An electric fireplace is a heater that looks like a regular wood or gas fireplace. Electric fireplaces are frequently mounted on a wall or installed within traditional fireplaces which are no longer used for burning. These are wall-mounted and have a “flame only” option.

Electric fireplaces are a popular choice for homes and offices since they offer more flexibility in placement than other types of fireplaces, like wood burning, and other advantages like improved energy efficiency and reduced pollution.

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• What To Look For When Buying an Electric Fireplace
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To operate, most electric fireplaces require only that they be connected to a near the area electrical outlet. Some electric fireplaces require hardwiring into your home’s electrical system, but most come with a plug-kit or can be purchased as an add-on. The flames in modern electric fireplaces are usually created by LED lights, but others may still utilize halogen bulbs, which will need to be replaced every couple of years.

There are a few primary elements to look for and consider when purchasing an electric fireplace, including power, flame, size, maintenance, and features.

What To Look For When Buying an Electric Fireplace

POWER- A power cord and plug are included with the majority of electric fireplaces. They usually operate right out of the box, and you can use them right away by plugging an electric fireplace into one of your home’s ordinary electrical outlets. Electric fireplaces may heat anywhere from 400 to 1000 square feet, depending on the type of heater. Most electric fireplaces can heat an area of 400 to 500 square feet. Hardwired models can heat up to 1000 square feet.

A new circuit breaker and wiring are required if your electric fireplace is a built-in model that requires hardwiring. The wattage refers to the amount of electricity consumed rather than the amount of heat produced. As a result, opt for an electric fireplace with a lower wattage and a higher BTU rating while buying. Most electric fireplaces may be powered by a conventional 120-volt outlet because of their low wattage.

FLAME – The flame effects on our electric fireplace aren’t spectacular, but they’re adequate for the modest price we spent. An electric fireplace’s flame effects are achieved by reflecting light off rotating mirrors, which give the appearance of a flashing flame.

SIZE – Electric fireplaces with infrared heaters can heat up to 1000 square feet, but those with fan heaters can only heat up to 400 square feet.

MAINTENACE – LED lightbulbs can last up to 50,000 hours, create 90% less heat, and consume less than a sixth of the energy of incandescent bulbs, and up to three times less energy than a conventional CFL. There isn’t much care required when it comes to caring about such an electric fireplace, aside from changing the bulb every now and again (unless it employs LEDs).

FEATURES – Zone heating improves your home’s heating efficiency while also lowering your overall heating bills.

Most have a thermostat, making it simple to alter the temperature to your preferred level of comfort as the weather changes throughout the year.

Flame-Speed Control- Depending on your preferences, you can change the speed at which your flames flicker.

Brightness Control: This control, which is usually found on the control board, allows you to modify the brightness of your fire.

Many electric fireplaces come with full-function remote controls that may be used to regulate all of these firebox settings, making operation even easier.

BENEFITS – Energy-efficient, Cost-effective, Low-maintenance, No installation restrictions, No smoke, harmful byproducts, or emissions.

SAFETY – Electric fireplaces are the safest fireplace option since they operate solely on electricity and generate no actual flames, smoke, burning byproducts, or toxic emissions. Protection from Overheating: If the heater overheats, a built-in switch switches it off immediately. Heaters are subjected to safety tests to ensure that they meet domestic and international requirements. To ensure a safe and efficient electric fireplace, look for ETL, UL, and CSA certification.

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PROS	Easy to install, Two heat settings, very warm
CONS	Fan noise

PROS	ETL Certificate, The controls are easy to understand, The heat is strong. The noise level is very very low. Easy to set up.
CONS	The remote control is flimsy

PROS	UL & ETL certificate,  Heat Settings & Energy Savings. Easy Installation. Good Heat. Timer and Remote control.
CONS	Slightly larger