How to choose an electric fireplace
IN BRIEF
Choosing the right electric fireplace can be a long and tedious process, but we've put together a few criteria to help you make the right choice. If you'd like more information about our fireplaces, please contact us. We'll be happy to help.
Easy to install, safe and requiring very littlemaintenance, electric fireplaces offer many advantages. Although they are now considered design and decorative objects in their own right, it’s not always easy to decide which electric fireplace to choose. We offer a wide variety of models, with just as many technical aspects to take into account.
Electric fireplaces offer the possibility of adding an aesthetic detail to your interior, while providing additional comfort through the diffusion of heat. That’s why choosing the right model for your electric fireplace is an essential step, and one we’d like to take with you.
To learn all about electric fireplaces and find the perfect model for your project, consult our buying guide :
Can all fireplaces be built into a wall?
Not all electric fireplaces are designed to be built into a wall. For example, log fireplaces, i.e. electric fireplace inserts, are designed to fit into an existing, traditional fireplace. However, it is possible to create a new, dedicated space for them. Mobile electric fireplaces, which look almost exactly like traditional wood-burning fireplaces, can be placed on the floor or on a piece of furniture, but can also be hung on a wall. Finally, decorative electric fireplaces can be installed anywhere in the room. Depending on the model, they can be recessed directly into the wall, fixed to it or placed on an optional stand.
A major advantage of electric fireplaces is their optimized positioning. They can be installed anywhere, simply by plugging into the mains: no room in your home is off-limits. There are also large electric fireplaces, perfect for large rooms.
Below you will find our best-selling large fireplaces:
How to choose the right wattage for your electric fireplace?
With a heating range often limited to a single room rather than an entire dwelling, electric fireplaces cannot claim to have the same heating qualities as conventional fireplaces. Nevertheless, to ensure that the heat is spread evenly, the choice of wattage for your electric fireplace is decisive.
Fitting is a key factor to consider. Adapting the size and power of the electric fireplace to the size of the room you want to heat will give you the results you’re looking for (since heating power depends on the surface area to be heated).
You need 0.1 kW (kilowatt) per square meter, so count 2 kW for 20 m². Power output varies according to the model of electric fireplace chosen, but the average heating capacity is between 1 and 2 kW.
Generally speaking, mobile electric fireplaces deliver less heating power than built-in electric fireplaces. So, if your room is large or your home has a conventional fireplace with a conventional flue, it’s best to opt for an electric fireplace insert. Otherwise, you can opt for other types of electric fireplaces.
Now that you know how to choose your electric fireplace, you can find out which electric fireplace to choose for your home.
