Dimplex XLF60 Wall Electric Fireplace: 1,500 W (5,118 BTU/h)

What you get

The Dimplex XLF60 Wall Electric Fireplace is a wall or recessed with a 1,500-watt heater, which works out to about 5,118 BTU per hour (3.412 BTU per watt).

At 1,500 watts it uses about 1.5 kWh an hour on high and draws 12.5 amps at 120 volts; keep it on a circuit without other big loads. Price it at your electricity rate.

The maker says it heats up to 1,000 square feet; as with any 120-volt heater, read that as supplemental heat for one room.

The listing states 8 flame settings, and like most electric fireplaces the flame can run with the heat off.

It mounts on or recesses into a wall; recessed installs need a framed opening and, for larger units, the wiring its manual specifies.

No combustion means no venting, no gas line and no carbon monoxide, which is why they go into bedrooms and apartments.

Also on the listing: overall dimensions of 5.88 in (D) x 60.25 in (W) x 15.63 in (H), a shipping or unit weight of 86.8 lb and metal construction.

The figures, from the maker

Each figure is the maker's or the listing's own, with its source marked. A figure the maker doesn't give is shown as not stated.

Model number	XLF60	Retailer
Power	Corded Electric	Retailer
Dimensions (seller)	5.88"D x 60.25"W x 15.63"H	Retailer
Material	Metal	Retailer
Mounting / installation	Wall Mount	Retailer
Heat output (maker)	5,118 BTU/h	Retailer
Features (seller)	Adjustable Flame	Retailer
Batteries	2 AA batteries required. (included)	Retailer
Model name	XLF60	Retailer
Product weight	86.8 lb	Retailer
Heats up to (maker)	1,000 sq ft	Retailer
Wattage	1,500 W	Retailer
Voltage	120v	Retailer
Flame effects	8	Retailer

Is it the right heater for the room?

Pick it when

Wall-mounted ambience and heat
Rooms where gas or wood can't go

Pass on it when

Heating a whole house
Circuits already near their limit

Where it wins, where it gives ground

Wins

5,118 BTU/h of heat
No vent or chimney
Flame runs without heat
8 flame settings

Gives ground

Supplemental heat only
Draws 12.5 A on high

Know before you install

Figures are the maker's own and are rated in the maker's conditions. Installation, venting, chimney, gas and electrical work follow the manual and local code, carried out by a qualified installer.

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Questions about this model

How much heat does the Dimplex XLF60 Wall Electric Fireplace give?

About 5,118 BTU per hour on its 1,500-watt setting, since each watt gives 3.412 BTU per hour.

Can the Dimplex XLF60 Wall Electric Fireplace share a circuit?

It draws about 12.5 amps at 120 volts on high, most of a 15-amp circuit; the manual says how to connect it.

Bottom line

Best suited to wall-mounted ambience and heat.