Leafer Electric Fireplace

Archive for the ‘Types’ Category

The only thing you need for a ventless fireplace to work correctly is a power outlet.

The only thing you need for a ventless fireplace to work correctly is a power outlet. They do not require exhaust systems, vents, or flues to let toxic smoke and gases escape. These fireplaces are different than your average wood-burning fireplace. They are electric, and do not require venting at all.

Electric fireplaces are a modern twist on the old fashioned wood-burning fireplaces. One of the best features of these new fireplaces is that they do not require any venting. You do, however, still get the mood and character from beautiful dancing flames. These ones just happen to be created through the use of refracted light.

Not being limited in terms of location because you need a ventilation or chimney system is just one of the many advantages of an electric fireplace. You can install these fireplaces anywhere in your home without the worry that a building inspector is going to cite you for code violations. Any room in your house that has a standard 120 outlet is a good place for an electric fireplace. So let your imagination run wild, a fireplace in your bedroom, den, or even your basement, all are possible with an electric fireplace.

Ventless electric fireplaces are also completely adjustable. On colder nights, just push a button and you have more heat. You get a beautiful flickering fireplace without any of the hassles. That’s right, no logs to chop, ashes to shovel, or smoke to worry about.


One of the newest appliances on the scene is the electric kitchen fireplace.

Kitchen fireplaces are really gaining in popularity these days. In days gone by the fire for a home was always where people gathered, for meals, socializing, and of course warmth. Today most of our cooking is done in modern stoves and ovens, making fireplaces unnecessary for the cooking process. All too often people are now gathered around the glow of the TV rather than a fireplace, but that pattern is starting to change.

There have been many innovations in fireplaces since it was the hearth of the home that everyone gathered around. There have been many stages in the coming of the modern stove, from coal burning, to wood, and to our modern gas or electric appliances. One of the newest appliances on the scene is the electric kitchen fireplace.

Adding a fireplace to your kitchen could be a very difficult and costly project, or one of the most simple you have ever done. The difference of course is the type of fireplace you choose to install. While you can’t cook in an electric fireplace, who would want to? Most people already have a stove to handle their cooking needs.

If, however, you want the look and feel of a fireplace, electric is your best bet. You get realistic flames, and heat you can control or turn off to brighten up this room of your house. You can install an electric fireplace with nothing more than a standard 120 volt outlet, a great improvement over the chimney, flue, and inspections required for a wood or gas burning fireplace. It will take you just a few minutes to enjoy the beauty and warmth from your electric kitchen fireplace.


You can place your “zero tolerance” electric fireplace anywhere you would like, as long as there is access to a power outlet

The idea of a free-standing fireplace sounds crazy at first. How can you have a fireplace without a chimney? The key is to have an electric fireplace, as it does not emit smoke or toxic gases and does not require a flue or venting systems as a wood or gas burning fireplace would. You can place your “zero tolerance” electric fireplace anywhere you would like, as long as there is access to a power outlet.

The cavemen who first used fire for warmth and cooking soon realized that they were permanent installations. Today we still enjoy sitting around the warmth and beauty of a fire, but have the advantage of technology to make it portable. Electric fireplaces can be moved from room to room, as they don’t require venting or a permanent chimney.

Of course, portable is just one of the many benefits of an electric fireplace. Since the fire they create is really just a beautiful, realistic illusion, you don’t need to worry about any of the dangers associated with traditional fireplaces. You could even go out on a limb and place your electric fireplace next to flammable material, like a bookshelf.

Another great advantage of an electric fireplace is your ability to control both the flames and the heat. You can independently adjust both the height of the flames and the amount of heat radiated into your room, all with the flip of a switch. Some units even come with remote controls, the ultimate in comfort and convenience.

To create a fireplace that is more efficient than a traditional fireplace you can purchase a fireplace insert which is placed inside the shell of an empty fireplace.

To create a fireplace that is more efficient than a traditional fireplace you can purchase a fireplace insert which is placed inside the shell of an empty fireplace. You have three options for the placement of an electric fireplace insert (firebox): you can use them to convert a wood burning fireplace into an electric fireplace, you can place them within a specifically designed electric fireplace, or you can place them directly into the wall.

With an electric fireplace you get all the benefits of a traditional fireplace, without any of the hassle or dangers. Gone are all the daily maintenance tasks associated with wood burning fireplaces, so no need to chop wood or shovel ashes. You also eliminate the issues associated with gas fireplaces, such as remembering to turn the gas off. You get the look of a real fire with realistic looking logs and flames, and the warmth with blowers that deliver an adjustable level of heat.

While most electric fireplace fireboxes are placed into specifically designed wood or tile fireplaces, they work very well when placed in existing wood burning fireplaces. Since there is no need to worry about venting issues like chimneys and flues, you could even choose to put your firebox directly into any wall of your home. The only thing you need to consider is the proximity of the nearest outlet.

Think on an electric fireplace as instant home improvement. You not only eliminate the venting systems, you get a fireplace that is much more efficient at producing heat. Instead of letting half of its heat escape up a fireplace, an electric fireplace will turn all the energy it uses into warmth for your home.

One great way to use a firebox is to place it inside your current fireplace to transform it from wood burning into electric.

A fireplace firebox is just that, the box without any of the embellishments such as a mantel. One great way to use a firebox is to place it inside your current fireplace to transform it from wood burning into electric. All you need to do to get a whole new fireplace is insert the box and plug it in.

You don’t have to use a fireplace firebox to upgrade an old fireplace, however; they are ideally suited for placement in new homes as well. The best location for these fireboxes is in a dry location away from drapes, furniture or high traffic areas. All you need to do to add in this appliance is construct a frame, drop it in, and then plug it in.

You will see that your electric fireplace is much more practical than a traditional wood burning fireplace. All you need to do is plug them in, with no worries about venting or fire danger. Electric fireplaces do not emit any smoke, potentially hazardous gases, or sparks. This means that you can place an electric fireplace anywhere in your home without having to worry about errant sparks burning your home to the ground.

You will usually see a firebox without a mantel used in an existing fireplace. To ensure that rain and debris does not fall down onto your electric fireplace you will want to completely seal the flue. To add some style to your electric firebox you can purchase trim kits to accent it.

On a cold night it is great to be able to cuddle up in front of your warm bedroom fireplace before going to bed.

On a cold night it is great to be able to cuddle up in front of your warm bedroom fireplace before going to bed. The problem with traditional wood burning fireplaces is that the fire should be completely out before you go to sleep. Leaving a lit fire burning poses a serious fire risk, as all too many people have found out from experience.

New technology allows you to have the look and feel of a traditional fireplace, without the hazards. You can get the look of burning embers and the warmth you seek from an electric fireplace, with no fear of a house fire breaking out once you go to sleep. All you need to do is plug it in and enjoy.

There are other advantages of using an electric fireplace. There is no smoke or potentially dangerous fumes created by an electric fireplace. An electric fireplace is completely adjustable, and uses about the same electricity as a household lamp.

It is easy to adjust the settings on an electric fireplace, just turn to dimmer switch to where it is comfortable for you. You will be able to enjoy the beauty of flames without the work of chopping firewood. The only real maintenance associated with electric fireplaces is the occasional light bulb change. Electric fireplaces are a safe way to get the warmth and ambiance associated with wood burning fireplaces.



The nice thing about electric fireplaces is that they have all the advantages of a traditional fireplace without any of the risks.

It is hard to find apartment fireplaces nowadays. Traditional wood burning fireplaces are too much of a risk for landlords, due in part to insurance costs, building codes, and the multiple story aspect of most new apartment buildings. The nice thing about electric fireplaces is that they have all the advantages of a traditional fireplace without any of the risks.

It is difficult for builders to install traditional fireplaces in most apartment buildings. There are so many things to consider, the perfect alignment of chimneys, and a way to keep flues coordinated so that if a flue is closed on one floor all the floors below it don’t get filled with smoke. Although fireplaces were once standard fixtures in apartments they are quickly loosing popularity.

This has been a welcome change for landlords. There was a huge insurance cost associated with wood burning fireplaces in each apartment. Fireplaces also come with the additional cost of yearly inspections. Another issues associated with wood burning fireplaces is the risk of fire. One careless tenant could bring down the entire apartment complex. When you consider all of these things you can see why a landlord would not want a fireplace in every apartment.

An electric apartment fireplace is a great replacement for traditional wood burning fireplaces. Electric fireplaces can simply be plugged in, with no need to worry about flues or venting requirements. Another benefit of electric fireplaces is that they are portable; you can easily move it from room to room, or even to your next apartment. Electric fireplaces give you the warmth and mood of a traditional wood burning fireplace, without all of the problems associated with them.