Touchstone Sideline Electric Fireplace Review

Pros

• You get the feeling and look of a real fire with zero environmental emissions from gas or wood, thus keeping you safe from toxic fumes
• Lack of smoke emission or ash production means low maintenance of the unit
• The initial cost is low having ruled out the cost of chimney and firewood or gas
• The unit only provides supplemental heating making it highly energy efficient
• It is relatively easy to install without harming the design of your home or other appliances
• It is also easy to use once set up because it only requires minimal effort once powered on
• This fireplace is extremely safe to use since it is cool to the touch, produces zero fumes, and exposes your children and pets to minimal burn accidents
• It also presents a great way to enjoy nature indoors for those with busy schedules
• Being eco-friendly, the Sideline fireplace is usable throughout the year regardless of the weather or environmental restrictions

Cons

• This fireplace lacks real fire smells and does not produce real fire crackling sounds
• The unit is useless without electricity and cannot heat an entire house. This is because it is only meant for supplemental heating

Realistic flames with different brightness settings

If you like an authentic flame display with your electric fireplace, then Touchstone Sideline electric fireplace is the one for you. The flame in this fireplace is emitted with varying fire levels. At one instance, it might emit a soft ember glow and emit a strong blazing flame in other instances.

The fiery radiance produced by these flames provides an extra layer of relaxation and crispiness during gloomy winter days, thus ensuring your home stays warm and cozy throughout.

Multiple flame colors

The Touchstone Sideline electric fireplace comes with flexible multi-colored flame options to mimic the natural feel of a traditional fireplace. Even your friends and family would hardly tell the difference.

The best part is that you can pick different flame colors to suit your mood or theme. The color choices are blue, orange, and blue-orange colors.

Two heat settings

This electric fireplace also comes with two heat settings- high-temperature setting and low-temperature setting. This means that you have the flexibility of adjusting your home temperature based on your preferences.

You can switch it up to warm your home during winter or set it low to provide optimal heat without overheating the house.

Recess wall mounting

The 50-inch Touchstone Sideline electric fireplace is built for recessed wall mounting and is among the best wall mount fireplaces. The in-wall mounting feature makes the installation of the unit a lot easier because you simply insert it inside your wall.

As such, you can conveniently install it in a bedroom, living room, or office. Moreover, you can use it to heat spaces of up to 400 square feet sufficiently with a minimal power usage of only 1500 watts. When installed in the living room, it should be mounted at least 8′ underneath the flat-screen TV due to the heat produced.

Only flame effect

The Touchstone Sideline electric fireplace can be configured to deliver your preferred home atmosphere. It comes with a dual-mode feature that allows you to run the fireplace even without producing heat, just flames displaying.

With such an innovative feature, you can enhance the ambiance of your home without necessarily warming it up. This feature is ideal for homes in warmer climates.

In-built timer mode

This automated feature comes embedded in the Sideline electric fireplace. It allows you to turn the fireplace off after a preset duration. The duration may range from half an hour to over seven hours. This additional feature helps you control energy consumption, which is always a top priority for every homeowner [1].

Faux log and glass crystals

The electric fireplace also comes with faux logs and glass crystals sets to create an authentic fireplace atmosphere and feel. When you want to create a contemporary atmosphere, you can use glass crystals. If you are looking for a more traditional look, however, the faux log set will suit you best.

Remote controlled heating

Both the flame and heat settings of the Touchstone Sideline electric fireplace are remote-controlled. This affords you the much-needed convenience and results in minimum wear and tear of the fireplace unit.