Build In Electric Fires
Build In Electric Fires
Build In Electric Fires
Build In Electric Fires
Build In Electric Fires
Build In Electric Fires
Build In Electric Fires
Build In Electric Fires
Build In Electric Fires
Build In Electric Fires
Electric Fire FAQs
Do you need a chimney or flue to install an electric fire in Ireland?
No — an electric fire needs neither a chimney nor a flue, which is one of the main reasons they suit so many Irish homes. Because they produce no combustion gases, all the heat stays in the room rather than being lost up a flue. That makes them a straightforward fit in apartments, new builds, and any room where running a flue would be impractical. Installation is typically a matter of a standard 230V socket and the correct recess or wall preparation, depending on whether you choose an inset, built-in, or wall-mounted model.
What is the difference between an inset electric fire and a built-in wall electric fire?
An inset electric fire slots into an existing fireplace opening and sits behind a decorative frame, making it the simplest swap if you already have a fireplace surround. A built-in wall fire, by contrast, is recessed directly into a stud wall or a purpose-built cavity, giving a flush, contemporary finish with no surround required. Both types are available across the brands we stock. If you are unsure which format suits your room, the team at our Drogheda showroom can walk you through the options and help you match the fire to your wall construction and room size.
Can an electric fire heat a room effectively, or is it just decorative?
A good-quality electric fire Ireland buyers choose for a living room can do both — most models offer a usable heat output alongside the flame effect, and many include a flame-only setting so you get the ambience without any heat in warmer months. Output is typically adjustable between 1kW and 2kW, which is sufficient to take the chill off an average-sized Irish room. For anyone who wants a solid primary heat source throughout the house, a wood-burning or multi-fuel stove will deliver more sustained output, but an electric fire is a practical and low-maintenance choice for supplementary or zonal heating.

Chimney and Flue Cleaner 750g
Dimplex CHADWICK suite 1.2kw
Stanley F800 GRANDE XT (Multi Fuel) ECO 5.5kw
Dimplex VIVENTE 100cm build in electric fire 1.5kw
Grannus 8kw
Bilberry SUIR (Multi Fuel) ECO 8kw
Fornax 14kw with external feed
Stanley SOLIS I5 cassette (Multi Fuel) ECO 5kw
Dimplex VISAGE 60" Opti-V build in electric fire 2kw
Dimplex CHERITON electric inseret fire 2kw
Henley DUNLOE (Multi Fuel) ECO 5kw
Stanley CARA glass insert (Multi Fuel) ECO 6,5kw
Dimplex VISTA 130I Opti-V build in electric fire 2kw
Dimplex VISAGE 50" Opti-V build in electric fire 2kw
Henley MUCKROSS insert (Multi Fuel) ECO 4.6kw
Dimplex e-Matrix Linear 1300-400 III






