Features and functions of electric fireplaces for apartments, the advantages and disadvantages

Pass the dank autumn evening or gather by the warm after winter walks by the living fire - a sweet dream of the majority of citizens.But to build a real focus even in a spacious apartment is not easy, but if you take into account the building regulations, it is impossible.If comfort and a special atmosphere still want and false fireplace is not satisfied, it is worth paying attention to electric fireplaces - a great alternative to the present flame apartments.

Options

fireplaces Electric fireplaces are designed for heating and decoration of the room, there are:

• floor,
• wall,
• detached,
• ladders and angular,
• built.

Each of the options will be appropriate in some areas, so large recessed fireplace requires construction of the portal, and its installation is better to plan in a spacious room even at the stage of repair.For small apartments suitable wall electric fireplaces, small thickness which allows to hang them, even in the narrow room.Dignity freestanding fireplaces is that they can fit into an already renovated room, furnished and move to another room or to drive to the country, if necessary.

From the largest variety of manufacturers and models are renowned for the quality of Electrolux, Alex Bauman, Dimplex.

Arguments "for" electric fireplace

Critics argue that a fire in the electric fireplace is like artificial flowers, but modern models give a very realistic 3D-effect and can even simulate smoke.Besides, electric fireplaces have a number of advantages that distinguish them favorably, even from fellow of stone and iron.

• electric fireplace does not require the construction of expensive flue and maintain it in working condition.
• For installation in an apartment building is not required approvals and permits.
• flame visualization and heating functions are activated separately, and enjoy the game, you can fire even in summer, unlike the present fireplace.
• With heating function of the electric fireplace, you can quickly warm up the room.
• No need to replenish stocks of firewood or coal, connected to the gas supply.
• widest variety of design options allows you to enter an electric fireplace in any interior style - from classical and empire style to high-tech.
• Fireplace, powered by electricity, does not smoke and fumes from it do not need to rake out the ashes, there is the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.
• surface and the front glass electric fireplace poorly heated, burn them impossible.
• Installing a fireplace is simple and takes a minimum of time.
• manage electric fireplace can be a remote control, comfortably seated in an armchair.

Arguments "Against»

The main disadvantage of the electric fireplace is its considerable power, the order of 2-2.5 kWh in heating mode.And if for a few minutes working the kettle is a little, then turned on for several hours, a fireplace will significantly increase the electricity bill.However, in the flame simulation mode as often, and plan to use it, fire consumes as much electricity as a powerful computer.

wiring in the apartment, where you want to install the heater must be able to withstand the load of more than 2 kW for a long time.If the house is old, and want to install a fireplace, you have to change the wiring.

Like any room, heated electric appliance, a room with a fireplace must be aired frequently as oxygen is gradually burned.

combination of style and practicality

planning to purchase an electric fireplace, it is worth remembering about the size of an entire room, and how harmoniously fit into his purchase.Positioning the electric heater is better away from strong light sources or direct sunlight, so the flames would look most impressive.

To select an electric fireplace must be according to the general style of the room, as well as furniture, and accessories.Fortunately manufacturers are offering options for every taste and budget.The cheapest - built fireplaces, which offered a portal made of laminated chipboard, imitating wood.Premium models are available in a frame of wood or natural marble.The rulers of most manufacturers offer fireplaces and modern sleek design and resemble cast iron stoves.

you can save by buying a recessed fireplace without the portal, the price of which is sometimes up to 50% of the value of the entire set.can be ordered himself portal in the shops, which produces the production of furniture made of particleboard or erecting its plasterboard.Portal of GCR can be oblitsevat wood, including veneer of valuable species, natural stone, or to show imagination, making electric fireplace the center of gravity of the whole house.By the way, how to make such a false fireplace, we described in this article.