I noticed that my electric fireplace was shutting off periodically so I did some research into the possible reasons why. Why does an electric fireplace shut off? An electric fireplace can automatically shut off when:The unit has overheatedAirflow into the fireplace is restrictedThe temperature...

Electric fireplaces work by using a source of light to create the look of flickering flames on the front of the unit. We’ve explained in more detail how an electric fireplace works here, but essentially the majority of electric fireplaces use a light source and set of rotating mirrors to...

The first type of electric fireplace that I bought was a freestanding electric fireplace stove (an electric fireplace designed to look like a wood burning stove). The great thing about freestanding electric fireplaces is that you have the ability to move them around your home as you need. I...

My freestanding electric fireplaces uses a combination of an LED light source with rotating mirrors to create the effect of flickering flames. Freestanding types of electric fireplaces need to be deeper than other types of fireplaces to cater for the larger components and space required to create...

Using a surge protector or power strip/extension cable would allow you to increase the distance an electric fireplace is located away from a standard electrical outlet, but you can you plug an electric fireplace into a surge protector or power strip? For safety reasons an electric fireplace should...

A hearth pad is a platform of non-combustible material on which wood, pellet and gas stoves can sit and the floor underneath can be protected from the heat. Hearth pads may also be used for decoration purposes with electric fireplaces. Hearth pads can be considered as a portable form of...

An existing wood burning fireplace is the traditional open fireplace seen in many homes. These types of fireplaces have an open firebox with the chimney located above to help remove waste gases and smoke from a home when having a fire. Existing open fireplace wood burning fires are generally not...

Even though it’s not typical for an electric fireplace to need a hearth, using an electric fireplace on a hearth can make it look more real and built-in. We like to place our electric stove in our open fireplace during the summer months when the open fireplace isn’t in use. When placed in...

Although electric fireplaces don’t have real flames, it can be sensible to question whether these types of fireplaces can be placed on materials that may not be fire resistant, such as carpet. Understanding how an electric fireplace works and where the heater is located will help you to decide...