You shouldn’t dismiss an electric stove as being a fake log burner. Let’s see why.
In many ways, electric stoves are fake log burners. An electric stove is an electric heater styled to look like a wood-burning stove. In other words, a fake log burner.
And yet there are definitely some negative connotations to that phrase. There are many reasons why electric stoves are so much more than fake log burners. They have an array of features that make them desirable and useful heating appliances in their own right.
Indeed, they have the edge over traditional log burners in some key areas. Let’s explore some of those right now.
Ease of electric stove installation
Electric stoves are really easy to install, especially compared to the extensive installation of a log burner.
Installing an electric stove is as simple as having a free socket available to plug in your electric stove. If you have an existing fireplace, many electric stoves will fit within the fireplace opening (as long as you’ve got a socket nearby).
Unlike log burners, an electric stove also allows you the freedom to move it around after installation. This gives you the option to heat any room in your home.
With an easier installation comes lower costs. You won’t need to think about chimneys and flue pipes. You won’t need a professional engineer to install your electric stove. And your stove won’t need regular servicing.
It’s all much simpler.
Enjoy greater control with your fake log burner
Most electric stoves allow you the ability to control their heat output. All give your greater control than a log burner.
This includes options like:
- Using the flame effect independently of the heater.
- A timer to control when your electric stove switches on and off.
- A remote control for convenience.
- Using thermostat heat control.
- Controlling the brightness and colour of the flame effect.
Cut your energy costs
Many electric stoves come with an array of energy-saving features and other cost-cutting benefits. For starters, electric stoves are often more than £100 cheaper than equivalent log burners.
Factor in that electric stoves are also 100% efficient at the point of use. With a log burner, you lose 20-80% of the energy you pay for. With an electric stove,100% of the energy used by electric stoves converts into heat. All that heat generated is directed into your room because there is no chimney in which it can be lost.
Eco-friendly settings on electric stoves include open window detectors, which identify when a nearby source, such as an open window, is cooling the area around the electric stove. In response, the stove will switch off. This prevents it from using energy and running up your bills unnecessarily.
Using the timer settings to control when your stove turns on and off will also help keep your energy use in check.
The LED flame effects on an electric stove use very little energy and can be used independently of the heater to create a cosy atmosphere with very low costs.
Impressive looks
The term fake log burner is perhaps most keenly felt when it comes to one of the key selling points of a log burner: the real flames.
Electric stove flame effects are now very impressive and create a beautiful and mesmerising visual effect in your living room. As we mentioned above, you can enjoy the ambience of the flame effect without being tied to generated heat, too.
Low maintenance heating
You can enjoy the benefits of an electric stove without the hassle of lighting and maintaining it (as is the case with log burners).
There’s no need to buy, store and light logs. No need to clean out ashes or get your chimney swept.
Everything can be started and stopped at the touch of a button.
Low-risk, safe heating
An electric stove gives you fewer safety risks than an actual log burner. This is predominantly because nothing is being burned.
There’s no carbon monoxide, no flames and none of the extremely high temperatures that accompany a log burner.
Green energy options
Depending on where your electricity comes from, electric stoves have the potential to be a very green form of heating. You are not burning any fossil fuels. If you have solar panels or choose an energy supplier that uses renewable energy, you can limit your carbon footprint.
Recommended electric stoves
If you like the idea of having your own ‘fake log burner’, here are some recommended electric stoves that you might like to consider.
ACR Malvern 2 kW Electric Stove
The ACR Malvern 2 kW Electric Stove is a stylish stove with a log-effect fuel bed. It comes with a realistic 3D holographic flame projection. With four different flame settings, you can create the perfect mood for any occasion. The ACR Malvern 2 kW Electric Stove heat output will deliver a welcome boost of warmth to your living room warm during the winter months. Take a closer look.
The ACR Neo 3F electric stove’s eye-catching appearance and four short cylindrical legs make it an ideal freestanding electric stove. But it’s also a great option to install within an existing fireplace. Its three windows give you a 180-degree view of flames, so you can enjoy the spectacle from anywhere in your room.
Control the stove using discrete buttons or the programmable intelligent remote control. The stove can be programmed to come on automatically at different times of the day to suit your schedule. Take a closer look.
Ezee Glow Wee Hugo Contemporary LED Fuel Effect Electric Stove
The Ezee Glow Wee Hugo is a great little electric stove with a decorative log fuel bed. Its LED flame effect and flame-only setting ensure low running costs. It is designed to comply with Ecodesign regulations for high levels of efficiency. Set the brightness of the flame to create the right atmosphere for your home. Take a closer look.
Dimplex Club LED Electric Remote Control Stove
The Dimplex Club is a timeless electric stove that will help breathe new life into your home and keep it warm. With LED logs and an Optiflame effect that can be turned on independently of the heater, you can enjoy the flame effects even without extra warmth. When you do want to add some cosiness to your room, you can control the built-in 2 kW fan heater via remote control or the controls concealed behind the door. Take a closer look.
ACR Trinity 2 kW Electric Stove
The ACR Trinity is a free-standing, contemporary electric stove that will create the perfect focal point in your living room. The stove includes realistic 3D holographic flame projection technology. It comes with a full set of crystals and logs to form a decorative fuel bed as well. The high-quality steel construction and four flame effect settings make for an authentic log burner appearance. Take a closer look.
Ready to get your own ‘fake log burner’?
Hopefully you’ve seen that an electric stove is so much more than a fake log burner. With their ease of installation, energy efficiency and high level of control, an electric stove is a useful addition to any living room.
With electric stoves becoming more realistic, more affordable and more popular in recent years, a so-called fake log burner can now take pride of place in any home. If you’d like to see more, you can browse a full range of electric stoves on our website.
