Electrofireplace with the effect of live fire will ideally complement even a small apartment, give it comfort and design "zest". Manufacturers offer various design options: from classic to high-tech. And the price of the fireplace will depend on the built-in set of functions.
Types of devices for home comfort
Electric fireplace with the effect of live fire is highly appreciated by lovers of comfort and warmth, because it's so nice to spend a quiet evening watching the orange flame and listening to the crackling of logs. Therefore, before choosing a device, you need to know that fireplaces, like other interior items, come in different types:
- embedded;
- angular/straight (they are also called free-standing);
- in the form of paintings/TVs.
Built-in electric fireplaces with the effect of live fire are more suitable for meeting rooms, because they are miniature and the heating function of the room is extremely small. However, such a device will create a favorable atmosphere in a strict office interior.
Fireplaces, standing separately, are more dimensional, and it should be chosen according to the interior of the room, because it will not be possible to modify or supplement the design with something. Manufacturers typically make devices out of metal (mostly cast iron), stone, and more exotic materials such as ceramic, glass, or wood.
Corner electric fireplaces with the effect of live fire will fit perfectly into small rooms and can save a lot of space for arranging furniture. In addition, these devices are able to warm the whole room. However, when adjusting the heating power, the impressive power consumption should also be taken into account.
Fireplaces in the form of pictures have only a decorative function, in which the device plays the role of a beautiful night light. The flame effect in such hearths is created using the built-in program, so this piece of furniture is only a few centimeters thick.
What is this device?
The electric fireplace with the effect of live fire with steam is a device powered by the mains (220 V). Its main function is to heat the room and realistically simulate a real flame.
However, manufacturers can offer more interesting features, such as the sound of cracking logs, decrease / increase in the intensity of the fire and the effect of a slow decay of the flame when the machine is turned off.
Benefits of using
Electric fireplaces with the effect of live fire reviews are positive, andthis is not only due to the decorative function of the device. The hearth has other benefits that should be mentioned.
- Fireplaces are suitable for small spaces.
- They are easy to install, so there is no need to remodel the apartment.
- The heating and flame simulation functions can work not only together, but also separately. For example, if you want to watch the flames in the middle of summer.
- Maintenance of the device is minimal. It is only necessary to periodically dust the fireplace.
- Almost every model comes with a remote control.
- The hearth is absolutely safe, because the fire is artificial and the body does not get very hot.
In addition, if an electric fireplace with a live fire effect has a built-in steam generator, it can act as a humidifier. And equipping the design with a thermostat will automatically turn off the device when a certain temperature in the room is reached.
It's time to choose
Before choosing an electric fireplace with a live fire effect, you need to decide what functions this device will perform (decorative or heating), where the fireplace should be installed and how (embedded in the wall, placed in a corner or in the center rooms). In addition, you should check with the seller what is the thermal power of the device, ask about the availability of additional functions, such as:
- soundtrack;
- steam generator,converting water into steam, which imitates smoke from burning firewood (in this case, it will be necessary to add water to the tank designated for this purpose);
- moisturize/purify the air;
- thermostat;
- remote control.
After all, the cost of the fireplace depends on the availability of these additional features.
Top Device Manufacturers
The Internet is full of advertisements that describe great deals from manufacturers of electrical appliances, but in order to purchase quality products, you should pay attention to consumer reviews that complement the interior with an electric fireplace.
So, fans of high-tech style prefer the Irish company Dimplex. For example, the Dimplex Cube device has a cube design with glass doors, inside of which 3D flames glisten. Such an electric fireplace with the effect of live fire is equipped only with a heating function and its installation type is wall-mounted.
The company also produces built-in devices, such as the Opti-V model, which is equipped with the function of "crackling firewood" and sparks flying over the flame and gradually fading, the control panel. The weight of such a fireplace is no more than 30 kg, and the dimensions are 760x450x325.
Manufacturers from China offer a wider selection of electric fireplaces. The Royal Flame company produces corner devices made of stone and wood in a classic style, with a heating function and imitation of livingfire.
Classic Flame, also a Chinese manufacturer, offers to purchase a built-in electric hearth with sound, adjustable flame intensity and heating, changing the color of the fire, a thermostat and a control panel. In addition, the electric fireplace with the effect of live fire is equipped with firewood and a back brick wall.
Installation and installation
Electric fireplace with the effect of live fire is an ordinary firebox with heating elements installed inside and lighting placed in the body. Therefore, installation and installation of the device at home is not difficult.
- For built-in devices, it is necessary to pre-build a niche in the wall or a box (drywall is most often used for such work), where the fireplace should fit without any problems.
- Wall-mounted electric fireplaces are attached to the wall with a mounting plate (you need to drill 4 holes and fix the bar with metal anchors).
- Wall-mounted devices are installed easier than others - near the wall.
When installing the fireplace, it is not recommended to move it close to the wall, but it is better to leave ventilation gaps so that the electrical device does not overheat.
Cost of a home flame
The price of the device depends entirely on the set of built-in functions and model. If the hearth is equipped with a sound, a thermostat, an air humidifier, a steam generator and a remote control, then its cost will be at least 170 thousand rubles.
Aelectric fireplaces with the effect of live fire, the price of which is several times less, can only boast of heating and lighting capabilities. Most often, the minimum cost of such devices starts from 15 thousand rubles.
