Wall-mounted Electric Fireplace Offers Heat & Ambience

21 September 2008

A fireplace is a wonderful way to create some cozy ambience on a chilly night, but wood-burning units give off pollutants similar to what’s created by smoking cigarettes, and wood smoke can be hard on the lungs for folks with asthma. An alternative to a “real” fireplace is one that burns gas or runs on electricity.

An electric fireplace is the most cost friendly option, and there are lots of modern designs out there today. Requiring no more than an electrical outlet for power, these cozy fireplaces double as room heaters. If everyone is in the family room around the fireplace, there’s no need to turn on the central heat and waste energy warming up the whole house.

This wall-mounted electric fireplace from Fire Sense is attractive and, because it doesn’t sit on the floor, doesn’t take up any notable space in the room. The stainless steel finish makes it work well in a modern or contemporary setting.

Under $400 at Amazon:

Fire Sense Wall-mounted Electric Fireplace