Does the fireplace work without heat?

Yes. The flame effects can run on their own, so you get the look in warmer months without the heater.

Can the mantel be wall-mounted instead of standing on the floor?

Yes. The Encase surround is built for freestanding or wall-mount landscape use.

Do I need a chimney or vent?

No. It is electric, so there is no venting, wood or ash, and no odor.

How is it controlled?

Through the fireplace's WiFi smart features, including app and voice control, plus its own controls.

The Sideline 80004 50-inch smart fireplace and the 90017 Encase Surround Mantel with assembly instructions and hardware.

Will it heat a large open room?

It is a zone heater for the room it sits in. Expect it to take the chill off a normal room rather than heat a whole open floor.

Sideline 50 Inch Smart Electric Fireplace with Encase Surround Mantel

Q: Where is the Sideline 50 Inch Smart Electric Fireplace with Encase Surround Mantel cheapest?

At Touchstone Home Products, Inc., for $999.00, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Sideline 50 Inch Smart Electric Fireplace with Encase Surround Mantel?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 ratings.

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What reviewers say

Owners of the Sideline 50-inch fireplace line generally like the realistic flame settings and the smart controls, and the surround is described as a clean, classic addition. Complaints tend to center on assembly time and on the heater's limited reach in larger rooms.

What people mention

Flame realismPraisedOwners say the flame effects look convincing and adjustable.
Smart controlsPraisedApp and voice control are called convenient for heat and flame settings.
AssemblyCriticisedPutting the mantel together is described as time-consuming.
Heat outputMixedThe heater is seen as fine for a room but not for large open spaces.
Surround finishPraisedThe white molded surround is described as a clean, classic look.

About the Sideline 50 Inch Smart Electric Fireplace with Encase Surround Mantel

This set pairs the Sideline 50-inch Smart Electric Fireplace (80004) with the Encase Surround Mantel (90017), which is built specifically for it. The white mantel has classic molding. It can stand on the floor or be mounted on the wall. The fireplace gives a clean, odorless alternative to a wood-burning fireplace.

The fireplace has a slim frame with a large viewing area and LED flames. It offers 3 flame colors, a 5-level variable flame speed and a pulsating 10-color ember bed. A log set and a crystal set are included. It works with a WiFi app and is Alexa and Google certified. You can run the flames without heat or the heat without flames.

For setup, assemble the mantel, secure the fireplace inside it with the included hardware, and place the unit on the floor or mount it to the wall. Then plug it into a standard 120V outlet. It can also be hardwired. The fireplace has a front heating vent and thermostat with auto-off overheat protection. It provides supplemental heat for up to 400 square feet.

Includes

Sideline 80004 50-inch Smart Electric Fireplace, 90017 Encase Surround Mantel, log set, crystal set, mounting hardware, assembly instructions, tip-over restraints

Mantel finish

White, with classic molding

Installation

Freestanding or wall-mount

Flame options

3 flame colors, 5-level variable flame speed

Ember bed

Pulsating, 10 colors

Smart features

WiFi app, Alexa and Google certified

Heat output

Supplemental heat up to 400 sq ft (5,000 BTUs)