Electric Flame Effect Fires
When you buy an electric flame effect fire you are purchasing much more than a means with which to heat your home - you're also buying an appliance that is stylish and can create a real impression in any room.
There are a number of different reasons why UK shoppers opt for flame effect fires of this sort, but one of the key factors is that flueless designs means that it doesn't matter at all if you live in a home that doesn't have a chimney.
This is lucky, since the presence of central heating systems means that millions of new properties have been built in this country and elsewhere without chimneys. Even older properties may have seen period fireplaces blocked up, as fashions changed and technology moved on.
These new fireplace designs are aimed at those who don't want the cost and hassle involved in dealing with the lack of a chimney, but who still want to have the effect that's created in real flames.
Such a requirement crops up again and again when talking to people about heating in their homes. It's clear that, for many consumers, it's not enough just to have an appliance that sits in the corner of a room and gives out heat. Although that's a useful starting point, it's not something that helps to create a cosy, comfortable atmosphere in a room - nor is it something that will be particularly memorable for visitors to your home.
This contrasts with the effect created by the latest electric fireplace designs. These are created to provide style, as well as the practical touch. Some buyers of these suites suggest that they sometimes turn them on even when no heat is required - that's because of the way that they look and the way in which they transform a room.
What do you need to know about when you come to make a purchase?
There are various different styles of flame effect fires, ranging from electric stoves to free standing variations. The choice that you make may well depend on the overall look that you're trying to achieve, as well as on how you want the new fire positioned within the room.
If you do have a fire place then you might consider a stove or inset option - these could be slotted into the existing opening, making a great feature in the room.
For those without such an opening, a free standing or wall mounted option would probably be more suitable - you'll need to check the dimensions of the appliance with either fitting solution, just to make sure that you pick something that will fit correctly within the room.
What else should you look out for? Heat settings tend to vary, although many suites will allow you to choose between a 1kw and a 2kw option - you'll even find that some include a remote control.
