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If you have a house with a fireplace already built, great. More power to you. But if your home didn\u2019t come with this cozy feature, adding it can be a great expense. One that you may not want to have to experience.<\/p>\n

If you want the comfort of a fireplace without the tremendous cost of building one, there is actually an easy answer.<\/p>\n

The electric fireplace!<\/p>\n

But how does the electric fireplace<\/a> work? That\u2019s a fair question. After all, if you are going to be integrating a product into your home, it would be helpful to understand it.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, read on to learn how an electric fireplace works.<\/p>\n

First, What is an Electric Fireplace?<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s start by defining our terms. The electric fireplace<\/a> is a home heating system that bears the appearance of a real fireplace.<\/p>\n

Different units will feature various degrees of intricacy, including screens, mantles, ledges, etc. all meant to provide the feel of an authentic fireplace.<\/p>\n

The units are even able to generate warmth via a heating element stored within the device. The only difference is that instead of being powered by logs and matches, the electric fireplace will be powered by a wall outlet.<\/p>\n

The appearance of the fire can be projected in a number of different ways. Some units use digital screens, others, refracted light.<\/p>\n

Whatever the case though, it\u2019s all show. The appearance of the flames is only good for creating an aesthetic. Meanwhile, the heating element and fan do all of the heavy lifting.<\/p>\n

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How it Works<\/h3>\n

The fireplace actually operates similarly to a space heater, or even a hairdryer. Within the base of the fireplace, there are coils that begin to heat when the unit is plugged in.<\/p>\n

There is also a fan within the inner workings that circulates air into the unit, where it is heated by the coils, and then re-dispersed throughout the room.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s pretty much it. The appearance of fire completes the look, and you and your family have a nice, warm spot to snuggle up next to.<\/p>\n

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Safety Concerns<\/h3>\n

For safety purposes, it may be wise to approach the electric fireplace with a similar level of caution that you would apply to the real thing.<\/p>\n

Namely? Don\u2019t leave it on unattended, and try to discourage children from making direct contact with it. It won\u2019t get nearly as hot as a real fire, but because it does generate heat, it will be warm to the touch.<\/p>\n

As with any item that has a heating element, there is also always the risk of fire. The odds of experiencing a fire are very unlikely, but they can be made even less likely by taking precautions.<\/p>\n

Try not to let the fireplace<\/a> run for many consecutive hours at a time (to prevent overheating) and make sure that it\u2019s deactivated before you leave the house.<\/p>\n

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