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The new ventless fireplaces

Written by whitestar living

Wednesday, 07 November 2007

Much improved technology coupled with marked improvements in design and styling has

turned the electric fireplace into a very upscale piece of furniture. New designs and

engineering have made it possible to add an electric fireplace to almost any room. Space

is really no longer a limitation. Now you can make that empty wall or corner the focal

point of the room.

Having a fireplace once meant the need to clean and inspect chimneys, remove soot and

ashes and haul wood all season long. Forget that! The new ventless fireplaces have

eliminated all that. Now you can have an elegant electric fireplace that assembles

easily and plugs into any standard electric outlet in your home or office. The new

advances in engineering and design makes these ideal for apartments, condos, offices,

conference rooms and anywhere else you don't want to tear out walls, install chimney

flues or take on major remodeling activities. These portable fireplaces can easily be

moved from room to room or packed up and moved to a new home or office. While most

people choose the portable models, there is the option of hard wiring for a permanent

installation. Be careful if you choose this option and then you go to sell your home. It

will be considered a permanent fixture of the house unless you explicitly exclude it on

the sales contract.
These electric fireplaces have many new features designed to make them both a versatile

and functional piece of furniture. They include the simulated flickering flame, a heat

source and a fan or blower. On many models you can select flame only, heat only or heat

and flame. They can be turned on and off with a switch mounted on the cabinetry or

controlled remotely. Now these are not meant to replace your primary heat source, but

they will give off some heat - about 4000 BTU's. That's about enough to heat a small

room.
When selecting an electric fireplace you have several options to consider. If you're

looking to renovate an existing fireplace you will want to select an electric fireplace

insert. These are available in different size fireboxes to fit your existing fireplace.

You can also purchase a fireplace surround and mantel if you want to completely redo the

fireplace look. The other and probably more popular approach is the freestanding or

portable electric fireplace.
Electric fireplaces are available in wall and corner models. The options for cabinetry

styles and finishes are almost unlimited. Styles range from rustic to contemporary to

classic. Many finishes are available with mahogany and oak being two of the most

popular. Various fireplace doors and grills are available giving you more choices to

choose from.
One thing is for sure. The electric fireplace has come along way in design and

engineering. It has become an elegant upscale piece of furniture that will significantly

enhance any setting and provide flexibility in interior design. Now you can add a

strikingly stylish piece of furniture to your home and at the same time add the warmth

and charm of a beautiful fireplace.

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About The Author:

Craig Loewenstern is the owner of White Star Living and Fireplaces, a

website that provides information and decorating ideas for the home, loft, apartment and

office. You can learn more about electric fireplaces by visiting his website.

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