Fireplaces For the Home - Energy Efficient Heating

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The fireplaces of today are not like our forefathers of even 20 years ago. Modern fireplace design has in recent years taken a huge leap forward to incorporate aesthetics and world class design that provide home owners and interior designers with a new home centerpiece.

The elements of the fireplace are still there, but the designs are rapidly changing to incorporate style, a sense of presence, and focal point that is not just a warm spot in the room but one that attracts the eye.

Take for example an Italian design named the Antrax Bubble. Either suspended from the ceiling or mounted on a wall, this fireplace has been designed to not only catch the eye but also to fit in tight spaces.

Other great designs and that have recently come on the market are corner fireplaces. Never before has the use of space been so wisely used in our opinion. Where dead space in a wall was customary in room design, it is now being put to use by incorporating a gas fed fireplace. There are several designs on the market and can be retrofitted to your house. All you need is a nice cozy corner and a good fireplace installation company.

Economy of size seems to be the focus of fireplaces being designed today. There are a huge range of new fireplaces coming onto the market that not only incorporate good design features but are functional, low aspect heat sources for just about any room.

Take for example a wall mounted model. Designed to be flush with the wall and burn either wood or gas, it is simple, elegant and can provide more entertainment on a Saturday night than TV. Originally these designs started to emerge in Europe but have since become very popular in the US and other parts of the world. One of the great features of these types of fireplaces is that even if a fire isn't burning, it still looks good. It's the type of fireplace that attracts attention when you want it to and blends into the surroundings when you don't have it on. A top choice in our opinion.

Don't forget that fireplaces originated for an outdoor source of heat before making their way indoors. Recently there has been an interest and upsurge in the design, manufacture and purchases of Outdoor Fireplaces. Although you might think of an outdoor fireplace as a circle of rocks and something you do when you go camping, outdoor fireplaces today are much cooler.

Either gas, wood or a combination, the coolest outdoor fireplace designs incorporate and embrace mobility. Not only is this a good thing from a storage point of view but also from a usability angle as well. In our opinion, everyone should have one of these.

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Fireplace Heaters - The Newest Technology in Heating

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An electric fireplace heater is an excellent combination of attractiveness and functionality. When looking to add a decorative touch to a room, choose an electric fireplace heater for warming the temperature and adding coziness to a room, opposed to an ordinary space heater. Electric ones simulate the look of a fireplace, but clearly do not actually burn gas or wood like a traditional fireplace. As a result, here are no added inconveniences or expenses from storing firewood or installing gas lines into your home.

You might ask yourself a few questions about fireplace heaters. How exactly does a fireplace heater work? Well, the heat generated from a it comes from electricity, so there is no need for a chimney to vent fumes or smoke like a traditional fireplace. Instead, the heat radiating from it is completely clean and free of all unhealthy or unclean material that comes from a fireplace such as smoke, carbon monoxide, soot, and creosote. As a heater, an electric fireplace is also very efficient; all the heat is released directly into the room instead of escaping up a chimney. Unlike central air or heating, which would wastefully heat an entire home, an electric fireplace only warms the immediate room where heat is needed. For pennies, one can use a fireplace heater to economically, conveniently, and efficiently warm a room.

Now think about it, why would I want a fireplace heater, how will it help me? The visual appeal of a fireplace is universally known. Traditional fireplaces are most likely limited to large homes that can accommodate additional space and the chimney necessary for installation. With an electric fireplace heater it is possible to have a fireplace where they would not normally be found. For example, places that would not be able to accommodate a fireplace would be a condo, an apartment, a small house, an office, a high rise building, a boat, or an RV, and can now enjoy the warm glow of a fireplace. The look of an electric fireplace heater is surprisingly realistic. It has light bulbs to simulate the smoldering of a fire right down to the glowing embers.

The last thing that concerns the general consumer is installation. Installation of an electric fireplace heater is extremely easy. Most electric fireplace models will run on a standard 120-volt home electrical circuit with no need of special wiring. It is simply a matter of positioning the unit and plugging it in for fast and easy warmth. There is no need for difficult construction to install them; just a nearby electrical outlet! Unlike a traditional fireplace, an electric fireplace heater is also totally portable. It would be very easy to move it from one part of the room to another if you did not like where the electric fireplace was positioned or if you wanted to focus the heat output to another part of the room. Also, once you light a fire in a traditional fireplace, you have very little control over the amount of heat coming from the fireplace. With these the heat settings are completely adjustable. You have control to adjust an electric fireplace to send out minimal or maximum heat, depending on your preference. Also you have the option of turning off the heating function and using your electric fireplace heater simply as a decorative item!

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