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Valuxhome 36" Insert, 27.5 in High

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Valuxhome 36" Insert, 27.5 in High Review

7.2Good · out of 10Rated from the listing's specs, no buyer reviews yet

If you're after a 36-inch width, the Valuxhome 36" Insert (27.5 in High) delivers, with a 1,500 W heater and flames with the heat switched off on top. Add a timer and it makes a good match for a bedroom, a study or a narrow wall.

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Specifications
BrandValuxhome
CategoryBuilt-in & wall-mounted inserts
Stated width36 in
Heater output1500 W
Stated heat output5000 BTU/h
Supply voltage120 V
Installation typeRecessed (in-wall)
Coverage (stated)Up to 400 sq ft
Heat settingsTwo (low and high), per the listing
Brightness levels5
TimerStated in the listing
Flame without heatStated in the listing
MediaLog set
SafetyOverheat shut-off
ASINB0719CG8G3

Full listing title: Valuxhome 36 Inches Fireplace Insert

Listing evidence
Stated width36 Inches Exact listing
Heater output1500W Exact listing
Stated heat output5000 BTU Exact listing
Supply voltage120V Exact listing
Installation typerecessed Exact listing
Updated October 2026
Exact listing, ASIN B0719CG8G3
Rating from a published formula

Compared with similar inserts

The two built-in electric fireplaces closest to it on our rating, with a dated price.

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BETELNUT 50" Wall/Recessed

BETELNUT 50" Wall/Recessed

7.2Good · out of 10$299.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 50 in wide · 1,500 W heater · Recessed (in-wall)
  • Built-in & wall-mounted inserts
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BETELNUT 60" Wall/Recessed

BETELNUT 60" Wall/Recessed

7.2Good · out of 10$369.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 60 in wide · 1,500 W heater · Recessed (in-wall)
  • Built-in & wall-mounted inserts
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Heater output, per the listing

The heat the listing states, next to 5,000 BTU and a 400 sq ft coverage claim. Plenty to take the chill off the room you sit in; how far it reaches depends on your insulation, windows and ceiling, and our supplemental heat planner turns your room into a rough answer.

What it has going for it

What changes in your evenings

36 in wide, per the listing. A compact size for a narrow wall, a bedroom or a study. Check in the installation drawing whether the figure is the frame or the viewing area, then hold it against your wall cavity.

1,500 W / 5,000 BTU, up to 400 sq ft claimed. Supplemental heat for the room you sit in: it takes the edge off a cold evening while the furnace stays turned down. The 400 sq ft figure is the seller's; real coverage depends on your insulation, windows and ceiling. Our supplemental heat planner puts it in numbers for your room.

Flame without heat. The heater and the flame run separately, so you can have the glow in July without warming the room. The fireplace earns its place all year, not only in January.

Living room or bedroom?

For the living room, a 400 sq ft coverage claim is pitched at a main room, not a box room.

For a bedroom or a study, at 36 in wide it fits a bedroom wall or a study. The timer switches it off after you fall asleep. The low heat setting is gentle enough for a smaller room. The flame runs without heat, so it can glow on a warm night too.

On balance it is happiest in a bedroom, a study or a cosy corner.

Great for you if…

  • You have a narrow wall or a bedroom to warm up
  • You want the chill off one room on cold evenings
  • You want the glow all year, heat or no heat

Skip it if…

  • You want it to replace your heating: it is supplemental heat for one room
  • You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet
  • You want to run it from your phone: the listing names no app or WiFi

What Valuxhome promises

The seller states, word for word, in the Valuxhome 36" Insert (27.5 in High) listing:

  • Front dimension: 35.63"W X 8.84"D X 27.5"H.
  • 5 flame brightness levels, 3 top light colors(yellow-blue-purple),LED technology.The flame of fireplace heater can be shown with or without heating for very season.
  • This recessed electric fireplace insert with log speaker.
  • 750W/1500W, switch freely high/low temperature, 5100BTU, heating up to 400 sq.ft.
  • The recessed electric fireplace insert can be perfectly installed in living room under TV, or entertainment center as a fireplace heater.

Hold these against the manual of the exact model before you order.

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Size, power and what's in the box

What the Valuxhome 36" Insert (27.5 in High) listing names:

  • 36 in wide
  • Recessed (in-wall)
  • Heater: 1,500 W, 5,000 BTU, two settings
  • 120 V supply

Check the opening, the depth and the outlet against your wall before you order.

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Price and availability

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A better fit for your room?

Want a wider fire for a bigger wall? The Touchstone Sideline 60" Smart (9.5/10) states 60 in.

Our take

The verdict

We like the Valuxhome 36" Insert (27.5 in High) for a 36-inch width and a 1,500 W heater. No buyer has reviewed it yet, so our 7.2/10 comes from the spec sheet alone. The catch with this Valuxhome built-in electric fireplace: watts and square-footage claims are the seller's, so your room, windows and insulation decide what you really feel. We'd pick the Valuxhome if you have a narrow wall or a bedroom to warm up; otherwise, put it next to the BETELNUT 50" Wall/Recessed first.

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Living with it

Delivery day

A big, flat box with glass inside: open it with two people and check the front before the cardboard goes out.

The first evening

Try the flame at a few brightness settings; lower often looks more real at night. The 1,500 W / 5,000 BTU heater takes the chill off the room you sit in.

Day to day

The timer for bedtime, and a quick dust of the glass now and then. Our maintenance guide has the rest.

Summer

Heater off, flame on: the glow stays on the wall in July without warming the room.

The one thing we'd check first

One thing to settle before the Valuxhome 36" Insert (27.5 in High) ships: check your wall, because the 36-inch figure has to match your opening, and a listing width can mean the frame or just the viewing area.

Before you buy

Your wall

Draw the opening on the wall with painter's tape at the real size, step back, and check it against the installation drawing. Our recessed installation guide lists the clearances to ask about.

The outlet

120 V, per the listing. Pick the outlet before you pick the finish: a free one close by, nothing heavy on the same circuit, and no extension cord. Our power requirements guide lists the questions to ask.

Heat for your room

1,500 W / 5,000 BTU stated. Treat it as supplemental heat for one room. Our supplemental heat planner turns your square footage into a rough answer.

Delivery and install

Glass-fronted inserts are big, flat boxes: plan two people for the unboxing, and decide early who frames the wall. Our built-in vs wall-mounted guide weighs recessed against wall-mounted.

How it compares

How the Valuxhome 36" Insert (27.5 in High) stacks up against the closest alternative, the BETELNUT 50" Wall/Recessed.

CriterionValuxhome 36" Insert, 27.5 in HighBETELNUT 50" Wall/Recessed
Our rating7.2/107.2/10
Width36 in50 in
Flame without heatStatedNot stated
Supply120 VNot stated

Both score 7.2/10. The BETELNUT 50" Wall/Recessed adds a wider unit (50 in), while the Valuxhome 36" Insert (27.5 in High) brings a flame-only mode.

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The score in detail

How we rated it

Spec-based rating on a 4.5–8.5 scale: 4.5 + average of the 4 criteria × 0.4. Capped at 8.5 because no customer evidence is included.

Key specifications

8 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

3 / 10

Listing documentation

8 / 10

Fit & compatibility

8 / 10

This product has no captured buyer-review record yet, so its rating comes from the documented listing alone: four criteria scored out of 10 (key specifications; build, warranty and certifications; listing documentation; fit and compatibility), placed on a 4.5–8.5 scale. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Valuxhome 36" Insert (27.5 in High) any good?

We rate it 7.2/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

What size and heater output does the Valuxhome 36" Insert, 27.5 in High state?

Its listing states a 36-inch width, a 1,500 W heater output, a 120 V supply and recessed (in-wall) installation. Those are the maker's figures, so check in the installation drawing whether the width means the frame, the firebox or the opening. Our supplemental heat planner puts 1,500 W in context for your room.

What power supply does the Valuxhome 36" Insert, 27.5 in High need?

The listing states 120 V and a 1,500 W heater. Read the supply, plug and circuit conditions on the exact listing and in the manual before you order, and never run a heater on an extension cord or a shared power strip. Anything beyond an existing standard outlet, hardwiring or 240 V included, is a job for a licensed electrician.

What do you get with the Valuxhome 36" Insert (27.5 in High)?

Its listing states a 36-inch width, a 1,500 W heater, a flame that runs without the heat, a timer and a crackling-fire sound. Those are the seller's figures; for how real the flames look in a living room and how loud the fan runs at night, the buyer reviews are the better guide.

What should I check before ordering the Valuxhome 36" Insert (27.5 in High)?

Your wall: draw the opening on the wall with painter's tape at the real size, step back, and check it against the installation drawing. Our recessed installation guide lists the clearances to ask about. The outlet: 120 V, per the listing. Pick the outlet before you pick the finish: a free one close by, nothing heavy on the same circuit, and no extension cord. Our power requirements guide lists the questions to ask. Heat for your room: 1,500 W / 5,000 BTU stated. Treat it as supplemental heat for one room. Our supplemental heat planner turns your square footage into a rough answer. Delivery and install: glass-fronted inserts are big, flat boxes: plan two people for the unboxing, and decide early who frames the wall. Our built-in vs wall-mounted guide weighs recessed against wall-mounted.

Where can I buy the Valuxhome 36" Insert (27.5 in High)?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

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