Electric Fireplace Inserts

An electric fireplace insert is one of the easiest ways to install an electric fireplace into a home. It is extremely easy to insert into an existing firebox, and after that, the only other requirement is to plug the insert in.

Fireplace inserts provide a sizeable amount of heat. They put out a btu range from 4,200 – 4,500, which can heat a room up to an area of 400 square feet. Although fireplace inserts do not provide an actual flame, they can provide a simulation of a flame. These flames can range from anything from a light bulb placed on under a translucent plastic mold to an elaborate backdrop that projects realistic flames. Many fireplace inserts have “flames” that can fool the uninformed. Both the flames and the heat can be adjusted by a remote control.

Another advantage of an insert is that it is as easy to remove as it is to install. They can function as a space heater as well as a fireplace, and many people use them as such.

Fireplace inserts have drawn their share of criticism. People claim that they are inefficient to run, due to the amount of electricity they require. However, their convenience in other areas tends to balance out this criticism.

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