Most rooms want a mirror somewhere near the fireplace, and most people end up hanging one above it. This puts the mirror in the same object, flanking the fire rather than sitting over it, which avoids the awkward gap between a hot firebox and a mirror hung too close.
Electric Fireplace With Mirror at a Glance
- Mirror panels either side of the firebox
- Slim mantel shelf above the fire
- 4mm safety-backed mirror glass
- 5,200 BTU heater with thermostat and remote
- No mirror hung above a heat source
- Freestanding, plugs into a standard socket
Who it suits: a bedroom or dressing room where a mirror is needed anyway, or a sitting room that wants light without hanging anything on the wall.
Mirror beside the fire, not above it
Hanging a mirror directly above a fire is the usual move and the usual mistake: heat rises, and the mirror either clouds or the frame discolours. Panels beside the firebox get the same light-bouncing effect without the heat.
The mantel above stays clear for objects rather than a mirror, so the composition is a shelf, a fire and two reflective panels, all at different depths.
The mirror is 4mm glass, safety-backed and mounted on the same braced carcass as the firebox.
Heating performance and room coverage
The element is a 1,500W fan-forced unit rated at 5,200 BTU. That is the practical ceiling on a standard 120V circuit, and any corner unit claiming more from a normal plug is inventing a number.
In practice a electric fireplace with mirror holds 400 to 600 square feet comfortably, and helps in a room up to about 1,000 square feet when the doors are shut and the walls are insulated. Placement matters less than most buyers expect, provided the outlet is not blocked, and the thermostat does the rest of the work.
The flame runs independently of the heater. Turn the heat off and the fire becomes lighting, which is how most people use it for eight months of the year.
The most common mistake with a electric fireplace with mirror is buying it for the whole floor plan rather than the room you sit in. Match the unit to the room and the thermostat will cycle calmly instead of running flat out all evening.
Specifications and delivery
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | EP-MIRROR-REFLECT |
| Type | Mantel unit with flanking mirror panels |
| Mirror | 4mm safety-backed glass |
| Mantel | Slim, 6 inch deep |
| Heat output | 5,200 BTU / 1,500W |
| Controls | Remote, panel, thermostat, 1–9h timer |
| Cord | 72-inch, standard 120V plug |
| Clearance | 25cm above the mantel |
| Weight | 38kg |
| Sizes | 48 and 56 inch front width |
| Price | From $929 |
| Delivery | 2–5 business days, flat $50 under $1,000, free over $1,000 |
We check the flame, thermostat, cord and plug before dispatch, then ship it tracked.
Placement and clearances
Measure the wall you intend to use, then subtract 20cm so the unit does not crowd a door frame or a radiator. That figure decides which width you can fit.
Leave 25cm above the unit and 90cm clear in front. A sofa pushed against the glass traps warm air and trips the cut-off within twenty minutes.
Think about the socket before you commit. A electric fireplace with mirror needs a standard outlet within 72 inches, and the cord exits on the right of the body. If the nearest socket is on the wrong side, plan a lead or move the socket rather than stretching a cable across a walkway.
Finally, look at what the fire will reflect. Glass facing a television shows the screen, which is distracting. A wall facing a window reflects daylight in the afternoon, which most people like.
Running costs
Full heat draws 1.5 kWh an hour. At the US average of about 15 cents per kWh, that is roughly 22 to 23 cents an hour.
On the thermostat, a typical evening lands nearer 15 to 17 cents, because the element cycles rather than running continuously. Flame-only mode draws a few watts and costs pennies.
Compare that with a gas fire, which costs more per hour to run in most US markets once standing charges are counted, or with solid fuel, which costs more again and takes an evening to light properly.
The Department of Energy explains how resistance heating is priced per kilowatt hour. Ten minutes there will save you guessing at running costs.
Installation without a trade
There is no flue, no gas and no vent, so a standard install needs no qualified fitter and no inspection afterwards.
- Measure both corner returns and check the unit clears every skirting board and window return before you unpack it.
- Move it into position with two people. Corner units are awkward rather than heavy, and one person will inevitably twist the frame trying to lift it alone.
- Level the feet against both walls. A corner out of square is normal; adjustable feet take up 12mm, which covers almost every room.
- Route the cord to the nearest outlet, keeping it behind the base rather than across the floor where it collects dust and gets kicked.
- Run the flame for ten minutes, then heat on low for five, then full output. If anything rattles at full heat, stop and call us.
The whole job takes about thirty minutes. If you are wall-mounting rather than placing a freestanding unit, add twenty minutes for the brackets.
Choosing the right size
We stock this electric fireplace with mirror in 48 inch, 56 inch. All options share the same body height, so the decision is about width rather than height.
Start from the wall. If the usable span is under 45 inches, choose a smaller body; a wide unit in a short wall crowds the doorway and looks wedged in rather than fitted.
Then look at the room. A 400 square foot room suits any size, while a 600 square foot open-plan space benefits from the wider option, because heat leaves a wider outlet and the flame fills more of the corner.
If you are between sizes, go up. Buyers who regret a corner fireplace almost always regret buying small.
Care and safety
Wipe the glass with a non-ammonia cleaner and a microfibre cloth, only when the unit is cool. Hot glass and cold cleaner is how crazing starts, and no polish fixes it afterwards.
Dust the surround monthly. Mirror and metal both show fingerprints, so keep a dry microfibre cloth nearby and wipe the leading edges rather than the whole panel.
Vacuum the intake grille every few weeks and keep fabric away from it. The overheat cut-off will protect the unit, but it cannot protect your evening.
Check the plug and cord once a year for warmth or discolouration. A media unit is often plugged in behind furniture, where a loose plug goes unnoticed for a decade.
What ownership looks like in year three
No fuel to buy, no ash to carry, no flue to sweep. The running cost is electricity and the maintenance is dust and glass.
The LED flame is rated for tens of thousands of hours, which is years of daily evening use. If an element fails inside the 12 month warranty we replace the unit rather than posting you a part and a diagram.
Returns run 30 days on unopened units, so if the corner turns out to be the wrong corner, you have time. Keep the carton for a week after delivery and photograph the glass before you recycle the packaging.
Three mistakes to avoid
Buying for the whole floor plan. A electric fireplace with mirror 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 draw 12.5 amps. A kettle or a second heater on the same circuit will trip the breaker, and the fireplace will get the blame.
Ignoring the wall itself. Old walls are rarely plumb, and a unit forced against one will show a gap along its whole length for as long as you own it. Adjust the feet, pack the gap, and check with a spirit level before you throw the packaging away.
A mirror where it is useful
Panels at fire height are at standing eye level for most adults, which makes this electric fireplace with mirror usable for a last check on the way out of a room rather than decorative only.
In a bedroom, that is the difference between buying a fire and buying a dressing table.
Keeping the panels clear
The panels sit beside the firebox and pick up a little dust from the rising air. Wipe them weekly with a dry microfibre, and use glass cleaner on a cloth rather than sprayed directly onto the panel.
Do not use a wet cloth on the bottom edge nearest the fire. Water and warm glass do not mix well.
Fire, mirror and the order of things
The usual arrangement is a mirror hung over a fire, which puts glass in the heat path. An electric fireplace with mirror places the panels beside the firebox instead, at the same height as your eye when you stand, which is where a mirror is actually useful.
That also solves the alignment problem. An electric fireplace with mirror in one unit arrives square, whereas a fire and a separately hung mirror rarely end up parallel, and the gap between them is what makes the arrangement look improvised.
Delivery, returns and the two things people ask about
Everything ships from our own yard, tracked, in 2 to 5 business days. Shipping is a flat $50 under $1,000 and free over $1,000, with a $150 minimum order. We will not promise a delivery window we cannot hold, and if a carrier loses a unit we replace it rather than sending you to a claims form.
Returns run 30 days on unopened units. Keep the carton for a week after delivery, because a transit scuff is far easier to resolve while the packaging still exists. Photograph the glass in daylight before you recycle anything.
Two questions come up on almost every order. The first is whether the heater can run without the flame, and it cannot: the flame is the light source for the fire and it stays on whenever heat is on. The second is whether the flame can run without the heater, and it can, all year, which is how most owners use these units from spring onwards.
How it compares to the rest of the range
If you need a full-length mirror, the fireplace with mirror above has one in the frame. If you want a small unit, the 30-inch mirrored version fits an alcove.
The Ember Peak standard
Every 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 the full range on the mirrored electric fireplaces page, or read our sizing guide before you commit.
Common questions
Is the mirror above the fire safe?
There is no mirror above the fire. The panels sit beside the firebox, outside the heat path.
Can the mantel hold a mirror instead?
Yes, but a mirror above a fire needs 25cm clearance and careful choice of frame.
Is the glass safety-backed?
Yes, 4mm glass on a braced backing.
Does it need assembling?
About 45 minutes with two people.
Can it go in a bedroom?
Yes, and the dimmer makes it useful as a night light.
What sizes does it come in?
We stock it in 48 inch, 56 inch. All sizes share the same body height, so choosing one is a decision about width.
Does it include a remote and timer?
Yes. The box includes a remote, an adjustable thermostat, a 1–9 hour timer and the fixings.
If you are replacing an open fire or a gas fire that no longer works, this electric fireplace with mirror is the least disruptive route back to a working hearth. Nothing structural changes, nothing needs sweeping, and the whole job takes under an hour.
Every unit ships from our own yard rather than a third-party warehouse, which is why we can tell you honestly what fits your corner and what does not. We would rather talk you out of the wrong size than sell you one and post you a returns label.
Order the Reflect Electric Fireplace with Mirror today. It ships in 2 to 5 business days with tracking, and orders over $1,000 ship free.
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