Fireplaces are a wonderful addition to your home. They help you to get rid of the winter cold, save on energy costs, provide you with a nice environment for relaxing and watching television, and have a beautiful look. But… do they really?
Well… yes of course they do! And here are some guidelines that can help you decide if an electric fireplace is right for your house.
1) Does it heat the room? The answer is YES! If it does, then it’s probably going to be safe… and even if it doesn’t heat the room at all, there’s still no reason not to have one anyways. If not, then there’s still enough of a chance that the fire will cause injury or death and there’s no point in installing one in the first place.
The key question here is – how hot does it need to reach? Whatever temperature your fireplace is meant for (and don’t go too big here), make sure you’re
“Is it safe to use an electric fireplace in the home? Is it worth the risk? Should you even consider an electric fireplace?”
We live in a technological world. In this world, computer and other electronic devices are becoming more and more prevalent: televisions, cell phones, social media etc. But the most important thing about technology is that they can create a confusion between their capabilities and reality. Electric fireplaces are a perfect example of this.
For years, people were using them as a way to heat their homes or to prepare dinner or just enjoying the cozy atmosphere while cooking or just relaxing with a glass of wine. Nowadays many people have started questioning if these products are actually safe for them to use on a daily basis.
As we all know, there are many different types of electric fires out there: ceramic ones, fire pits etc…: some can be safely used for cooking (e.g., gas fired ones) some cannot (e.g., electric
Electric fireplaces are a classic design choice for modern homeowners. They are very efficient and safe, as they release minimal smoke and heat. But what is the truth of them?
The answer is that they have been notoriously unsafe in the past – both fire safety experts and consumers believe them to be unsafe. It was possible to replace the gas or oil heating element by electric ones. It was easy to connect an electric fire with a natural gas or propane heater in order to make sure of safety. And no one tried to take advantage of these safety features – not even manufacturers knew how dangerous natural gas can get when it’s too hot. Most of the fires were caused by accumulated carbon monoxide, which couldn’t be released from the combustion chamber without electricity or a manual stirring device.
Often people are reluctant to use electric fireplaces because of their safety. But if you consider that a fire is an explosion of burning heat and an explosion can be extremely dangerous, then the risk of fire is definitely higher than the risk of overheating or causing a natural disaster.
We have all heard about the dangers of electric fireplaces and how dangerous they are. The biggest misconception is that electric fireplaces kill you because of the heat.
It has been shown that the risk of fire in a fireplace can be reduced by using an electric fireplace. Being controlled by a remote, it can be set to any temperature and its failure to do so is therefore ruled out. Therefore, there is no point in letting your child play with this type of appliance after dinner.
I’m sure the majority of you are aware that a great amount of speculation has been rampant around electric fireplaces and their safety. As a Canadian, I want to shed some light on this topic using scientific research and technology so that you as a consumer can make an informed decision about these appliances.
Electric fireplaces emit heat which is then transferred to your living room (or whatever space in your home it may be). The issue with electric fires is that they can be dangerous if not properly maintained, or damaged by human error. Electrical current flows through all sorts of things in your home, from clothes dryers to vacuum cleaners to outdoor grills. When these items are switched on or just left unattended for long periods of time, there is an elevated risk for electrical shock and even electrocution.
