Nothing can kindle thoughts of a warm, cozy, loving atmosphere as the image of a relaxing fire.  Thoughts of a family sitting around the hearth enjoying each other’s company or playing a family game in front of a beautifully manteled fire place is the only thing can can invoke such memories.  Some imagine a big stone mantle or the hearty feel of the wooden mantels such as cherry, mahognay, pecan, walnut or a oak electric fireplace.  Something is available for ever home decor.  Can’t decide?  How about the baic black or white or even the espresso.

Only the flame electric fireplace can add the ambiance and romance that a couple of adults can enjoy in front of their own fireplace.  What a great way to add the coziness of any room in your house, condo or apartment. These very realistic fire places allow for quick installation.  Most units are plug and use.  Even if space is a concern.  The corner electric fireplaces are great.  Still short on space?  What about a electric wall fireplace?  The free standing electric fireplaces let you place these almost anywhere.  They don’t not even have to be butted up to the wall.  They can sit in the middle of the room if you like. 

Another great option is the TV and media consoles. Not only are they beautiful, they are very functional.  With seperate shelves for media players, storage for CD’s and or DVD’s, the electric fireplace mantel can accomodate the televisions and electronic components of today (not included).   The larger flat screen TV’s look great hanging over one of the many styles designs of consoles.  The electric fireplace mantel can be purchased in a gret many styles.

Already have a fireplace that needs a little or a lot of sprucing-up?  Consider the electric fireplace logs and you are only limited by your imagination! One of the electric fireplace insert might be the new look for you at a lower cost then remodeling your existing fireplace and chimney.  The electric fireplace heater do not need a chimney so you could just basically insert, plug in and your done.  Want a fireplace but live in a warmer climate?  One of the great features of the electric fireplaces is the option to use the heat or not.  You could even run the fire on a summer night without any heat. 

Have you thought about adding on an outside deck?  The outdoor electric fireplace could be another way to add the great look and feel of a fireplace outside.  With weatherproof engineering  and duarable designs, you can add fireplaces to almost any outdoor space,  just plug in and enjoy.  If you are building a new house or remodeling , cost efficenticy is one of the top concerns of everyone today.  By being able to plug and use, not needing the building contractor to build and remodel for the chimney, the hearth and all the other expances for a new or replacement wood or gas fireplace, the electric units are cheaper to install and operate.  Most companies esitamate the cost to operate electric flame is around 3 cents/hour, heater and flame for 8 cents/hour.  Based on average national residential rates.  Electricity rates vary.* 

Now you don’t even have to get up to turn it on, off or the adjust the heat.  Most of the major electric fireplace manufactures like the Charmglow Electric Firepalce have designed fireplaces that have a remote control.  The convenice of being able to plug most units into the 120v outlets let you install almost anywhere.  No room has to be cold anymore, not even the basement. A room can have immediate heat when needed.  The best thing is no renovations are required.  Dimplex Electric Fireplace is another or the major manufactures of the vent free electric fireplaces.  Everyone can enjoy the romance and ambiance of a fireplace instantly.   The vent free electric fireplace does not require a chimney like the wood fireplaces.

A few saftey features to consider about the electric fireplaces include safe-to-touch glass.  Glass remains safe to touch whether heater is operating or is off.  This will make it safer for children.  Will not contribute to indoor mold, ventilation or moisture problems. 

*The electricity rates vary depending on your location. For comparison; running costs from gas fireplace
manufacturers regularly advertise 17¢/hr.