Is the Revillusion 30 worth it over a cheaper electric insert?

If you want a built-in look with a see-through flame view and a full brick back, the Revillusion is a step up from mirror-backed inserts. At $799.00 at Fire Habitat as of November 4, 2026, you are paying for the interior detail and flame realism.

Can it heat a whole room?

On 120V it produces about 4,436 BTU, enough to take the chill off a room up to roughly 1,000 square feet. Wired for 240V it reaches about 8,800 BTU, which suits supplemental heating better.

Does it need venting or a gas line?

No. It is a built-in electric unit: you frame an opening, wire it and finish around it. No venting, gas line or safety screen is required.

Can I run the flames without heat?

Yes. The heater can be switched off while the flames and glow run, and the heater can also run without flames. That makes it usable year-round.

What comes in the box?

The firebox, a life-size hardwood-cast log set and the Mood-maker remote control. Framing and finishing materials are not included.

Fireplace retailers discount most in late summer and early fall, before heating season. The current best new price is $799.00 at Fire Habitat as of November 4, 2026.

Where can I buy the Dimplex Revillusion 30" Built-in Electric Firebox?

4 stores we checked sell it, including Fire Habitat, eBay, Marvellesures, Amazon.

Dimplex Revillusion 30" Built-in Electric Firebox

Q: Where is the Dimplex Revillusion 30" Built-in Electric Firebox cheapest?

At Fire Habitat, for $799.00, 61% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Best price now

$799.00at Fire HabitatObserved Nov 4, 2026, 6:24 PM

61% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 4 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

Owners of the Revillusion line tend to praise the realistic brick interior and the clear, reflection-free flame view. Common complaints center on the heater's limited reach and the work involved in a built-in install.

Pros

Convincing brick interior and log set
Flames look brighter and less repetitive than older electric inserts
Quiet operation with heat off

Cons

Heat output underwhelms in larger rooms
Install requires framing and electrical work
Remote is basic

About the Dimplex Revillusion 30" Built-in Electric Firebox

The Dimplex Revillusion® is a completely new way of looking at fireplaces, and changing the standard for electric. A clear view through the lifelike flames, to the full brick or concrete interior, captures the charm of a wood-burning fireplace. Enjoy the look of a fireplace cut straight from the pages of a magazine by choosing Revillusion®; clearly a better fireplace.

Included Accessories:

The Revillusion comes with a log set, and remote control

Features

Flames are larger, brighter and more random, appearing from within the logs.

Partially frosted acrylic panel is clearly better than a mirror, showing only dazzling flames and no reflections.

See clear through the flames to the back of the firebox for a more authentic experience.

Customize the firebox glow with a choice of warm hues, plus midnight mode.

Adjust the flame base color to red or blue.

A full grate of life-size hardwood-cast logs, tiered for greater depth.

Full Brick-surround Firebox - More authentic day or night; 270-degree herringbone brick with natural soot markings.

Adjust light level to suit the room and choose flicker effect for enhanced firelight.

Automatically adjusts firebox light to suit the room day to night.