Yes electric fireplace is a great idea for several reasons. I actually got feed up and asked myself the same question, answered it went out and purchased an electric fireplace. Here are the reasons I found it to be a great idea:
1) No need to go out and buy those fire logs or gel fuel
2) No more cleaning, wiping, and wasting time
3) No more worrying about fire hazard
4) Come home after work, click a button; looks like a real fire, heats, and crates the sound. I also have an option of turning any of these on or off.
I am very glad I came across Classic Flame (manufacturer of the fireplace) and ViveDecor.com (who I purchased from).
These guys offer free shipping and I found them to be the lowest: ViveDecor.com
You would really need to give more information for what you mean by practical. But I will do the best I can...
Electric Fireplaces can work in just about any home that has a standard 120v outlet. They come in all different shapes and sizes, different models, such as Corner, TV and Media, Wall Mounted, and Plug n Go. The standard 1500 watt Electric Fireplace will utilize about $50 total a month in electric(run approx. 5 hours a day every day).
Electric Fireplaces can also be hardwired into your home at 270v, allowing for more heat output.
Electric Fireplaces can have the heat on or off(just the "flames" on), and can also be used on outdoor patios.
The Soothing Company is a company that produces corner electric fireplaces. You can browse their webpage for many types of corner electric fireplaces.
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Multiple sitescarry 39" high fireplaces. You just have to look around a little. Dimplex is considered one of the Best manufacturers of Electric fireplaces.
Your expectations can not be full met at Lowe's for finding electric fireplaces. You will want to visit Yahoo or Google to locate electric fireplaces. The product is not a major brand that Lowe's sell in their stores.
Electric Fires UK supplies fine and modern electric fireplaces. They have three showrooms and a wide selection of electric fireplaces for sale. Electric Fires UK is family-run and has been in business since 1985.
They are called Electric Fireplaces. They come in many styles, colors and designs. They can be either plugged into a standard 120v outlet or hardwired to the home at 270v.
Very little of the energy that goes to the electric fireplaces is wasted. However, as a heat source there are better, more efficient sources of heat.
The Electric Fire place does not have a flue pipe
yes you can there are no harm
Electric fireplace inserts work in a similar fashion to regular electric fireplaces. Basically, instead of using logs of wood as a fuel source, these types of fireplaces use heating elements powered by electricity.
Napoleon Fireplace offers gas fireplaces, electric fireplaces, gas inserts, wood fireplaces, and direct vent fireplaces, in a variety of shapes and styles. Like Napoleon, their prices are affordable enough to command the service of an entire nation.