Electric fireplaces are a popular choice of fireplace for a home or office because they can be more flexible in where they can be placed compared to other types, such as wood burning, as well as providing other benefits such as improved energy efficiency and less mess.

Electric fireplaces work differently compared to other types of fireplaces because they use electricity as their source of power rather than gas or solid fuels such as firewood and coal.

The majority of electric fireplaces simply need to be plugged into a nearby electrical outlet in order to work.

This has lead to a large number of different types of electric fireplace being developed to suit every different type of situation where you may want an electric fireplace to be located in your home.

As such, there are numerous types and models of electric fireplace available to buy today and it can be overwhelming deciding which type and model is the best electric fireplace to choose.

We’ve therefore put together this complete buyers guide for electric fireplaces to help you to choose which one is right for you and your home.

In this article we’ve covered:

• The key points of information that you should know about electric fireplaces.
• The types of electric fireplaces, including their main benefits and cons.
• What to look for in an electric fireplace, such as the types of heater available.
• Where to buy an electric fireplace.
• The most popular brands of electric fireplace.