DIY electric fireplace

Many owners of private houses install electric fireplaces, as they create an atmosphere of comfort and warmth in the room and require less investment than when installing a classic real system. Such installations give the interior not only a beautiful appearance, but also warm in the cold season. Making apartment fireplaces with your own hands is much more difficult for apartment owners because of limited opportunities than for owners of private houses. Before you build such a heating structure, you should familiarize yourself with its types, features, advantages and disadvantages.

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Types of Electric Fireplaces

Depending on how and where they will install an electric fireplace, powered by electricity, the following types are distinguished:

1. Stationary - massive installations for which space is allocated in the room.
2. Portable - compact design with low weight, you can move in the apartment and take with you to a country house.
3. Wall mounted - attached to the wall, they do not occupy excess space in the room.
4. Corner - take up little space in the house, save space.
5. Floor-mounted - can be installed anywhere in the house, but water and direct sunlight should be avoided.

Important! Regardless of the type of fireplace, appearance and type of decoration, they are united by two things - the hearth and the portal. These two parts are in every electric fireplace.

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Design features

Electric fireplaces are equipped with tubular heaters. When the unit is connected to the network, the heating element can heat up to 900 degrees. This gives the impression that being by the fireplace, you bask in the sun or a real fire. This effect is achieved due to the reflector, which is installed in most modern models of such systems. It reflects the heat and light that comes from the tubular heating element.

Important! To date, some models of electric fireplaces are equipped with speakers through which you can hear the crackle of firewood and a slight hiss. This gives the fireplace a natural feel.

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Benefits

Regardless of whether you created an electric fireplace with your own hands or if you bought a finished model, it will differ in such advantages:

• Very quick warming up of the room.
• During the operation of such a plant no harmful substances are emitted, therefore it is environmentally friendly to use.
• Easy to operate - no ash and other fuel waste.
• You can select the desired mode of operation (only flame, flame with heat, only heat).
• To use the fireplace there is no need to build a chimney. This installation is powered by electricity.
• Not heavy in weight (not more than 50 kilograms).
• A variety of designs. You can choose a model for any interior.
• The device is very convenient to install. It can be placed in any corner of the house where there are sockets.
• High fire safety. Despite the high heat transfer temperature, the surface of the device always remains cool.

disadvantages

Despite the mass of positive features, such devices have some disadvantages. Consider them:

• For the operation of such a device, you need to acquire a separate power line, since electricity malfunctions can occur.
• Install hoods and ventilation systems, as a working fireplace burns oxygen.

Amid many advantages, these disadvantages seem insignificant. Especially if you have the opportunity to fix them.

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Preparing to make a fireplace at home

Before you make an electric fireplace with your own hands, you must:

1. Decide on the style of the device, which will be suitable for the interior design of the room.
2. Decide on the size of the structure, taking into account the dimensions of the room.
3. Determine the location for the device.
4. Prepare all the necessary tools for the job - a hammer, a building level, a screwdriver, a screwdriver, scissors for cutting metal.

Having prepared, you can start creating.

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How to make an electric fireplace at home?

1. To begin with, we make a pedestal on which the portal of the electric fireplace will be located. Use varnished wood-fiber board as a material.
2. Do-it-yourself fireplace worktop must be at least 20 cm above the portal.
3. Make a frame for the electric fireplace, taking into account your chosen design.
4. Cover the wall where the device will be located with fireproof material.
5. Make markings on which the future design will be installed.
6. Attach metal parts to the wall surface using self-tapping screws.
7. Fasten the sheets of drywall to the frame using a screwdriver and self-tapping screws.
8. Use perforated corners to reinforce the edges of the installation.
9. Treat all joints and the portal itself with putty.
10. After drying, begin to establish the center.
11. Make several holes in the drywall for ventilation.

In order to frame the fireplace with your own hands, you can use the following materials:

1. Tile.
2. Natural or artificial stone.
3. Metal.
4. Glass.
5. Wooden panels.

As it turned out, making an electric fireplace with your own hands is not so difficult if you have all the necessary tools and materials at hand.

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Recommendations of specialists

In order for the device to serve for a long time and heat the room well, several expert advice should be considered:

• In no case, do not cover the cord connecting the device to the network with foreign objects (clothing, toys).
• Do not install the structure near the bathroom.
• Foreign objects must not be thrust into the electric fireplace.

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By following these few simple rules, you will protect yourself from unpleasant incidents and provide warmth and comfort in your home.