Electric fireplace inserts are a popular form of electric fireplace as they help to transform many older and potentially unused open masonry fireplaces into electric form that can be much easier to use and maintain.

We’ve bought an electric fireplace insert to install in our kitchen masonry fireplace and so we’ve covered in this article everything you would need to know about:

• What electric fireplace inserts are
• What they look like
• How they work and the main parts
• What you need to consider when installing in an existing fireplace
• And more

This article covers owning and using an electric fireplace insert.

See our buyers guides for a complete list of the best electric fireplace inserts you can buy right now, including what you should consider before when buying one and what to look for:

Best Electric Fireplace Inserts For Existing Fireplaces

Best Build-in Electric Fireplace Inserts