120V AC, 60 Hz, 12.5 A, and 1500 W in the manuals reviewed for American Hearth Supply. Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim publishes 120V AC, 60 Hz, 13 A, and 1465 W in the manual reviewed for American Hearth Supply.
Can electric fireplaces run flame without heat?
Electric fireplaces can run flame effects without heat when the manual controls separate flame and heater functions. SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60 lists separate flame, heater, and ember-bed controls, and Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim lists remote controls for heat, flame, ember bed, and downlight zones (SimpliFire manual 2044-980 Rev. L; Modern Flames manual 07-00012).
Flame-without-heat is one reason buyers choose electric fireplaces for year-round rooms. SimpliFire 36" Built-In, SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60, SimpliFire Scion 55, Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim, and Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi can be planned as visual fireplaces first, with supplemental heat used when the room needs it.
How much electricity does an electric fireplace use?
Electric fireplace running cost should be calculated in kWh, not invented dollar figures. SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60 at 1500 W uses 1.5 kWh per hour when the heater is running at the rated 120V output, and Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim at 1465 W uses 1.465 kWh per hour when the heater is running at the rated 120V output.
Your utility rate determines the dollar cost for SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60, SimpliFire Scion 55, SimpliFire 36" Built-In, Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim, or Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi. Multiply the manual wattage by hours used, divide by 1,000, then multiply by your electricity rate.
Which electric fireplace products does American Hearth Supply link from this guide?
American Hearth Supply links this electric fireplace heat guide to SimpliFire 36" Built-In Electric Fireplace, SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60" Recessed Linear Electric Fireplace, SimpliFire Scion 55" Clean Face Linear Electric Fireplace, Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim Electric Fireplace, Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi Electric Fireplace, and Monessen Artisan IFT 2.0 Vent-Free Linear Gas Fireplace.
FAQ
Is an electric fireplace just a light show?
An electric fireplace is not just a light show when the heater is on. SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60, SimpliFire Scion 55, SimpliFire 36" Built-In, Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim, and Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi publish heater specifications in the manuals.
Can an electric fireplace replace a furnace?
An electric fireplace should not be treated as a furnace replacement. Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim states that the product is for supplemental heat only, and American Hearth Supply treats the electric campaign products as zone-comfort products.
Does 240V always mean more heat?
240V means more heat only when the exact model manual publishes higher 240V output. SimpliFire 36" Built-In and Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi publish higher 240V wattage, while the reviewed SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60, SimpliFire Scion 55, and Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim manuals publish 120V operation.
Do electric fireplaces need venting?
Electric fireplaces do not need a chimney, gas line, or vent pipe for combustion. SimpliFire and Modern Flames electric fireplaces still need the framed opening, clearances, and electrical connection in the exact manual.
Can the flame run without the heater?
The flame can run without heat on electric fireplaces when the manual controls separate the flame and heater functions. SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60 and Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim publish separate flame and heater controls.
