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Enjoy the warming glow of firelight without the smoke and soot thanks to our range of electric fires. Our collection includes freestanding electric fires in both contemporary and classic shapes, so you can find the perfect fit for your home. Low-maintenance and easy to control, with an electric fireplace, you have complete flexibility with placement too.
Will you opt for flame-effect LEDs, lifelike coals or the latest in energy efficient technology? There’s plenty for you to explore in our selection of Homebase electric fires.
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Electric fireplaces create ambience, are a great home heating solution and quickly become a striking focal point in any room. With an array of styles to explore, from the most contemporary wall-mounted fires to traditional log burning effect stoves, finding the right fit for your home couldn’t be simpler.
How Does an Electric Fireplace Work?
There are various technologies that electric fireplaces use to heat your space. Generally, Homebase electric fires use either infrared or fan heater technology to warm up a room. Fan heater electric fires work by passing electricity through a metal coil, causing it to heat up. This heat is then blown around the room by a fan.
Alternatively, the technology used in infrared electric fires allows them to directly warm up objects and people. Infrared rays, which invisible to the eye, are radiated from the electric fire and travel through the air in straight lines, warming up any surfaces that they meet on the way.
How to Install an Electric Fireplace
Installation will depend on the model, so always check individual product details. Your product will come with all the information you need, but always ask a professional for help if you’re not sure.
Freestanding electric fires are the easiest to fit as they just need to be placed near an electrical outlet. Wall-mounted fires will require a little more effort but come with all the brackets and attachments you need.
How High Should a Mantel Be Above an Electric Fireplace?
Most fire protection and safety standards state that fire surrounds should be no less than 12 inches above the top of a fireplace. Although an electric fire does not produce real flames, sticking to this rule will help to create the look of a real hearth.
Many electric fires have a realistic flame-effect that uses an LED display or internal lit element, helping to create the warm glow and inviting atmosphere associated with fuel-burning fireplaces.
For more advice on finding the best home heating solution for you, take a look at these modern fireplace and fireplace surround ideas and our guide on how to find the right heating solution for you.