Electric Fireplaces: Maybe The Best Choice in Alternative Heating Methods

Free standing electric fireplaces are typically three to four feet in width. And even though their flames are only an illusion, their heat isn't. Back panel screens or holograms are used to create these quite authentic-looking flames, and again only a close-up inspection will reveal their illusory nature. But nobody will care if the flames a hologram and the logs are plastic once they feel the great warmth that the electric fireplace provides to them.

Typically, an electric fireplace puts out approximately 10,000 BTU's of heat, yet its energy consumption is a mere 1400 Watts or so. This makes them far more efficient than the average method of home-heating.

Another thing that their owners love about the electric fireplace is the greater degree of safety and control over a real fireplace. No stray sparks are going to fly into a carpet. The wood supply is not going to run out. Soot is not going to get all over the place. You're not going to wind up with any vapors or fumes, and you won't have to suck in (or make anyone else suck in) any smoke. And the heat levels are much easier to control while the heat is also radiated more efficiently and evenly. Even the free standing electric fireplace's surrounding screens or panels of glass have been designed to remain cool to the touch, adding extra safety for your pets and children as well as yourself.

So if, like many, you're seeking out options for alternative heating methods for this winter, take a look at electrical fireplaces. Many people will find them a modern technological improvement over the traditional fireplace surrounds without sacrificing the romance of the fireplace.