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What Is An Electric Fireplace TV Stand?

An electric fireplace TV stand is a TV stand unit with an electric fireplace appliance built in. Electric fireplace TV stands are often linear in design but can also come as corner units, and the electric fire insert will typically be found in the middle bottom of the unit with storage space to the...

Do Electric Fireplace Inserts Need To Be Vented?

Electric fireplace inserts do no need to be vented. As with all electric fireplaces, the flames aren’t real and so the venting of waste air using any form of chimney, flue or direct vent isn’t required. Sufficient space around the unit may still be required for air circulation. Even though...

Can a Wall Mount Electric Fireplace Be Built-In?

Wall mount electric fireplaces aren’t designed to be built-in like electric fireplace inserts but some can be partially recessed or fully recessed into a wall. A wall mount electric fireplace is a type of electric fireplace that is designed to be installed on the surface of a wall. The main...

Electric Fireplace Inserts

For a less permanent solution compared to built-in electric fireplaces, electric fireplaces can also be used as inserts into existing open fireplaces. Electric fireplaces inserts fit directly into an existing open fireplace and a surround can be used to fill any gap between the unit and the edge...

Partially Remove The Electric Fireplace Insert

Electric fireplace inserts can typically be removed by pulling the unit towards you out of whatever it has been placed within, such as an existing fireplace. When removing an electric fireplace insert take into consideration that the unit is likely to be plugged into the electrics somewhere...

Putting An Electric Fireplace In A Real Fireplace..

Open fireplaces have traditionally been used for wood burning fires but the majority of the heat produced can be lost up the chimney rather that being used to heat a room. There are a number of solutions for improving the heat output of an existing open fireplace such as installing a wood burning...

Wallace Infrared Electric Fireplace Entertainment Center

The Wallace TV stand can be considered as the best electric fireplace TV stand you can buy right now. Thanks to its elegant design, ample storage, realistic flame effects and a powerful heater, this TV stand is a favorite among buyers. The dark cherry finish of this TV stand means that it will fit...

How To Use An Electric Fireplace Heater (And How To Adjust The Temperature)

To use the heater on a typical electric fireplace: The electric fireplace must be plugged in and switched on at the wall. The power switch on the electric fireplace must be turned on. The heat switch on the fireplace must be turned on. The thermostatic dial must be set to above the current...

Why Electric Fireplaces My Not Be Considered Safe

Although electric fireplaces have many benefits in terms of safety compared to other types of fireplace, there are some elements of an electric fireplace that may not be considered to be completely safe. Electric fireplaces are an electrical appliance and therefore carry similar risks as when...