Garvee 50-Inch Smart Electric Fireplace: features, specs and fit

The Garvee 50-inch electric fireplace is a wall-mounted or recessed unit that gives a realistic flame display and, if you want it, supplemental heat. It needs no chimney or flue, and the flame can run without the heater, so it works as a decorative feature all year. Here is what the specs mean.

Flame display

Garvee lists 30 flame and ember colour combinations and five brightness settings. Electric fireplaces create flames with LED lighting and reflective effects rather than combustion, so the effect ranges from a soft ember glow to a bright flame. The unit includes faux logs and crystals, which let you choose between a traditional and a contemporary look. The front is black tempered glass.

Heating modes

The heater has two settings, 750W and 1500W, and Garvee says it suits spaces up to 400 sq. ft. (about 37 square metres). The thermostat runs from 60 to 99°F, and a timer is included. The heat is supplemental, meant to warm a room rather than replace a heating system. 1500W is the typical maximum for a plug-in heater on a standard 120-volt household circuit, so it is wise to avoid sharing the circuit with other high-power appliances.

The brand says the ventless front heating outlet keeps the sides and back cool to the touch, which is useful if it will sit under a TV or mantel. Still, follow the manual's clearance guidance.

Smart controls

Garvee says the fireplace connects over WiFi to a mobile app and works with Alexa and Google Home voice control. From the app or remote you can adjust flame colour, brightness, heat and the timer. The remote works without WiFi.

Installation

Garvee describes two ways to install it: wall-mounted, or recessed into the wall. The brand says it can go under a TV, mantel or picture frame. The listing gives the overall size as about 90.9 x 8.1 x 21.9 in, and the weight as 53.6 lb (about 24 kg), so a secure mounting into studs or the framing the manual specifies is needed. The product name refers to a 50-inch fireplace, and the listing also mentions 88 inches in its title, so check the exact size in the manual before cutting a recess or choosing a spot. Follow local codes and the manual for any recessed or electrical work, and have a qualified electrician do it if you are unsure.

Who it suits

It suits living rooms, bedrooms and home offices where a wood fireplace isn't possible, and people who want a feature wall with optional heat. It is less suited to anyone expecting it to heat a large, poorly insulated space.

What to check before you buy

• Size and fit: confirm the exact dimensions and the space under or around it, including any TV above.
• Wall and framing: check that the wall can carry about 54 lb and what the manual requires for recessing.
• Power: check the outlet and circuit for a 1500W load.
• Clearances: read the manual on distances to furniture, curtains and a TV.
• WiFi and apps: check what you need for app and voice control.
• Room size: compare 400 sq. ft. with the space, and treat it as supplemental heat.

The short version

• A 50-inch electric fireplace for wall mounting or recessing.
• 750W and 1500W heat, with a thermostat and timer, for spaces up to 400 sq. ft.
• 30 flame colour combinations and 5 brightness settings, plus logs and crystals.
• WiFi app, Alexa and Google Home control, and a remote.
• 53.6 lb; follow the manual and local codes for installation.

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