{"product_id":"the-firebox","title":"The Firebox","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Firebox\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1400W electric fireplace insert. 18 inches wide, 5 inches deep. 5,000 BTU. 400 sq ft coverage. Realistic amber log-flame effect with 3 brightness levels. Remote + touch panel. Drops into an existing masonry fireplace opening, TV console cutout, or cabinet opening — or sits freestanding on a hearth stone. CSA + UL certified.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWe'll say it before you do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 1500W-class electric fireplace on the market makes essentially the same heat. Ours, the one at the big-box store, the one your neighbor bought online — watts in equals BTU out. Anyone telling you their fireplace is \"more efficient\" is selling you a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat actually differs about The Firebox is \u003cem\u003ewhere it fits\u003c\/em\u003e. This is not a wall-mount modern panel like the Crystal Panel line. This is an insert. It drops into the rectangular opening you already have — the masonry fireplace surround that has sat sealed and empty since 2003, the TV console with the factory-made fireplace cutout you never bought the insert for, the built-in cabinet with a fireplace-shaped hole your carpenter left for you. Or it sits freestanding on a flat hearth stone with nothing holding it down but its own 13.5 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo wall-mount bracket. No drywall to cut. No contractor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Actually Differs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 inches wide, 17.5 inches tall, 5 inches deep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sized to drop into the standard-sized rectangular openings that already exist in a lot of homes: original 1950s-1980s masonry fireplace surrounds, factory-cut TV console cutouts, and modular cabinet openings. Measure your existing opening. If it's at least 19\" wide, 17.5\" tall, and 5\" deep, this fits. Mounting flanges on the corners let you screw it into a wooden surround if you want it locked in — otherwise gravity holds it in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic amber log-flame effect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Molded resin log bed with LED backlighting behind tempered glass. 3 flame brightness levels (low, medium, high). This is the traditional log-fire look, not the modern crystal-ember look of the Crystal Panel line. At normal viewing distance in evening light, the flames read as convincing. It is still an LED effect — no wood, no smoke, no smell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1400W. 5,000 BTU. 400 sq ft coverage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same effective heating power as most 1500W-class competitors. Rated to warm a well-insulated 400 sq ft room to comfortable temperature. In a drafty 800 sq ft great room, the Firebox will feel warmer near it but the far corners will still need your regular heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemote + touch panel. That's it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Handheld remote with 26 ft range. Touch buttons on the top strip for flame, power, timer, and thermostat. Adjustable thermostat 62°F–82°F. 0–6 hour timer in one-hour increments. \u003cstrong\u003eNo phone app. No WiFi setup. No Alexa configuration. No cloud account.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have felt like every appliance in your house has become a Bluetooth-pairing exercise, that absence is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverheat shutoff. Cool-touch tempered glass. CSA + UL certified.\u003c\/strong\u003e Element cycles down automatically if the housing overheats. Tempered glass front stays cool to touch. Iron and steel housing. Front-strip vent moves warm air out the top so nothing hot faces the room. Full CSA certification and UL-certified plug — the same certifications the brand-name inserts carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn existing masonry fireplace surround that has been sealed off and sitting empty (any opening at least 19\" × 17.5\" × 5\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA TV media console with a factory-made rectangular fireplace-insert cutout in the middle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA built-in cabinet or bookshelf with an opening around the right size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreestanding on a flat hearth stone, raised stone platform, or slate ledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small-to-medium room, home office, guest bedroom, or cabin — anywhere 300–400 sq ft with an outlet nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRental apartments where you can't modify the wall but there's an existing decorative fireplace opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who want a fireplace without an app, cloud account, or WiFi setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower:\u003c\/b\u003e 1400W, 5,000 BTU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/b\u003e up to 400 sq ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVoltage \/ Frequency:\u003c\/b\u003e 120V \/ 60Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAmperage:\u003c\/b\u003e ~12A (standard household 15A circuit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOverall Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 19\" wide × 5\" deep × 17.5\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFront Panel Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 18\" × 17\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 13.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Cord:\u003c\/b\u003e standard three-prong plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e iron and steel housing, tempered glass front, molded resin log bed with LED backlighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/b\u003e insert into existing rectangular opening (mounting flanges included) or freestanding on hearth stone; no wall-mount bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlame:\u003c\/b\u003e realistic amber log flame effect, 3-level brightness (low \/ medium \/ high)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModes:\u003c\/b\u003e flame + heat, flame only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThermostat:\u003c\/b\u003e adjustable 62°F–82°F in 1°F steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eControls:\u003c\/b\u003e handheld remote (26 ft range) + top-panel touch buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTimer:\u003c\/b\u003e 0–6 hours in one-hour increments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSafety:\u003c\/b\u003e overheat shutoff, cool-touch tempered glass, CSA certified, UL-certified plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Firebox 18\" electric fireplace insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× handheld remote control (battery included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× user manual with insert and freestanding installation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Cannot Do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not wall-mount.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no wall-mount bracket in the box. If you have a bare wall and want a modern flat panel hanging on it, this is not the right product — look at The Crystal Panel line instead. This is an insert designed to drop into an existing rectangular opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not warmer than a competitor's 1500W insert.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same class of heater core. If you need to warm a larger room, this doesn't do that — a single 1400W unit warms a well-insulated 300–400 sq ft room, no more. For a bigger room you need central heat or a second unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not smart-home compatible.\u003c\/strong\u003e No app. No WiFi. No Alexa integration. No IFTTT triggers. Remote and top-panel touch buttons only. If you want to say \"Alexa, turn on the fireplace,\" this doesn't do that — look at The Crystal Panel line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not a real fire.\u003c\/strong\u003e The molded log bed and amber flame effect look convincing at normal viewing distance in evening light, but it is an LED-lit visual effect. No wood, no smoke, no crackling, no chimney draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt should not be left running unattended in heat mode.\u003c\/strong\u003e The overheat shutoff and 0–6 hour timer exist because unattended space-heater use is how house fires happen. Use the timer. Never leave heat mode on when you leave the house or go to sleep. Flame-only mode (no heat, ~12W draw) is safe to leave overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt draws roughly 12A at 1400W.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug directly into a wall outlet on its own circuit, not a power strip or extension cord. If the outlet is on a shared circuit with a microwave or window AC, you'll trip the breaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt does not fit every opening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure yours: 19\" wide × 17.5\" tall × 5\" deep minimum. A too-small opening will not accommodate this. Check before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Portable Home Heaters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51677835165929,"sku":"FP10173FP10194US-BK-18","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/5592\/8809\/files\/phh19fb_A1_mantel_cottage_fc05a187-816f-47f2-b656-f97d394089fb.png?v=1786826067","url":"https:\/\/portablehomeheaters.com\/products\/the-firebox","provider":"Portable Home Heaters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}