Electric fireplace installation usually means a framed opening and an electrical plan. SimpliFire 36" Built-In, SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60, SimpliFire Scion 55, Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim, and Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi do not need a chimney, gas line, or vent pipe, but each electric fireplace still needs the exact manual followed.
American Hearth Supply does not install fireplaces. American Hearth Supply can help match the product page, model number, and manual before a buyer frames the wall or schedules electrical work.
Can I install an electric fireplace myself?
An electric fireplace may look simpler than a gas fireplace, but the manuals still call for proper electrical work. SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60, SimpliFire Scion 55, SimpliFire 36" Built-In, Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim, and Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi should be planned with a qualified electrician where the manual requires wiring.
The SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60 manual says, “All electrical connections shall be performed by a qualified electrician” (SimpliFire manual 2044-980 Rev. L, p. 12). The SimpliFire Scion 55 manual uses the same line for electrical connections (SimpliFire manual 2041-980 Rev. N, p. 9).
The SimpliFire 36" Built-In product page cites manual 2040-980 Rev. P and states all electrical connections shall be performed by a qualified electrician. The Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim manual says a qualified electrician must wire the fireplace to a dedicated 110-120 volt, 20 amp circuit (Modern Flames manual 07-00012, p. 13).
Which electric fireplaces are plug-in and which are hardwired?
SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60 can be hardwired or plugged into a grounded receptacle with the supplied power cord at 120V AC. SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60 ships with a power cord, and the manual also shows hardwired installation (SimpliFire manual 2044-980 Rev. L, pp. 6, 12-13).
SimpliFire 36" Built-In can be hardwired at 120V or 240V, or plugged into a 120V grounded receptacle with the supplied power cord at 120V. SimpliFire 36" Built-In publishes a 15 A, 60 Hz circuit requirement and recommends a dedicated circuit (SimpliFire manual 2040-980 Rev. P, pp. 7-11).
SimpliFire Scion 55 is wired through the electrical connection section, and the manual states all electrical connections shall be performed by a qualified electrician (SimpliFire manual 2041-980 Rev. N, p. 9). Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim is hardwired, and the manual says to provide an appropriate dedicated circuit for hardwire installation at the top right of the framed opening (Modern Flames manual 07-00012, p. 7).
Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi is hardwired, and the manual says a qualified electrician must wire Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi to a dedicated 110 volt, 20 amp circuit for 120V operation (Modern Flames manual 07-00011, p. 16).
What electrical circuit does an electric fireplace need?
Electric fireplace circuit requirements depend on the exact model. SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60 publishes 120V AC, 60 Hz, 12.5 A, and 1500 W, while SimpliFire Scion 55 publishes 120V AC, 60 Hz, 12.5 A, and 1500 W (SimpliFire manuals 2044-980 Rev. L and 2041-980 Rev. N).
SimpliFire 36" Built-In publishes 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). Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim publishes 120V AC, 60 Hz, 13 A, 1465 W, and a dedicated 20 A breaker requirement (Modern Flames manual 07-00012, pp. 1, 3, 13).
Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi publishes 120V AC at 1465 W and optional 240V AC at 2930 W, and Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi requires a dedicated 110 volt, 20 amp circuit for 120V wiring plus a 20 amp or higher 2-pole breaker for 10,000 BTU operation (Modern Flames manual 07-00011, pp. 3, 16-17).
What framing does an electric fireplace need?
Electric fireplace framing must come from the exact model manual. SimpliFire 36" Built-In SF-BI36-EB lists framing at 37-3/4" wide by 31-1/2" high for 120V or 33-1/2" high for 240V by 11-5/8" deep (SimpliFire manual 2040-980 Rev. P, pp. 8-9).
SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60 lists a recessed 2x6 opening at 61" wide by 19-5/8" high, with a wall build from 5-3/4" to 6-1/2" thick and finish up to 1" thick (SimpliFire manual 2044-980 Rev. L, Figure 4.1). SimpliFire Scion 55 lists framing at 57" wide by 24-1/4" high by 7-5/8" deep (SimpliFire manual 2041-980 Rev. N, p. 8).
Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim lists framing by width: 44-1/4", 56-1/4", 68-1/4", 80-1/4", or 96-1/4" wide by 24-1/8" high by 6" deep (Modern Flames manual 07-00012, p. 4). Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi lists framing by width: 44-3/8", 56-3/8", 68-3/8", 80-3/8", 96-3/8", or 120-3/8" wide by 25-1/4" high by 12" deep (Modern Flames manual 07-00011, p. 4).
What comes in the box with an electric fireplace?
SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60 ships with the appliance, glass panel, remote, two AAA batteries, trim attached to the appliance, side panels, screws, crystal stones, ceramic stones, glass screw vanity covers, power cord, and instruction manual (SimpliFire manual 2044-980 Rev. L, p. 6).
SimpliFire Scion 55 ships with the appliance, instruction manual, remote, two AAA batteries, clear stones, black finishing embers, a 14-log set for SF-SC55-BK, four mounting brackets, and trim ring/front assembly (SimpliFire manual 2041-980 Rev. N, p. 6). Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim ships with the fireplace, front glass, L-metal bracket set, remote, CR2025 battery, battery tool, Canyon Driftwood log set, smoke acrylic crystals, clear acrylic stones, trim, suction cup, and owner manual (Modern Flames manual 07-00012, p. 5).
Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi ships with the fireplace, owner manual, screws, remote, Canyon Driftwood log set, front glass, metal side panels, side glass, suction cups, L-metal mounting brackets, smoke acrylic crystals, clear acrylic stones, wall mount bracket battery tool, and CR2025 battery, while some trim and touch-control items are sold separately (Modern Flames manual 07-00011, p. 5).
How does electric fireplace installation compare with gas fireplace installation?
Electric fireplace installation avoids combustion venting, a gas line, and a chimney. SimpliFire and Modern Flames electric fireplaces still need framing, clearances, and electrical work, but SimpliFire and Modern Flames electric fireplaces do not need the direct-vent pipe route that a gas fireplace needs.
Monessen Artisan IFT 2.0 Vent-Free Linear Gas Fireplace avoids a chimney because Monessen Artisan IFT 2.0 is vent-free, but Monessen Artisan IFT 2.0 still burns gas in the room and needs gas work, combustion-air rules, local-code checks, and model-specific clearance planning. Electric fireplaces remove those combustion-air and gas-fitting decisions from the room-planning step.
Which electric fireplace pages does American Hearth Supply link from this guide?
American Hearth Supply links this electric fireplace installation 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
Does an electric fireplace need a chimney?
An electric fireplace does not need a chimney because an electric fireplace does not burn fuel in the room. SimpliFire and Modern Flames electric fireplaces still need the electrical connection and framing listed in the exact manual.
Can an electric fireplace plug into a normal outlet?
An electric fireplace can plug into a normal outlet only when the manual allows plug-in operation. SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60 and SimpliFire 36" Built-In allow 120V plug-in configurations, while Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim and Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi are planned as hardwired fireplaces.
Does an electric fireplace need a dedicated circuit?
An electric fireplace may require or recommend a dedicated circuit depending on the exact model. Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim and Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi require dedicated 20 amp wiring, while SimpliFire 36" Built-In recommends a dedicated circuit.
Can an electric fireplace go in a 2x4 wall?
An electric fireplace can go in a 2x4 wall only when the exact model manual supports that installation. Modern Flames Landscape Pro Slim supports a partially recessed 2x4 framed-wall installation, while SimpliFire Allusion Platinum 60 is planned around recessed 2x6 framing in the cited manual.
What should I measure before ordering an electric fireplace?
A buyer should measure finished wall width, available depth, framing height, circuit location, and front clearance before ordering an electric fireplace. American Hearth Supply can compare those measurements with the manual before the buyer orders the exact product.
