The electric fireplace can be called one of the electric heaters. These electric fireplaces are nowadays used instead of conventional fireplaces. These conventional fireplaces are not used any more. This kind of electric fireplace is put to plug in the wall. It runs on the ‘flame only’ settings. It can also be utilized like a heater. Electric fireplace is able to heat 400sq ft room. This is a kind of fireplace which is vent less. There are various techniques needed for electrical ‘flame effects’. The different techniques also includes opt flame found in 1988. It was founded by Dimplex.
It says that it has produced such a electric fireplace which for the first time will produce a realistic, natural wood burning effect of flame. There are certain advantages of this kind of fireplace. There is requirement of chimney and these are portable. Moreover it does not need any remodelling installation. But there are also certain disadvantages of this kind of fireplace over the traditional fireplaces. These fireplaces are less efficient compared to the traditional ones. It is inefficient in electricity generation. This kind of fire place is very expensive. They do not look as realistic as real flames. Most important it is not possible for one to expose it in weather.