Best 4 Reasons People Buy Electric Fireplaces

With so many great options in gas fireplaces and gas fireplace inserts out there on top of the many options you have in wood burning fireplaces and stoves, it can be all too easy to look right past electric fireplaces without so much as a second thought. While it’s certainly true that most traditional designs in fireplaces take the form of wood and gas fireplaces or inserts, there are many great options out there with a lot of features that are specific to them. Many electric fireplaces represent this consideration perfectly.

Nowadays, there are more options out there in electric fireplaces than ever before, and we offer some of the most desirable and high end models in the industry. In addition, there are some things that electric fireplaces can offer you that other models cannot offer or cannot offer on the same level of electric models. Let’s take a look at some of the great reasons that people buy electric fireplaces .

Convenience

The convenience of many models of electric fireplaces goes far beyond the fact that they do not require fuel in the form of wood or natural gas, although that is a part of their allure. There is also the fact that many electric fireplaces can easily be controlled from the convenience of a remote control, and even those that don’t can be easily manipulated to change any number of their features.

For example, many models make it more than easy to control flame height, color and brightness with, effectively, the push of a button. Many different electric fireplaces enable you to customize the color of the flames to match the setting of the environment or the mood. In addition, there is the fact that many electric fireplaces do not require a chimney or a gas line, since they do not combust and do not need to rid any exhaust. When it comes to convenience, it’s hard to beat an electric fireplace.

Warmth

Of course, the primary function of a fireplace is to provide warmth to a space, which is the reason we have fireplaces in the first place. That’s not to say that they don’t add a whole level of character and color to a space, because they do, but a fireplace is there to provide comfort and warmth.

Electric fireplaces, whether an electric fireplace insert or a wall mounted electric fireplace, are capable of offering plenty of heat and many of them come with blowers as well to distribute the heat around a space. Naturally the capacity will vary by model, but many of our electric

fireplaces offer north of 5,000 BTUs of capacity.

Perhaps best of all is the fact that electric fireplaces can also be operated without heat for those situations in which you would appreciate the ambiance of a fire but don’t need the additional heat. Electric fireplaces, as expressed in the immediately previous section are great if only for their convenience, but as you can see are practical for much more than that.

Enhanced Safety

As stated, most if not all electric fireplaces do not require a gas line or a vent since they are not actually producing fire. As they are not producing actual flames or combustion that offers them a few safety benefits over traditional models. There is nothing inherently unsafe about gas or wood fireplaces provided they are operated under proper supervision and with caution, but at the same time there is a flame present and extra care should be exercised.

With an electric fireplace, however, the case is entirely different. You can switch on an electric fireplace, even with the heater going, and leave the room without worrying. You don’t need to keep a close eye on it at all times, which does not mean you can disregard it, but by the same token there’s no need to be as cautious as with an open flame. Proper safeguards should be instituted, but overall you can expect enhanced safety features from electric fireplaces.

Aesthetics

Another great reason that people  buy electric fireplaces is for the aesthetics that they offer. When you pair this with convenience it’s a winning combination as well. There’s something to say for the stateliness and the beauty of a traditional wood fireplace, but with electric fireplaces you can decorate not only the insert and the trim but even the crushed glass media or stones at the bottom of the unit to match the surroundings. You can do the same with any decorative logs that you include as a part of the design, and you can also customize flame height and color to make the mood. If the muted influence of softer colors matches the setting, so be it. You can easily control that with an electric fireplace.

These are some of the main reasons that people buy electric fireplaces, but there are many more. To learn more about some of the features and benefits of our electric models, check out our collection of electric fireplaces or contact a member of our team at 303-800-5659. We’d be more than glad to set you up with an electric fireplace for your living room or somewhere else in your home. 

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