Electric Fireplaces: What You Need to Know

Pictured above: Modern Flames Spectrum Slimline Electric Fireplace

Though our fireplace offerings differ based on your shopping location, as a whole, Hamilton Parker sells wood and gas burning fireplaces, as well as fire pits, fire tables, and electric fireplaces. To see which options are available in your area, use the filters on the product pages.

The most widely available offering across our regions is the electric fireplace. Let’s ignite your interest and review some of the reasons why electric fireplaces are a great solution for most spaces.

Benefits of Electric Fireplaces

Electric? Gas? Wood-burning? All are excellent fireplace choices, however, electric fireplaces are the most versatile solution because their installation is more simplistic. To run an electric fireplace you need electricity, which is pretty common to have access to for most projects. Choosing a gas or wood-burning solution requires access to a gas line, ventilation to the exterior of the building, access to hookups for maintenance, etc. Wood-burning and gas fireplaces typically require additional demolition and/or construction because of the exhaust piping, which often means a higher expense for your installer because a greater amount of work is involved.

Other than the ease of installation, another benefit of an electric fireplace is the optional heating element. You can enjoy the relaxing movement of the flames year round without worrying about boosted temperatures making your room uncomfortable in the summer months. Most of our electric fireplace options come with heater features, so you can still enjoy the benefits of the heat in the winter months.

Overall convenience and safety are other major selling points for electric fireplaces.

• Get the heat going with the press of a button.
• Don’t worry about keeping a supply of wood handy to keeping the fire going.
• Feel safe knowing that you don’t need to watch the hot embers of the fire die down before you walk away.
• Children and pets can be near the fireplace with minimal safety risk (*though caution should still be exercised if the heat element is turned on)

Electric Fireplace Options Offered by Hamilton Parker

Control, personalization, and variety are even more reasons to pick an electric fireplace from Hamilton Parker. Most electric fireplace units offer some customization with your fireplace experience. This may be in the form of the flame brightness, height, color, or visual style.

In addition, the variety of looks available for electric fireplaces mean the possibilities are endless. We offer options units with contemporary glass pebble pieces, traditional mock wood logs, illusionistic water vapor flames, modern layered display screen flames, sleek long linear sizes, and more.

Accessorizing Your New Fireplace

Just like the numerous electric fireplace options we have available at Hamilton Parker, we also have the ability to help you complete the look with the addition of fireplace surround supplies. This includes tile, masonry, hearth, and mantel options, all available from Hamilton Parker!