When we’re having a summer like the one we’re enjoying at the moment you might not need any heating at all.
But when the heatwave moves on we’ll probably need something to take the chill out of our summer evenings. In fact, even on a sweltering day, it’s not uncommon to notice the drop in temperature when you sit down in the evening.
It’s hardly worth firing up the central heating for such a small job – indeed, it’s probably very uneconomical to do so – and it’s a lot of effort to light a wood-burning stove or open fire when all you really want is a quick burst of heat.
That’s why, unlikely as it may sound, an electric fire is just what you need over the summer. Here are a few reasons why you the glow of an electric fire is second only to the sun when it comes to great heat sources during the warmer months…
Switch off your heating
Turning off your other forms of heating and relying only on an electric fire as and when you need it is a great way of saving money on your energy bills over the summer.
Immediate heat
There’s no waiting around with an electric fire. Turn on your fire and you get immediate heat. That makes an electric fire perfect if you just want a quick blast of heat to add a bit of warmth to a cool room.
Zero wastage
An electric fire is 100% efficient at the point of use. So, switch your fire on for an hour and you get all of the benefit of the heat you are paying for.
Not overpowering
It’s easier to control the heat output from an electric fire than many other forms of heating. You can just turn the fire down to a low level and give your room temperature just the slight boost you want on a summer’s evening.
Cosy home, even without the heat
The glow effect on an electric fire costs next to nothing to use. Even when your room is at the perfect temperature, you can turn the fire off but keep the glow effect on to create a cosy atmosphere in your home.
Three of our most popular electric fires
If, at this stage, you’re wondering which electric fire you should you buy, there are plenty of options available. To help focus your thinking here are three of our best-selling electric fires.
Ezee Glow WH2 Black Glass Wall Mounted Electric Fire
The Ezee Glow WH2 is our most popular electric fire. It’s a wall hung fire, so it takes up no floorspace in your home.
Instead it acts as a feature for your wall. The LED lighting can be set to warm orange, cool blue or a moody mauve to match your room or provide the ambiance you want.
Dimplex Castillo Freestanding Electric Fire
The Castillo is an elegant freestanding fire that can be fitted flush to your wall. The chrome detailing gives it a stylish, modern look.
Dimplex Club Electric Stove
The Dimplex Club gives the look and warmth of a wood-burning stove without any of the effort. It’s perfect if you want to create a homely feel in your room.
