Why an Electric Fireplace?
Some of the lines Sunray Heating carries are:
One of the major considerations when picking a heating product for your home is what amount of heat are you looking to achieve. Of the different options available, Electric hearth products have a lower heat output compared to other options such as Gas or wood. Generally an owner is provided two options:
- Plugin units supplied with a 120 volt cord. On average they can provide upwards of 4900 btus
- Hardwire units to a 240 volt source. This can increase the Btu value to upwards of 9000 btus
Special considerations must be made when connecting a unit to 240 volts. An electrician will be required and a dedicated circuit from the homes breaker panel.
Electric fireplaces can add a wonderful ambiance to a space. They can provide finishing solutions that would be otherwise unavailable if fossil fuel units were not an option. Generally a home owner should consider them as an additional heat source for a home; not the primary heat source.
- Low Maintenance
Forget about sweeping chimneys or cleaning out ash pans. No more cleaning windows and vacuuming out the firebox!
- Enviromentally Friendly
100% efficient. All of the energy supplied to the unit is converted into heat, which stays in the room to keep you warm.
- Clean Burning
No ash or creosote. No Emissions.
- Easy to Operate
Simple intuitive controls. Most units can be operated with a simple remote. Set your temperature and walk away!
- Easy Installation
- Freestanding Stove electrics have the benefit of Installing anywhere that has close access to a plug
- Wall units come with mounting brackets or can be recessed into the framed space
- Built ins have minimal framing restrictions compared to solid fuels and gas
