Electric Fireplace – A Modern Evolution of Fireplaces

Electric fireplaces have been an evolving trend during the recent years.  An electric fireplace is a way to get the feel of a fireplace without the hassle and cleaning work of a wood fireplace - a perfect way to get the warmth of the flames, the festive mood of holidays, and a lot of stories told around the crackling sparks. There 4 types of electric fireplace that offer a variety of decor and installation options. The best benefit of an electric fireplace is that they keep energy as well as maintenance costs in check along with adding more life to the room’s ambience.

Here are the types you can choose from

1. Electric fireplace mantels: This is a design that gives you the look of a traditional fireplace with a separate mantel that houses a vent- free firebox with a realistic flame effect. Another upside of an electric fireplace mantel is that it is available in a variety of finishes and colours.

2. Wall-mount electric fireplaces: These are fireplaces that give you the feel of a fireplace along with saving a lot space in the room as it is installed directly into a wall. The mounted fireplace is easy to handle as well.

3. Electric fireplace inserts: This is a design suitable for traditional home which already have a pre-built fireplace. An electric fireplace insert is designed to be fitted inside previously existing fireplaces. This is equipped with pulsating embers that provide a realistic flame effect and the fireplace can be operated with or without heat.

4. Free standing electric fireplaces: This is a mobile fireplace that can be moved and plugged in any room where heating is required. All you need is a 220volt power outlet to get a cosy room.

There are numerous benefits of an electric fireplace. Here are a few prominent ones mentioned to provide you an overview:

1. No fumes: There are no real flames. Heat is delivered through invisible infrared light. The light warms all the things it touches instead of warming the air around it and thereby creates a warmer and more comfortable environment.

2. No maintenance or cleaning: As there are no real flames, there will be no ashes or soot and with no ashes to clean and no chimney full of soot, you have almost nothing to worry about cleaning. Unlike in wood fireplace, there are no leftovers of burned logs to clear out.

3. Low costs: Installing a traditional fireplace involves a lot of money. That high amount of initial costs plus all the maintenance costs is not just worth it. Instead, an electric fireplace involves a comparatively less investment and also, saves you the cost of chimney cleaning and purchasing firewood.

4. Longevity: Electric fireplaces are less susceptible to problems like rust and corrosion. These devices function as good as brand new even after years of use. So, you do not have to worry about getting replacements.

5. Safety: There are several safety concerns associated with wood fireplaces as they can get extremely hot and also, emit toxic fumes. This is not an issue with electric fireplaces. With no actual flames, there are no toxic emissions to worry about. Although these fireplaces heat up the room, the fireplace itself is completely cool.

6. Year-round usability: As the electric fireplace does not use actual firewood, you do not have to worry about running out of firewood and thus, you can keep the fireplace burning no matter what weather it is outside. You do not even have to bother about the burn restrictions of your area. Above all these benefits, the best part of an electric fireplace is that it is environment friendly. Neither are you burning wood, nor are you sending black smoke up the chimney. Thus, you are preventing yourself from causing a lot of environmental harm in order to keep yourself warm. So, summing up, it is well established that an electric fireplace is the most preferable fireplace.