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If you love the warmth and affect of a fireplace but live in an apartment, a home without a chimney, or you are on a tight budget, consider an electric fireplace. Do not be fooled by the name, electric fireplaces are attractive and provide a beautiful glowing bed of embers and realistic looking wood. The current designs are designed with rich wood tones, stone, marble, and brick. While some electric fireplaces are designed for appearance only, others are constructed with heaters that can put out as much as 10,000 BTUs. Best of all, since they are heated with electricity, you do not need to worry about fumes.
Most electric fireplaces can simply be plugged in and are ready
for operation. All of these types of fireplaces are tested in order
to meet UL standards and to avoid problems with overheating, they
are specially designed with automatic shut off features. In addition
to the convenience, ease of operation, and overall effect, electric
fireplaces are extremely inexpensive. Typically, they cost .02 per
hour if using only the flames and .14 per hour when the heating
elements are in use. The electric fireplace comes with a thermostat
that you can set, which also helps save on operating cost. Keep in
mind that the energy being supplied to the fireplace is converted
into heat for the room, which means this type of fireplace is 100%
efficient over other types of fireplaces that run on average 80%
efficiency.
Another great feature of the electric fireplace is that they look
exactly like a normal, wood burning fireplace. The evolution is
amazing where the logs mimic the look of real flames. This type of
fireplace is ideal for a bedroom, family room, or office and creates
a warm, inviting feel to the room. Depending on where you purchase
the logs, you can find some that offer random flames, creating an
amazing illusion of real fire. If you have small children, there is
an added bonus. Unlike other fireplaces, the electric fireplace is
always cool to the touch. Therefore, if your child should be curious
and reach out to touch the logs or exterior of the fireplace, they
will not be burned.
If you are considering a move and the benefit of a fireplace is at
the top of your list or you want to add a functioning fireplace to
your existing home without the overwhelming cost, now you can
broaden your scope and add a gorgeous electric fireplace. You will
enjoy the warm, gentle heat and beautiful appearance along with
complete convenience.
Years ago, electric fireplaces were nothing more than a poor attempt to try
to look like a real fireplace. The appearance was merely "okay" and the heat
amounted to nothing. However, today's electric fireplaces not only look
amazing sophisticated but they also produce heat to keep any room in your
home or office toasty warm. Regardless of the décor of your home, you will
find several incredible options from which to choose that will enhance your
home beautifully.
To give you an idea of the electric fireplaces on the market today consider
the QV32E model, which is extremely popular. This particular electric
fireplace has a nice, clean design that is also energy and heat efficient.
This fireplace comes from the Village Collection and is just one of the
options you can choose. These electric fireplaces are specially engineered
to keep your home warm while looking stylish.
No matter the style of your home, contemporary, country, Mediterranean, and so
on, this electric fireplace will enhance any décor. In fact, in addition to
the QV32E, be sure to look at the other options in this collection since
they have many that are designed with period themes to keep with style
accuracy.
Some of the features and benefits of this electric fireplace include the
following:
•32-inch fireplace front
•Real looking glowing logs and embers
•Hardware that is plug-in ready
•Herringbone refractory interior
•Signature and grate andirons
•Hologram fire with 3D flam effects
•4,600 BTU thermostat controlled space heater
•Choice of five fronts such as Harmony Hall, Town Square, Sun
Prairie, Chapel Hill, and Remington Avenue
•Remote control
These electric fireplaces are easy to install and they look
amazing beautiful. Additionally, you will enjoy the heat
produced on those cold winter nights. Electric fireplaces are
also affordable. Considering how gorgeous and efficient these
fireplaces are, it is difficult to imagine the reasonable
pricing.
Electric fireplaces are a great option for people living in smaller
homes, mobile homes, apartments, or homes without fireplaces.
All you do is choose the place you want it set up, plug it in,
and enjoy the flames and heat.
Most people love the look and feel of a nice, glowing fire.
However, not all homes can accommodate a fireplace. For example, if
you live in an apartment, smaller home, or want a fireplace in your
bedroom but building one does not fit within your budget, a great
solution is the electric fireplace.
When it comes to an electric fireplace, the styles available today
are truly stunning. In fact, they look so real, putting out real
heat that it is as though you have an actual fireplace. You will
find electric fireplaces made from a number of materials to include
brick, marble, stone, and wood. You will discover that these
fireplaces put out varying levels of heat, up to 10,000 BTUs.
Since an electric fireplace uses no wood or gas, you will never need
to worry about fire or fumes. Typically, once the fireplace is set
up, you simply plug it is, turn it on, and you are ready to go.
Since the electric fireplace has to be UL tested, you know that
overheating will not be a problem. In fact, most electric fireplaces
are designed with special shutoff options just in case.
To operate an electric fireplace is very cost effective. On average,
you would expect to pay two cents on the dollar for every hour of
use. Additionally, most of these fireplaces have thermostats so you
can set the amount of heat you want output, which keeps the room
nice and toasty and keeps the cost levelled off.
An electric fireplace looks just like a real fireplace in that you
can choose from a number of sizes and styles just as you would a
real fireplace. If you have a large bedroom or living room, you can
choose a larger style while for a small room there are smaller
styles. Some electric fireplaces also give you the option of using
random flames, which actually creates the illusion of real flames.
The nice thing about the electric fireplace for families with pets
and small children is that both the logs and the exterior of the
fireplace do not become hot. That means if they should fall or want
to touch them, you know they will not be burned. A huge benefit of
the electric fireplace is that when you move to a different home,
you can take it with you unlike that of a real fireplace. That means
that once you buy your new fireplace, you will have it for all of
your homes, no matter how many times you move.
The electric fireplace has become very popular over the past several
years. With them being easy to install and set up, and ease of
operation, it is hard to bypass this great option for heating a
home. In fact, since the fireplaces are so affordable, you could buy
more than one, setting them up in a number of rooms within the
house. On average, you can expect to pay anywhere from £500 to £500
for an electric fireplace, which would include everything you need,
complete with logs.
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