Superior ERL2045 45" Linear Electric Fireplace — Recessed or Wall-Mounted
A 45" linear electric fireplace, 4-5/8" deep, that recesses nearly flush into the wall or mounts on it — no vent, no gas line. The Superior ERL2045 runs a four-level yellow flame over a smoked crystal ember bed with multi-color lighting, and its thermostatically controlled heater is a 5,000 BTU/hr class — rated 5,461 BTU/hr at 120 V. Plug in the included grounded cord or hard-wire it to a dedicated 15 A circuit. from $1,259.
Choose the ERL2045 if you want the linear fireplace look in a wall with no venting path — a 48" wide, 5-1/8" deep framed recess is all it takes — and the room already has heat, so the supplemental warmth it adds is a comfort feature rather than the furnace.
It is not right if you need a primary heat source. The ERL2045 is a supplemental heater — a 5,000 BTU/hr class on a 120 V circuit — and IHP states it is not intended for continuous use as primary heat. If heating the room is the point, a direct-vent gas fireplace delivers several times that output; Superior's DRL2000 linear series keeps the same contemporary proportions.
Specifications
Recessed, it frames into a 16-1/2" high by 48" wide by 5-1/8" deep opening and finishes nearly flush — the front trim covers the drywall cut. Wall-mounted, keep 7-7/8" to side walls and the floor and 23-5/8" to the ceiling; recessed clearances are zero. Keep insulation and vapor barriers 2" off the appliance and furnishings 3 feet from the front. Power is 120 VAC at 13.33 A on a dedicated, fused 15 A circuit, plugged in or hard-wired.
How the ERL2045 compares to the ERL2055 — and the ERL3000 series
The ERL2055 is the same fireplace scaled to 55" — the same 18-3/8" height, 4-5/8" depth and heater ratings behind a wider glass — at from $1,549 against from $1,259 for this 45". A step up, the ERL3000 Pro series (60" to 100") adds a blue flame layer, an adjustable ceiling light and a driftwood log set over the crystals.
Features
- 45" linear flame presentation in a chassis only 4-5/8" deep — recess it nearly flush or mount it on the wall
- Smoked crystal ember bed under multi-color LED lighting — seven colors, auto rotation, or off
- Thermostatically controlled 5,000 BTU/hr-class heater — 750 W low, 1,500 W high at 120 V
- Plugs in on the included 120 V grounded cord, or hard-wires to a dedicated 15 A circuit
- Remote and on-unit touch panel control flame brightness, ember color, heater, room temperature and a 30-minute to 8-hour timer
- No vent, no gas line — tested to UL 2021 / CSA C22.2 No. 46 as a fixed electric room heater
Answers to common questions
Does it need a vent, a chimney or a gas line?
No. The ERL2045 is an electric fireplace — it needs only 120 V power. Plug the included grounded cord into a receptacle within reach, or have an electrician hard-wire it to the junction box on a dedicated 15 A circuit. There is no flue, no gas plumbing and no combustion air to plan for; it is listed to UL 2021 as a fixed electric room heater.
Can I recess it into the wall, or does it hang on the surface?
Both are approved. Recessed, it frames into a 16-1/2" x 48" x 5-1/8" opening and sits nearly flush, with the front trim covering the drywall gap. Wall-mounted, keep 7-7/8" to side walls and the floor and 23-5/8" to the ceiling. Either way, keep it 2" clear of insulation and vapor barriers.
How much heat does it put out?
It is a supplemental heater — a 5,000 BTU/hr class, rated 5,461 BTU/hr at 120 V, with 750 W low and 1,500 W high settings and a built-in thermostat that cycles the heater at your set temperature. IHP is explicit that it is not intended for continuous use as a primary heat source, and the flame and ember lighting run with the heater off.
Can it go in a bathroom or outdoors?
No. It is approved for indoor living spaces only — not bathrooms, laundry areas or anywhere it could contact water, and never outdoors or exposed to rain.
What’s included, what’s required, and what’s optional?
-
Included in the box: 5,000 BTU/hr-class heater — 750 W low / 1,500 W high at 120 V; Built-in thermostat; Smoked crystal ember-bed media; Multi-function infrared remote control; On-unit touch panel with LED display; 120 V grounded power cord; UL 2021 / CSA C22.2 No. 46 listed; 1-year limited warranty.
-
Required to complete the installation, purchased separately: Dedicated circuit - 120 V, 15 A: a receptacle within reach of the cord, or a hard-wire connection made by a qualified electrician; Recess framing - framing and wall-finishing materials to the 16-1/2" x 48" x 5-1/8" opening (recessed installs only).
-
Optional: nothing — there are no optional add-ons for this model.
How does the warranty work if something goes wrong?
Superior's parent IHP warrants the fireplace — one year limited on the body, blower and circuit board, with 90-day coverage on glass, LED strips and accessories — and The Torch Guys handles it for you: we register the appliance and, if you ever need to claim, we deal with the manufacturer on your behalf rather than handing you a phone number. Keep your invoice and the model number; we hold the rest on file.
