Did you know that switching to an electric fireplace from a wood burning fireplace or central heating is one of the easiest ways to lower your energy bills? Electric fireplaces are energy efficient and stylish, but with all the new technology and designs, the options can be overwhelming. By narrowing down your search with the top features, you’ll actually find an electric fireplace that fits your home and needs. At PortableFireplace.com we carefully select fireplaces with the best features to fit our customers’ diverse needs.
Safety Features
Safety features are the most important features to pay attention to when shopping for an electric fireplace. Unlike wood-burning fireplaces, electric fireplaces offer a plethora of safety features to keep you and your family safe. For use around children and pets, look for features like cool-touch surfaces, automatic shut-off, and thermal overload protection. Adjustable temperature controls and timers allow for warm comfort without the risk of overheating or sparks.
To avoid the uncomfortable dry air feeling that comes with using central heating or space heaters, look for an infrared heater. Infrared quartz technology heats with radiant light rather than a fan heater, which works quickly to heat up a large space. Infrared electric heaters are ideal for use around children, pets, and people with allergies because the technology keeps the moisture in the air for a more comfortable, safer warmth.
Ease of Use
Since there are no flames, fumes, ashes, or soot to deal with, electric fireplace are the way to go for eco-friendly, safe, and easy-to-use-warmt. No cleaning or careful planning needed to use an electric fireplace. Electric fireplaces require little to no maintenance. Most electric fireplaces can be used with a standard wall outlet and do not require any special wiring. Simple design and user-friendly features make electric fireplaces an excellent choice for family homes. Look for fireplaces with a multi-function remote control and basic settings for ease of use.
If you already have a built-in fireplace mantle, electric fireplace inserts allow you to use that space efficiently. Fireplace inserts do not require any expensive remodeling- simply measure your existing fireplace mantel and chose an insert. Installation for mantle style and TV stand fireplaces is as easy as choosing a spot and plugging in your new electric fireplace.
Style Features
One of the key benefits of choosing an electric fireplace is all the fun extras that you can’t have with a live fire. Set the mood with LED flames in multiple colors. Enjoy realistic flames without heat for a cozy ambience, year-round. Choose from an array of fire displays including sparkling fire crystals, realistic sculpted logs, and glowing embers with smoldering flame effects. New technologies like mist effects, cozy crackling sound effects, and flickering flames create the most realistic, most aesthetically pleasing electric fire. Shop for fireplace features that stand out and fit your space, like a TV stand fireplace for a cozy living room set up, or corner fireplaces for smaller spaces, or shop by size or color to find exactly the right piece.
The most important features in an electric fireplace are heat efficiency and safety. Once those are covered, all the finer details come together for your perfect electric fireplace. Browse our full catalog for the top picks in electric fireplaces, vetted by our experts.
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