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When Should You Consider A Wall Mount Electric Fireplace? There are a few scenarios when wall mounted fireplaces are one of the best installation choices:   Apartment or rental property restrictions: Apartment and rental property tenants have restrictions on what they can and can’t do to the dwelling since they don’t own it. Cutting into the drywall and installing a built in electric fireplace is almost always out of the question. Along the same lines, it’s rare to find an apartment with a traditional fireplace. For safety and insurance reasons, even if it did have one the apartment owner will have surely...

Comparing Electric Fireplaces To Gas Fireplaces Most people love the atmosphere created by a traditional wood fire, but many people have ruled this option out for their home due to any number of reasons: Chimney and good ventilation needed Hassle of dealing with firewood, soot, and ash Takes longer to build and maintain an active fire Not very economical versus alternatives Safety So what’s the alternative? Once a wood fireplace is ruled out, most people move on to a gas or electric fireplace as an alternative.     Points To Consider Between Electric Fireplaces And Gas Fireplaces   Installation: ELECTRIC:...

Click Here To See All Our Electric Fireplace Inserts Why Choose An Electric Fireplace Insert? First Let's Start With Some Common Complaints About Traditional Fireplaces: Don't Heat Efficiently Traditional fireplaces actually draw warm air from inside your house to feed the flames, and much of the heat produces goes right up the chimney. When it comes to heating costs, dollar for dollar a traditional fireplace is the most expensive option, while an electric fireplace insert is the cheapest (typically only 7 to 13 cents per hour to run). Can Be Too Much Work Things like buying and storing wood, removing soot...

Electric Fireplace versus Central Heat: Depending on the age of your home, the quality of windows and insulation, the setup of your central heating system, etc., getting a consistent temperature in every room of your house can be challenging.   Imagine this scenario. You own a 2 story home in a colder climate.  During the winters, the upper level is always colder than the main floor where your family spends most of their time.   The problem is, your bedroom is on the upper level. Heading up to a freezing bedroom at night is no fun, but neither is the...