Diagram of a Duraflame Infrared Heater.

In addition to the introduction of portable infrared heaters, infrared fireplaces are also becoming popular among people considering alternatives to traditional wood and gas fireplaces. Infrared fireplaces provide the same warm, moist air that infrared heaters do, but with the addition of realistic flame displays. For individuals looking for the comfort and warmth infrared heaters provide but also searching for a more permanent, decorative solution in their condo, home or apartment, units such as the Oxford 23″ Mantel Package provide a perfect solution. Regardless of your specific needs, one thing is for certain, if you are looking to warm a space in your home comfortably and efficiently you should consider using infrared heaters.

A few highlights:

The Comfort Smart Cream Freestanding Electric Stove

* The Comfort Smart Freestanding Electric Stove in Cream.

Provides quiet, instant heat for up to 400 square feet.  Freestanding electric stoves are perfect for condominiums, apartments, dorm rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, basements, and offices. An ElectricFireplacesDirect.com exclusive stove. Comfort Smart Electric Stove

$129 for 1 — $109 for 2 or more

Comfort Smart Freestanding Electric Stove - Black (Large)

* The Comfort Smart Freestanding Electric Stove in Black.

This large Freestanding electric stove has working double doors and separate controls for heat and flame. 4600 BTU heat output provides supplemental heat for your kitchen, den, bedroom or office. Multi-functional remote included. Exclusive to ElectricFireplacesDirect.com. Comfort Smart Electric Stove in Black

$149 for 1 — $129 for 2 or more

Williams Infrared Heater by Duraflame

* The Duraflame Infrared Heater Williams

Terrific infrared heater with digital thermostat. Heats up to 1000 sq ft. 3 year warranty and 30 risk free trial make it a can’t miss. Compare it with Eden Pure models and you will discover the value.  Includes multi-function remote control. Duraflame Williams Infrared Heater in Premium Oak

$235 for 1 — $225 for 2 or more

Auckland Electric Fireplace from Chimney Free in White

* The Chimney Free Auckland White Electric Fireplace

Petite electric fireplace mantel package in white. A terrific supplemental heat source for up to 400 sq ft. Includes multi-function remote control and is just 28 inches wide and 35 inches tall. Very limited quantities on this ElectricFireplacesDirect.com exclusive. Auckland Electric Fireplace

$299

39" Napoleon Wall Mounted Electric Fireplace EF39HD

depth = 7.25″) so that it protrudes as little as 2″ from the wall. Instantaneously, your room is transformed into a relaxing and intriguing retreat. The Napoleon EH39HD is perfect for any room in a house, apartment, condo, office or spa. This wall mount electric fireplace has a crystaline ember bed that helps to creates a beautiful flame effect.

• Specifically designed for an “eye-level” location, it is perfect for above a couch or beneath a flat screen TV
• Includes a on/off remote control
• Contains an electric heater with up to 5000 BTU’s of heat output.
• Bargain priced at just $459

Choosing between electric fireplace inserts and stoves is easy: If you have a fireplace, retrofit it with an insert. If not, select a freestanding electric fireplace. There are countless options;  from inserts with wood mantel surrounds in every style and finish, to small portable fireplaces on casters then those that envoke the feel of a cast iron stove. Logs and advanced lighting technologies allow electric fireplaces to closely simulate a wood-burning look.

Compared to other options, electric fireplaces require little upkeep and no day-to day or monthly maintenance is needed. Electric inserts require no venting. There are low or no installation costs with electric fireplaces- simply hardwire or plug them into a standard electrical outlet. As stated earlier, electric fireplaces produce no emissions, so they can be used anywhere. Plus, heat can be turned off but the flickering flame can be enjoyed during any season for a wood-burning ambience.

Comfort Smart Freestanding Electric Stoves are available in Cream, Cranberry, Pine, or Black finishes. All of our freestanding stoves offer supplemental heat up to 400 square feet and are perfect for large family rooms, basements, bedrooms, and offices. Comfort Smart stoves are built from a durable metal construction, which requires no hookups. Comfort Smart stoves operate with and without the heater turned on. A lifelike flame effect is added for the perfect ambiance. Choose from medium and large stove sizes.

Comfort Smart Electric Fireplace Log Sets feature realistic logs with a natural glowing ember bed. These log inserts provide supplemental heat up to 400 square feet and 4600 BTUs. Comfort Smart log sets also feature five temperature levels (from low to high) for personalized comfort. An included remote control is standard. These units install quickly and easily – simply plug into standard household outlet and turn it on. The Comfort Smart 23” Deluxe Insert ELCG347 features a back panel which the flame projects onto the back of for added realism.

ElectricFireplacesDirect.com offers the most extensive selection of high quality electric fireplace mantel packages, wall mount and freestanding fireplaces and electric fireplace inserts you will find. We have a model for every space including products from ClassicFlame, Dimplex (Electraflame and Optiflame), and Napoleon. All of our featured electric fireplaces offer terrific value and will look great in your home.

The ClassicFlame Sterling 23″ Spectrafire Infrared Electric Fireplace TV Media Console is beautifully finished in a rich burnished walnut color and provides adequate storage for all of your electronic accessories. The ClassicFlame Sterling 23IM0468-W502 mantel includes three interchangeable door options: wood, glass or speakers grills for added functionality. This mission style mantel will add elegance to any living area. The included 23 inch Spectrafire Insert 23II200GRA warms up to 1000 square feet!

The ClassicFlame Oxford 23” Spectrafire Infrared Electric Fireplace Mantel Package feature decorative crown molding and is finished in a beautiful cherry color. The Oxford 23IW1254-C253 includes the advanced 23II200GRA insert, which warms up to 1000 square feet.

The Chandler Portable Spectrafire Infrared Heaters warms up to 1000 square feet and feature an automatic thermostat control, which conserves energy and maintains desired room temperature. These electric fireplace heaters allow you to zone heat your space by turning down your central thermostat and heating only the rooms you use most. These spectrafire infrared heaters include an IR remote for added functionality and ease of use. Duraflame fireplace heaters are furniture quality, finely crafted infrared heaters that add style, function, and warmth to any room with just the push of a button. The Chandler Spectrafire Infrared Heaters are available in a classic oak finish and elegant cherry finish.

The NEW ClassicFlame 23″ Fixed Glass Spectrafire Infrared Quartz Electric Fireplace Insert warms up to 1000 square feet and features energy saving all LED technology for a lifelike flame effect. This plug-in electric fireplace insert uses three infrared quartz tubes for maximum heat output. With advanced technology the Spectrafire 23II200GRA Insert maintains a soft, moist, safe heat without reducing oxygen or humidity.

ElectricFireplacesDirect.com offers the most extensive selection of high quality electric fireplace mantel packages, wall mount and freestanding fireplaces and electric fireplace inserts you will find. We have a model for every space including products from ClassicFlame, Dimplex (Electraflame and Optiflame), and Napoleon. All of our featured electric fireplaces offer terrific value and will look great in your home.

Freestanding electric stoves are the perfect supplemental heat source. Each of our freestanding stoves provides quiet, instant heat in an eye-catching design. You will find electric stoves with both classic and traditional designs that will complement many décors. Do you have a college student your shopping for? Try one of our colored stoves, from green to white to bright red these electric stoves not only provide heat up to 400 square feet they’re stylish too!

Maybe your shopping for a more sophisticated look, take a glimpse at our new Dimplex Lincoln Freestanding Stoves finished in Pewter or Bronze. These electric stoves will add elegance and sophistication to any setting.

Wall mount electric fireplaces are gaining popularity and we ask: What’s not to like? From their modern, space-saving design to providing up to 400 square feet of supplemental heat wall mount electric fireplace are the perfect gift! Our new Dimplex Inspiration Wall Mount Fireplace features a modern glass ember bed with a lifelike flame effect, which give the fire depth. Use this elegant fireplace year-round, you can choose to have the heater or off.

Shopping for a sports fan this year? We offer a variety of TV & Media Consoles with electric fireplaces that are functional and built with furniture grade materials. Our Lynwood Electric Fireplace Entertainment Center finished in elegant cherry features energy saving all LED technology. All of our TV and Media Consoles are safe to use with modern televisions and technology.

Our Wallace Electric Fireplace TV & Media Console offers the instant ambiance and warmth of a fire surrounded by award winning, quality mantels in a variety of styles.

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ElectricFireplacesDirect.com offers the most extensive selection of high quality electric fireplace mantel packages, wall mount and freestanding fireplaces and electric fireplace inserts you will find. We have a model for every space including products from ClassicFlame, Dimplex (Electraflame and Optiflame), and Napoleon. All of our featured electric fireplaces offer terrific value and will look great in your home.

According to a 2004 consumer survey conducted by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), homebuyers include a fireplace among the features they most want in a home. In addition, homeowners consider a fireplace a major design feature that positively impacts their home’s value.

Many new home plans already incorporate a fireplace. According to the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), nearly 60% of all new homes built today have at least one fireplace. The HPBA survey indicates that the builder makes 71% of fireplace installation decisions, so clearly, the ball is in your court. But are you maximizing your profit potential with this popular amenity? Do you opt for the most basic fireplace, or make the effort to “sell up” to increase homeowners’ satisfaction and add handsomely to your own profit? To set yourself apart from your competitors, consider upgrading the upgrade!

For a great room, consider one of the newer super-size fireplaces; some are almost 50 inches wide and 55 inches high. For direct-vent gas fireplaces, consider those with reflection-free glass, which makes the glass all but invisible.

Adding a mantel or cabinet can further enhance your offering. In some cases, it’s even possible to incorporate the gas controls within access doors of either. Don’t forget to consider the refractory design – from herringbone designs done in brick, to a polished stone background, the refractory adds a little something special to the look of the firebox. In addition to enhancing the look of the fireplace, it’s now possible to incorporate fireplaces that allow the homeowner to control heat output without diminishing flame height or quality. There also are those that will pull air from the room and turn it into warm air and radiant heat.

Electric fireplaces should be considered also. New flame imitation technology makes them more beautiful than ever. Many operate by thermostat remote control that allows the user to turn on flame and heat, or just one or the other. All electric fireplaces are perfect for operating year-round in any climate, and they’re fuss-free. Most have life-like logs to help complete the illusion of a real wood fire.

This plug-in technology is particularly appealing to builders. Installation is fast and easy. They are less expensive, as there is no permit required, no piping and no venting. Also, there’s no lost revenue from extended closing dates or installation delays. Liability decreases because there is no combustion, and no additional moisture, which means a reduced risk of molds forming.

For small rooms, bedrooms, or even bathrooms, new fireplace designs allow you to extend the allure of fire beyond traditional rooms. For example, a see-through gas fireplace can be built into an indoor/outdoor wall so it can be enjoyed from inside or outside the home. It’s a great builder option because it essentially provides two fireplaces for the price of one. For homes with a more modern look, portrait style fireplaces can be built into a wall to mimic hanging artwork. Or, corner models are available offering contemporary styling that produce flames from a “bowl.” A freestanding fireplace is also an eye-catching option. A number of sleek, slim and stylish designs are on the market now.

Perhaps one of the most indulgent locations to insert a fireplace is above a bathtub. And don’t forget the kitchen. Multi-tasking kitchen fireplaces can warm a room while heating an oven above the fire for baking. Talk about profitable finishing touches! Regardless of the building style, there is a room for every fireplace, and a fireplace for every room. Technological advances in design and quality of fireplaces make them the perfect way to build profits.

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The ClassicFlame Sterling 23” Infrared Electric Fireplace Entertainment Center provides up to 1,000 square feet of supplemental heat and couples as a functional television entertainment center. The Sterling 23IM0468-W502 includes three interchangeable door designs: Glass, Solid Wood, and Speaker Grills. This infrared fireplace uses three infrared quartz tubes for heat which features over 20,000-hour lifetime. The infrared 23II200GRA firebox also features energy saving all LED technology for a realistic, lifelike flame effect. The Sterling Infrared Fireplace maintains a soft, moist, safe heat without reducing oxygen or humidity. This ClassicFlame fireplace is CSA Listed.

The Oxford Infrared Electric Fireplace Mantel Package features a 23-inch infrared firebox 23II200GRA, which provides up to 1,000 square feet of supplemental heat. This modern fireplace mantel package uses three infrared quartz tubes for heat with over a 20,000-hour lifetime. The Oxford 23IW1254-C253 is finished in a beautiful Cherry color that will add style and elegance to any décor. This mantel features crown molding and a decorative frame and panel design. ClassicFlame Mantels are constructed from the finest quality hardwood solids and furniture hardwood veneers. The Oxford will make a beautiful edition to any living area.

Our Spencer Portable Infrared Fireplaces are available in classic oak or elegant cherry finishes. Both feature a powerful infrared quartz heater that provides up to 1,000 square feet of supplemental heat. Each portable fireplace includes an air purifying function through a high efficiency filter. These portable fireplaces included realistic resin logs, ember bed and lifelike flame effect. Simply plug-in and start using – both models are delivered fully assembled.

ElectricFireplacesDirect.com offers the most extensive selection of high quality electric fireplace mantel packages, wall mount and freestanding fireplaces and electric fireplace inserts you will find. We have a model for every space including products from ClassicFlame, Dimplex (Electraflame and Optiflame), and Napoleon. All of our featured electric fireplaces offer terrific value and will look great in your home.

The biggest comparison could be that gas fireplaces omit harmful gases to the air. Electric fireplaces produce 90% less carbon dioxide than an average direct vent gas fireplace. They eliminate the risk of CO poisoning because there is no combustion. They maintain healthy indoor air by eliminating the particulates and moisture produced by gas and wood fireplaces.

The cost of operating a wood fireplace depends largely on the current price of wood, without factoring in the work effort or flue and chimney maintenance involved. Gas fireplaces are extremely convenient and only require occasional pilot light and venting maintenance. They generally operate at a cost of 17-24¢ per hour, whereas an electric fireplace provides realistic looking, patented flame technology for about 3¢ per hour, and flame with heat for around 8 to 12¢ an hour, heating up to 400 square feet of space.

It’s not only good for you, but it also helps preserve natural resources by reducing consumption of wood and fossil fuels. ElectricFireplacesDirect.com offers the most extensive selection of high quality electric fireplace mantel packages, wall mount and freestanding fireplaces and electric fireplace inserts you will find. We have a model for every space including products from ClassicFlame, Dimplex (Electraflame and Optiflame), and Napoleon. All of our featured electric fireplaces offer terrific value and will look great in your home.