The Best Electric Fireplace to Buy in Kenya

Are you in the market for an electric fireplace and wondering which the best one is and where to buy? You came to the right place because below we will be discussing which is the best electric fireplace to buy in Kenya.

Electric fireplace buying guide

Before buying an electric fireplace, consider the following:

Size

Size is very important factor to consider because you don’t want to buy a unit that takes a big space than you can manage for it. Remember safety is important and therefore you must place it at a safe distance. It shouldn’t be too near where people sit or where there are items that can easily catch fire like flammable products, gas cylinder etc. Also avoid placing it near items that need to stay cold or even adjacent to a fridge or freezer because it is counterproductive.

Power consumption

How much power does it consume? You need a fireplace that is a low power consumer and efficient in utilizing power. At Styleloft we deal with the most power efficient and low power consuming electric fireplace appliances.

Safety features

Safety is key for any electric appliance. Before buying an electric fireplace check if it has good safety features like:

• • Overheat protection- overheat protection is a very important feature in an electric fireplace. Can it prevent overheating to avoid unit damage or burning people and objects near it? Ensure it does before buying.
  • Good insulation- is it well insulated both the body and power cable? If placed near a wall it should not burn the wall. This is why a good body insulation is important. The power cable should also be well insulated and is of the right gauge and amps as discussed below.

Amp rating and cable gauge

It is recommended that an electric fireplace appliance should use a wire of 30 Amps & 10 Gauge. Ensures that it doesn’t overheat and burn the insulation which can cause a fire if the insulation burns and the live and neutral wire come into contact or even cause electric shock when touched. Therefore ensure you get this right so you can operate the appliance safely.

Ease of use

The electric fireplace should not be complicated to operate. It should be able to be operated by the elderly or even young children of understanding with ease in case you aren’t around and they need to use it. The mode of operation should be very straightforward; switch on and off and adjust heat as necessary.

Power voltage

There are different power voltages in the world depending with the country. In Kenya we use the 240V single phase while the UK uses 230V and the USA uses 120V. You must therefore ensure you buy one with the right voltage consumption.

Heat settings

A good electric fireplace should have at least two fire settings. This comes in handy when you need to adjust the amount of heat. Just like an iron box where you adjust as necessary. Sometimes it’s very cold and you need more heat while other times you don’t need the maximum heat. There should be a setting for adjusting heat accordingly that is easily accessible and easy to operate as well.

From the above guidelines, you can be able to tell what to look out for before buying an electric fireplace appliance.

The best electric fireplace to buy in Kenya

The best electric fireplace to buy in Kenya should meet all the above guidelines. When you buy from Styleloft, you can be assured you are buying a unit that meets all the features in the above checklist.

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Styleloft are stockists of the best electric fireplace in Kenya. Place your order today by calling us or visiting our showroom in Ruiru. You can call or WhatsApp us to place an order.