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Wall-mounted electric fireplaces: their advantages, rules of choice and subtleties placement in the interior

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A few words about the merits

In modern interiors, electric fireplaces hung on the wall are regularly found. This design of the premises is justified for an apartment and a private house. The wall-mounted electric fireplace creates a unique atmosphere of calm and comfort in the room, it is the main element on the basis of which the whole design is often built.

Anyone can choose a similar technique, since the assortment of models in fireplace stores is only increasing every year. When choosing a key role is played by the power of the installation and its functionality.

There is no doubt that the wall-mounted electric fireplace is much more modern, practical and more convenient to use than the traditional brick counterpart of a huge size with a full chimney. Even a wall-mounted biofireplace loses in functionality and safety to its electrical counterpart. And to build a full-fledged fireplace system is not always possible, not to mention the price of such construction. At the same time, for the operation of the electrical system, just plug the device into a power outlet.

A hinged fireplace is considered one of the most successful solutions, since at home small apartments can be placed on the wall very well. At the same time, the style of the interior is not so important, a similar technique looks great in both classic and modern interiors. Wall-mounted fireplaces are used most often in living rooms or home workrooms, although they can be found in bedrooms, kitchens, and even children's rooms.

Wall-mounted electric fireplaces have become so widespread thanks to a long list of their advantages, among which:

  • Elementary installation of the system within the apartment, which is not difficult even for inexperienced people. Actually all the work comes down to hanging the device on the wall, by analogy with a flat TV. In addition, there is no need to obtain permission from regulatory authorities.
  • Energy costs for the operation of the device can be described as small, comparable to the operation of a small heating device, an electric kettle. It is the cost-effectiveness of such systems that allowed them to spread in economical Europe.
  • Due to its excellent appearance, the electric fireplace looks great in the interior of any room, it becomes its main star.
  • In addition to its decorative characteristics, the system has some functionality, it is able to perform the functions of a heater, a lamp, a music center.
  • A wide range of models of electric fireplaces allows you to choose the right option for any room. You won’t surprise anyone with a flat, thin and miniature product, but the residents of small city apartments need this equipment. The most popular models are those made in a rectangular shape, however, in shops you can find a round electric fireplace, square and even triangular.
  • The device practically does not require maintenance, all that needs to be done, from time to time dust off it and wipe with a damp cloth.

Modern models are equipped with remote control, they are able to heat the room and control the temperature in it, as the soundtrack can be recorded crackling firewood or a bonfire, or there can be music, if the system has an LCD screen, then a variety of images can be projected on it from imitation of live fire to smoldering coals, and in some cases the device can act as a TV.

The classic dimensions of such a device lie within:

  • height from 20-30 centimeters to 2 meters,
  • width from 20-30 centimeters to 2-3 meters,
  • Depth (thickness) depending on the model is in the range from 10 to 20-30 centimeters.

Wall-mounted fireplaces have a power of 1 to 2.5 kW, which is quite acceptable for the power network of a multi-storey building.

Features of choice

In fact, the choice of such a device is quite an interesting and non-trivial task, which people do not often encounter. The following recommendations will make the choice of an electric fireplace more conscious:

  • The choice of placement and style of the device. It is very important to choose the right place on the wall where your device will hang. Usually, the central wall of the room is freed for him, and the place is chosen at eye level. The dimensions of the electric fireplace are correlated with the size of the room, so massive systems of a rectangular format are appropriate for large rooms, and for small rooms they are flat and neat, often round appliances. A wall-mounted electric fireplace should suit the room in style, for example, rectangular appliances with a metal or glass finish are appropriate for simple minimalist directions, and for classic interiors, square appliances trimmed with wood, metal forging are perfect.
  • Selection of the necessary functionality. You must immediately determine the tasks of the device. Will the electric fireplace be an exclusively decorative accessory, or will it need help in heating the room, or maybe it will light the room like an original night light or play music as a music center. For example, infrared electric fireplaces do an excellent job of heating functions in apartments and houses, their efficiency can reach up to 100%. The definition of the primary functional will allow you to correctly select the power of the device.

  • Focus on the dimensions of the system and its weight. As you might guess, the larger the installation, the greater its weight, and since we place the module on the wall, these characteristics should be taken into account. The weight of such devices is in the range from 10 to 25 kilograms. Massive and heavy devices are hung exclusively on concrete and brick walls, but gypsum cardboard can withstand lightweight devices.
  • Assessment of the cost and quality of the device. Choosing a similar exclusive technique for yourself it is worthwhile to understand that its cost can vary greatly. Professional, multifunctional devices from well-known brands certainly cost more, but their quality indicators are very high, and the functionality is diverse. You can consider cheaper analogues from unknown and artisanal firms, but in this case you will have to sacrifice many useful features. Seek advice from sellers, taking into account the above characteristics, they will be able to find you a suitable and affordable model.

A wide range of mounted electric fireplaces are presented in various stores, on Internet sites. Having made a calm and thoughtful choice, you will certainly go to the exciting stage of equipment installation.

Subtleties and nuances of installation

We will cover the process of installing a wall-mounted electric fireplace a bit later, and first we will give advice on preparing for this process. You should consider the following nuances:

  • The minimum distance from the floor on which the apparatus should hang is 1 meter.
  • To fully observe the live fire on the device’s screen, you need to hang the device in a place with the least light access. It should be understood that direct light from the sun or artificial from a chandelier, fixtures will create glare on the surface of the screen.
  • The electric fireplace works from the network, which means that there should be a socket in the vicinity. Consider where you conveniently place it to connect the device, because the wires hanging from below will look just awful.
  • Experts do not recommend hanging an electric fireplace under the TV, especially if it is equipped with a heating function. Outgoing heat negatively affects the performance of the TV. It is best that there is nothing above the fireplace, that it is the center of the room and a magnet for attention.

When the choice is made and the electric fireplace is already at your place, you should proceed with its installation. Wall options can be equipped with special mounts for hanging on the wall, or it belongs to the built-in type of equipment.

When fasteners are present, the main element becomes a metal strip, which should be firmly attached to the wall, and the device is already hung on it. In order for the device to sag for a long time, it is necessary to seriously approach this issue: use dowels 6-8mm and screws of suitable length, create 4 attachment points. There are no difficulties with concrete and brick walls, the main thing here is to drill holes of the required depth. Another thing is when the installation of an electric fireplace is carried out on a wall of drywall.

In this case, experts advise you not to take risks, fixing the bar exclusively on the gyro, and put a wooden beam under it. The beam will help to qualitatively fix the equipment to the wall and fix it. It is clear that this beam is fixed in the right place during the construction of walls from drywall sheets.

Note that the technology of hanging on the wall of an electric fireplace in many ways resembles the installation of a large flat-screen TV, so it’s just great if you have experience with this kind of work.

The built-in version is considered by those people who are building a full-fledged imitation of a traditional fireplace. The overall design, when properly executed, will be exactly like a real fireplace. For these purposes, a portal is built from a metal profile and drywall, inside of which a mounted electrical device is placed to create an imitation of a furnace. For sophisticated connoisseurs of beauty, ready-made beautiful portals of polyurethane are created into which a similar system can be easily integrated.

By hanging the electric fireplace on the wall, you will immediately see how your room has been transformed, how the aura of peace, warmth, a certain bliss that you lacked so much gradually spreads in it. Use modern technology to create a full hearth in the house.

Types of Wall-Mounted Electric Fireplaces

Wall electric centers are divided into two types:

Mounted models, as the name implies, are simply hung on the wall like a regular TV using the mount that is usually included in the package. They do not require structural changes to the room.

Built-in models require intervention in the wall (well, if it is made of drywall). As a rule, the installation of such models is planned at the design stage of the room, however, if your walls allow, then you can easily install them in an existing interior. Do not forget to take into account that for foci with a heating function inside a niche, it is necessary to create additional space for free air injection from outside.

In our practice, we periodically encounter situations where the manufacturer changes the built-in dimensions or even removes the model from production. People are left with a ready-made wall niche for which they are trying to find a suitable fireplace and, as a result, either buy a display case from a store or re-make a niche. Therefore, it is advisable to buy a wall-mounted electric fireplace even before the start of work, in order to accurately know the overall and installation dimensions of the product and take into account all the nuances of installation.

Design

The design of this equipment is very simple and precise. Facades are made in both classic and bright saturated colors, sometimes decorated with a variety of decorative elements. The shape of the front panel of the wall electric fireplace can be straight or convex (rounded).

The style and design of the equipment does not affect its functionality and plays an exclusively aesthetic role.

Benefits

  1. Compactness. Unlike traditional floor models, they do not occupy space.
  2. Originality. Again, comparing wall-mounted fireplaces with floor-mounted fireplaces, one cannot but highlight the improved visualization of the flame, since it is located almost at eye level.
  3. Convenience. Most models are equipped with a remote control system.

Pros and Cons of Shopping

If you decide to purchase some kind of hearth at home or in the office, but don’t know which one, you should think about whether you need it? A joke, of course, is necessary! It happens that our customers really want, but don’t know where to fit the desired fireplace, which corner to “stick”, because there is always not enough space in an apartment or house.

In this case, the obvious and main advantage of wall-mounted models is the way they are installed - they do not eat the meter in the room, they will not spoil your floors, you do not need to think, for example, how to vacuum them and not damage the framing of the hearth. Most models do not lag behind the wall even by 20 centimeters when hanging, and when recessed, they are completely recessed into the wall. The pluses include good flame visualization, ease of use and a low percentage of warranty cases.

The disadvantages include the fact that in the finished interior it is quite difficult to dismantle and outweigh such an electric fireplace, especially if it is built-in, so it’s worthwhile to think over and decide once again exactly where to install it.

If you have questions about wall mounted electric fireplaces, you can address them to us. In our online store you will always get competent advice on any type of product.

This section presents wall mounted electric fireplaces that are installed or suspended on the wall. The hinged electric fireplaces are equipped with a heating element, the visual effect of smoldering firewood or coal, and the brightness of the flame are regulated.