The Truth About Electric Fireplaces
Are you thinking about converting your wood burning or gas fireplace into an electric fireplace because you've been told this is your best conversion option available? Guess what? It's not true! Your electric dealer may have pointed out that electric fireplaces are ventless, and that they are reasonably portable and safe to use, but did they tell you of the inherent problems of owning one? Did he remind you that an electric fireplace is useless during a power outage? Just when you may need heat and light the most, your electric fireplace is as cold and dead as every other appliance in your home.
Did he tell you that these fireplaces can be the most expensive type of fireplace to operate? Turn on an electric fireplace and go outside and watch your power meter spin and dance like a whirlybird! Did he explain that most of these fireplaces are not meant to be used for more than a couple of hours at a time? If left on for longer than the unit was designed, an electric fire could potentially convert itself into a real fire! Did he tell you that these fireplaces may require expensive professional installation that is not included in the price of the unit? And once installed, they may not be as portable as you would like them to be?
Now, we are not trying to scare you about electric fireplaces, we are simply giving you the information most fireplace salesman choose to avoid during their sales spiels. But don't get discouraged because there is a better (and less expensive) option available.
Gel fireplaces are safe, easy to use, require no installation, and are 100% environmentally friendly. A Gel Fireplace is more affordable to purchase and to use than an electric fireplace. Our gel fireplaces, when used in conjunction with our Sunjel Fireplace Gel Fuel, are more safe in your home than burning a candle!
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