Before buying an electric fireplace, you should have a clear understanding of which room in your home you want the fireplace to be located. This will help you narrow down a perfect place for an electric fireplace and prevent any problems trying to find a place for a fireplace further down the...

A fireplace hearth is the area located at the base of the fireplace on which a fire is built, or a fireplace insert or stove is placed.  The hearth is made from a non-combustible material and typically extends out into the room and to the sides from the fireplace opening. A fireplace hearth...

Built-in electric fireplace inserts are great if you’re looking for a more permanent option for your entertainment center. These types of inserts typically comes as a direct-wire option meaning that they will need to be wired into your home electrics, although some models can come with a...

In terms of heat, electric fireplaces work much like space heaters. Whether the heater is infrared or fan forced, an electric fireplace uses many of the same components found in a space heater. An infrared electric fireplace will use a quartz bulb to generate heat in the same way an infrared...

Electric fireplace inserts can help to transform an old wood burning masonry fireplace into electric or provide a focal point for a bespoke installation such as an entertainment center. Electric inserts can be easier to install compared to other types of fireplace insert because of their minimal...

It’s not recommended to plug your electric fireplace into a surge protector, power strip or extension cable, but can you plug an electric fireplace into a regular outlet? The majority of electric fireplaces can be plugged straight into a regular home outlet without any other requirements. Our...

Most electric fireplace TV stands give off heat, but a small number of models may not produce supplementary heat and instead offer more realistic flame effects. Always check the model of electric fireplace TV stand for confirmation that supplementary heat is provided before purchasing. Electric...

Electric fireplaces are a type of fireplace that uses a source of energy to generate heat and provide the experience of a roaring fire in your home. Electric fireplaces are different compared to other types of fireplaces because there’s no real fire. In an electric fireplace the flame effects...

That’s right, the flame on an electric fireplace isn’t real. The flame is instead created using a visual screen, just like your TV, or using light from a light bulb that is refracted onto a screen to give the impression of flickering flames. You can read more about how an electric fireplace...