The size of a room an electric fireplace can heat will be determined by how powerful the fireplace is in terms of heating capability, and the type of heater the electric fireplace uses.

Electric fireplaces are sold stating how much area they can heat, in the units of square foot.

So how many square feet will an electric fireplace heat?

The amount of space an electric fireplace can heat will largely depend on the heater component used inside the fireplace. Electric fireplaces that use a conventional fan forced heater are typically able to heat areas up to 400sqft, while those with an infrared heater are typically able to heat areas up to 1000sqft.

As the heaters within electric fireplaces are hidden away it’s not easy to tell at a first glance what type of heater an electric fireplace has.

We’ve explained in more detail below why some electric fireplaces can heat larger areas than others, how you can tell what area an electric fireplace is able to heat and what types of heater technology are most commonly used.

See the best electric fireplaces you can buy right now here, where you’ll find electric fireplaces that use either type of heater to suit your size of room.