Contemporary electric fireplaces offer a range of alluring benefits, including ease of use, realistic flame patterns and heat efficiency. Electric fires are a great option when a wood burner or other type of fire is not an option due to space, regulations, budget or maintenance.

The electric fireplace heater

Unlike wood and gas fires, electric fires create no fumes. Rather, electric fireplaces can simply be plugged into the wall and when turned on, lights create realistic flames. While there are no real flames, many electric fires have an incorporated heating option to combine the aesthetics of a fire with an efficient heat source. 

Electric Fires NZ

If the maintenance of a real fire is not in the scope of what’s possible for your project, an electric fireplace can provide a viable alternative, creating the ambiance of flames without the need to chop and stack wood, and regularly clean and maintain the fireplace and chimney. 

Another benefit of electric fire heaters is their comparatively low cost to install, with most simply plugging into the wall. Compared to the installation of a wood burner or gas fireplace, both of which require consent, purchasing an electric fireplace offers a cost-effective alternative from the outset. 

Electric fires are also perfect for smaller spaces such as apartments and other dwellings where space is at a premium. Most electric fires can be plugged in and placed with the back of the appliance near a wall leaving floorspace free to enjoy. Other types of electric fireplace heaters can be hung on a wall or placed within an existing fireplace cavity. Depending on the style of electric fire chosen, it may be possible to incorporate it into existing furniture such as entertainment cabinets or other built-in pieces. 

They’re also perfect for creating year-round ambiance with most electric fireplaces able to be used with or without a heating function operating. So for those warm summer nights, the ‘flames’ can be turned on simply for their aesthetic value rather than as a heat source. 

Styling an electric fireplace

With vast options available, the style of electric fire chosen will depend on the context of the space in which it is intended to sit. With everything from fires with traditional mantels and ornate decorative elements to minimalist, contemporary options.