Hanging Electrical Fireplaces

About Hanging Electrical Fireplaces

• Hanging electrical fireplaces utilize metal heating coils and a fan to generate warm air in an economical, mess-free fashion. They plug into standard electrical outlets and are highly portable. In addition to the flexibility of being able to install a hanging electrical fireplace in any room, you can also remove it when desired. These fireplaces produce less heat than gas or wood fireplaces, but generate enough warm air to heat a room.

Advantages

• Hanging electrical fireplaces outperform traditional fireplaces when it comes to space, cleanliness, safety, cost and time. As their name implies, fireplaces mounted to the wall consume significantly less space than traditional fireplaces surrounded by mortar and a smoke stack. They are a top choice for those living in apartments, condominiums or small spaces. Electrical fireplaces do not produce ash, preventing the mess created by traditional fireplaces and eliminating the need for a periodic chimney sweep.

  Though hanging electrical fireplaces feature realistic-looking flames, they do not produce real flames and operate with less intense heat to the touch, which is a major bonus with regard to safety. Traditional wood fireplaces sometimes cause fires when wood or sparks fall out of the fireplace, and faulty gas flow can create a house fire with gas fireplaces, but hanging electronic fireplaces do not pose those risks. Mounting an electronic fireplace on the wall also puts it out of reach from small children and pets.

  Hanging electrical fireplaces are cheaper to operate than traditional fireplaces. No wood purchases are necessary, and the electricity they consume goes directly back into heating your home. Hanging electronic fireplaces save time over traditional fireplaces as you do not have to gather wood or wait for logs to get hot enough to produce flames. With the flip of a switch, your fire starts instantly.

Disadvantages

• For anyone looking to save time and money with their traditional fireplace, a gas fireplace may be a more attractive option than electric because it can be placed in the same space. Additionally, gas fireplaces produce true flames, comparing more closely to the wood fires that are desirable for some. During a power outage in a blizzard or ice storm that renders an electrical fireplace and other home heating sources inoperable, a gas fireplace will still produce heat.

Selection

• Important preparations when purchasing a hanging electrical fireplace include measuring the space you have available for the fireplace and the amount of space you wish to heat. Electronic fireplaces come in varying sizes and British Thermal Units. Also check for the proximity of an electrical outlet. Select a hanging electrical fireplace that complements your space in size and style.