Reasons to buy an electric fireplace insert

Posted on April 2, 2012 by guest

You may have been advised by people to use electric fireplaces in your houses and dwellings, but certainly no one ever tells you the most important reasons to make this choice. There are logical reasons to buy a convenient electric fireplace instead of gas or logs fireplaces.

To save money:

The most evident reason to buy an electric fireplace is to save your money which gets burned out in gas fireplaces. An electric fireplace insert saves lots of money as it costs $0.08 per hour to operate and heat an average 400 square foot room. All the heat will be turned towards your interior space rather than flowing off your chimney, which commonly happens in a typical fireplace. If you are using logs instead of gas, electric fireplace has its edge over them too. You can quickly turn off the electric fireplace insert when you walk out the room which is obviously not possible with the logs.

With electricity required less than running a coffee machine, electric fireplace inserts are going to save loads along with convenience of operation!

For Functionality:

Another important reason to purchase an electric fireplace is their easy functionality. You can use your electric fireplace insert with or without heat, making it feasible to use them at any night to enhance the interior space whenever required. The beauty of flame technology creates the look of original fire flame. The simple procedure of assembling a nice fireplace to warm up entire house is another plus point in their functionality.

You will find an electric fireplace so convenient for all these reasons but there are more:

You can eliminate the danger of possible house fire
No need to cleanout ashes or messy ground
No more strenuous chimney cleaning
Keep the heat within enclosure to warm up the house nicely
Easy control of electric fireplace insert through handy remote controls without moving an inch from your comfort zone.

You will wonder how you survived without an electric fireplace insert before!

For enhancement and beauty:

A sleek and modern looking electric fireplace will add a beautiful sensation inside your room with a life-like flame. You can create the amazing ambience whenever you like whether heating is required or not. It is the best place to relax and rewind inside the comfort zone or use it to capture an intimate moment in the soft romantic glow.

Here is an overview for you to watch:

If you are looking to find a perfect electric fireplace insert for all the possible features you can enjoy, the Dimplex DF12310 is probably the best choice for you to consider.

It comes with a large surface area to enjoy beautiful flame effects in creating a perfect ambience
The open design blends well with any fireplace mantel
A quiet heating system which easily heats up 400 square room using 5000 BTUS
Plug and play insert to use with convenience
Comes with a remote control and timer

On your next purchase for an electric fireplace, capture a true essence of electric fireplace insert in Dimplex DF12310

Good Options for an Electric Fireplace Insert

Posted on February 12, 2012 by mo

Electric Fireplace Insert For Your Home

If you are looking for Electric Fireplace Insert to replace your wood burning fireplace, then you came to the right place. It really is an inexpensive solution and pretty safe too. It runs on electricity which does not emit harmful chemicals, and is much easier to maintain. To install fireplace inserts, the unit needs to be inserted into the fireplace opening and plugging it into a wall or an electrical socket. You may also hardwired it into your home electrical system. It’s all about the heat and flame without the mess. Electric fireplace insert can cost from about $100 to $500 or even more, and it depends on its size and features. First thing that you need to do, is to measure the fireplace opening then choose an electric fireplace insert that will fit within it. For a fireplace no larger than 400 square feet, you can consider the $120 Duraflame 20-inch electric fireplace insert which comes with a remote control and separate flame and a heater operation.

Dimplex is a known brand when it comes to fireplace inserts. They have a vast range of electric fireplace inserts and their 23-inch model costs around 170 bucks. This can be used in a masonry fireplace opening or even in a steel fireplace. The company makes use of their Patented flame technology that creates heat or flame without combustion. It also comes with a remote control and features a full or half heat with optional flame. Probably the best fireplace electric inserts is the Dimplex 23-inch model as it features a hooded trim (pewter cast). It has hand-finished logs that glow naturally and its heating technology can heat any 400 square foot room. It’s a bit expensive though, as it costs $600 but it’s all worth it since you can use it to heat up your room during cold season, even during warm months. The Dimplex 23-inch model is just perfect for a Victorian or any contemporary style home.

Comfort Smart also offers a reliable and functional 23 inch fireplace inserts. They have a basic 23-inch log set and also a deluxe model which features a back screen. Both of the models make use of LED bulb technology that can heat a room up to 400 square feet. The deluxe version costs around $200 as of this writing and this model projects flames onto the top, and rear of the firebox as well as onto the sides for that realistic feel and look. The log set looks real also and its ember bed actually glows. Both also come with a remote control where you can use to adjust the temperature levels .

If you need a bigger one, ClassicFlame has a 24-inch insert that features energy efficient LED technology. It boasts with hand-finished logs and is easy to use and install. However, it’s a bit pricey as it costs $260 though it’s all worth it, since this insert comes with a multi-function remote control that can be used for adjusting supplemental heat. It also produces an attractive flame and you may also add a screen and fireplace tools for that realistic look. One more thing, no more smoky smell and for sure you will feel happy that you converted from a wood burning fireplace to fireplace inserts.

Electric Fireplace Inserts – How They Work

Posted on January 8, 2012 by mo

Electric Fireplace Inserts are in actuality very simple systems. They use 3 main components:

A heater/blower

A rotating light bar that either uses bulbs or LEDs

A flame board that creates the flame effect.

The heating units on inserts typically are ceramic with a forced fan system. They genrate anywhere from 1000 to 1500 watts of power, and that translates in anywhere from 3500 – 5000 BTUs of heating power. Typically a heater of this nature can heat a room of between 300 – 500 Square feet.

Today there are some newer styles that actually use infrared heating cores, that are both powerful and silent, but as they are IR based, they emit an orange light, that we do not find overally appealing.

Today’s fireplace inserts also have decent control chips that allow you to have a timer mercanis,, and control flame instensty and heating power, which is great for setting teh mood and a comfortable air tempertature. Electric Firepalce INserts are also very electricty friendly, meaning that they do not cost much to operate in relation to other heating formats.

In terms of the flame effects, many electric fireplace inserts today have very realistic flame efects, this was much better then when they started in the market around 2001, where the flame looked like a wierd glow, and you could here the lights

Electric Fireplace Trends

Posted on January 2, 2012 by mo

At current there a few very clear trends in electric fireplace decor and function:

Electric Fireplaces that are placed on the wall like a picture frame.
Media / storage electric fireplaces
Small Space Electric Fireplace inserts and heaters

Wall Mounted electric fireplaces are a relatively new and sophisticated way to showcase a fireplace. They are about 4 -6″ thick and hang from a simple bracket that mounts to wall studs.

The cool thing is they offer the same heating power as a full sized electric fireplace. MAy now come with a timer, touch controls, and a remote.

Another trend is ‘decorative flame’ heaters that combine the beauty of an electric fireplace with the function of a space heater. This is a great example from Dimplex, called the ’Cube’ Electric Fireplace Heater.

This unit for example measures 18″w and 21″H and 10.5″ D, thus it really can be placed in any sized room in your home. This would also look great in a business lobby. The great thing about this system is that it can also generate as much heat as a regular sized electric fireplace.

Finally another key trend is storage form and function. The example below is from a Canadian high end brand called Paramount. This is a server/sideboard that also has an integrated 21″ inch portrait style electric fireplace insert.

These tree trends represent the biggest growing trends in indoor electric fireplace heating this year. We will keep you informed whenever we see a new electric fireplace trend.

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