20Feb
Why You Should Consider Getting an Electric Fireplace
Fireplaces add warmth and set the mood in any room. They are a much-sought-after luxury that many people dream of. Thanks to electric fireplaces, owning a fireplace doesn’t have to be a dream! No matter the size, type, or location of your home, there is a versatile fireplace to make your home cozy.
Electric fireplaces are a great option for any home. Here are some of the benefits of owning an electric fireplace.
Ease of Use
An electric fireplace only needs a 120-volt outlet to operate. So once you’ve found that perfect spot to set up your fireplace, plug it in and start enjoying the heat.
You won’t have to source wood or other fuel, and you won’t have to tend to the fire, replacing logs and wood. Best of all, there is no cleaning required. You may want to clean the surface of dust, but you don’t need to hire a chimney sweep or clean the fireplace of ash and soot.
A Safer Alternative for Small Spaces
Electric fireplaces are ideal in regions that have fire bans in place. Some municipalities restrict wood-burning fireplaces for use in urban areas. So, unless you live beyond city limits, electric and gas fireplaces may be your only option.
If you rent your home, you won’t want to pay for a fireplace installation. But you can still have the luxury of a fireplace and take it with you wherever you move.
An electric fireplace is also safe and cool to touch, making it ideal for small homes. If you live in a condo, apartment, or dorm room, you won’t have to worry about using the fireplace in a small space.
Year-Round Use
You can enjoy the look of a fireplace without the heat in the warmer months. The flame and heat source each operate on their own. So you can opt to turn on the heat, or not, and still give your space the nice ambiance of a fireplace in the summer.
Cost Savings
Electric fireplaces don’t cost much to heat a room, so you can save on home heating costs in the winter months. When your fireplace heater is on in a room you’re using, you can turn down the heat elsewhere in your home. You don’t have to worry about buying wood or paying for gas. They are also cheaper to buy and don’t need installation.
There are many advantages to owning electric fireplaces, but they don’t have a real flame. They also don’t have the real sounds and smells of a wood-burning fireplace.
If the look and feel of a real fire is what you’re after, then you may want to opt for a gas or wood-burning fireplace. These have real flames and generate more heat than electric fireplaces.
But new models of electric fireplaces do have attractive-looking flames. So weigh the costs and benefits to help you decide which of the many fireplace types are best for you and your home.