Electric Fireplace Heater
An electric fireplace heater is the perfect option for those homeowners who want the warmth of a fireplace without actually installing one. This type of heater plugs into a regular 110/220V household outlet and give you the look and feel of a fireplace without using wood, putting out any smoke, or necessitating that you empty the ash pan!
The electric fireplace heater is available in free standing units or corner units. The free standing unit may be the most realistic-looking type. Both of these electric fireplace heater types feature cabinet styling, usually with folding glass doors on the front and artificial logs that glow when the fireplace is turned on.
There are many benefits to be reaped when it comes to owning an electric fireplace heater, including:
- Most electric fireplace heater models are solidly constructed and very complimentary to the existing decor in your home because they are nearly indistinguishable from a traditional fireplace. You can find fireplaces that are made of wood veneers, solid wood and even stone. There are also electric fireplace heater models that are designed to resemble wood or coal burning stoves, minus the mess.
- The light that is produced with the electric fireplace heater is so life-like that guests may not even realize that the fireplace is not "real". The flickering flames of the electric fireplace heater are generally produced by LED light. Many also feature audio crackles that more effectively simulate burning wood in the fireplace.
- The electric fireplace heater is very economical to operate, costing an average of around eight cents per hour in most geographical locations.
- There are no fumes, carbon monoxide, or other gases emitted by burning this type of fireplace, which means that you can use it in any room, small or large, including dorm rooms and RVs.
- Installing an electric fireplace heater does not require that you install a chimney, stove pipe, or other ventilation before using as there are no fumes given off when burning this type of heater. This translates to no masonry work, no "flue" upgrades or repairs; no remodeling required!
- Perhaps the biggest advantage of the electric fireplace heater when compared to traditional fireplaces is that the homeowner is spared from making perpetual trips to the wood pile. Electric is always on, assuming there's no power outages.
- The electric fireplace heater is portable; if you get tired of it in one location (such as the den) you can always move it to another room.