An electric fireplace simply makes more sense<\/h3>\n
Each choice has their undeniable benefits. For example, an electric fireplace<\/a> is much more cost-effective and low-maintenance.<\/p>\n On the other hand, today\u2019s impressive electric fireplace technology hasn\u2019t yet managed to replicate the delightful smell that only a burning log can produce. And a natural gas fireplace offers the convenience of starting a fire at the touch of a button.<\/p>\n Weigh the individual pros and cons of wood-burning, natural gas, and electric fireplaces, however, and the latter emerges as the clear choice. And here are the top 13 reasons why.<\/p>\n The costs of adding a wood-burning stove or fireplace to your home can quickly start piling up. There will be major wall construction and masonry work required, including the building of a chimney.<\/p>\n For\u00a0natural gas fireplaces, venting and gas lines will need to be set up. That\u2019s a lot of expenses before we even factor in the cost of the fireplace itself.<\/p>\n Electric fireplaces are a more affordable way to add the comforts of a fireplace to your home. Even higher-end electric fireplace models will prove to be a more cost-effective solution than a wood-burning or natural gas fireplace setup.<\/p>\n There are two main types of electric fireplaces available:<\/p>\n The logistics of installing a natural gas or wood-burning fireplace can get quite complicated. Here\u2019s what can be involved:<\/p>\n Installation of an electric fireplace, however, is significantly easier and much less restrictive. Many electric fireboxes\u00a0just plug into an electrical outlet \u2013 it doesn\u2019t get much simpler than that! Other fireboxes and all\u00a0linear wall-mount electric fireplaces will need to be hardwired using either 120V or 240V.<\/p>\n Even if you\u2019re creating a larger-scale\u00a0feature wall<\/a>\u00a0with a linear wall-mount fireplace, the work that\u2019s required is simply no comparison to what\u2019s involved with the installation of a wood-burning or natural gas fireplace.<\/p>\n Rooms that traditionally haven\u2019t been able to accommodate a wood-burning fireplace (like a bedroom or\u00a0home office<\/a>) now can with an electric fireplace. Those in apartments and condos can also enjoy the benefits that fireplaces provide.<\/p>\n Compared to a wood-burning fireplace or stove, an electric fireplace creates a far smaller footprint within your room. A hung electric fireplace only protrudes 6″ to 8″ into a room. If it\u2019s recessed into your wall, it\u2019ll also only require about that much depth space.<\/p>\n The ease of installation with electric fireplaces also gives you a lot more flexibility in terms of where it can be located. With wood-burning and natural gas fireplaces, their location will be tied to the limited areas available to install a chimney or wherever the gas lines can fit.<\/p>\n Underutilized corners in a room can become more useful with the addition of an electric firebox. And an electric firebox mounted within your entertainment unit or bookshelf also saves you space.<\/p>\n The potential safety risks of having firewood burning inside your home go without saying. Owners of wood-burning fireplaces also have the hazards of smoke and ash inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning, and chimney fires to worry about. Anything that uses natural gas also carries an inherent risk with it.<\/p>\n Electric fireplaces are a much safer option and give you\u00a0greater control over how your fireplace operates. You\u2019ll have zero worries about the harmful gasses and fires raging out of control that can potentially occur with conventional fireplaces.<\/p>\n Many models come with an automatic shut-off feature for a higher degree of safety. And an electric fireplace won\u2019t pose a risk of anyone getting burnt because the front glass stays cool when it\u2019s running. That\u2019s an especially important safety feature if you have young children or pets.<\/p>\n Both electric fireboxes and wall-mount electric fireplaces offer a wide range of customization options to accommodate your needs and design tastes.<\/p>\n An electric firebox comes with a range of door and trim kits to choose from. They can also be combined with a fireplace mantel that comes in a variety of finishes. You also have the option to sit an electric firebox within an entertainment unit<\/a> below your television.<\/p>\n A linear wall-mount electric fireplace adds an even more sophisticated fireplace look to your home. They also offer some different operating features and\u00a0custom options (like the ability to embed a fireplace within a feature wall).<\/p>\n Here are some of the other features that most linear wall-mount fireplaces and electric fireboxes include:<\/p>\n Because electric fireplaces and fireboxes allow for so much customization, you\u2019ll find that complementing your home\u2019s d\u00e9cor becomes even easier.<\/p>\n The design possibilities are almost limitless and you\u2019ll appreciate the freedom that comes with matching your electric fireplace to your home\u2019s architectural and design style.<\/p>\n An electric fireplace in any room creates a dynamic focal point that unquestionably makes the space more inviting and comfortable. And one way to take that concept to the next level is to create a fireplace feature wall.<\/p>\n A beautiful\u00a0fireplace feature wall<\/a> can be created by setting a wall-mount electric fireplace within either your drywall or stylish melamine panels. Organized Interiors has\u00a0hundreds of melamine panels of varying styles, textures, and patterns to choose from.<\/p>\n Create a beautiful home showpiece with a fireplace feature wall.<\/p><\/div>\n By using supplemental heating (also known as zone heating), you can lower your thermostat and heat specific areas of your home that you\u2019ll be occupying more frequently. That reduces your energy costs. You\u2019ll find that electric fireplaces are a great supplemental heating solution.<\/p>\n If the house is feeling chilly and you and the family are planning on a movie night in a living room outfitted with an electric fireplace, leave your home\u2019s thermostat where it is. After all, why heat up the whole house when everyone is gathered in one room for several hours?<\/p>\n Just set the fireplace\u2019s thermostat at a comfortable level and enjoy your evening. Organized Interiors carries electric fireplaces and fireboxes from industry leader Dimplex<\/a>\u00a0which can\u00a0heat rooms up to 1,000 square feet.<\/p>\n Wood-burning and natural gas fireplaces lose anywhere from 50-70% of their heat, depending on various factors. An electric fireplace, however, wastes little of its energy. And with the heat on, electric fireplaces only cost around 14 to 18 cents an hour to operate.<\/p>\n The work required to operate and maintain a wood-burning fireplace is significant. You\u2019ll need to make sure you\u2019re either buying firewood or cutting it yourself. Then you need to keep it stored in a dry area and lug it inside when it\u2019s needed.<\/p>\n And, of course, there\u2019s the messy cleaning up of ashes and soot, as well as the requirement of getting your chimney cleaned every few years. All of this extra expense and maintenance time should be factored into your fireplace-buying decision.<\/p>\n Compare all of that to the virtually no-maintenance nature of an electric fireplace. The only cleaning required is to simply wipe down the front glass occasionally, just as you would any other surface in your home.<\/p>\n Replacement of a fireplace light bulb may also be needed occasionally. Other than that, your electric fireplace shouldn\u2019t require any other maintenance, as they\u2019re built to be reliable and long-lasting.<\/p>\n Wood-burning fireplaces use up precious natural resources, aren\u2019t energy-efficient, and pollute the air. \u00a0Natural gas does burn cleaner, but also uses up natural resources.<\/p>\n Electric heating, on the other hand, only uses a small amount of electricity to operate, has zero emissions, and is highly energy-efficient. When it comes to a home fireplace, you can\u2019t get much more eco-friendly than that.<\/p>\n One concern with buying an electric fireplace is that the flames they produce don\u2019t quite look like the real thing. Electric fireplace technology has come a long way in recent years and today\u2019s models now produce amazingly realistic flames.<\/p>\n Dimplex\u2019s patented flame technology is the best in the industry. You\u2019ll barely be able to distinguish the difference between a real flame and the flame produced by a Dimplex model. Visit our showroom<\/a> to see for yourself!<\/p>\n The flames an electric fireplace produces look amazingly realistic.<\/p><\/div>\n Starting a wood fire involves a whole process that can sometimes result in a smoke-filled home. And maintaining your home temperature at a comfortable level with a wood fire is an inexact science.<\/p>\n Too cold? Throw on another log or two and then wait for it to warm up. And if it\u2019s too hot, you\u2019ll probably end up just opening a window to cool off until the temperature in the room lowers. It\u2019s not exactly the most convenient of heating methods.<\/p>\n Conversely, an electric fireplace or firebox starts up with the simple press of a button and produces a consistent room temperature via its thermostat control. The temperature is displayed on the fireplace\u2019s floating LED display.<\/p>\n Temperatures can even be adjusted from your couch by using the convenient multi-function remote control the electric fireplace comes with. Electric fireplaces also come with features like an automatic shut-off timer and a range of colour themes to suit your mood.<\/p>\n Even when it gets warmer, your electric fireplace will serve a valuable function. To enjoy the ambiance boost that a fireplace provides without the heat production, simply turn off your electric fireplace\u2019s heat function.<\/p>\n The flames will continue to display and you\u2019ll be able to achieve that cozy, inviting feel in your room during the late spring or summer. And with the heat off, an electric fireplace will cost you barely anything to run.<\/p>\n Depending on your fireplace model and hydro rates, the maximum expense you should be looking at is a mere 3 cents per hour using this setting.<\/p>\n If you decide to sell your home, a wood-burning or natural gas fireplace is difficult (if not impossible) to remove. And even if you can bring it with you, you\u2019ll need to once again go through the aforementioned installation headaches at your new home.<\/p>\n Because electric fireplaces and fireboxes are so easy to install, they\u2019re also easier to move if needed. Whether you\u2019re moving to another home or want to move the electric fireplace or firebox to another room in your home, you\u2019ll have a lot more freedom to do so.<\/p>\n When you compare the benefits and shortcomings of the various types of home fireplaces available, the best choice should be obvious \u2013 an electric fireplace.<\/p>\n With the holidays coming up, there\u2019s no better time to make your home more warm and inviting with an electric fireplace.<\/p>\n Schedule your free in-home consultation<\/a> with an Organized Interiors designer to get started.<\/p>\n As the winter approaches, you\u2019ve decided it\u2019s time to choose a fireplace for your home. The heating benefits and ambiance boost a fireplace provides will surely look even more attractive as the temperature drops and the snow begins to fall. 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<\/p>\n1. Electric fireplaces are more affordable<\/h3>\n
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2. An electric fireplace installs easily<\/h3>\n
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3. Electric fireplaces don\u2019t take up much space<\/h3>\n
4. An electric fireplace is safer<\/h3>\n
5. There\u2019s plenty of customization options<\/h3>\n
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6. Electric fireplaces enhance and complement your home\u2019s d\u00e9cor<\/h3>\n
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7. An electric fireplace is a cost-effective heating solution<\/h3>\n
8. (Virtually) no maintenance required<\/h3>\n
9. Electric fireplaces are eco-friendly<\/h3>\n
10. The flames look just like the real thing<\/h3>\n
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11. An electric fireplace is convenient<\/h3>\n
12. You can use an electric fireplace year-round<\/h3>\n
13. The movability factor<\/h3>\n
The best home fireplace choice should be obvious<\/h3>\n
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