Electric Fireplace Inserts

Michael on April 23rd, 2012

This post focuses on two major types of electric fireplace designs, electric fireplace inserts and wall mounted electric fireplaces. It will compare both the benefits of these units along with some of their drawbacks in the hopes of providing consumers with a better understanding of these units and which type may be best suited to fit their interior design and installation goals. To begin, it is important to differentiate the three subcategories of electric fireplace inserts that exist on the market today.

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Michael on April 11th, 2012

Today’s post is about 5 different advantages that electric fireplace inserts have over traditional gas or wood burning fireplaces. Electric fireplace inserts come in a variety of sizes and are produced by a number of different manufactures. However, despite this variety, all electric fireplace inserts have certain characteristics in common that give them a significant advantage over traditional wood and gas fireplaces.

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Michael on March 27th, 2012

When consumers decide to replace old fireplace inserts the process can sometimes seem complicated and arduous. Fortunately for consumers his post will layout some simple instruction that can make replacing a fireplace insert a very painless process. The first step is recognizing the appropriate category of unit that you need. For most consumers who are looking to replace electric fireplace inserts this will mean searching in the plug-in electric fireplace category. This is the category where consumers can find units designed to slide directly into per-existing mantel packages. The other category that consumers may need to search through is the built-in electric fireplace category. This category includes fireplace inserts that are designed to be recessed into a wall. Regardless of which type of unit you are looking for there are several key steps consumers can take which will help simplify the process of replacing their insert.

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Michael on February 21st, 2012

Electric fireplaces are beginning to take the heating industry by storm but many consumers have been left wondering about how these units work and why they are becoming so popular. This list is intended to answer some basic questions about electric fireplaces and how they work so that consumers can make informed decisions about electric heat.

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Kelsey Ellis on January 11th, 2012

With energy costs sky high, fireplace inserts and freestanding stoves can help keep utility bills in check in the upcoming season. Heating just the room you’re in, you can turn down -or even turn off – your whole-house heating system. When you are selecting the fuel you will burn consider electric. Electric fireplaces are unlike [...]

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Kelsey Ellis on November 2nd, 2011

HPBA Electric Fireplaces Article: The Anywhere Electric Fireplace If you live in an apartment or condo and dream of cozying up by the fire, there is an ideal solution – an electric fireplace. The warm, radiant heat of today’s electric fireplaces can be purchased easily and installed within minutes. Simply plug the fireplace into an [...]

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Kelsey Ellis on October 26th, 2011

If you have ever lived in a home where you’ve dreamed of cozying up with your husband or wife in front of a warm, crackling fire but simply cannot afford the cost of having a fireplace installed and/or don’t want to deal with the hassle of maintaining a gas or wood fireplace, there’s a solution: [...]

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Kelsey Ellis on October 19th, 2011

Safety and cost efficiency are at the top of the list when individuals consider adding a primary or supplementary heat source to any room. An electric fireplace insert or electric fireplace log insert is a safe and economical method for providing the heat and ambiance of a traditional fireplace to your home without the associated [...]

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Kelsey Ellis on August 24th, 2011

The benefits of electric fireplaces over wood burning and gas models are widely known. Electric units are more energy efficient, easier to maintain, cheaper to operate, and are better for the environment. They are also more affordable and simpler to install since they do not need any kind of ventilation. If you’re convinced that electric [...]

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Kelsey Ellis on June 22nd, 2011

The National Safety Council has named June as Nation Safety Month and the dedicated team of customer care, marketing, and products experts from ElectricFireplacesDirect thought it would be a good time to remind you about the safety and ease of use of electric fireplaces. A standard outlet that is in every home is all that is needed to power electric fireplaces. There is no gas fitting, venting, chimney, or masonry work needed making installation quick and easy.

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