How to Select An Electric Fireplace

Choosing the right type of electric fireplace product

Thank you for your interest in an electric fireplace, where there is nothing the ambiance and warmth:  no wood, no smoke, no chimney, no ashes!  You've made the right first move so now you need to zero-in on the type and style of electric fireplace that will work for you and your situation since there are so many styles and types from which to choose; we'll help break it down for you!  Just answer a few questions that will help us guide you to the right type of electric fireplace product, then you can take over and choose a model based on size, design, styling, options and features!

Answer a few questions that will help us guide you to the right type of electric fireplace product, then you can take over and choose a model -

1-  Do you have an existing Wood or Gas Burning Fireplace into which you want to slide an electric fireplace or set of electric logs? 

    If your answer is yes, you might want to look at our Electric Fireplace Inserts, a category of the market that encompass a variety of styles and products in and of itself.  There are inserts that basically look like a set of logs, typically on a base or bottom frame that resembles a metal fire grate.  You simply slide the log insert into your existing fireplace after removing your wood grate and cleaning out the fireplace.  There is a selection of log electric fireplace inserts starting as low at $79.  If you have a desire to more fully cover your existing fireplace opening, there are more complete units that slide into your existing fireplace which have front panels and trims that cover most, if not all, of your existing fireplace opening, starting at $429. Some inserts, like the HomeFire units by Modern Flames are a zero-clearance construction that can be inserted into an existing fireplace (if the opening is large enough) OR built-in, recessing into a wall in which you have cut an appropriately size opening.  Depending on how much room you have in and behind your wall, you can recess the entire fireplace, up to its front panel, or partially recess it.  Build a 'bump out' chase wall around the part that doesn't get recessed or order a cabinet-depth fireplace mantel.