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Add Warmth and Ambiance to Your Home With a Free Standing Electric Fire

A freestanding electric fire can add warmth and ambience to your home. In contrast to traditional fireplaces, these units don't require ventilation, and only need access to an electrical source.

The CSA-certified model comes with several temperature settings as well as an auto-shutoff feature. It is cool to the touch on top. However, it doesn't include a tip-over shutoff or overheat protection.

Safety

Free-standing electric fireplaces are among of the safest types of supplemental heat available to homeowners. Contrary to wood-burning fireplaces and gas stoves, they don't produce an actual flame that can ignite flammable materials or release carbon monoxide into the home. They also do not emit harmful dust and fumes that can trigger asthma or exacerbate respiratory issues for people with chronic illnesses such as bronchitis or heart disease.

Electric fireplaces eliminate the need for regular maintenance and cleaning as they do not burn wood or fuel or generate smoke or ash. In fact, they produce no byproducts of combustion that can create environmental hazards within the home, such as creosote or soot.

Instead of a real flame, free-standing electric fireplaces make use of what are called "flame effects" to imitate the look of a fireplace. This method uses LED lighting and mirrors to create motion and an authentic appearance. Some models include water vapor in order to mimic smoke.

Some models have controls on the unit that could be knobs or buttons. Others, such as "smart" models can be controlled with an app on your smartphone or with voice commands. Certain models have an remote that allows you to control the fireplace from a distance.

Although electric fireplaces are generally safe, it is always important to follow standard safety advice when using any heater within the home. Keep these units away from items that ignite, such as blankets, curtains, and rug. Avoid operating them near water, and ensure that they are not connected to extension cords or surge protection. It is also crucial to disconnect the electric fireplaces whenever they are not being used and to regularly check for any damage.

If you are looking for a versatile and fashionable piece of furniture to enhance your bedroom or living room take a look at this CSA-certified electrical fireplace. It has a remote control as well as five different heat settings to meet your comfort. It also comes with an overheat alarm and a timer for security. In our tests, we found that it was cool to the touch, and sturdy enough to not tip over even with the fire on.

Convenience

Contrary to traditional wood or gas fires, electric freestanding fires do not release harmful gases into the air. Instead, they produce radiant heat that directly heats the people and objects in the room. This means they're less energy-intensive than the other kinds of fireplaces and won't increase your electric bills by as much. They don't produce smoke or other pollutants which can cause allergic reactions or cause your home to smell like an open fireplace.

Another advantage of electric fires is their simplicity of use. All you need is a power outlet to get started. You can control heating and 'flames" via the switch on your fireplace or via remote. Many Dimplex models offer intelligent heating and "flames" technology that automatically adjusts settings to create the ideal temperature for your home.

Most importantly, though, electric fires are safer for homes with children and pets. While burning real gas or wood, there are dangerous fumes that can be released if the fire isn't used correctly. But, since there's no flame in an electric fire, the fire is cool to the touch and doesn't release harmful gasses.

Electric fireplaces do not require chimneys or costly flue systems. Connect the fireplace to any common wall outlet to begin using it. Moreover, many models we offer are made of sturdy, durable furniture that can withstand the demands of regular use. They're CSA-certified, and come with overload protection for safety and a tip-over shutdown feature and a timer that automatically shuts the fire off after a certain time.

Our collection of freestanding electric fires offers an array of design options, ranging from contemporary to traditional. They can add warmth and comfort to any room. Choose a design that mimics an open-air fireplace that has the log, coal or pebble fuelbed. Or go for more contemporary style with colored crystal fuel bed or a colored pebble fuelbed. Some can even be integrated into the wall to reduce space.

Style

If you love the appearance of a fireplace in your home but are concerned about the expense and maintenance commitments of a gas or wood burning fireplace, think about an electric freestanding fireplace. There are many designs of freestanding electric fireplaces, and you'll be able to locate one that suits your decor and requirements.

These types of fireplaces are typically smaller than traditional fireplaces and often look like an elegant space heater. They usually come with a mantel and can be mounted on a wall or in a corner. Radiant, or infrared heating is used to heat objects and individuals directly, instead of circulating heated air around the room. They are also energy efficient, using up to 90 percent less electricity than a real fireplace.

A freestanding bioethanol fireplace electric fireplace can be the focal point of your home and can add to its style. Some models have an edgier, contemporary feel while others are more traditional style that can fit in with most design schemes. There are even some that can be built into your wall for an elegant look.

There are also electric fireplaces designed to be integrated inside your existing fireplace. This is a great choice for older homes that have an existing masonry fireplace that you want to upgrade. Electric fire inserts can be a great way to upgrade an existing fireplace. Some come with a crystal or pebble fuelbed so you can customize it to fit in with your decor.

A freestanding electric fire doesn't require vents or chimneys. They are a practical and safe alternative to wood or gas fireplace.

If you are looking for a sleek and sophisticated option, look into this electric fireplace from Amantii. It is a distinct European style and features a beveled glass viewing area with a'see-through' effect on three sides. The flames can be rearranged to suit the mood, and can be turned off to create a glowing electrical effect that looks very real. This model is CSA certified and comes with a thermal overload and safety stop. It is robust and did no fall over during our lab tests.

Fuel bed

If you're looking to create an inviting feature fire to your living room or create a homely ambience in your guest bedroom, free standing electric fires are a great choice. You can choose from a wide range of designs, such as transparent or colored pebbles, logs and coal effects, and a variety of colors. There are models that come with remote controls, which means you can switch on your fire with the push of one button.

Wildland fuel characteristics differ greatly across time and space and can impact fire behaviour and impacts. Fuel Characteristic Classification System, an national fuels mapping system designed to capture this complexity, was developed. FCCS reference fuelbeds were compiled using published literature, fuels photo series and other data sets. They are preloaded into the LANDFIRE Fuels and Fire Tools (FFT) application.

The FCCS fuel models can be classified into six categories, which include the canopy, shrubs and woody fuels. For each of these categories the model determines a number of quantitative and qualitative parameters that define the capacity of fire to spread throughout the fuel bed.

For instance, the FB10 fuel model is a stand of mixed live timber and herbaceous understory fuels, with a small load of dead vegetation, particularly 3 inches or more limbwood. Crown fire and spotting are common in this type of fuel and varies from a dynamic transfer of herbaceous load between live and dead herbaceous fuels to a steady transfer of dead fine fuels between grass, shrub, and litter. Spread rate is moderately low and flame length moderate.

The Rothermel fuel structure model is widely used in operational fire modeling to predict spread rates under quiescent (no wind or slope) conditions. The model underpredicts the spread rate of compressed fuel beds. More research is required to better understand the connection between the fuel structure and the propagation of flames. This is a crucial step as the Rothermel model's numerator (energy released from unburned fuel) and denominator (fuel bed surface area) are strongly related to spread of fire. This is an important insight that could improve the model's performance.