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Best Electric Fireplaces for Rented Accommodation
If you’re renting a house or an apartment, you’ll know it can sometimes be difficult to make your rental accommodation feel like home.
Major changes usually need permission from your landlord. Even if you get permission, you risk wasting money on improvements that will be left behind when you move to a new place.
Electric fireplaces offer the perfect solution to this dilemma. They’re an easy, stylish way to bring warmth and personality to your rented home without making permanent changes. That means you don’t need the go-ahead from your landlord, and you can take your fireplace with you to your next home.
In this article, we’re going to explore the best electric fireplaces for rented accommodation, signposting you towards the right type and model of electric fire for your space and budget.
Create Comfort and Style Without Compromise
Just because you’re renting your home doesn’t mean you have to settle for second-best when it comes to comfort, warmth or design.
Electric fireplaces come in a wide range of designs and styles. Whether you prefer a traditional or modern look in your home, it’s easy to find an electric fireplace that matches your taste and your decor.
And it’s not just about the look of an electric fireplace. It’s also about convenience. Electric fireplaces are incredibly simple to install and use. Simply plug in, switch on and enjoy the instant ambience.
What to Look for Before You Buy
There are a handful of key considerations when buying an electric fireplace for rented accommodation. They are:
1. Size and Style
Your electric fireplace needs to be a suitable size to fit into the room and work within the overall layout. It should also complement your decor so that it enhances the room.
2. Heat Output
While heat output isn’t a huge consideration for electric fireplaces, it is worth keeping in mind. Most electric fires have a heat output of between 1kW and 2kW. For larger rooms, it’s worth staying at the top end of that scale.
3. Safety
Check out the built-in safety features of any electric fireplaces you look at. Automatic shut-off, overheating cut-out and tipping cut-off are some of the electric fireplace safety features to look out for.
4. Energy Use
Keep running costs down by looking for the most energy efficient electric fires. Electric fireplaces with flame-only settings and thermostatic controls help to reduce your energy use and increase efficiency.
5. Ease of Setup
The best electric fireplaces for rented accommodation can simply be plugged into a regular socket. Avoid appliances that need lengthy construction work or permanent fittings within the home.
Best Electric Fireplaces for Rented Accommodation
When it comes to buying an electric fireplace for a rented home, the great news is that there is plenty of choice. Whatever your style, space or budget, there’s an electric fireplace that’s right for you.
Let’s explore some of the best electric fireplaces for rented homes. We’ll group them by fire type and price range to help you find the best appliance for your needs.
Electric Fireplace Suites
Electric fireplace suites are ideal for creating the built-in electric fireplace look in your rented home. Combining an electric fire and complementary surround, suites are an ideal choice for renters who want to create an elegant, contemporary focal point.
Building a media wall is often impractical in a rented home, so electric fireplace suites are a great alternative. Plug in your suite and it’s ready to use — and it can move with you to your next home.
Ezee Glow Zara Black Electric Fire Suite
Best Top-of-the-Range Electric Fireplace Suite
The Ezee Glow Zara is a hugely popular electric fire. In this suite version, the sleek, modern wall-mounted electric fire is housed within its own white surround and plinth.
With a flame-only setting and a choice of three flame colours — warm orange, cool blue or a mixture of the two — the Ezee Glow Zara Electric Fire Suite is a cost-effective way to make your rented home feel much cosier.
The Zara includes a front-facing heater, which means you can safely mount your TV above it without any risk of damage to your TV.
- Slim-line remote and thermostatic controls
- Ceramic log or white marble pebbles decorative fuel bed options
- Three LED flame colours with flame-only setting
- 1.6kW heat output
Suitable for:
- Spaces wider than 1.6m
- Media wall-inspired look
- Sleek, contemporary feel
- Take a closer look
Ezee Glow 36” Aura Media Wall Electric Suite
Best Mid-Range Electric Fireplace Suite
The Ezee Glow 36" Aura Media Wall Electric Suite (also available in a 50” model for larger spaces) is the perfect way to add a three-sided electric fireplace to a rental property. This stylish contemporary suite comprises a built-in media wall electric fire and a white surround with grey accenting.
The suite contains an in-built storage unit — always a useful consideration for renters. The shelf space is ideal for storing consoles, books or other items, or for making a decorative display to make the fireplace feel even more homely.
With 12 fuel bed colours and three flame colours to choose from, find the perfect combination to set the mood in your home.
- White MDF suite with grey accenting
- Storage space
- 1.4kW – 1.6kW fan heater
- 7-day time function
Suitable for:
- Spaces wider than 1.2m
- Media wall fire with no build
- Handy storage or display
- Take a closer look
Ezee Glow Nova Electric Fire Suite
Best Value Electric Fireplace Suite
One of the most affordable electric fire suites for rental properties, the Ezee Glow Nova instantly creates an ultra-modern focal point in your living room. Its spectacular LED downlights enable you to frame your fire in a colour scheme that matches your decor or your mood.
The Ezee Glow Nova is delivered fully assembled, so you need only to find the right spot and plug it in. It fits flat to the wall, which means you can create your new fireplace anywhere in the room.
At just 1000mm wide, it's a convenient size for flats, apartments and smaller rental houses. It’s also very easy to transport if you decide to move to a new home.
- 100 LED downlight colours
- Flat-to-wall fitting
- 1.4kW-1.6kW heat output
- Supplied assembled
Suitable for:
- Spaces wider than 1m
- Eye-catching design feature
- Living rooms, bedrooms or hallways
Freestanding Electric Fires
Freestanding electric fires are incredibly versatile options for adding a fire just about anywhere in your rental property. They’re typically very easy to move, which means you can not only take them with you if you get a new place but also use them in different spots around your home.
Since freestanding electric fires don’t need to be fitted against a wall, you can make use of corners and other areas in your rental accommodation to get the most from your space.
ACR Neo 3F
Best Top-of-the-Range Freestanding Electric Fire
With a design reminiscent of a high-end wood-burning stove, the ACR Neo 3F offers impressive contemporary design and cosiness. Viewing panes on three sides of the appliance ensure the fire can be enjoyed from around the room.
It can sit on any firm, level surface, so you can get it on tiled or wooden flooring. Alternatively, you could add a small decorative hearth to enhance the logburner look.
With a realistic 3D holographic frame projection and four different flame settings available, the Neo 3F creates an inviting, warm ambience that is backed up by a 2kW heat output.
- 2kW fan heater
- 7-day programmable intelligent remote
- Four 3D holographic flame settings
- Log-effect fuel bed
Suitable for:
- Spaces wider than 50cm
- Easy moves around your home
- Installation on any firm floor
Ezee Glow E-Solera
Best Mid-Range Freestanding Electric Fire
With its sleek, rounded body and stylish log store, the Ezee Glow E-Solera makes an instant impression. It combines the appearance of a freestanding pedestal stove with the convenience of an electric fire.
It can easily be installed against a wall, in a corner, on a hearth or on any other firm surface that’s near to a standard socket. That means you’ll have plenty of choice when finding the perfect spot in your rental property — and no problems taking it with you if you move.
A 1.9kW heat output ensures a welcome boost of warmth into the room. Control two heat settings and thermostatic heat control from your phone.
- Various flame, fuel-bed and downlight colours
- 1.9kW heat output with two heat settings
- Smart app control
- Handy storage space
Suitable for:
- Spaces wider than 52cm
- Versatile installation and easy moves
- Extra storage or display space
Ezee Glow Naxos 600
Best Value Freestanding Electric Fire
Immediately make your rental property feel like home by adding the Ezee Glow Naxos 600 with its 600mm x 600mm LED flame picture. A choice of three flame colours and a complementary fuel bed will create a cosy atmosphere in no time at all.
The Naxos 600 comes with a custom, timeless surround. With a built-in hearth and mantelpiece, you can quickly and easily create your own fireplace to create a focal point in your living room.
The electric fan heater generates a heat output of up to 1.6kW. Alternatively, use the LED flame effect by itself to create a warm atmosphere with incredibly low running costs.
- 1.4kW-1.6kW heat output
- White fireplace surround
- Remote control
- 7-day timer function
Suitable for:
- Spaces wider than 1.3m
- Creating a feature fireplace
- Easy installation and moves
Inset Electric Fires (for existing openings)
Inset electric fires easily slot into existing fireplace openings. If your rental property has a disused open fire, a boarded-up fireplace or another recess, an inset electric fire is a great option for making it feel more like home.
Depending on the design, inset electric fires are designed to sit against or slightly within a fireplace recess. This means that you can quickly and easily add a sleek, new feature that also makes your living room feel warmer without the need for installation, building work or permanent changes.
Ezee Glow Pulse Deep Inset With Nickel Trim
Best Top-of-the-Range Inset Electric Fire
The Ezee Glow Pulse comes in a variety of different sizes, styles and finishes. At the top of the range is the Ezee Glow Pulse Deep Inset with nickel trim.
The Pulse Deep inset model slots into standard 16-inch or 22-inch fireplace openings to create the effect of a real fireplace. That effect is furthered by a ceramic log fuel-bed and realistic LED flame effect, as well as the high-quality nickel trim that frames the fire.
Just as easily as it slots into a fireplace, it can also be taken out to move with you to a new property.
- 1.2kW fan heater
- 11 fuel bed colour options
- Smart app and remote control
- Adjustable thermostat
Suitable for:
- 16-inch or 22-inch fireplaces
- Upcycling open or disused fireplaces
- Realistic feature fireplace
Ezee Glow Pulse Widescreen With Glass Trim
Best Mid-Range Inset Electric Fire
Another Ezee Glow Pulse appliance, Ezee Glow Pulse Widescreen with glass trim offers a slightly lower price tag but an equally impressive appearance.
It is designed to be inset within a standard 16” or 22” fireplace, allowing for a blocked-up chimney or disused open fire to be given a new lease of life.
With three realistic LED flame colours, a high-quality decorative fuel bed and a sleek, tempered glass panel, it certainly creates an attractive, contemporary living room design feature. It’s a quick and cost-effective way to add a luxury finish to any rental property without the need for construction work.
- 1kW-1.2kW heat output
- Remote control
- Tempered glass panel plus glass trim
- Three flame colours
Suitable for:
- 16” or 22” fireplaces
- Reinvigorating any open fireplace
- Luxury you can take with you
Dimplex Kingsley Deluxe 2kW
Best Value Inset Electric Fire
For period rental properties or traditional decor, the Dimplex Kingsley Deluxe provides a timeless inset fire at a very affordable price. Styled like an open fireplace and featuring an attractive brass finish to the fire front and trim, it will instantly uplift any unused fireplace.
Fuel bed decor of crystals, pebbles, logs and real coals creates the effect of a real fire when paired with the LED Optiflame effect.
The flame effect can be used independently to create a cosy atmosphere. Or turn on the 2kW fan heater, which offers two heat settings, to add extra warmth to your room.
- Optiflame effect
- 2kW heat output
- Adjustable thermostat
- Remote control
Suitable for:
- Insetting in fireplaces
- Flat-to-wall installations
- Easy moves
Electric Stove Fires
Electric stoves combine the cosy aesthetics of wood-burning stoves with the convenience of electric fires. They’re compact and lightweight, which makes them simple to position and move. But they also add warmth and character to your room.
For renters who can’t justify a costly logburner installation or can’t have a woodburner due to the nature of their rental property, electric stoves are a great alternative. Get the woodburner look with no installation costs and no hassle — heat and flames are available at the push of a button.
ACR Malvern
Best Top-of-the-Range Electric Stove
Bring the sleek, minimal aesthetics of contemporary wood-burning stoves to your rental property with the ACR Malvern electric stove. A stripped-back design — based on ACR's solid fuel model of the same name — creates a wonderful central feature in any living room.
Within the stove body, a highly realistic 3D holographic flame projection offers four different flame settings and 16 flame effect colours. The flames emerge from a log-effect fuel bed, which adds to the charm of this woodburner-inspired appliance.
To underline the incredible convenience of electric stoves, both flames and the Malvern’s 2kW fan heater can be controlled by remote control or smart app.
- 2kW heat output
- Log-effect fuel bad
- 16 flame colour options
- Remote or app control
Suitable for:
- Spaces wider than 47cm
- Existing fireplaces or freestanding
- Easy moves around the home
Ezee Glow E-Bedford
Best Mid-Range Electric Stove
Adding timeless charm and character to a rental property has never been easy. The Ezee Glow E-Bedford offers the look of a traditional wood-burning stove and the ease of a modern electric fire.
Compared to laborious and expensive logburner installation, the E-Bedford just requires you to attach the legs, set out the decorative fuel bed and plug it in. Once that's done, you can start enjoying the warmth generated by a 1.95kW heater.
Choose from an array of different colour options for the flame effect, fuel-bed and downlights — all of which can be controlled using the app or remote control.
- LED flame effect
- 1.75kW – 1.95kW heat output
- App and remote control colour wheel
- Adjustable thermostat
Suitable for:
- Spaces wider than 54cm
- Freestanding or fireplace installation
- Low-cost, stress-free woodburner look
Ezee Glow Crescent
Best Value Electric Stove
As well as offering remarkable value for money, the affordable Ezee Glow Crescent also offers sensational three-sided views of its realistic LED flame effect from every corner of the room.
The flames and fuel bed can be adjusted to any colour of your choosing using an RGB colour wheel. This simple, mood-setting colour selection is available on the app or remote control, along with brightness and flame speed settings.
An adjustable thermostat gives you the control to make the most of the 1.95kW heat output. This only adds to the cosiness of an electric stove that is styled like a contemporary logburner while offering all the convenience of electric fireplaces.
- 3-sided flame views
- 1.75kW – 1.95kW heat output
- App and remote control LED colour selector
- Adjustable thermostat
Suitable for:
- Spaces wider than 52cm
- Simple, plug-in installation
- Moving around your home or to a new property
Enjoy cosiness without compromise
With so many electric fireplaces to choose from, it’s easy to bring warmth and high-quality design to your rental property. Even better, you can achieve this with flexibility and without the need for costly or impractical permanent changes.
Whether you’re renting a house or an apartment, an electric fireplace will help you to add both comfort and style to your living space.
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