Installation
The installation method provided by the design of the fireplace. In some models, there may be several such methods.
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Built-in. Fireplaces are designed to be installed in a wall niche — so that only the front is outside. Such devices take up a minimum of space and are very convenient in cramped conditions. On the other hand, the installation itself is quite complicated; it requires serious costs both in terms of money and time.
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Against wall. This type of installation involves placing it against a wall so that the back wall of the fireplace is in contact with this wall. Such devices take up a little more space than built-in ones, but they are noticeably easier to install.
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Wall mounted. Fireplaces with the possibility of hanging on the wall; are usually equipped with brackets or other devices for attaching to nails, hooks, etc. In addition, wall mounting is convenient because it leaves free space on the floor under the fireplace.
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Freestanding. Installation in the middle of the room, without contact with the walls. An environment in which such placement would be convenient is quite rare, and even less often there are situations when, from a practical point of view, a free-standing fireplace is necessary. Therefore, this type of installation has not received wide popularity, and most often it
...is found as an additional option for models with installation against the wall (see above).Operating modes
Operating modes supported by the electric fireplace.
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Flame simulation. A decorative mode of operation of the fireplace implies an imitation of a flame without any heating. This function allows you to admire artificial fire when there is no need to heat the room - in hot weather or in a well-heated room where additional heat would be unnecessary.
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The sound of wood crackling. The operation of the electric fireplace in this mode is accompanied by the reproduction of the sound of natural burning wood, the key purpose of which is to enhance the atmosphere of a real fireplace. The basis of this sound is the crackling of the brazier. The sound is played by a special emulator. Depending on the model, the effect of crackling firewood can be adjusted in volume or turned off, but, in any case, this feature gives the electric fireplace more resemblance to a real hearth.
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Smoke effect (steam generator). Simulation of smoke from a flame in fireplaces usually is done with the help of an ultrasonic generator. Combined with the lighting and the design of the firebox imitating wood and coals, the steam “flame” looks very realistic and becomes almost indistinguishable from a real fire. The difference can only be seen up close and like the heat (when the heating function is on). A useful "side effect" of the steam generator is that it works as a humidifie
...r. But such simulators must be constantly refuelled with water and periodically cleaned from salt deposits.
— Heating. The heating function provides the maximum similarity of the device to a real fireplace. It makes it possible not only to contemplate the beauty of an artificial flame but also to heat the serviced premises. In electric fireplaces, there can be either one heating mode or several with different levels of heating efficiency and power consumption.Simulation mode power
The amount of energy consumed by the electric fireplace when operating in flame simulation mode (see "Operating modes"). Since in this mode, it is not necessary to spend energy on heating, the power consumption in it is noticeably lower. Its specific value significantly depends on the principle of flame simulation (see below).
