Electric fireplaces are fireplaces that work by connecting to an electricity supply. Rather than burning fuel (as more traditional fireplace types use) they use electricity to create and emit heat, and provide a stunning natural looking effect.
One of the biggest selling points of electric fireplaces is that they are plug-in and go. They are designed to be easy to use and give a beautiful effect. On the effect only setting the running costs are minimal.
Electric fireplaces don’t require a chimney. In fact, they can be installed without any ventilation source – all they need is a main electricity supply.
So, although the flame that they emit isn’t ‘real’, electric fireplaces are a great option for properties that don’t have a chimney.
Equally, if you do have a chimney, or a chimney that is out of use, you can still choose an electric fireplace model.