Review Of Contemporary Electric Fireplaces

Electric fireplaces are becoming more popular all the time. The purpose of this article is to help you understand the benefits of both indoor electric fireplaces and outdoor electric fireplaces. In addition, I provide an overview of the various types of electric fireplaces available on the market today.

The benefits of indoor electric fireplaces are as follows:



* Offer terrific value and will look great in your home
* Realistic flame effect, log set, and economical operation
* Instant ambiance
* Effective heat
* Convenient - some can be operated with a remote control
* Installation is simple
* Limitless design flexibility
* Electric fireplaces can be installed or placed anywhere: in a bedroom, a living room, a lobby or even a kitchen
* No exterior wall access is required

As with indoor fireplaces, outdoor electric fireplaces provide these benefits:

* Easy to assemble
* Bring warmth and ambience
* Can be put almost anywhere, your patio, deck or backyard

Contempory electric fireplaces come in a large variety of choices, here's a review of some indoor electric fireplaces:

Built-In Electric Fireboxes

Quick and inexpensive installation of a built-in electric fireplace makes it ideal for renovation or construction projects.
a) Zero clearance
b) No combustion
c) Installs anywhere - inside wall or below grate
d) Suitable for walls or corners

Plug-In Electric Fireboxes

Plug-in electric fireboxes for use in freestanding wall or corner cabinet fireplaces.
a) Realistic flame effect
b) Operates with or without heat
c) Safe for children and pets
d) Portable (pair with a freestanding mantel)
e) Secondary heat source for up to 400 sq. ft.

Electric Log Fireplace Inserts

Log Electric Fireplace Inserts Sets are the perfect solution to give your existing wood burning or gas fireplace new life.
a) Installs in minutes
b) Beauty of natural looking flames
c) Operates with or without heat
d) Secondary heat source for up to 400 sq. ft.

Freestanding Electric Stoves

Electric stoves offer the look of traditional fireplace stoves, but without the mess.
a) Realistic flame effect
b) Plugs into a standard household outlet
c) Heats up to 400 sq. ft.
d) Operates with or without heat
e) Portable (move from room to room)

Electric Fireplace Mantel Packages

Electric fireplace mantel design packages are perfect for those who want to transform their space.
a) Realistic flame effect
b) Furniture grade mantels in both wall and corner packages
c) Electric fireplaces with wood mantels
d) Variety of mantel styles, finishes & sizes
e) Operates with or without heat
f) Remote controls included with most models

Electric Wall Mount Fireplaces

Add a focal point to even the smallest spaces. Enjoy all the benefits of heat and appearance in a small, portable package.
a) Ideal for lofts, condos, offices & homes
b) Plugs into any standard household outlet
c) Operates with or without heat
d) Modern & Traditional styles available in wall or corner models

Electric Fireplace TV/Media Consoles

Beautiful and functional, these electric fireplace mantel packages can accommodate today's televisions and electronic components.
a) Plugs into any standard household outlet
b) Operates with or without heat
c) Tiered mantel tops to support today's televisions
d) Furniture-grade mantels
e) Integrated wire management channels
f) Remote controls included

For outdoors, you do have outdoor electric fireplaces and there are kits as well. For the most part outdoors, people use fire pits, chimeneas, outdoor gas fireplaces and outdoor wood fireplaces.

Some of the manufacturers for electric fireplaces include:

a) ElectraFlame with the brand name Dimplex; Dimplex Select Electric Fireplaces, Dimplex Showcase Electric Fireplaces, Dimplex Signature Electric Fireplaces, Symphony Encore Electric Fireplaces, Symphony Ovation Electric Fireplaces, Symphony Maestro Electric Fireplaces, Symphony Specialty Fireplaces & Stoves
b) ClassicFlame including ClassicFlame Electric Fireplace Mantels with a very large variety of fireplace mantel designs including full size electric fireplaces.

In summary, contemporary electric fireplaces come in an abundance of designs, they look great, provide a romantic ambiance, provide heat, easy to install, can be placed almost anywhere in your home and lastly are a great value.