Fireplace Inserts Are the First Step to a Practical 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.

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.