The SF-BI36-EB from SimpliFire
The SimpliFire 36" Built-In (SF-BI36-EB) is a traditional-style electric fireplace with a 34-1/4" W x 27-1/4" H view: one-piece glowing timber logs over a lighted ember bed, four flame colors, and a multi-function remote. It ships hardwire-ready with a plug/cord kit and installs before drywall into finishes up to 3 in. thick — tile, shiplap, stone, brick, or drywall. Wire it for 120V for a 5,000 BTU/hr assist, or 240V for 10,000 BTU/hr. from $1,499.
Choose it if you want a clean, recessed traditional firebox for new construction or a remodel, finished into the wall before drywall, with the flexibility to plug in or hardwire.
It is not a primary heat source — 5,000-10,000 BTU/hr is supplemental warmth. It also installs pre-drywall into a rough opening, so it is not a drop-in for an existing finished wall.
Specifications
The SF-BI36-EB sets into a 31-7/32" H x 39" W x 11-3/4" D rough opening as a zero-clearance design (2 in. of top clearance is required only when hardwired for 240V), with 36 in. to combustibles at the front. It runs on a 15 A, 60 Hz circuit at either voltage.
How the SF-BI36-EB compares
The Built-In comes in two sizes on the same platform: the 36" here and the 30" (from $1,299). Same features and install — pick the width for your opening.
Features
- A 34-1/4" W x 27-1/4" H viewing area with one-piece glowing timber logs over a lighted ember bed
- Four flame colors and a lighted ember bed, from push buttons on the fireplace or the included multi-function remote
- Wire for 120V for a 5,000 BTU/hr assist or 240V for 10,000 BTU/hr, with a thermostat and a flame-only mode
- Ships hardwire-ready with an included plug/cord kit, and installs before drywall into finishes up to 3 in. thick
- An optional black decorative front adds a 2-in. overhang to cover the drywall transition
Answers to common questions
Can I plug it in, or does it have to be hardwired?
Either. It ships hardwire-ready and includes a plug/cord kit, so you can plug into a nearby outlet or hardwire it. Wiring for 240V doubles the heat output to 10,000 BTU/hr.
What’s included, what’s required, and what’s optional?
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Included in the box: The SF-BI36-EB built-in firebox with one-piece glowing timber logs, lighted ember bed, multi-function remote (2 AAA), and a plug/cord kit.
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Required to complete the installation, purchased separately: A 120V (15 A) or 240V circuit brought to the rough opening — hardwired or plugged into the included cord kit; Wall framing and finishing materials for the pre-drywall opening.
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Optional: An optional black decorative front covers the drywall transition — the fireplace finishes cleanly without it.
How is it installed?
Pre-drywall: it sets into a rough framed opening before the wall is finished, then finishes into tile, shiplap, stone, brick, or drywall up to 3 in. thick. Plan a circuit at the opening before you close the wall.
How much heat does it produce?
5,000 BTU/hr on 120V and 10,000 BTU/hr on 240V — supplemental warmth, not a primary heat source. The flame runs independently of the heater, so you can use it any time of year.
Does buying online affect my SimpliFire warranty?
No. The Torch Guys is an authorized SimpliFire dealer, so your full Hearth & Home Technologies Limited Warranty applies — glass and electrical components covered per the warranty table. And we handle it for you: from registering your warranty to filing any claim directly with SimpliFire, so you're never chasing paperwork.
