Modern electric fires: bringing style, functionality and innovation to today's home

What do modern electric fires offer today's consumer? In three simple words they bring style, efficiency and of course warmth. Any preconceptions you might have about electric fires simply need to be put aside.

They are no longer the last alternative to gas and solid fuel fires. They should be the first that you think about when looking to upgrade the heating in your home. Why? They embrace the latest technology, provide stunning designs, a level of personalisation never seen before and are easy to install and efficient to run.

But where do you find the perfect fire for your fireplace? With over 35 years of experience in the industry manufacturer Charlton & Jenrick offer a must-see range of products that perfectly reflect what the modern electric fire is all about. 

Six smart benefits of modern electric fires 

Today's electric fires bring with them some significant plus points that make them a serious option for heating your home. 

1. Easy to install 

There’s no need to worry about pipe work, chimneys and floorboards being ripped up with an electric fire. In most cases it's simply a matter of plugging into a nearby electric outlet. Saving you time, hassle and trades fees. 

2. Stacks of design styles 

From smart designer homes to traditional everyday homes you can find a style and design that will instantly fit with your decor and personal preferences. Introduce flame effects and heat settings to match your mood. 

3. Energy efficient 

Electric fires pump heat directly into a room and are 100% efficient at point of use. There’s no chimneys or flues for heat to escape through. This means no heat is wasted and carbon emissions lowered to help the environment. 

4. Safe and reliable 

With no naked flames an electric fire is safer, and suitable for families with children and pets. And thanks to their reliability you do not need to worry about servicing, saving money in the long term.  

5. Low maintenance 

Electric fires are very much plug in and use. They typically need very little maintenance to keep them running. Occasionally they will need a quick vacuum to get rid of any dust. 

6. Quick and convenient 

Unlike open fires or log burners the heat from an electric fire is instant and warms a room in seconds rather than minutes. They also avoid the inconvenience of buying, storing, and carrying logs or cleaning up ash. 

Make your electric fire a feature 

Forget about the three bar electric fire (ask your Nan), the modern electric fire is far more sophisticated and stylish. Innovative new fuel bed designs have brought with it personalisation and sizes that you wouldn’t have seen in the past. Nowadays, homeowners and self builders are guaranteed to find a unit that fits their space and style as perfectly demonstrated by the i2200e iRANGE DEEP ELECTRIC Fire from Charlton & Jenrick. 

It measures an impressive 2.2 metres in width and is fully customisable with installation being possible with either one, two, or three-sides of glass showing. This makes it the ideal option as a room divider or feature wall on any renovation project. Or for those who love technology, it can be the perfect companion for a media wall.

Match it up with your interior decor, with standard woodland logs, or optional log sets for this fire. A realistic ambilight flickering fuel bed, helps recreate the comforting look of a real fire, with 13 colour options and four mood settings. All easily accessible via the included remote control or the C&J Smart App which enables you to control all aspects of the fire from your mobile device, including the two new optional crackle sound effects.

And on top of all the style there is still plenty of substance. It boasts 1.5kW max heat output which is 100% efficient at point of use and two heat settings which are chosen by the controls to meet and maintain your chosen room temperature. Further controls include a 7 day programmable timer and an electric thermostat all incorporated into the stylish remote-control handset.

Exciting as the development of electric fires is, it's only the beginning of what the consumers can expect. As manufacturers continue to push the boundaries of what's possible, innovation and personalisation will grow, making electric fires the fire of the future and today.