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A built-in electric fireplace recesses fully into the wall, so the glass front finishes flush with the drywall — a clean architectural line no freestanding unit can match. Because electric fireplaces need no gas line, no chimney and no vent, the "installation" is a framed opening and a power supply: they go into bedrooms, offices, basements and high-rise condos where venting a gas unit would be impossible.
Built-in vs. wall-mount vs. insert
A built-in (recessed) unit sits inside the wall cavity for that flush, architectural look — most models in this collection can also surface-mount if your wall can't be opened. A wall-mount hangs on the finished wall like a TV, the fastest install of all — see our wall mounted electric fireplaces. An insert slides into an existing wood-burning firebox to convert it to electric — browse electric inserts for those.
Linear widths from 30 to 100+ inches
Linear built-ins are sized to the wall, not the room: popular widths run 36, 42, 50, 60 and 74 inches, with statement models stretching past 100 inches for great rooms and media walls. Measure the finished wall and choose a fireplace that spans roughly the width of the TV or furniture grouping above or beside it.
Flush-mount under a TV
Electric is the one fireplace type routinely installed directly below a television: the sealed front stays cool relative to gas, and heaters on most models vent from the front or can be switched off entirely while the flame effect runs. Flame-only operation also means you can enjoy the fire look in July with the heat off.
The brands we carry
This collection is built on Dimplex — including Opti-Myst models that create flame from ultrasonic water vapor, and the Revillusion firebox series — plus Modern Flames linear fireplaces like the Spectrum series and Napoleon built-ins. Every unit ships free nationwide and carries its manufacturer warranty, which we service as an authorized dealer.
Not sure which style fits your project?
Browse all electric fireplaces to compare categories side by side, or call (949) 619-7824 and describe the wall — recessed depth, stud framing and circuit questions are exactly what we walk customers through every day.
















































