We have an electric fireplace stove and we bought it in black because it works well with the modern look that we’re going for with our home, and also because it fits in with the black surround and mantel of the open fireplace in our living room. We also have an open fireplace in our kitchen and...

Some models of electric fireplace come with a remote, while others don’t. My electric fireplace didn’t come with one, but I’ll be explaining how to turn on and start an electric fireplace without a remote. Remote controls won’t work without the fireplace being plugged in, and can either be...

Not all electric fireplaces use infrared heaters. It can be more common to find fan forced heaters in electric fireplaces compared to infrared heaters, especially in the lower cost models. Some electric fireplaces may not have any form of heater altogether. As an example, we have 4 electric...

With the electric fireplace assembled, it can now be setup in a chosen location in your home. For convenience and safety reasons, when setting up an electric fireplace you’ll need to ensure that: There is a nearby wall socket. The fireplace power cable is long enough to reach the...

Electric fireplaces don’t produce smoke or any other gas byproducts, meaning that harmful gases such carbon monoxide can’t be released into your home. This is because the flames in an electric fireplace aren’t real. The flames are instead produced either by an LED screen or by a rotary style...

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...

Hearths are an integral part of many types of fireplaces, and help to keep both you and your house safe from having a fire in your home. I have two fireplaces in my home: one in my living room and one in my kitchen. The same chimney serves both fireplaces, but each fireplace has different sized...

Will you go for an electric fireplace that offers ease of installation and a readily available power source in most rooms, or keep your traditional wood-burning fireplace for its crackling and winters night cozy feeling? Gas fireplaces generally produce the most heat for the cost but will you be...

The first type of electric fireplace that I bought was a freestanding electric fireplace stove (an electric fireplace designed to look like a wood burning stove). The great thing about freestanding electric fireplaces is that you have the ability to move them around your home as you need. I...