If you are looking for electric fireplaces you're going to discover an unreal fire with the real warmth...

With the passage of time, the conventional fireplace has given way to its' more advanced counterpart - the electric-fireplace.

Electric hearth products are easy to install, do not need a chimney, and the quantity of heat generation can be controlled. Thus there is a growing popularity of these products, which boast of real warmth without real fire or smoke.

Welcome to the world of electric-fireplaces

As the name suggests, electric fireplaces are driven by electricity and not by any other fuel. As simply as plugging in the cord into an electrical outlet, you will experience the warmth and charm of a fireplace.

Recent advancements in technology has resulted in amazingly realistic flame simulations that can be hardly distinguished from real flame. Electric fireplaces require very small amount of electricity, like that of one or two bulbs, to create their visual effects. Hence it is economical. Some units have electric heaters which generate more heat than gas or wood. Again in some of these electric hearth products, the wood burning crackling sound is simulated whereas in others, special screening creates the smoky appearance.

All in all, many electric hearth products in market today, can boast of technological excellence.

One such product is Pyromaster electronic fireplace. This unit serves dual purpose. It uses randomized filtered light, which simulates glowing logs and also serves as a space heater, generating 4,500 BTU. There is a remote control with this device.

An insight into the world of electronic fireplaces variety

Electrical fireplaces are identical to their gas or wood cousins and can be decked-up and installed in numerous ways. Pre-fabricated wood mantel can be used to surround and enclose the firebox and log. Some homeowners can even create their own built-in look, after acquiring the log and the firebox. These fireplaces are similar in size to wood fireplaces and often constitute electric heaters.

Electric logs can easily convert a wood fireplace to an electric one. Setting the logs in the opening and plugging the cord will do the trick. Electric logs come in different styles, some imitating the look of wood and others the style of glowing coals. With these electrical units, heaters are often standard or optional. In this context, it is worthy to mention that, devices like Pyromaster electric fireplace, constitutes a heater and also produce the effect of glowing logs.

All the logs and lights are protected by a glass front and this technically advanced device is entirely controlled by remote.

Another option in the field of electric hearth products is electric freestanding stoves. These are self-contained units that can be installed anywhere by just plugging them in. The models range from "old woodtsove" look to more modern designs.

Why electric fireplaces score over others?

There is literally a long list of advantages. Electric fireplaces are portable, easy to install and is suitable for the year-round use. Some like Pyromaster electric-fireplaces have remote controls. The units contain built-in thermostats. Since there are no smokes, ash, fumes or carbon monoxide releases, no venting is required. Last but not the least, there is no need for frequent inspection or service calls.

So make your choice and lend your home, the magical touch of "warmth without fire".