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Why Wall Mount Electric Fireplaces? Everyone enjoys the warmth and coziness a fire provides. There’s a level of comfort that can’t quite be described. Throughout history, fire has been used for everything from survival to cooking to simply being a way to bring like-minded people together. In today’s world, an indoor fire is rarely used as a main heat source, or even for the purpose of cooking. Rather, it’s used to create a certain atmosphere and charm that only a fire can provide. There are many people that swear by a traditional wood burning fireplace, and won’t accept anything else. But...

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...