When it comes to choosing a fireplace, one has many options. Though having a real fireplace is much better, it can be quite a hassle to maintain. Electric convector heaters have several positive benefits that cannot obtain from the traditional ones.
Electric infrared heaters are nothing but space heaters that use electricity as fuel to provide heat. They use electricity to heat up elements that emit heat.
They display the visual fire effects resembling the conventional burning of coal, wood or natural gas of traditional fireplaces. Electric fireplaces are available in various styles and designs that give you the look of original one.
No need of chimney or ventilation duct. You need not clean fireplace and its surrounding area as there are no logs and ash. No need of annual chimney and flue cleaning. You need not allocate a fixed space in your home for fireplace. You can move it easily and place anywhere in your home according to your requirement. You don’t need a professional to install it. You just need to plug it into standard household electrical outlet.
Unlike traditional fireplaces, they do not release combustible gases. They also do not burn oxygen or reduce humidity in the air. As they use electricity, an inexpensive fuel compared to wood or gas, you can save a lot on energy costs. Some of the latest models operate consuming low levels of energy, some even have inbuilt thermostats that switch off the fireplace, once it reaches the desired temperature.
Electric fireplace heaters with this technology emit infrared radiation that provides sufficient warmth to individuals in the room. The infrared radiation emitted from electric fireplace directly strikes the individuals present in the room and gets converted into heat. You can feel the warmth the moment you switch it on. These heaters are often considered as effective home heating options as they ensure efficient and even heat. The radiation distributes throughout the room in different directions ensuring even heat, wall to wall and floor to ceiling. Therefore, you can enjoy the warmth at any corner of the room.