Abstract: A heater for an electrical fireplace comprises a heating element (1) and a blower fan (2), the blower fan (2) being releasably attached to the heating element (1). Interacting members (9a1-3, 9a2?, 9b1-3, 9b1?, 9b3?, 14a1-3, 14b1) are provided on the heating element (1) and on the blower fan (2), which members (9a1-3, 9a2?, 9b1-3, 9b1?, 9b3?, 14a1-3, 14b1) are designed to be, engaged with one another to hold the heating element (1) in position relative the blower fan (2).