Electric Fireplace
The Advantages of the Electric Fireplace
If you have a non-functioning fireplace or have always wanted a fireplace in a specific room, but don't want to go to the expense of installing or repairing a wood-burning fireplace, than an electric fireplace is perfect for you. If you already have a fireplace, you can buy an electric insert to set inside it. All you need is a place to plug it in, and voila, your fireplace is working again. Electric fireplaces also offer additional advantages over traditional fireplaces.
An Electric Fireplace Produces Real Heat
The need for heat is the primary reason most people choose an electric fireplace. The fireplace produces about the same amount of heat as a space heater, and for around the same energy cost. So why choose a fireplace? For looks. An electric fireplace is much more attractive than a metal or plastic space heater.
Attractive Fireplace Designs
Today's electric fireplaces feature attractive mantels and surrounds in a variety of styles. You can choose a sleek contemporary fireplace, a French baroque surround, or an ornate Victorian mantel, depending on the decor of the room where you plan to locate it.
Substantial Cost Savings
Installing a wood-burning or gas fireplace in a room where there wasn't one before is actually a major remodel involving permits, contractors, and expensive materials. Replacing the mantel and surround on an existing fireplace is affordable, unless your fireplace or chimney is damaged and requires repair. Repair costs can add up quickly.
In contrast, an electric fireplace arrives fully assembled. All you have to do is take it out of the box and plug it in. Now you have an instant fireplace for far less than the cost of installing or repairing a wood-burning fireplace.
Safety and Convenience
Because electric fireplaces don't produce real fire, they also require no cleaning. There's no ash or wood to deal with. You also don't have to worry about carbon monoxide escaping into the room.
If you own a condo or rent your home, installing a new wood-burning or gas fireplace is probably not an option because it requires making major changes to the structure. You can add an electric version to any room without making permanent alterations.
Electric fireplaces are also good choices for people who want to heat backyard cottages or office sheds. As long as those structures already have electrical outlets, you can add a fireplace with little additional expense. You can enjoy the fire while you're in the cottage, but don't have to worry about staying the cottage until the fire burns out because it doesn't produce real fire or real sparks.
If you've always wanted a fireplace, but don't want to install a traditional fireplace, then an electric fireplace is the attractive, affordable solution.
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