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Increase The Value And Safety Of Your Property With Electric Fireplaces

Many times, a property's value can be increased through the addition of a unique feature or selling point. While few property owners consider fireplaces to be an added perk, they are also fairly common and don't really have an effect on a property's worth.

Traditional wood-burning fireplaces can be messy and even dangerous, while gas fireplaces can be expensive. Electric models stand apart from other types of fireplaces because they are very cost-effective, cleaner and safer than traditional fireplaces, and are easy to install. With a push of a button, you can enjoy the warmth of a fire with an electric fireplace insert. Move a fire into another room with a portable Amish style fireplace. Overall, electric fireplaces are a great way to add value, warmth, and safety to your property or even your office.

Cost-Effective

When you consider all the things associated with traditional wood-burning fireplaces or gas fireplaces, it's easy to see how going with an electric model can save both money and time in the long run. Not only do you not have to buy or cut firewood, but you also don't have to deal with paying for expensive gas to power a gas fireplace.

With electric models, the biggest expense is the initial investment up front and the cost is much more affordable than having a traditional fireplace built-in to a property. Because most models are very energy-efficient, the electric bill won't increase by much. In many cases, operating an electric fireplace will only cost a few cents per hour. Compare that with the cost of the wood it would take to burn a fire for an hour! You must open the fireplace damper when burning wood or using gas logs. In this case, 85 to 90 percent of the heat escapes up the chimney. In the long run, electric versions are a great investment and the most cost-effective method of enjoying a warm, cozy fire.

A Clean Alternative

Electric fireplaces are much cleaner than traditional wood fireplaces. Anyone who has ever had a wood-burning fireplace knows how much of a pain they are - the wood remnants, soot, and ashes are hassles to clean up, and quickly accumulate after only a few fires. Even if you're careful while cleaning, ashes are very lightweight and can easily blow out of the fireplace and make your floors dirty.

The idea of enjoying a nice warm fire on a cold winter's night is less fun if you know you'll have a huge mess to clean up before or after the fire. It's easy to avoid the mess and buildup by converting a traditional fireplace by installing an electric fireplace insert. Lugging in firewood, tending the fire are over, allowing you to relax in the fire's warmth, knowing that you don't have to lift a finger to clean up dirty ashes when it's all over. And as a bonus, an electric fireplace insert allows you to enjoy the atmosphere and ambiance of a fire even when it's warm outside.

Safety of Electric Fireplaces

Electric fireplaces are also much safer than both wood and gas fireplaces. You won't have to worry about sparks flying out of the fireplace to land on the carpet and catch fire, or even burn someone. Smoke build-up in the chimney will be a thing of the past as well, so you won't be concerned about your roof catching on fire - a fear we could all do without! And while gas fireplaces may seem like a good alternative to wood-burning fireplaces, they carry with them the potential for gas leaks. The standing pilot light in a gas fireplace can also be a slight danger that you won't have to fret over. Vented gas logs also produce large amounts of carbon monoxide, a deadly toxic gas. When the chimney is extremely cold and you ignite a gas log set, water vapor might condense and run back down your chimney. Vent free logs can also create problems with trapping moisture inside the home, since the logs do not vent to the outside.

Unlike other fireplaces, the glass covering of an electric heater will always stay cool to the touch, a safety feature that's especially important to have around small children or the elderly. Additionally, they don't produce any mold or mildew that might be a health risk and something you have to deal with down the road. Another unique feature is that the fireplace can be used year-round with the heat turned on or off.

Easy Installation

One of the best benefits of electric models of fireplaces is that they can be installed almost anywhere. You don't have to deal with the cost and trouble of venting, like having a gas vent or a chimney installed. In fact, an Amish fireplace is a type of electric fireplace that is completely portable. Simply roll it to the room you're in for quick heating and a cozy atmosphere! Because an Amish fireplace is so convenient and portable, you can even take it with you on an extended vacation.

If you currently have a traditional fireplace, you can actually get the space retrofitted for an electric fireplace insert. Each unit has lifelike flame technology to look like a realistic wood fire, without the mess or electrical work. Once the electric fireplace insert is assembled, simply plug it in and enjoy!

There are many benefits to electric versions of the classic fireplace. They offer a more cost-effective, cleaner, and safer alternative to wood and gas fireplaces, and are easy to install and operate.

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