Gone are the days when wood fireplaces ruled households; today, high quality electric fireplaces are becoming increasingly popular. Maybe you are tired of hauling wood to your fireplace, or maybe you are tired of constantly cleaning leftover soot. Whichever the reason for thinking about converting, the great news is that there’s no hassle or stress in doing so with the advent of electric log sets and electric inserts.
Why convert your wood fireplace to an electric fireplace?
When most people think of wood fireplaces, they think of the cozy, warmth that the hearth brings to the home. However, behind the scenes, a member of the household must procure wood and haul it home to keep the fire going.
In addition, maintenance of a wood or gas fireplace requires routine checks, and cleaning on top of that may become impractical and time consuming as schedules get increasingly busy.
Electric fireplaces are not only convenient: with a flick of a switch or touch of a button, a selection of electric flames in a variety of colors, embers, and downlighting will appear, giving you the flexibility to choose flames of your preference. Electric fireplaces also have the option to heat up a room, providing a lifelike fire experience during winter nights, and when turned off, providing ambience during summer nights. The heater is ceramic, making it the most efficient solution for heat and can go up to 10,000 BTUs – no gas lines or venting required. Electric fireplaces are also a low-maintenance solution that’s pet and kid-friendly for everyone in the family.
How realistic are electric fireplaces?
Advanced technology has allowed Modern Flames to produce both an LED solution, the Redstone Series, and an LCD solution, with the Orion® Series.
Both styles are impressive – the flames have multiple settings where you can adjust the color, speed, and brightness. Both can be installed as inserts into existing fireplaces, making conversion quick, easy, and painless.
Which electric fireplace is best for me?
The answer depends on your taste and space. Take a look here to find a showroom and more information on Modern Flames’ products and how they can help you convert from a wood or gas fireplace to an electric fireplace.