Does this fireplace give off heat?

No. It is an ambiance firebox built around the water-vapor Optimyst flame, so treat it as visual only and rely on another heat source.

What else do I need to run it?

You need the compatible Optimyst cassette, which is not included. Plan for a water supply or a refilling routine and for framing the 60-inch opening.

Yes. The RGB lighting lets you shift flame color, and the flame width is adjustable to suit the opening.

The flame is cool water vapor rather than combustion, so the effect itself is not hot. Normal electrical safety and keeping the unit dry still apply.

It needs no vent, chimney or gas line and installs in more places, but it produces no real heat and depends on water and the cassette.

It is designed as an indoor built-in firebox. Do not assume outdoor use unless Dimplex rates the specific installation for it.

12 stores we checked sell it, including Royal Fire Pits, Spotix, Fine's Gas, Fireplaces Direct, Deluxe Vanity.

At Royal Fire Pits, for $6,264.99, 34% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

$6,264.99at Royal Fire PitsObserved at 10:18 AM

34% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 12 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.