Electric Fireplaces & Stoves Some owners are turning to electric fireplaces as an inexpensive and easy alternative to gas or wood burning. “Ambiance is the overriding factor and people just feel better having a fireplace in the room,” Wagner says. “Electric models come with a built-in heater which can heat an entire room when turned on.”
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• Most gas fireplaces require electricity in order to automatically ignite. However, many come with the ability to start the fire with a match in case of power outages.
Several styles of gas fireplaces are available. Portrait-style models are taller and their smaller widths make them ideal for higher locations: above counters, above a spa bathtub, and set into bedroom cabinetry. Landscape style models are traditional wider units and have the capacity to put out a lot of heat.
Corner models offer flames coming from a bowl. Freestanding fireplaces often have a sleek appearance and come in a variety of stylish designs. Contemporary models such as the Xtreme by Fireplace Xtraordinair use no logs — instead, flames are passed through colored glass chips spread across the bottom of the unit.
open chimney.
• Electric fireplaces can be set against an existing mantel or hearth or moved to different rooms and used when needed.
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Fireplace Xtrordinair’s Bed & Breakfast model fits both corner and flat-on-wall installations. It has an adjustable convection fan that can heat an area up to 650 square feet.
electric models are generally not as noteworthy in appearance when compared to classic wood-burning and gas models.
Quick currents on electric fireplaces and stoves:
• They plug into any standard 120-volt wall outlet.
• Electric units provide a lower cost of installation and have virtually no service issues.
• Models range widely in size. The more popular sizes range from 20 to 42 inches.
• Electric fireplace inserts are an option for homeowners who have cemented chimneys and don't wish to lose the allure of a fireplace, say experts at the Fireplaces & Wood Stoves web site. These inserts have the dual benefit of filling the unused space left by your fireplace and preventing the loss of additional heat through the
Demand for-clean burning stoves and fireplaces is on the rise due to an increased awareness of environmental issues and rising heating prices. The beauty of these stoves is in their ability to put out the heat with little to no emissions at a relatively small cost. There are two main types available: pellet stoves and gel-fueled.
Pellet stoves: Pellet stoves use wood pellets made of compressed sawdust (usually from the waste material from wood processing plants). There’s very little environmental impact due to the fact that the wood has already been broken down and
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