Electric fireplace advice please

10 years ago

Does anyone have an electric fireplace that they like? I am thinking of buying one to use for ambiance, more than for any heat it might put out. I'd love to see pics!

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slflaherty
10 years ago
We do have an electric fireplace that we like. It's built into our TV stand, so it has an added function as well. We do like the ambiance it provides, but it's not enough to heat a large space on it's own. Our entire main floor is open, and it does little to heat that space. However, before we moved we had it in a our basement rec room, and it warmed up that space in no time.

Electric fireplaces have come a long way and there are some very realistic looking ones out there. I think the biggest problem I have with the "mantle" style ones is that they just look so puny compared to a real fireplace. In a large room, they can look very small and I think that would just draw attention to the "fakeness" of it.
texasbet
10 years ago
We have one. This past spring, our heating element went out, so we will either have to replace it or buy a whole new unit, but we have had it about 7 years or so. It is Vermont Castings brand. I need to call them as I cannot find any reference to electric fireplaces on their website any more.

Anyway, it is a large one and you can find larger ones in other brands as well. We do like it and will probably either replace it or get a new heating element for it this winter.

Some of the other brands have stone look ones that are just gorgeous. I will be doing some shopping before we decide for sure what we will do.

Sharing a photo for you. Sorry, I couldn't find a pic without Christmas decorations on the mantel.
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texasbet
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Oh, and the "fire" would not photograph well for some reason. There was actually more "flame" than you can see. The flame and heat are both adjustable.

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