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Electric Fireplaces

FACTSHEET
ELECTRIC FIREPLACES
THE ANYWHERE 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 at the store,
carried home in the back of your car and installed
in minutes. Simply plug the fireplace into an
outlet and you’re ready to fire it up. It’s even easy
to carry an electric fireplace up a flight of stairs.
Electric fireplaces are designed to be plug-and-
play appliances, much like a stereo or a television.
Simply turn them off and on as needed, and enjoy
them when the mood hits! And with realistic fire
technology that rivals a wood burning fire, the end
result is snap, crackling great!
those who desire a more traditional design, there
BEAUTIFUL FIRE FOR WARMER CLIMATES
are electric fireplaces that mimic wood or gas
Electric fireplaces make having a fire possible no
burning fireplaces, complete with mantel, fireplace
matter the time of year…and, for just pennies
surround and doors. From Victorian details to
a day. On a warm night, simply turn on the fire
classic lines, there are many options for traditional
– minus the heat – and in seconds you can be
homes.
basking in the glow of the fire while still sitting in
your shorts. Then, when evening temperatures
dip, turn on the heat option to take the chill off.
Electric fireplaces work well in colder climates, as
IDEAL ELECTRIC LOCATIONS:
well. With variable heat controls, you can create
• Condos
• Town homes
enough heat to warm your toes or crank it up to
• Cabins
• Mobile homes
keep a 400 square foot space at a comfortable
• RVs
• Basements
temperature. And, because it requires no venting,
• Dens
• Bedrooms
an electric fireplace is perfect for locations where
• Entertainment
• Offices
installing a fireplace is tricky, such as basements.
centers
• Cottages
Realistic Crackling: Pop a CD of crackling sounds
into the stereo to simulate the sounds of a fire
while enjoying your electric fireplace.
EURO-MODERN STYLING, OR NOT
The design of an electric fireplace can be modern
or traditional. Electric fireplaces can be found
with angular lines, unique shapes and “Austin
Powers” features. These Euro-styled fireplaces
can include frosted glass beads instead of logs,
and fire in shades of pink, blue and red. Yet, for
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Electric Fireplace Checklist on reverse side
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SELECTING AN ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
TYPE: There are two types of electric fireplaces – the
plug-and-play variety and those that are hard-wired for
built-in installation. Electric freestanding stoves and
fireplace inserts are available with features similar to those
found in electric fireplaces.
SIZE: These self-contained units (including mantels and
surrounds when appropriate) range from 17 inches to
64 inches in width, and 23 inches to 48 inches in height.
The depth visible within the room can range to 23 inches,
depending on whether the fireplace is placed against a
wall or built-in.
LOCATION: Electric fireplaces are versatile when it
comes to location. The only requirement for installation
is electricity. Electric fireplaces are perfect for bedrooms,
dens, offices, cabins, mobile homes, RVs and basements.
Electric fireplaces can be hard-wired into a home and inset into
VENTING: No venting requirements.
a wall. Other electric options include freestanding stoves and
FEATURES: With high quality craftsmanship, electric
fireplaces inserts.
fireplaces offer superior flame, log and ember technology,
with a long list of features that include: remote controls,
SELECTING AN ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
wall thermostats, glass door kits, overheat protection,
Unlike other fireplaces, electric fireplaces can be purchased
adjustable flame action, brick refractory look, adjustable
at many locations, from mass merchants to specialty retailers.
flame brightness, optional doors and optional heat with
Choosing the right model is based on your style requirements,
glass that is cool to the touch. The Euro-styling of some
the amount of heat you desire and the features you select. In
electric fireplaces can include glass beads in place of logs
addition to electric fireplaces, there are electric fireplace inserts
and colored flames in red, pink and blue.
and freestanding stoves.
STYLE: Choose from Euro-styling or more traditional
fireplace styles. Mantels are available in white, black,
stone, and woods such as mahogany or cherry.
ELECTRIC FIREPLACE BENEFITS
Complementary surrounds are available in stone, or
custom installations can be created. The fireplaces
• Fire with or without heat
themselves come in stainless steel, black, brass, chrome,
• Little to no installation required
white and cast iron.
• No installation constraints
INSTALLATION: Simply plug the electric fireplace into an
• Glass that remains cool to the touch
outlet (except those designed for hardwire). The hard-
• Control the speed and look of the flame
wired variety requires installation by professionals, such as
• Portability
builders or certified installers.
• Little maintenance
MAINTENANCE: Change the light bulbs as needed.
• Low operating costs
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