Electric fireplace inserts are good options for you to consider when you are deciding what kind of insert to purchase. Electric inserts have many outstanding features that far surpass those offered by the manufacturers of gas and wood burning inserts. Their price is right, the installation process is simple and they can be used in any room of your home. Installation is not difficult and all you have to do is be able to read and follow directions. Of course, you will need to take your time so that you do everything correctly to insure safe operation of the unit. They are much easier to install than gas or wood burning inserts because there is no venting system required for them to operate efficiently. You can even use them in rooms that don’t have an authentic fireplace in place. Normally, all you need to do is plug them in to a 100 or 240 volt outlet.