subject: Reasons For Choosing An Electric Fireplace [print this page] Reasons For Choosing An Electric Fireplace
A cup of coffee with your loved one by the warmth of a fireplace, listening to the crackling fire engulfing the silences around - is the most loved idea of a romantic evening. But, have you ever wondered that fireplace spewing smoke can also leave you sick and suffocating and feeling not at all romantic. Unfortunately, the wood burning fireplaces are found to be the main cause of cold weather smog and PM2.5 pollution in most of the developed countries around the world. According to the reports particulates from such smog can deeply penetrate into the heart and lungs. So, why not think of an alternative that would allow you wonderful romantic and letting you live healthier for long to cherish those? The answer to this is an electric fireplace. These are basically electrical devices that can be bought and plugged to get the exact look and feel of a contemporary wood burning hearth. It is the best appliance to brighten up the room in winter while basking in its warmth. Apart from these there are various advantages of installing these hearths. Some of those advantages are discussed below preciously. Advantages of an electric fireplace A major advantage of installing an electric fireplace is its ease of installation. While adding a contemporary wood burning fireplace requires an elaborate set-up, they also cannot be moved according to conveniences. 1. Conventional hearths are messy and difficult to maintain. Whereas in an electric fireplace the fire there is no original fire; the fire in an electronic hearth is mimicked without any undesirable smoke and ashes. By just plugging the device to an electric supply you can enjoy a nice warm fire without worrying about its cleaning and maintenance. 2. Wood burning hearths require a steady supply of fuel (wood) for keep the fire going. However, there is no such requirement in case of an electric furnace. Moreover in winter and rainy months, wet wood can cause insufficient burning and thus produce less heat in a conventional hearth, which is not a problem in an electrical device. 3. If you are wondering about the decoration of the interiors with a nice mantelpiece, you should definitely buy an electronic device. These devices come with nice decorative mantelpieces that can enhance the interior decoration of your home.
