Electric fireplaces are easy-to-use alternatives to traditional fireplaces. Offering warmth and style, you can transform the look and feel of any room. Shop a wide selection of electric fireplaces at Ace Hardware to find the perfect addition to your home.
Do Electric Fireplaces Give Off Heat?
Electric fireplaces do give off heat and are an option for warming small or medium-sized spaces. They convert electricity into heat using built-in heating elements. The amount of heat they give off is determined by BTUs, with the more BTUs the larger the space they can warm.
Electric Fireplace Heating Elements
Electric fireplaces use heating elements like ceramic plates or infrared quartz to produce heat. Learn more about how each heating element works below.
Infrared Fireplaces
An infrared fireplace gives off a warm, comforting glow reminiscent of the feeling of the sun kissing your skin. Infrared fireplaces work by converting electricity into radiant heat through the infrared spectrum. Instead of warming the air in a room, they transfer heat directly to objects like furniture or people. Shop additional radiant heaters online at Ace.
Conventional Electric Fireplaces
The traditional and more familiar electric fireplace uses electrical coils or ceramic plates that heat the air around the unit. A fan then forces the warm air out into the surrounding space, heating the room. Find a variety of conventional fireplaces at Ace in different styles.
Are Electric Fireplaces Safe?
Because they do not use open flames, there are minimal risks of sparks, smoke or excessive carbon monoxide emissions. Look for models with automatic shut-off timers that can prevent overheating for greater safety in your home. As well as being safe, electric fireplaces are convenient. They eliminate the need for wood or gas, making them a low-maintenance home heating option.
Electric Fireplace Inserts
A fireplace insert is designed to convert traditional fuel-burning fireplaces into electric fireplaces. Relatively easy to install, they provide an economical and convenient way to bring the style and comfort of a fireplace into your home. Electric fireplace inserts do not require ventilation. Explore the fireplace insert options at Ace.
Freestanding and Wall-Mounted Fireplaces
Highly flexible, freestanding fireplaces can be moved from room to room or settled in one location to serve as a more permanent fixture. Simply plug it in at your desired location and let it get to work warming your space.
Additionally, look for wall-mounted electric fireplaces, which let you fix your heat source to any wall and bring it up from ground level for a sleek space-saving design. Their versatility lets you install them throughout your home.
Choosing the Right Electric Fireplace
Explore models in classic black for a contemporary look or opt for a wood model complete with a mantel to add to a classic space. Additional features like adjustable and programmable thermostats, adjustable flame flickers and remote controls help you stay comfy while creating a peaceful, classy ambiance.
In small spaces like bedrooms or family rooms, a compact electric fireplace or handy space heater can provide plenty of heating without taking up all of your floor space. Browse our portable and freestanding models to find one you can fit in any space.
Shop Electric Fireplaces Near You at Ace
Head to your local Ace Hardware to shop electric fireplaces near you. Our assortment of quality infrared fireplaces and fireplace inserts are made from brands like Comfort Glow, Pleasant Hearth and others. They offer a quick, safe, clean and cost-effective alternative to built-in fireplaces, allowing you to save time and money while warming up the whole home.
As well as fireplaces, Ace offers products to help you prepare for cold weather, including heat trace cables to keep your pipes from freezing in the dead of winter and outdoor heaters for when you need to be outside when temperatures drop.
