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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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One major step that individuals can take to reduce the cost of their utilities is to practice the strategy of zone heating. Zone heating is a home heating strategy that focuses on warming the spaces of a home that are in use most often. Like many aspects of energy efficiency it requires consumers to be proactive about reducing their energy use. The most important element of zone heating is that consumers focus on where they spend the majority of time within their home. For example, if an individual practicing zone heating was planning on watching a movie for two and a half hours, they would lower their home thermostat down several degrees, say from 70 degrees to 60 degrees and then place a portable infrared heater in the room in which they are planning on watching the movie.
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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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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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Of the many options available to new and existing electric fireplace owners, the items that stand out the most are the on/off remote control, the wall mount thermostat, the plug-in expendable trim package, and the fire crackler sound system. While the majority of electric fireplaces come with an on/off remote control as part of the [...]
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In recent years electric fireplace mantel packages have evolved to include the home entertainment category. These TV/media consoles pair the functionality of entertainment furniture with the practical ambiance that an electric fireplace provides. Media units are becoming increasingly popular because they offer consumers multiple functionality and pleasing designs. TV and media console electric fireplaces equip [...]
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Electric fireplaces are a great alternative if you lack the space, infrastructure, or patience to deal with gas or wood-burning units. But they are really only worth the money if they give off a realistic flame presentation while generating enough heat to warm up the room. After all, without this added benefit of realistic flames, [...]
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It’s that time of year where cuddling up next to a crackling fire with friends and family is as good as it gets! ElectricFireplacesDirect has fresh, new electric fireplace mantel packages for every style and budget. From traditional to modern we have all of your fireplace needs covered! Our electric fireplace mantel packages are easy [...]
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One of the most underappreciated features of an electric fireplace is portability. Many units can be moved to different locations in your house, making it easy for you to heat up your home office during the day, warm the family room at night, and then spruce up the guest bedroom when you have company on [...]
People rarely think of electric fireplaces as sleek or sexy, but all of that is beginning to change now. This shift in perception can largely be attributed to the rise in popularity of wall mount electric fireplaces, which rival today’s flat-screen televisions in terms of stylishness and visual appeal. In addition to looking great, wall [...]
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