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Friday, 18 May 2012
Home arrow Fireplace Types arrow Fake Electric Fireplaces Add Charm to Apartments and Condos

Fake Electric Fireplaces

Fake Electric Fireplaces Add Charm to Apartments and Condos

Fake electric fireplaces are perfect for those who live in cold climates but don’t have a fireplace – specifically apartments and condo dwellers. It is also a great product for those who live in warmer climates but enjoy the ambiance of a fire during rare cold, rainy and snowy weather – allowing them to curl up in front of a fire with a glass of wine, good book and warm blanket.


 
Fake electric fireplaces are actually fireplace units, that when turned on, create a fire-like flame or glow. Unlike gas and wood burning fires that release particulate matter and excess heat in the air, fake electric fireplaces are designed to be used in a vent-free environment, perfect for an apartment unit or condo.

In addition, fake electric fireplaces are also perfect for apartments and condos because they are freestanding units, similar to a bookcase. They are simply placed against any wall in a condo or apartment – either an interior or exterior one, and plugged into a regular electrical outlet. Since they are not physically installed or connected to a wall, they can easily be packed up and moved to someone’s next home, as opposed to having to be left behind.

Like all fireplaces, fake electric fireplaces come in a variety of styles to meet each buyer’s specific taste and style. Buyers can choose from traditional and country to modern and ornate, featuring marble as well as other natural stones. There are also several wood tones and paint colors to select from. And, fake electric fireplaces won’t break the bank, as they range in price from a few hundred dollars to several hundred, based on the style and finish that a buyer selects.

So how do they work? Fake electric fireplaces are turned on and off, like a light. So the only fuel cost is the electricity used to operate the unit for however long it is on. Plus, unlike wood burning fireplaces, you can just turn off your electric fireplace if you decide to leave or go to bed. No more waiting for the fire to die down or the last spark to extinguish itself.

Fake electric fireplaces however are primarily for ambiance. Even though they will release a small amount of heat, they should not be used as an alternate heating source, especially in cold climates. Those who own fake electric fireplaces should always use their heater to warm their home as opposed to relying on their fireplace.

There are numerous companies that manufacture and / or sell fake electric fireplaces online. Simply use a search engine such as Google or Yahoo and enter fake electric fireplaces. Or interested buyers can contact their local fireplace showroom and inquire as to if they sell fake electric fireplaces.