{"id":2552,"date":"2017-01-27T14:17:08","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T19:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/?p=2552"},"modified":"2020-09-19T14:34:22","modified_gmt":"2020-09-19T18:34:22","slug":"electric-fireplaces-great-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/electric-fireplaces-great-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Reasons Electric Fireplaces Are a Great Investment for Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the past, owning a fireplace simply hasn\u2019t been practical for many homeowners.<\/p>\n

Natural gas and traditional wood-burning fireplaces present challenges such as cost, the complicated logistics of installing them,\u00a0and the perpetual\u00a0work and maintenance required especially for the latter.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why electric fireplaces are an appealing alternative that more and more homeowners are turning to.<\/p>\n

Modern technology has made electric fireplaces a convenient\u00a0and affordable way to beautify your house or condo, increase your family\u2019s comfort level, and add supplemental heating to your home.<\/p>\n

Here are 13\u00a0reasons why electric fireplaces<\/a> are well worth considering.<\/p>\n

1. Electric fireplaces are more affordable and inexpensive to operate<\/h3>\n

An electric fireplace is by far the most affordable choice for enjoying the comforts of a fireplace in your home.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re much cheaper to install and operate than wood-burning and natural gas fireplaces. Having just the flame running (without heat) on an electric fireplace, which you might want for ambiance, only costs about one or two cents an hour.<\/p>\n

With the heater and flame on, electric fireplaces typically\u00a0only cost about 18\u00a0cents or less an hour to run.<\/p>\n

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2. They\u2019re much easier to install than traditional fireplaces<\/h3>\n

A linear wall-mount electric fireplace<\/a> is easily installed with direct wiring. Electric fireboxes come in direct wired and convenient electrical outlet plug-in configurations.<\/p>\n

Compare that to the much more complicated and time-consuming process of installing a wood-burning or natural gas fireplace.<\/p>\n

Those fireplaces can require\u00a0expensive masonry and renovation\u00a0work, venting, a natural gas line hook-up, and a building permit.<\/p>\n

Organized Interiors can have your electric fireplace framed and installed in far less time than a wood-burning or natural gas fireplace installation requires.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Your home is much safer with an electric fireplace<\/h3>\n

Say goodbye to the unpleasant experience of your house filling with smoke after a poorly executed attempt at lighting a wood fire.<\/p>\n

Because there\u2019s no actual flame, an electric fireplace doesn\u2019t present any opportunity for hazards like smoke, toxic fumes, fires from stray embers, or explosions from gas leaks.<\/p>\n

The glass on the front of an electric fireplace also won\u2019t heat up and is quite safe to touch.<\/p>\n

4. The flames\u00a0look just like the real thing and have custom settings<\/h3>\n

Our Dimplex<\/a> electric fireplaces provide the authentic look of a roaring fire, without the mess, upkeep, and dangers.<\/p>\n

When it comes to fireplaces, Dimplex are industry leaders and their patented LED light flame technology accurately replicates the colours and behaviours of real flames.<\/p>\n

You can even adjust the intensity of the flame, in addition to the dynamic colour\u00a0themes of the\u00a0ember bed and the backlighting. Whatever your mood may be, there\u2019s truly an electric fireplace setting to reflect it.<\/p>\n

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5. Electric fireplaces take up little space<\/h3>\n

If your available space is limited, you can still own an\u00a0electric fireplace. We have smaller firebox models that are 22 inches wide, right up to linear wall-mount models that are 74 inches\u00a0wide.<\/p>\n

Typically, the fireplaces range in depth anywhere from just 5-7 inches. And you can even incorporate your electric fireplace into a custom-built entertainment unit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6. Transform your room with a fireplace feature wall<\/h3>\n

An electric fireplace will improve the ambiance and aesthetics of your home. Organized Interiors\u00a0can take that one step further, however, and create a home showpiece with a fireplace feature wall.<\/p>\n

The wall-mount linear fireplace is hung on a beautiful melamine panel, which you can choose from the hundreds of styles, patterns, and textures we have available.<\/p>\n

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7. Explore other fireplace design choices<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s certainly hard to beat the dazzling\u00a0looks of a fireplace feature wall. If your design instincts\u00a0or budget are leading you elsewhere, however,\u00a0there are more design choices available.<\/p>\n

An electric firebox will work just about anywhere. A linear wall-mount fireplace, as the name implies, can be hung on any wall.<\/p>\n

And as already mentioned, we can incorporate your fireplace into a gorgeous entertainment unit that\u2019s custom-built to your exact requirements.<\/p>\n

All of these come with a wide variety of colours and styles to choose from. For example, you can customize the media bed (the lower portion of the fireplace) with your choice of\u00a0glass, sand, river rock, pebbles, or\u00a0driftwood.<\/p>\n

8. Convenient touch controls allow for an instant fire<\/h3>\n

Matches and logs or kindling are so<\/em> last century. You can be enjoying the comforts of a fire instantly\u00a0with the mere tap of your finger.<\/p>\n

An electric fireplace\u2019s built-in touch controls and a multi-function remote control provide great convenience and plenty of presentation options.<\/p>\n

9. Energy efficient zone heating\u00a0has several benefits<\/h3>\n

Electric fireplaces are designed to be\u00a0a zone (or supplemental) heating source. In terms of heating, you can enjoy the following benefits:<\/p>\n