Electric fireplaces

Electric fireplaces are cheap and easy to install and to use. But that doesn't mean much,

Buying an electric fireplaces

Electric fireplaces should only be bought and used for small and sporadic heating needs and aesthetics. Do not buy an electric fireplace just because it's cheap, or because of the hassle of building a fire in a traditional fireplace.

Electric fireplace alternatives

If your heating needs are reasonable or high, and you need a space heater, consider other options: gas stoves, pellet stoves, modern certified wood fireplaces, inserts, etc. Or think in a more global solution for your home, involving insulation, solar, geothermal heat pumps, radiant heating systems...

Installation Costs of Electric Fireplaces

Electric fireplace installation is easy, and its costs are minimal, even if you need to install wiring for an outlet.

Costs

Electric fireplace prices between $200 and $1000 are common. It's cheap, but the running costs will be very high, unless for sporadic uses…

Environment and electric fireplaces

Electric fireplaces aren't an environmentally-friendly solution. They aren't carbon neutral, unless you use solar photovoltaic energy....

Easy to use

Electric fireplaces have remote controls, can be automatically turned off at the desired temperature, etc.

Realism & lack of realism

People didn't like the former electric fireplace look, but things are changing. Newer models have improved their realism.