The Ultimate Electric Fireplace Buying Guide

Buying an electric fireplace or any other electric appliance can be a confusing exercise. This is because sometimes you might not be up to date with the latest technological advancements in that sector. However, there are constant things that you should always consider regardless of the time you are buying. In other terms these are timeless considerations. In this post we will be sharing the ultimate electric fireplace buying guide.

The ultimate electric fireplace buying guide

Before spending money on an electric fireplace, consider the following factors:

Cost Range. The cost of the electric fireplace is one of the main considerations you should make. The good thing is that this is mostly determined by your budget. How much are you willing or planning to spend on an electric fireplace? We advice that you try to strike a balance between affordability and the features you want. The good news is that Styleloft electric fireplaces all have similar features and the main difference in pricing is size.

Portability/Size. The size of the electric fireplace you choose should be determined by your budget and also the space. If the space available in your house where you want to place isn’t big enough then even if you can afford a bigger size you shouldn’t really buy one. Ensure that you don’t buy one that causes inconveniences like having to shift arrangement of things or how people move about in the house. Remember you also want it to be at a safe distance to avoid people being too close to it.

Controls and Settings. An electric fireplace just like any other electric appliance comes with controls and settings. These help you operate the appliance accordingly. For example Styleloft electric fireplaces have a timer for setting the time you would want it to be on. This is a very convenient feature if you want to set it on for a specific time when going to sleep. Once you sleep you might not need it on throughout the night therefore you can set it to automatically go off after 2 hours without you needing to disrupt your sleep.

Ease-of-Use. Another major determinant when choosing an electric fireplace is the ease of use. It should not be complicated to use at all. An old person who’s not been to school with a simple demonstration should be able to operate it with ease. The same goes for a preteen child with just a simple demonstration.

Power consumption. Many people especially in developing countries shy away from electric appliances because of power bills that go up as a result of using them. Considering that Kenya is still a developing country and economic conditions of Kenyans is not the best, it’s important that the electric fireplace consumes less power whenever it’s in use. Consider how much power the electric fireplace consumes so you don’t buy a money sucker.

Energy efficiency. Power efficiency is how well an appliance utilises energy/power. A good electric fireplace should be able to utilize the energy without wastage. It should be able to evenly distribute the hot air in different directions to ensure the room is well heated and heated evenly.

Heat settings. Another important consideration to make is the heat settings available on the electric fireplace. It should have different heat settings so you can adjust accordingly depending with the amount of heat you need. Styleloft electric fireplaces come with 3 different heat settings that you can choose from. You can even opt to switch off the heat and leave the firewood burning effect on.

Safety features. Another major consideration to make when buying an electric fireplace is the safety features it has. Some of the safety features you should look out for are:

• Overheat protection– this feature helps prevent the electric fireplace from overheating. It is designed to cut off power when the appliance reaches a certain heat level. This helps prevent the heat from destroying some of the components in the appliance as well as protect burns in case someone accidentally touches it or comes too close to the vent that dissipates hot air.
• Good insulation- this means both the power supply cable and the body of the heater are well insulated. A good insulation on the power supply wire prevents damage that might expose the wires inside and cause electric shock or sparks that might ignite a fire in the house. It also helps the wires coming together and short circuiting.
• Circuit breaker- this is a very important feature in any electrical appliance because it helps break the flow of current in case of power surge or shot circuiting.
• Heat settings- having different heat settings is also a safety feature because you are able to regulate the amount of heat you need and you can even put it off completely with this feature.

The ultimate electric fireplace buying guide shared above will help you to be able to make an informed decision when buying one. However we recommend you do more research to determine the best one for you before buying.

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