Operating modes supported by the electric fireplace.
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Flame simulation. A decorative mode of operation of the fireplace implies an imitation of a flame without any heating. This function allows you to admire artificial fire when there is no need to heat the room - in hot weather or in a well-heated room where additional heat would be unnecessary.
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The sound of wood crackling. The operation of the electric fireplace in this mode is accompanied by the reproduction of the sound of natural burning wood, the key purpose of which is to enhance the atmosphere of a real fireplace. The basis of this sound is the crackling of the brazier. The sound is played by a special emulator. Depending on the model, the effect of crackling firewood can be adjusted in volume or turned off, but, in any case, this feature gives the electric fireplace more resemblance to a real hearth.
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Smoke effect (steam generator). Simulation of smoke from a flame in fireplaces usually is done with the help of an ultrasonic generator. Combined with the lighting and the design of the firebox imitating wood and coals, the steam “flame” looks very realistic and becomes almost indistinguishable from a real fire. The difference can only be seen up close and like the heat (when the heating function is on). A useful "side effect" of the steam generator is that it works as a
...humidifier. But such simulators must be constantly refuelled with water and periodically cleaned from salt deposits.
— Heating. The heating function provides the maximum similarity of the device to a real fireplace. It makes it possible not only to contemplate the beauty of an artificial flame but also to heat the serviced premises. In electric fireplaces, there can be either one heating mode or several with different levels of heating efficiency and power consumption.The amount of energy consumed by the electric fireplace when operating in flame simulation mode (see "Operating modes"). Since in this mode, it is not necessary to spend energy on heating, the power consumption in it is noticeably lower. Its specific value significantly depends on the principle of flame simulation (see below).
