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Feel the Heat with an Electric Fireplace


An electric fireplace can add a touch of elegance to any room and heat your home as well.

There are two types of electric fireplaces: 

The Wall Mount

The wall mount fireplace gives off the appearance of a real flame without the dangers associated with flying sparks and smoke.  Like other fireplaces, the wall mount can attach directly to the wall.

The Portable

A portable electric fireplace can be moved from room to room or simply moved to another area of a room so that you can rearrange furniture. Mobility makes the portable electric fireplace convenient and valuable.  

Advantages of an Electric Fireplace

Not only are electric fireplaces beneficial to the décor, they are also fantastic sources of supplemental heat in a time when heating bills are on the rise. This is especially true when you consider the high cost of heating oil . You can save a significant amount of money by using an electric fireplace instead raising the thermostat and burning more oil.

Electric fireplaces have significant advantages over wood burning fireplaces:

  • There is no need for wood. You will not have to purchase wood, split your own logs, or clean up the associated mess.
  • There’s no need to worry about chimney cleaning and/or chimney fires.
  • Smoke will not float through your house and leave everything in your house smelling like smoke.
  • You don’t have to light a fire. Simply flip the fireplace's "On" switch and you have instant heat.

Let’s not forget about outdoor fireplaces. For those wishing to have an outdoor fireplace, an electric fireplace is a great option. They can fit in areas where space is limited and still give you the atmosphere that you desire.









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