Not long ago, if you lived in an apartment or a home with no fireplace, you did not have options. Now, thanks to innovative companies, you have many options for stand-alone or built-in electric fireplaces. These digitized fireplaces project an image of moving flames, and though they do not have the aromas or sounds of a natural fire, they can still create the ambience you desire. Advantages of Electric Fireplaces One of the big advantages of these fireplaces is that no matter where you live, as long as you have an outlet, you can have a fireplace. These are the least expensive fireplaces that can produce heat and light. Electric fireplaces are easy to install. There are many options available, including portable models that you can take with you. All that is needed to get one going is an outlet to plug it in. Electric fireplaces come in a variety of sizes, so you can find one that will fit in even the smallest room. Disadvantages of Electric Fireplaces A real fire has sounds and aromas that cannot be duplicated by electric fireplaces. All electric fireplaces have fake fires, but some are more realistic than others. Electric fireplaces can provide heat, but it does come at a cost. Basically, they are glorified space heaters when you use them for warmth and this can get expensive. Also, if there is a power outage, you will not be able to use your electric fireplace as a backup heat source. Even though there are a wide variety of electric fireplaces from which to choose, the selection is limited when compared to traditional and gas fireplaces. FireplacePro has a wide selection of all types of fireplaces. Come visit us [...]

With the advent of new fireplace technology, it would seem luxury and ambiance know no bounds. Whether you are in your south beach mansion or your downtown condo, there is a fireplace for every room. It is through these technologies that we are afforded fireplaces we can take with us when we move, and fireplaces that are safe and practical for apartments and condos. Electric fireplaces are both safe, and beautiful. They offer warmth, ambiance, and a hard to replicate design aesthetic. For many years we had no options for fireplaces in our apartments or condos; we simply went without, a sacrifice. That is not the case anymore, we have many safe and beautiful fireplace options for our efficient living spaces. Wayne Visbeen, of Visbeen Architects Inc, has four reasons to incorporate an electric fireplace into your home design. They offer more creative freedom, they are easier to install, they are low maintenance and energy efficient, and they are a great source of heat (or not). It is hard to argue with Wayne; they are great additions to any living space. He is right, hung like a large picture and plugged in like a normal appliance, you can put an electric fireplace in any room. A fireplace in your condo or apartment adds resale value, design appeal, and a unique feature your neighbors don't have. Most property management companies are aware of this growing trend and have adjusted their regulations to allow electric fireplaces. The great thing about your electric fireplace, is that you can take it with you should you decide to move. Whether it is a water vapor Dimplex Opti-myst, or a Napoleon Alluravision, we have the perfect electric fireplace for your condo [...]