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Electric inserts turn an unused wood or gas fireplace into a clean, efficient heat source. We explain how to measure for a good fit and compare flame realism, heat output and controls.

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Which electric fireplace trim kits to choose? Top 4 (2026)

#1
Ascot Small Glass Fireplace Doors

Pleasant Hearth

Ascot Small Glass Fireplace Doors

8.0/10 Analysis score
+ Clean, simple design that modernizes an older masonry fireplace
+ Sturdy steel frame with tempered glass and smooth bifold doors
#2
AT-1002 Ascot Fireplace Glass Door, Black, Large

Pleasant Hearth

Ascot Fireplace Glass Door - Large, Black

7.8/10 Analysis score
#3
Carrara White Marble Fireplace Italian Fireplace Frame for Classic Wall Mounted White Marble

Carrara White Marble Wall-Mounted Fireplace Frame

7.4/10 Analysis score
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Comparison

The best recessed electric fireplaces: our top 19 (October 2026)

#1
Sideline Elite Smart 60” WiFi-Enabled Electric Fireplace - in-Wall Recessed - 60 Color Combinations - 1,500W Heater - Black - Log, Crystals & Driftwood - 80037 60 Inches

Touchstone

Sideline Elite Smart 60” WiFi-Enabled Electric Fireplace - in-Wall Recessed - 60 Color Combinations - 1,500W Heater - Black - Log, Crystals & Driftwood - 80037 60 Inches

8.4/10 Analysis score
+ Clean in-wall recessed design with a large 60" viewing area and minimal black frame
+ Plenty of customization: 6 flame colors, 10 media bed colors, 3 flame speeds, 5 intensity levels, and multiple included media (logs, driftwood, crystals)
#2
R.W.FLAME 60" Recessed and Wall Mounted Electric Fireplace, Low Noise, Fit for 2 x 6 Stud, Remote Control with Timer, Touch Screen, Adjustable Flame Color and Speed, 750-1500W

RWFLAME

R.W.FLAME 60" Electric Fireplace

8.4/10 Analysis score
#3
36" Electric Fireplace Wall Mounted and Recessed with Remote Control, 750/1500W Ultra-Thin Wall Fireplace Heater W/Timer Adjustable Flame Color and Brightness, Log Set & Crystal Options 36 Inch

BETELNUT

36" Electric Wall Fireplace

8.0/10 Analysis score
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Touchstone Sideline Elite Smart 60" Review: a clean in‑wall electric fireplace with WiFi and plenty of flame options
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Touchstone Sideline Elite Smart 60" Review: a clean in‑wall electric fireplace with WiFi and plenty of flame options

Analysis score

The Touchstone Sideline Elite Smart 60" positions itself as a modern, in-wall electric fireplace that mixes decent supplemental heat with a lot of visual and control flexibility. On paper, the 1,500W heater and 5,118 BTU output are typical for electric units and well-suited to heating a medium-sized...