Most electric fireplaces can be plugged into a standard household outlet. However, you need to make sure that this outlet is on a dedicated circuit breaker or fuse. This means it’s not sharing the circuit with any other outlets.

If you were to plug an electric fireplace into a shared outlet, you could overload the circuit and create a real safety hazard.

Take a good look at where you’re planning to set up your fireplace and speak to an electrician if need be. Is there an easily accessible outlet? Don’t think you can use an extension cord either – this is a massive no-no! Safety is the most important thing for you.