{"product_id":"the-prism-insert","title":"The Prism Insert","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Prism Insert\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1400W electric fireplace insert. 23 inches wide with three selectable flame colors (amber, blue, purple) at 3 brightness levels each. 5,000 BTU. 400 sq ft coverage. White handheld remote plus front-panel touch controls. Drops into an existing masonry fireplace opening, TV console cutout, or cabinet opening — or sits freestanding on a hearth stone. Quiet operation. ETL 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 Prism Insert is \u003cem\u003ethe flame options\u003c\/em\u003e. Most electric inserts give you a single amber flame effect. The Prism gives you three: the traditional amber log flame, a cool blue flame, and a purple flame — each at 3 brightness levels. Amber every night if that's what you want. Blue when the room feels too warm-toned. Purple in October if that's your thing. Not what you bought a fireplace for, maybe. Turns out it's worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd \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 the last chimney inspection, 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 weight.\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\u003e23 inches wide, 18 inches tall, 7 inches deep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sized to drop into standard mid-width rectangular openings that already exist in a lot of homes: 1970s-1990s masonry fireplace surrounds, factory-cut TV console cutouts, and modular cabinet openings sized for a 23-inch insert. Measure your existing opening. If it's at least 23\" wide, 18\" tall, and 7\" 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\u003eThree selectable flame colors, 3 brightness levels each.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Prism Insert lights the log bed in amber (the traditional log-fire look), blue (a cool contemporary mood), or purple (a stylized decorative effect no other insert in this class offers). Each color has 3 brightness settings: low for evening ambience, medium for a normal-looking fire, high for full glow. Switch between them from the couch with the white handheld remote.\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. The amber flame is convincing at normal viewing distance in evening light — the primary setting most people leave it on. 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 Prism will feel warmer near it but the far corners will still need your regular heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet operation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low background fan noise — quiet enough to hear the TV over without turning it up. Noise level is a spec most fireplace listings hide because most inserts in this class are louder than they let on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite handheld remote + touch panel. That's it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white handheld remote for the couch. Touch buttons on the top strip for flame color, brightness, power, timer, and thermostat. Adjustable thermostat 62°F–82°F. 0.5–7.5 hour timer in half-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. ETL 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 ETL certification — the same certification 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 23\" × 18\" × 7\").\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\u003eAnyone who wants flame-color options — amber for every day, blue or purple when you want the room to feel different.\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 23\" wide × 7\" deep × 18\" tall\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 LED-lit log flame in 3 selectable colors (amber \/ blue \/ purple), 3-level brightness for each\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 white handheld remote + top-panel touch buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTimer:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5–7.5 hours in half-hour increments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNoise Level:\u003c\/b\u003e quiet operation, low fan noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSafety:\u003c\/b\u003e overheat shutoff, cool-touch tempered glass, ETL certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Prism Insert 23\" electric fireplace with 3 selectable flame colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× white 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\u003eThe blue and purple flames are stylized, not realistic.\u003c\/strong\u003e The amber flame is convincing at normal viewing distance in evening light. Blue and purple do not attempt to look like real fire — they read as decorative colored light. If you want ONLY realistic flame every night, amber-only inserts like The Firebox or The Brickstone are fine choices too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not a real fire.\u003c\/strong\u003e The molded log bed and colored flame effect look good at normal viewing distance, 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 0.5–7.5 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: 23\" wide × 18\" tall × 7\" deep minimum. A too-small opening will not accommodate this. If your opening is narrower, look at The Firebox at 18\" wide instead. If your opening is 26+ inches and you want a matching brick interior, look at The Brickstone. Check before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Portable Home Heaters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51684496539881,"sku":"FP10800US","price":324.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/5592\/8809\/files\/phh21ps_A1_farmhouse_cottage_103a7764-e936-4a73-9882-27bf82b2e209.png?v=1787087158","url":"https:\/\/portablehomeheaters.com\/products\/the-prism-insert","provider":"Portable Home Heaters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}