A mirrored electric fireplace does two jobs at once. It warms the room and it makes it look bigger, because most of the surface is a mirror rather than a frame.
The Chroma pairs a reflective glass surround with a central flame window, so the fire reads as a strip of light inside a mirror.
Mirrored Electric Fireplace at a Glance
- Reflective glass surround makes the room feel larger
- Central flame window with crystal and log media
- 5,200 BTU / 1,500W heater with thermostat
- Chrome-edged frame with a clean, modern finish
- Four widths from 36 to 60 inches
- Flame-only mode and 9-hour timer
Who it suits: Apartments, box rooms, dressing rooms, salons and any room where a plain black fire would feel like another dark object.
What a mirror does to a small room
A mirror on a wall buys perceived space. Put a fire in the middle of it and the effect doubles, because the flame is reflected in the surround while the window shows the fire itself.
That is why mirrored electric fireplaces sell hardest into apartments and box rooms. They solve the focal-point problem and the cramped-feeling problem with one object.
The Chroma is not all mirror. The central firebox is a 1,500W heater at 5,200 BTU, with the same coverage as any other wall unit in the range.
Heating performance and coverage
Heat comes from a 1,500W element behind the glass, rated at 5,200 BTU. It is deliberately the same unit across the range, because 1,500W is what a normal circuit will carry without complaint.
In practice a mirrored electric fireplace 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 mirrored electric fireplace. 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-WM-CHROMA |
| Sizes | 36, 42, 50, 60 inch |
| Surround | Mirrored tempered glass with chrome edge |
| Heat output | 5,200 BTU/hr (1,500W) |
| Coverage | 400–1,000 sq ft |
| Power | 120V / 12.5A |
| Controls | Remote, thermostat, 9-hour timer |
| Depth | 14cm from the wall |
| Safety | Overheat cut-off, tempered glass |
| Mounting | Wall bracket, plug-in |
| Price | From $649.00 |
| 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
Hang it opposite a window or a lamp if you can. A mirrored electric fireplace needs light to reflect, or it reads as a dark panel.
Centre the flame at 105 to 120cm above the floor, with 20cm clear above and 90cm in front.
Avoid hanging it directly opposite a television. The reflection is distracting during the day and the screen light doubles at night.
Running costs
Full heat uses 1.5 kWh an hour, about 22 to 23 cents at the US average of 15 cents per kWh.
In a small room it rarely runs at full output. The thermostat cycles it down, so a typical evening sits nearer 15 cents an hour.
Flame-only mode draws a few watts, and the mirror surround makes the effect visible in daylight as well as dark.
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-WM-CHROMA leaves us bench-tested, but transit is the one thing nobody controls.
- Fix the wall bracket or base, using studs or masonry anchors. Mirrored Electric Fireplace 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 mirrored electric fireplace in 36, 42, 50, 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 Mirrored tempered glass with chrome edge finish shows dust less than matte black, but it shows marks from hands and furniture. 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 Mirrored tempered glass with chrome edge 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 mirrored electric fireplace 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 mirrored electric fireplace 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.
Keeping mirror glass clean
Mirror shows everything. That is the trade for the effect, and it means fingerprints, dust and the occasional dog nose.
A microfibre cloth and a non-ammonia glass cleaner, used weekly, keeps it sharp. Ammonia can cloud the reflective backing over time, so avoid the blue stuff.
Clean when the unit is cool. Hot glass with cold cleaner is how crazing starts, and on a mirror that shows immediately.
Where a mirrored fire looks best
It suits a dressing room, a hallway and a small lounge, where the perceived extra space is worth more than the warmth.
It suits a dark room more than a pale one. The reflection of a lamp or a window does the work, and a room with nothing bright in it will look flat.
It suits a room where the fire is the only object on that wall. Mirrored glass next to busy art fights for attention.
How it compares to the rest of the range
The White Wall Mounted Electric Fireplace is the solid pale alternative if reflections would be a distraction.
The Ridgeway Linear Electric Fireplace is the plain black version of the same idea.
The 3 Sided Electric Fireplace gives a walk-around view instead of a reflective one.
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
Is the surround real mirror?
Yes. Tempered mirrored glass with a chrome edge, not a reflective film.
Does the reflection make the flame look doubled?
It does, and that is the effect. The flame appears to continue into the surround.
Can it go in a bathroom?
It can, on a suitable wall, but check the humidity rating of your circuit and keep it away from the bath and shower.
Would it work in a dark room?
Less well. Mirrored electric fireplaces need something to reflect, so pair it with a lamp or a window.
How heavy is it?
Around 24kg at 60 inches. Fix it into studs or masonry.
What sizes does the Chroma Mirrored Electric Fireplace come in?
We stock it in 36, 42, 50, 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 Chroma Mirrored Electric Fireplace today. It ships in 2 to 5 business days with tracking, and orders over $1,000 ship free.
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