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Fireplaces are objects of both functionality and beauty. To a certain place in the house, fireplaces provide heat and ambiance. In the recent years as we have seen the ascendancy of the Electric Fireplace, the evolution of the fireplace has taken leaps.

Electric Fireplace is essentially a reinvention of a centuries old focal point in any home. These fireplaces do not require wood or matches and can be turned on at the flip of a switch. This modern convenience has the most advanced technology, giving it a very realistic look, feel and warmth of a real fireplace.

Advantages compared to traditional fireplaces

• Do not require remodeling to install – many of them are mounted against the wall so you don’t have to tear into the interior walls or build a chimney.  Some of them can be installed in places where previous fireplaces are located. There are models today that can be installed in less than an hour.
• Eco-friendly – the electric fireplaces are relatively more eco- friendly as compared with the traditional wood and gas fireplaces.  They don’t emit any fumes and additional carbon dioxide into the air because they utilize electricity.
• Convenience and easy to regulate – they usually come with remote controls. There are also models which have a built-in temperature reader. They automatically turn off when the desired temperature is reached. Some Electric Fireplace models today have air filtration systems and fans which distributes the heat evenly throughout the room.
• Versatility and style – Electric fireplaces can be very versatile indeed. Aside from the fact that one can turn the fire without having to worry about the heat, the fake fire can also be modified according to the taste of the homeowner. Modern designs allow owners to change the speed and color of the fire of electric fireplaces.
• No wood – no wood to cut, store and bring inside whenever you want a fire.
• Safety – no burning embers or sparks flying out into the room.

Disadvantages compared to traditional fireplaces

• Cost more to buy than typical electric heaters.
• Will not add to value of home.
• Are not as realistic as real flames, even in gas fireplaces
• Cannot be exposed to weather.

Almost everyone who experiences cold weather knows what a fireplace is, but not everyone has gone beyond the classic, smoky wood burning fireplace. If we begin to look for other fireplace option, it would be helpful to the environment with today’s problem of global warming.  Luckily, with an Electric Fireplace, anyone can enjoy a fireplace without the environmental hazards.  It’s making for a great option.

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Tags: hvac, , energy savings

An electric fireplace insert is commonly a stove that is placed into an existing fireplace such as wood fireplace. They are fairly easy to install and need not a chimney especially if your old fireplace and chimney already in poor working condition or if you want your Electric Fireplace Inserts function better while looking more enticing.

With modern technology application, light appear to be real multicolor flames making it hard for some people to differ the Electric Fireplace Inserts flames from the gas produced flames as it look like realistic flickering flames and it is absolutely very impeccable for setting the ambiance and the mood in the room. The Electric Fireplace Inserts flames that dance provide a glow that soothes and a sense of warmth. You can always relax watching the fire while controlling its heat settings to go with what you like just by pressing the button in no matter what the season is.

Healthier heat production is approximately 4500 to 5000 British Thermal Units (BTU) in a room with 400 square feet as the only source of heat. Heat from Electric Fireplace Inserts does not contain pollutants and it also prevents contaminants from going into the room and blending with the air unlike most wood burning fireplace.

If the time for installation has arrive, any old or the disable chimney can easily match and the style, size and built that will be right for any décor and it is a trouble free as plugging in tour television and it does not even require ventilation.

No extra preparation and materials are required for this simple installation because of this extra charge for setting it up is avoided. Operating costs for chimneys and gas lines with plug-in fire are also can be saved. The electrical consumption for electric fireplace insert is much less compared to other heating thermostats although it runs on electricity.

In case the power goes out or at any time you desire to, you have ability to burn wood in the fireplace as it is not permanent conversion. What you should do just take the electric insert out of the hearth then open the damper and you can begin burning fire.

The reasons that make Electric Fireplace Inserts more efficient choice over wood burning fireplaces:

· Save money with lower heating cost.

· Improve the look and sensation of your fireplace.

· Easy in fix

· Versatility in using both electricity and wood for fueling the fire

Tags: Cooling, energy savings, Heating

Tags: Heating, energy savings, Cooling