How to Convert a Wood or Gas Fireplace to Electric

$200
1 Hour
Easy
Traditional wood-burning fireplaces are beautiful and iconic, but they are also messy and bad for the environment. Losing an estimated 60% of your heat right up the furnace, replacing your hearth with an electric insert is a great way to save money on your monthly energy bill will providing supplemental heat.
The electric fireplace options available from Electric Fireplaces Directlook like the real thing without any of the mess or risks. Electric fireplaceheaters can provide 4700 BTUs of heat per hour, enough to provide supplementalheat for up to 400 square feet. Electric fireplaces only require a 120-volt household electrical outletto operate, with the exception of some built in models.
No more mess from ash, stress from cleaning up or safety concerns. And as an added bonus, electric fireplaces can be used with or without the heating mode for year-round enjoyment.
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How to choose which electric insert is right for you.
A hearth with electric fireplace insert
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