
Are you thinking about purchasing an electric fireplace, but have a few questions? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, we answer the most popular questions about electric fireplaces.
How Do Electric Fireplaces Work?
Electric fireplaces are powered by electricity, while the heat is produced using a heating coil, ceramic plate, or infrared technology. Modern Flames electric fireplaces are powered by ceramic heating – the most efficient technology available.
Do Electric Fireplaces Have Real Flames?
While electric fireplaces do not have real flames, they do appear very realistic. Read more about how we carefully designed our flames in our article, “Are Electric Fireplaces Realistic?”
As the industry leader in electric fireplaces, we were the first to popularize the use of LCD screens in our Orion® Series, showcasing the most realistic electric flames available today. We also feature crackling sounds to increase the realism of the fireplace.
Finally, we hold multiple patents in electric fireplace technologies that vary from flame color to flame speed – to us, the details matter.
Do Electric Fireplaces Give Off Heat?
The coziness of traditional fireplaces is not lost with an electric fireplace. With a touch of a button – whether from the mobile app, the control panel on the unit, or the remote – you can turn the heat on – instantly creating that warm, familiar atmosphere you expect from any fireplace. If your preference is no-heat, easily turn the heat off again with the touch of a button.
Do Electric Fireplaces Use a Lot of Electricity?
The short answer is no. Electric fireplaces are surprisingly energy-efficient, especially when compared to traditional wood-burning or gas fireplaces. Because they don’t require a chimney or venting system, there’s no energy lost through exhaust or air circulation. Instead, nearly all the electricity they use is converted directly into heat, making them an efficient way to warm your space. As an added bonus, many electric models are compact and space-saving, too.
How Do You Turn on an Electric Fireplace?
Simply press the power button on your remote or mobile app, or control unit, and it turns on! Easily adjust the flame and heat settings, customized to your taste. Our electric fireplaces are made with you in mind.