An Electric Fireplace Adds Comfort to Your Life and Value to Your Home

An Electric Fireplace adds Comfort to your Life and Value to your Home

A fireplace has a certain mystique dating from the colonial era where it was used to prepare meals, provide warmth and serve as the social center of the home. So it is not surprising that a fireplace ranks high among desirable features in homes today. Thanks to modern technology realistic electric fireplace heaters provide all the charm of wood-burning fireplaces but without the downside of smoke, sparks, woodpiles and hauling out ashes.

Include an Electric Fireplace in Remodeling or new Construction Projects

Summertime is a favorite time for homeowners to add or remodel rooms. What better time to include a safe, clean electric fireplace as a part of the project? You will be ready for the warmth and comfort it will provide when the fall winds blow and winter brings snow. There are no special construction restraints and you can locate them anywhere that has access to a standard 120-volt receptacle. Many web sources offer a broad range of electric fireplace styles. Here are some design options that may be of interest.

First of all, it’s important to know that electric fireplaces are constructed to conform to electric codes and can be placed virtually anywhere away from flammable materials. Unlike gas fireplaces they require no outside venting – only a source of 120-volt 15-amp power. Many models can be controlled by wall-mounted thermostats or by a hand-held remote. Another feature is flame-controlling technology that randomly adjusts the flame effect, height and speed. You also have a choice of flame effects such as finely detailed wood logs or crystalline glass in clear or color options.

Choosing a Design

Buyers can now choose fireplace designs to fit virtually every type of installation and match any decor. Broadly classified these include fireplace inserts, floor-mounted models, corner mounted, wall mounted and electric stove fireplaces.

Fireplace Inserts

For example, if your home already has one or more fireplaces but you are tired of the work involved with their use, you’re a candidate for a fireplace heater insert. Simply close off the chimneys to keep warm air from escaping, then install and connect realistic electric fireplace inserts.

Fireplace heater inserts can be trimmed with your existing mantle or are available with mantels in several designs. You can also use them with a drywall installation – bringing the wall to the edge of the unit. Certain models are available with optional decorative doors.

Floor-Mounted Electric Fireplaces

If you don’t have an existing fireplace but like their effect you’re one of the many fireplace traditionalists. For you a popular choice is a floor mounted fireplace heater with decorative woodwork finishes and a mantle upon which to place photos, the heirloom clock or other family memorabilia. With their realistic “burning logs” or optional crystals these floor mounted fireplaces produce the same welcome heat as their wood-burning ancestors. Decorative doors are another optional feature.

Corner Mounted Fireplace Heaters

Many colonial-era homes featured corner fireplaces, and this design carries through to today. As with inserts and floor models, corner mounted designs range from traditional to contemporary. But for any design the result is the same. They offer an attractive source of heat for the family room, bedrooms, guest rooms and any room.

Wall-Mounted Electric Fireplaces

If floor space presents a problem, the solution is found in a wall-mounted electric fireplace available in several sizes and designs. Wall-mounted units are popular for smaller residences and for family rooms, guest rooms and bathrooms. There are even models certified for mobile homes.

A particular advantage of wall-mounted electric fireplace heaters is that they are above the floor and therefore safer if small children are present. They project only 6 inches from the wall, have a glowing ember bed and produce a realistic flame using a patented 3-D process.

Electric Stove Heaters

Many people can recall the days when heat was provided by cast iron wood- or coal-burning stoves – and often still is in remote cabins. These folks tend to favor electric stove heaters that replicate the cast iron finishes and isinglass or mica windows of yesteryear but are fabricated of rugged composites. Realistic flames are created by a patented 3-D process that can be selected without creating heat if atmosphere is all you want. Because these electric stove fireplace heaters are free-standing they have an automatic shut off if accidentally tipped.

Shop Smartly

Electric fireplace heaters add comfort and value to your home – and are an excellent way to reduce the costs of a central heating system. With these units you heat only the room or rooms that you frequently use while setting back the thermostat elsewhere in the house.

Whether you choose a fireplace heater insert or any other design it can be a family event. But selecting the vendor requires smart shopping. Look for online vendors that specialize in electric fireplace space heaters, offer only top of the line quality and back their offerings with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Ask questions, particularly about the heat output of the unit you are considering based on the room in which it will be placed. Do you offer a price match guarantee? What payment options do I have? When will it be shipped? Who do I contact if I have questions or need customer service?

If you are satisfied with the answers you are ready to make the purchase. And you will enjoy the benefits of your purchase for years to come. If you are satisfied with the answers you are ready to make the purchase. And you will enjoy the benefits of your purchase for years to come. I suggest you start by contacting Heater Store Online for more information on electric fireplaces.

John frequently writes articles and blog posts describing how various products find application in the consumer, medical, scientific and business marketplace. In addition to writing for Heater Store Online topics include prosthetic retinal and cochlear implants, MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) the use of moisture analyzers in quality control, application notes for ultrasonic cleaning, precision scales and balances, and intelligent office furniture systems. Contact him at [email protected].

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