The technology used to create electric fires has certainly progressed over the years, resulting in an amazing choice of stylish and economical electric fires that will suit a range of homes. Some benefits of owning an electric fire include:

• Easy to install – often simply plug and play.
• Installed in a matter of minutes and can be installed wherever there is a plug socket.
• 100% efficient at the point of use – all the electricity used is converted directly into heat.
• No maintenance or annual inspections.
• Easy to control the heat output.
• Wide range of styles.
• Never runs out of fuel.
• Compact, fits any space.

Here are our top 5 electric fire picks:

Celsi Electristove XD Glass 2

The Celsi Electristove XD boasts a solid steel frame, which is typical of free standing stoves, combined with a contemporary look and forward thinking technology. The Electristove XD Glass 2 uses improved technology to create a stunningly deep fuel bed and HD flame picture. Sit back, relax and enjoy the vibrant new 3D flame effect, smouldering fuel bed and soothing heat output. All in all, an atmospheric and highly realistic experience.

Celsi Electriflame Curved

Celsi Electriflame uses advanced 3D technology to create one of the most realistic flame pictures found in any electric fire today. What’s more, the highly efficient LED lights used to create the flame picture means that you benefit from low running costs too.

Gazco Stockton 5

Using the same body and design as the Gas Stockton 5 this best-selling classic combines the classic looks of a wood burning stove with the ease of Gazco’s latest VeriFlame technology. This means you can enjoy two heat settings that can both be thermostatically controlled, three flame intensity levels, plus the additional option for a blue flame effect on the high setting to create a remarkably authentic log-effect fire – a superb focal point for any room. You can also add a flue collar and pipe to give it an authentic fire effect.

Dimplex Oakhurst

Dimplex’s Opti-Mist creates a realistic flame and smoke effect, making it the perfect choice if you’re looking for the stylish look of a wood burning stove but with the convenient installation of an electric fire.

Dovre 280

Made from cast iron with hand painted fuel bed and logs, this electric stove is exceptionally realistic. The heat output can be adjusted between 1kW or 2kW settings and there are three flame brightness levels that are created using unique Veriflame™ technology. The additional option of a subtle blue flame effect on the highest level makes the electric stove’s log fire very authentic looking.