The cold weather is coming: buy an electric fireplace heater
The cold weather is coming: buy an electric fireplace heater
The electric radiant fireplace is a novelty that has been making waves for some time now. It combines the efficiency of a radiator with the comfort of a fireplace, without the risks. Let’s take a look at what it is and why you should seriously consider it to warm up your home.
What is an electric fireplace heater?
Many of us dream of a cosy fire when winter is at its coldest. In an apartment, however, this is impossible, and in a modern house it’s a costly undertaking.
But that’s without taking into account the electric radiator fireplace! This little jewel of technology is in fact a designer electric radiator with realistic flames on the front. It’s like being in a mountain chalet, with logs crackling in the fireplace!
It is in fact an electric radiator with a 6mm tempered glass plate in front. This is combined with a high-quality LED screen that creates a beautiful, realistic effect. The appearance can have various levels of design and realism.
Why is that good?
This type of installation combines all the advantages of both systems, while eliminating the disadvantages.
It’s an electric heater, so it’s very efficient. On some models, the radiator only heats the front, so there’s no heat loss.
Secondly, you can light and extinguish it very quickly, which is not at all the case with a fireplace. I’m sure you remember trying three times before you managed to light the barbecue in the summer, but now you can save yourself the ordeal every night!
You also avoid all fire-related risks. The flames are only fictitious, so there’s no risk of the flue catching fire or sparks escaping from the hearth. All that’s left is the warmth. What’s more, some manufacturers like Chemin’art keep the front plate cool. So there’s no risk of children getting burnt by touching it.
There’s also an energy-saving mode, so you can keep only the appearance of the flames, without heating them up. What’s more, you can use a remote control to adjust the intensity of the heat and the flames that appear, and sometimes even the color of the flames. So you have a beautiful fireplace without having to buy wood, cut it and store it. This saves energy, time and money.
Installation is extremely quick. Some models can be installed in as little as 10 minutes, with no work required. What’s more, they require no special maintenance, and produce no dust, fumes or odours.
What are the different types of radiator fireplaces?
Electric fireplaces can be adapted to suit your interior, and there are many different models to suit all tastes.
Mobile fireplaces are generally smaller. They are ideal for small apartments or studios. They heat smaller surfaces, but give just as much of the cachet of a wood fire.
Other models are particularly decorative. They are designed in the spirit of a picture frame, but flatter, to be mounted on a wall. They are sometimes very large, and can elegantly adorn a very large wall.
Some models are also built-in. This means they can be installed in a chimney that has been blocked but whose support has remained, in a wall recess, or in a piece of furniture. These heat only from the front, so there’s no heat loss in the enclosed area, and no risk of overheating.
Still others are free-standing. They can be surrounded by a decoration that resembles a more traditional fireplace, or by a piece of furniture.
Each of these models comes in all sizes, looks and price categories. To make your decision, you need to take into account the size of the room to be heated, the style you want to give it, and the price you want to pay for it.
Design objects can appear a little cold from time to time, but that’s not the case with these electric radiator fireplaces. With winter just around the corner, they’re a welcome comfort.
