What will prompt the purchase of an electric fireplace?

Heat source - apart from the fact that the flame in an electric fireplace resembles a real fire, it actually gives off heat. Depending on the size of the area and the height of the room, it will have a different effect. It can only raise the temperature slightly or it can realistically warm up a room or the interior of a cottage. There are both models on sale that give off heat and those that only have an aesthetic function. There are also versions with a heating switch, so that it is possible to adjust the temperature in the room to the expected temperature and finish raising it there. 

It does not require cleaning - throwing away ashes and washing smoky glass is a breakneck task. Admittedly, the fire in the fireplace looks nice, but the subsequent cleaning is not so pleasant. With an electric fireplace, you can forget about this procedure. The flame is artificial and, consequently, there is no need to clean up after lighting it. 

Safe for the environment - the traditional fireplace is a cause for concern for parents of small children and pet owners. Inadvertently touching the glass when the wood behind it is burning with a lively flame can end in burns. For this reason, carers of toddlers and owners of dogs or cats fear for their safety. With an electric fireplace, there is no need to worry about those in the vicinity. Only the area around the cooker heats up, the fronts remain cold and the visible fire, although looking realistic, is artificial. An accidental encounter with the fireplace does not risk pain. This is one of the safest options on the market. 

A living flame - many customers fear that an electric fireplace will be an inept imitation of the traditional version. No wonder, after all, when investing in home furnishings and allocating a specific area on the wall or among the furniture, they want to be sure that the end result will at least be satisfactory. No worries. The fire you see in an electric fireplace is deceptively similar to a real one. It even happens that people who do not know that it is artificial do not notice the difference. The flames move, changing shapes smoothly, and smoke rises above them. Some models have a selectable programme, so that the fire dance is not monotonous. The whole look is impressive. 

Environmentally friendly - an electric fireplace can be considered an ecological solution. First of all, because it does not produce real smoke that would be transferred into the atmosphere. In addition to this, the air that the occupants breathe in the room also remains clean. This option is therefore recommended for asthmatics and people suffering from other respiratory diseases.