Everything You Need to Know About Electric Fireplaces

Electric fireplaces are a great alternative to traditional fireplaces. The electric fireplaces provide the effect of a real fireplace (logs, embers and even fictitious flames etc). Although they are more powerful than the bioethanol fireplace, the electric fireplace is still considered a system of supplemental heating or additional heating.

As its name suggests, the electric fireplace works with a simple electrical outlet, so no smoke evacuation duct is needed.  It is the best choice if what we are looking for is an electric heating device that distributes a soft heat, with the visual effect of a beautiful flame, thus forgetting about the cleaning and maintenance tasks of a wood-burning fireplace.

There are different types of electric fireplaces. Each model has specific advantages.

Fixed or portable small electric fireplaces

Portable electric fireplaces often have small dimensions (not take up much space) and are fully autonomous. Some models imitate ovens or have geometric shapes, much more modern.

Electric fireplace fixed to a wall

Fixed electric fireplaces can be placed against a wall and on a very flat floor. The fixed electric fireplace integrates very well with the decoration (there are many designs). The only drawback is that it heats up little (supplementary heating system). Advantages: its cost, very affordable and its easy use.

How an electric fireplace works?

The electric fireplace is very easy to use! It is plugged into the socket, the power button is pressed   (on / off) and the fire is started with remote control! The heat emitted and the size of the flame is controlled remotely!

The temperature rises rapidly from the moment we plug it in and turn it on, but the most significant thing is its ability to separate the heating mode and the ignition for the flame effect. Most electric fireplaces have a fan that sends heat throughout the room with two powers (generally 1000W or 2000W). This allows for better heating management.

It is not necessary to feed the fireplace to stoke the fire, a simple manipulation on the remote control is enough and we select the size of the flame!

Advantages of electric fireplaces

The small electric fireplace has many advantages. It does not need any particular installation (without a smoke outlet) and is easily fixed, placed, or embedded.

It is economical because its purchase price is affordable and the convenience of its use allows us to limit consumption.

It is decorative:  the electric fireplace perfectly reproduces a flame and embers effect thanks to a system of LED bulbs.

It does not need maintenance. In addition, the electric fireplace eliminates any risk of fire (there is no flame).

It is more ecological: it does not emit CO2 or toxic or greenhouse gases.

We can distinguish between various models of the electric fireplace:  design, color, wood stove imitation (Victorian style), contemporary, even with wheels for easy movement!

The electric fireplaces are not dangerous for children! Its flames are fictitious and it is equipped with a thermal safety system that automatically stops the appliance if it is forgotten or overheated! To enjoy the charm of a beautiful fire all year round, choose a small electric fireplace!