Very early on, people invented fireplaces for heating. At that time, fireplaces mainly burned wood to dissipate heat.
With the development of the times, the types of fireplaces have become more and more diverse. In addition to the most traditional wood-burning fireplaces, some fireplaces burn other materials, such as gas fireplaces, alcohol fireplaces, charcoal fireplaces, etc..
Today, people are no longer satisfied with the heating effect of fireplaces. Al mismo tiempo, the aesthetic appeal and decorative effect of the fireplace are also pursued.
Por lo tanto, another type of fireplace is derived that is very different from them: chimenea electrica.
The electric fireplace perfectly integrates classical fireplace production technology with modern optical and electrical principles, which not only greatly improves the design of the fireplace, but also expands the functionality of the fireplace.
Why are electric fireplaces so popular these days? Why are electric fireplaces so different from other fireplaces that they can be said to be a unique product innovation?
If you want to understand these issues, you must understand how an electric fireplace works. This is what makes it unique.
Essential Elements For A Working Electric Fireplace
First of all, we must first understand what components an electric fireplace is made of. In summary, the parts that make up it are probably:
- Heating element
- Charcoal bed (leña simulada)
- Drive motor
- reflector
- Luces led
- Glass panel
- Frame
- Smart controller
- Vents
- Fan
entre ellos, the core components that support the operation of electric fireplaces are heating elements, leña simulada, motores de accionamiento, fans and vents, Luces led, reflectores, and drive motors.
Electric Fireplace Heating Method
Before understanding how an electric fireplace works, we also need to introduce how it generates heat.
Como el nombre sugiere, the energy source of an electric fireplace is electricity. By connecting electricity, the electric fireplace is driven to generate heat. There are three ways of generating heat:
- Heating coil
- Infrared
- PTC (ceramic heating)
Aquí, we use one of its most mainstream heating methods, namely heating coils.
How An Electric Fireplace Works
In a nutshell, an electric fireplace works by emitting heat through a heating coil, which is then blown out through a vent by a fan. Al mismo tiempo, the LED light will be projected onto the reflector, and the motor will drive the reflector to rotate, and then combine with the fire plate to create a 3D flame effect. Ultimately, the warm, comforting heat and gorgeous, lifelike flames complement each other for the ultimate warming and decorative effect!
Let’s dissect it further and see what role the core components of an electric fireplace play.
- Heating element
The heating element mentioned here is a heating coil, also called an electric heating wire. It is the core of the core and the most critical component because it converts electrical energy into thermal energy.
- Motor and reflector
The motor drives the reflector to rotate, and it has a variety of gears to choose from, from slow to fast, ultimately showing different flame speeds.
- LED lamp and charcoal bed (simulated firewood and crystal stone)
These two are mainly used to produce different fire effects. En términos generales, there can be 9–12 flame color changes and 5 flame brightness changes.
- Variable speed fan and air outlet
A fan blows air into the heating element, which then distributes the hot air through the vents into the room. The air outlet can be on the front or side.
Each component and function of the electric fireplace will be adjusted through the intelligent controller. Such as flame effects, temperatura, scheduled sleep, thermostat, overheating protection, etc..
Electric fireplaces typically produce 4,000 BTUs of heat and can warm a space as small as 400 pies cuadrados. Some more powerful electric fireplaces can warm up to 1,000 square feet of space.
Can An Electric Fireplace Make Sound?
Although the electric fireplace does not produce real flames, to pursue realistic flames and burning effects, we will also add a sound device to the electric fireplace, which can simulate the crackling sound of burning wood, making people feel like they are next to a campfire.
Do Electric Fireplaces Make Noise?
I believe you already understand how an electric fireplace works. Maybe you are worried about whether an electric fireplace will make noise.
We honestly say that electric fireplaces do make noise, mainly from the fan. Sin embargo, a qualified electric fireplace will control the ambient noise to about 50 dB, which will not disturb users at all.
Summarize
Why are electric fireplaces so different from other fireplaces? It’s because of its unique working principle. This makes it more efficient, safe, convenient, and energy-saving, while the beautiful appearance and flame design can also decorate the space. This made it so popular that it even became a piece of pop culture.
Finally, we sincerely wish you can enjoy the beauty of electric fireplaces in a safe and warm environment.
Thank you for reading!
About Author: Llama impresionante
Impressive Flame is a full-category fireplace manufacturer with independent design and R&D capabilities. Whether it’s chimenea electrica, gas fireplace, ethanol fireplace, etc., you can find the product you want at Impressive Flame. If you are looking for a reliable fireplace manufacturer to work with, please contact us.
