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What type of electric fireplace installation is best for you?
Do you want something easy and portable, or are you looking for a more permanent solution? You also need to consider the dynamics of your wall.
If you have wide walls with a lot of space, then a built-in, permanent fireplace unit is the way to go. Consider a rectangle one – you want to focus more on the width and less on the height. This will look slick, just like a traditional fireplace, especially if you go for a frameless unit. Try to create a contrast with the wall color as well – for example, a light-colored wall would suit a black fireplace unit inside it.
Be aware that a built-in fireplace will require a lot more installation work. You will need to build a niche where you insert the fireplace unit. Unless you have carpentry and electrician skills on hand, it’s best to hire a professional for this.
If your wall has less space, then you may be better off with a portable electric fireplace. Wall-mounted ones are especially popular. You can hang them directly on your wall, in the same way you would do for a flat-screen TV. The mounting brackets come with the fireplace, so if you’re constantly on the move you can take these with you.
Inserts are another good, portable option – but only if your home already has a fireplace opening. This tends to be the case with older homes. Often you’ll find they have masonry fireplaces that haven’t been used for a long time because of all the mess involved.
If your house does have an existing opening, then inserts are an ideal way to keep things simple. They just slide into the opening and plug into a standard outlet. There are two types of electric fireplace inserts – firebox and electrical logs.
Firebox inserts look just like a built-in fireplace. Meanwhile, the electrical log inserts are what you’d expect, given their name! They look like a grate with logs and have built-in lights. These lights create a look of flames on the walls of the existing fireplace. The remote that comes with the log inserts allow you to control the height of the flame.