Electric fireplaces are a great way to enjoy the looks and warmth of a fireplace in your home without the downsides of having to setup, clean and maintain a real fire.

The heater on an electric fireplace can therefore be left running for as long as desired, but can you leave an electric fireplace on all night?

For safety reasons it’s not recommended to leave an electric fireplace on all night. Electric fireplaces should always be operated in line with the manufacturer’s guidelines.

Although electric fireplaces can be considered one of the safest forms of fireplaces, it’s not recommended to leave an electric fireplace on overnight.

We’ve explained in more detail below why, and shown what the manufacturer of our own electric fireplace recommends in terms of leaving an electric fireplace running unattended.