An electric fireplace gives you the look of a fire with no venting, no smoke, and no burn ban restrictions. We install built-in and wall-mounted units and fit electric inserts into masonry fireplaces you no longer want to burn in.
Seattle’s electricity is among the cleanest in the country, and Seattle City Light rates make electric supplemental heat reasonable for occasional use. Standard units run on a 120 volt outlet and deliver about 5,000 BTU, enough to warm a bedroom or den. Higher-output units need a 240 volt circuit installed by an electrician.
Retiring a wood fireplace also means dealing with the chimney. We seal the flue at the top and bottom so the old chimney stops pulling heated air out of the house and letting rain in.
The unit itself sets most of the price, from simple inserts to long linear built-ins. Installation is quoted as a fixed price and includes framing or fitting, flue sealing where needed, and coordination of any electrical work.
Yes, roughly the output of a space heater. It supplements a room rather than heating a whole floor.
Yes, and it is a common choice in Seattle homes with damaged liners. The firebox is cleaned, the flue is sealed, and the insert is fitted into the opening.
Wiring is done by a licensed electrician. We coordinate the work so the fireplace and circuit are finished together.