An electric fireplace tv stand solves two problems with one footprint. You need somewhere to put the screen, and you want a fire below it. This does both.
The Harlow is a dark oak media console with a 5,200 BTU firebox set into the centre, flanked by open shelving for the box, the console and the cables nobody wants to see.
Electric Fireplace Tv Stand at a Glance
- Firebox and media console in one footprint
- Holds most screens up to 65 inches
- 5,200 BTU / 1,500W heater with thermostat
- Dark oak finish with open shelving
- Cable management channel behind the firebox
- Two widths: 48 and 60 inches
Who it suits: Living rooms where a wall fire and a TV unit would compete for the same square metre, and anyone short of floor space.
Why combine the console and the fireplace
A wall fire plus a separate TV unit means two objects, two footprints and a cable route between them. A combined unit is one piece of furniture doing both jobs.
It also fixes the height problem. A firebox built into a console sits at the right height for a screen above it, with ventilation designed in rather than improvised.
And it gives you storage. Open shelving either side keeps the consoles visible enough to breathe and hidden enough to look tidy.
Heating performance and coverage
The element runs at 1,500W and delivers 5,200 BTU. That figure is not adjustable upward, because a standard 15 amp circuit caps the output and every honest plug-in heater lands in the same place.
In practice a electric fireplace tv stand holds a 400 to 600 square foot room comfortably. It helps in rooms up to about 1,000 square feet when the doors are shut and the insulation is reasonable. Open-plan spaces will always need more than one heat source.
The flame runs independently of the heater. Press the flame button and leave the heat off, and the unit works as lighting rather than heating. That is how most owners use it from spring to autumn.
Sizing is the single most common mistake with a electric fireplace tv stand. Buy for the room you sit in, not the whole floor plan, and the unit will cycle comfortably instead of running flat out all evening.
If your walls are uninsulated or the room sits over a garage, treat the rated coverage as a maximum rather than a promise. The thermostat will still hold the room, but it will run closer to full output for longer.
Specifications and delivery
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | EP-MS-HARLOW |
| Sizes | 48, 60 inch |
| Max screen size | 65 inch |
| Heat output | 5,200 BTU/hr (1,500W) |
| Coverage | 400–1,000 sq ft |
| Power | 120V / 12.5A |
| Finish | Dark oak veneer with matte black firebox |
| Controls | Remote, thermostat, 9-hour timer |
| Assembly | Flat pack, about 60 minutes |
| Safety | Overheat cut-off, tempered glass |
| Price | From $749.00 |
| Delivery | 2–5 business days, flat $50 under $1,000, free over $1,000 |
Every unit is bench-tested before dispatch. We check the flame, thermostat, cord and plug, then ship it tracked.
Placement and clearances
Leave 8cm between the top of the firebox and the bottom of the screen. That gap is for airflow, and it is also what stops the TV getting warm.
Keep 90cm clear in front of the firebox, and do not fill the shelving so tightly that air cannot move.
Measure the screen before you order. A 60-inch console suits a 65-inch screen; a 48-inch console suits up to about 55 inches.
Running costs
Full heat draws 1.5 kWh an hour, roughly 22 to 23 cents at 15 cents per kWh.
Because the firebox is central and low, the heat spreads along the floor and warms the seating area rather than the wall above the screen.
Flame-only mode costs pennies and gives the room the look of a fire without the electricity bill.
The Department of Energy explains how resistance heating is priced per kilowatt hour. It is worth ten minutes if you want to compare running costs properly rather than guess.
Installation in five steps
Installation here means fitting, not building. There is no flue, no gas and no vent, so nobody needs a trade for a standard install.
- Unbox and check the glass in daylight before you discard the carton. Every EP-MS-HARLOW leaves us bench-tested, but transit is the one thing nobody controls.
- Fix the wall bracket or base, using studs or masonry anchors. Electric Fireplace Tv Stand units are heavier than they look, and plasterboard alone will not hold one.
- Lift the unit into place with a second pair of hands, then check it sits level before tightening anything fully.
- Connect the power. Most buyers use the supplied cord into a standard outlet; an electrician can hardwire the unit if you want a cable-free result.
- Run the flame for ten minutes before switching on the heater, then bring the heat on low, wait five minutes, and only then go to full output.
The whole job takes about thirty minutes for one person and twenty for two. Nothing needs plastering, cutting or inspecting afterwards.
Choosing the right size
Start with the wall, not the catalogue. Measure the usable width between two fixed points, then subtract 20cm so the unit does not crowd the edge. That figure narrows the range quickly.
We stock this electric fireplace tv stand in 48, 60 inch. All options share the same body height, so the choice is horizontal rather than vertical, and a wider unit reads as more of a feature while a narrower one reads as an accent.
The second measure is the room. A 400 square foot room suits any size. A 600 square foot open-plan space is better served by the wider options, because heat spreads from a wider outlet and the fire itself fills more of the wall.
If you are between two sizes, go up. Buyers who regret size almost always regret buying small, and a unit that is slightly too wide simply looks generous.
Care and safety
Wipe the glass with a non-ammonia cleaner and a microfibre cloth when the unit is cool. Hot glass and cold cleaner is how crazing starts, and no polish will fix it afterwards.
Dust the surround monthly. A matte black finish hides dust well, though it shows pale scuffs under side light. A dry cloth handles both.
Vacuum the intake grille every few weeks. Keep the heater clear of fabric, and never run it with the intake blocked by a curtain or a cushion. The overheat cut-off will protect the unit, but it cannot protect your evening.
What ownership looks like in year three
There is no fuel to buy, no ash to carry out and no flue to sweep. The only running cost is electricity, and the only maintenance is dust and glass.
The LED flame is rated for tens of thousands of hours, which is several years of daily evening use. If an element fails inside the 12 month warranty we replace the unit rather than sending you a part and a diagram.
The Dark oak veneer with matte black firebox finish is the part that needs attention over time. Clean it with warm soapy water rather than abrasives, and it will look the same in three years as it does on day one.
That is the honest case for a electric fireplace tv stand over a solid fuel fire. It asks nothing of you except a socket and a cloth, and it gives back a room that feels finished rather than half-furnished.
Returns run 30 days on unopened units and every unit carries 12 months of cover on the element and control board. Keep the carton for a week after delivery so we can resolve a transit issue without an argument, and photograph the glass before you recycle the packaging.
Three mistakes to avoid
Buying for the wrong room. A electric fireplace tv stand heats 400 to 600 square feet in practice. Buy it for a bigger space and you will spend the winter disappointed by arithmetic rather than by the product.
Sharing the circuit. At full heat these units draw 12.5 amps. A kettle, a microwave or a second heater on the same outlet will trip the breaker and the fireplace will get blamed.
Blocking the airflow. Twenty centimetres above and below, plus ninety in front. Everybody thinks their room has that space until the furniture goes back in.
None of those are complicated. They are simply the three things that separate a good install from a frustrating one.
Assembly and cable routing
The Harlow arrives flat-packed and takes about an hour with two people. Build it upside down on a rug to protect the veneer.
Route cables through the rear channel before you fit the top. Once the console is assembled and the screen is on, that channel is the only thing keeping the back of the unit tidy.
Leave 8cm of clearance above the firebox when you hang the screen. It is the difference between a warm room and a warm television.
Choosing the right width
The rule is that the console should be wider than the screen, not narrower. A screen overhanging its stand looks unstable even when it is not.
A 48-inch console suits screens up to about 55 inches. The 60-inch model handles 65 inches comfortably.
If you are between sizes, go up. A slightly wide console reads as generous; a slightly narrow one reads as a mistake.
How it compares to the rest of the range
The Electric Fireplace with Mantel gives you a traditional surround instead of a media console.
The Ridgeway Linear Electric Fireplace is the wall-mounted option if you already own a TV unit.
The Electric Fireplace Insert is the cheapest option if you already have an opening.
The Ember Peak standard
Every electric fire we ship is bench-tested before it leaves the yard. We inspect the flame with the heater off, check the thermostat, and test the cord and plug, because a fireplace that arrives with a rattle is one you resent for years.
Delivery arrives tracked within 2 to 5 business days. Shipping is a flat $50 under $1,000 and free over $1,000, with a $150 minimum order. Anything unclear before or after the sale reaches a human on the contact page, and we will tell you when a different model suits your room better.
Compare all of them on the wall mounted electric fireplaces page, or read our sizing guide before you commit. Popular alternatives right now: Ridgeway Linear Electric Fireplace, Aerus Smart Linear Electric Fireplace, Sigil Recessed Electric Fireplace.
Common questions
What size TV will it hold?
Up to 65 inches on the 60-inch model, and about 55 inches on the 48-inch version.
Is it real wood?
Dark oak veneer over engineered board. Solid oak at this size and price would warp.
How long is assembly?
About an hour with two people, using the supplied fixings.
Does the firebox need its own circuit?
It draws 12.5 amps at full heat, so avoid sharing the outlet with a big screen and a games console on one strip.
Can the fire run without heat?
Yes, flame-only mode is included.
What sizes does the Harlow Electric Fireplace TV Stand come in?
We stock it in 48, 60 inch. All sizes share the same body height, so choosing a size is a decision about width rather than height.
Does it come with a remote and timer?
Yes. The box includes a remote control, an adjustable thermostat, a timer and the wall bracket or base fixings.
Order the Harlow Electric Fireplace TV Stand today. It ships in 2 to 5 business days with tracking, and orders over $1,000 ship free.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.