Endeavour Fires Holbeck
A practical electric fireplace (wall-mounted fire, 2kW) for a cosy focal point.
The Best 2kW Electric Fires (UK 2026)
2kW is the standard maximum output for a domestic electric fire, and it's what you want if the fire needs to provide genuine supplementary warmth rather than just a flame effect. Here's what to look for and our top 2kW picks.
Quick answer
Most electric fires offer two heat settings, typically 1kW and 2kW. The 2kW setting is the full output, roughly equivalent to any 2kW electric heater, and will comfortably take the chill off a small to medium room. It's the sensible choice if you want real warmth. Look for a thermostat so it cycles off once the room is warm rather than drawing full power continuously.
What to look for
Confirm the fire genuinely offers a 2kW setting, and check whether there's a lower 1kW option for milder days - running the lower setting halves the cost. A thermostat is the single most valuable feature for running cost, letting the fire maintain a temperature instead of running flat out. Plug a 2kW fire directly into a wall socket rather than an extension lead, as that's a genuine fire risk at this load.
How we pick
We rate these on genuine heat delivery, thermostat and control quality, flame effect and value. Every pick offers a full 2kW heat setting.
Our top picks
#1
#2 
FLAMME Everleigh
A practical electric fireplace (fireplace suite (fire + surround), 1kW, 43in wide) for a cosy focal point.
#3 
Endeavour Fires Fenwick 43"
A practical electric fireplace (fireplace suite (fire + surround), 2kW, 43in wide) for a cosy focal point.
#4 
FLAMEKO Bauhaus Fret Verona
A practical electric fireplace (freestanding fire, 1kW, 16in wide) for a cosy focal point.
#5 
MONZANA Electric Heater
A practical electric fireplace (electric stove (log-burner style), 1000W / 2000W switchable) for a cosy focal point.
#6 
Endeavour Fires New Cayton
A practical electric fireplace (fireplace suite (fire + surround), 2kW, 42in wide) for a cosy focal point.
#7 
Wall Mounted Electric Fire Place
A practical electric fireplace (wall-mounted fire, 2000W) for a cosy focal point.
#8 
Endeavour Fires Rosedale 3D
A practical electric fireplace (inset / media wall fire, 2kW, 60in wide) for a cosy focal point.
Frequently asked questions
Will a 2kW electric fire heat a room?
It will comfortably warm a small to medium, reasonably insulated room - a typical living room or bedroom. It will struggle in a large, open-plan or poorly insulated space, and it isn't designed to heat a whole house. Treat 2kW as meaningful supplementary heat for the room you're in, not a replacement for central heating.
Can you plug a 2kW electric fire into an extension lead?
You should avoid it. A 2kW appliance draws a substantial current, and extension leads - particularly coiled ones or those shared with other appliances - can overheat, which is a genuine fire risk. Plug a 2kW fire directly into a wall socket. If there isn't one conveniently placed, have a qualified electrician fit a socket or fused spur.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the Endeavour Fires Holbeck (our score 9.4/10) - A practical electric fireplace (wall-mounted fire, 2kW) for a cosy focal point..