The Best Freestanding Electric Fires

With a reasonable price and simple design, this floor standing electric fireplace fire is a favorite among customers. Many have praised how beautiful it makes their fireplace look while others love the heat output and customer service.

The fireplace comes with a mantel that can be inserted into a hole already cut in the wall. It offers a range of settings, including heating control and customizable flame colors.

1. Dimplex Optiflame

The Dimplex Optiflame is one of the most popular electric fires available, and with good reason. It has the most effective 3D flame effect which, like all Dimplex electric fireplaces, is based on water for an authentic appearance. The flames of the Optiflame can be enhanced with LED lighting to give an even more realistic look. The result is an authentic-looking stove that will look stunning in any kitchen.

The Optiflame is available in various styles, including the Fullerton, the classic freestanding model, and the Bari which is a more contemporary model. Both models have heating settings ranging from 1 to 2kW to keep your home warm. Additionally, the Optiflame can be used with no heat to create a romantic ambience.

This holographic firebox that is the most advanced in technology, is unique to anything else on the market. It can be installed in walls and doesn't require gas lines or venting, which makes it easy to install. However, it has some problems that we will address in greater detail below.

It's expensive and lacks a heater which is a major drawback for an electric fireplace since it isn't able to be used on chilly nights. It's also boring to look at the screen for a long time.

This electric fireplace is patented Opti-Myst Technology to create a mesmerising fire display. It's a great choice for those who want an eco-friendly, cost-effective and stunning fireplace experience. It's not without its upfront price tag but the long-term savings on energy bills and low maintenance costs make up for it. You can see the Opti-Myst at our Rochelle Park showroom to experience this amazing technology in person.

2. Gazco Rhapsody

This gas fireplace with an open-front design features an impressive coal fuel effect and has a handy slide control. It provides both radiant and convected warmth that creates an inviting and warm ambience in your home. It can be used with a Class 1 brick chimney or a Class 2 prefabricated flue and is available in a choice of finishes. Its sleek design makes it suitable for both traditional and modern layouts of rooms.

This gas fireplace will bring warmth and character into your home. Its elegant porcelain interior and curving edges give it a refined appearance. The fire can be customized by choosing from a various frame options that suit your personal style. You can also enhance the flame picture by adding pebbles or driftwood fuel.

The Rhapsody Plus high-efficiency gas fire from Flavel seamlessly blends practicality and design for modern homes. It is perfect for use with a Class 1 brick chimney or when you have an existing Class 2 flue system, and its coal fuel effect as well as its convenient slide control are only the most visible features. This model has a 67% rating for energy efficiency, making it both eco-friendly as well as cost-effective to run.

This gas fireplace is small enough to be a fantastic choice for modern living spaces with smaller spaces. The compact size and Black reflective finish create a stunning flame image. It will make an impressive design statement in any house. The fireplace can be set with a stunning log effect or pebbles and stones to create a focal point for your living space. Visit our showrooms in Cheadle Bromsgrove Stockport to find out more about the Rhapsody and its incredible features.

3. Dimplex Infinity

Floor Standing Electric Fireplace fireplaces offer an affordable way to heat your home using a stylish and simple installation. Electric fireplaces are more eco green than gas fireplaces as they do not emit any harmful fumes. They can also be powered by renewable energy sources.

This particular line of Dimplex fireplaces are some of the best on the market. They come with advanced features like Opti-Virtual Technology that brings the flame effects to life by enhancing the graphics. The remote control lets users to adjust settings without needing additional tools.

The Sideline Infinity electric log effect fires freestanding Fireplace is perfect for those who want to add a fashionable display to their home. This fireplace provides a stunning flame display from every angle and can be set up in various ways. It has a built in heater that can heat your room.

Dimplex Electric Fireplaces do not emit any emissions and do not burn fuel which means they create an inviting atmosphere while also being environmentally friendly. The remote control allows you to control the temperature from a distance.

The brand new 4D Ecoflame range from Dimplex is packed with ground breaking features that make it one of the most realistic electric fires on the market. It has a realistic reflective flame as well as a hypnotic Moon Light flame setting flickering fuel bed effect and a seven-day timer. The i1250 is also a deeper model than the i350 which means it can be used for the form of feature walls or as room partitions. The model comes with the feature of a front log that enhances the overall look of the fire.

4. Dimplex Optiflame

For those wanting the look of a traditional fireplace but without the associated mess and maintenance that comes with an open flame or gas installation, electric fires are an ideal choice. This is especially true of Dimplex fires, which come with Optiflame technology and the smoke effect called Opti-myst. Optiflame makes use of a set of mirrors within complex glass frames to create the illusion of a large fuel bed whilst offering stunning flame effects that can be used independently from the heating function.

Dimplex's Orvieto electric fires are a great example. They come with an eerie log-effect fuel bed as well as an oak wood surround. The remote control lets you to control the intensity of the flame, heat settings, and on/off from your sofa or chair. This fire can be used in a fire only mode during summer months to create a stunning glow and a warm glow, without the heat.

Dimplex electric fireplaces are also cost-effective. On average the cost of operating the flame and heating function of the Dimplex fire is only 8C/ per hour, all of which goes directly to warming you up, as opposed to gas fires where a portion of the energy is vented into the atmosphere. Another benefit of the Optimyst technology used in these fires is that it does not require any kind of outdoor venting and can be installed into existing fireplace openings with no structural changes required. This is a fantastic solution for homeowners with small spaces or are living in apartments. To learn more about the product or to watch the Opti-myst fires in action, visit one of our Oxfordshire stores.

5. Gazco Rhapsody

Designed to sit flush with a conventional hearth and back panel It is designed to be flush with the back panel and hearth. Rhapsody is an extremely efficient gas fireplace with an efficiency rating of 70 percent. The gas fire is characterized by stunning flames that are enclosed in a glass. It is the perfect focal point for modern living spaces. Available in Natural Gas and LPG fuel versions. Visit our showrooms in Cheadle, Bromsgrove, or Stockport to see this fireplace.

Flavel Rhapsody Plus High Efficiency Gas Fire

The Flavel Rhapsody Plus open-fronted, gas fireplace provides convected and radiant heating. It is the perfect choice for the majority of room layouts. The gas fire is designed to fit flush with a standard cavity and can be installed in nearly every chimney or flue system including Class 1 brick chimneys and precast flue systems (when fitted with a 3" rebated surround). This gas fireplace has a beautiful coal effect fuel bed and convenient slide control.

Gazco Studio Edge NG High Efficiency Gas Fire

The Studio gas fire range has long been praised for its widescreen flame picture and broad selection of frame styles. The new Glass Fronted Studio 2 Duplex Gas Fire lets you enjoy the same ambience in two rooms simultaneously. The combination of the realistic log effect electric fires freestanding-effect fuel bed, or pebble and stone fuel bed, along with the stunning flames, will provide the perfect finishing touch to your home. Visit our showrooms in Cheadle, Bromsgrove, or Stockport to view this stunning fireplace.