The next generation in ultra-realistic living flame electric fires are found in the Charlton & Jenrick range.
The first electric fire dates back to 1912, although, like with gas, it wasn’t until the 1950s until electric fires became commonplace in a household in the UK. The open flame was starting to get outshone somewhat…for a short time at least.
The open flame was developed further with the development of more intelligently designed stoves, and development progressed further still with the recent introduction of Ecodesign Ready glass-fronted appliances, which provide incredibly high levels of efficiency.
Over the years, the various heating appliances evolved, improved and developed. Only a few decades back, with developments in gas fires and stoves and the desirability of grand fireplaces, an electric fire was seen somewhat as a last-choice option.
Electric wasn’t seen as that desirable…Fast forward to 2024, and electric fires have developed and become more desirable.
Advantages of Electric:
They are very convenient – you don’t need to worry about a chimney and the associated issues, which come with using a chimney, you also don’t need to worry about servicing issues, which you have with a gas fire, or the effort you need to commit to when you use a wood-burning stove. Despite the attraction of gas and wood – sometimes and for some only electric will do.
Enjoy all year round – You can switch on the flame effect (only) in the middle of summer if you wish, to create a relaxing focal point, but with no heat. Not only is this incredibly cheap to use, but it also produces no heat. If you want heat, this can be done with a click of a button.
100% Efficiency – With heating and electricity prices rising, it makes sense to invest in something, which won’t be excessively expensive to run. An electric heater dissipates heat directly into a room. No heat is lost through a chimney or venting.
Greater control – The heat from an electric fire (and so power demands) can be very quickly controlled, more so than a wood-burning stove for example.
No harmful gases – When you burn anything, it’s natural for gas byproducts to form. With an electric fire, there will never be any harmful gases – ever.
Pretend flames – While an electric fire may not truly give the same look like a gas fire or stove, the fact the flames are not real does have a safety advantage.
There is a wide range of fuel types available to heat a room in your home. In the distant past, an open fire was the only option available. Then, over time, along came electric and gas. Gas fires became available way back in the 1850s. It wasn’t until the 1890s that they started to become a little more popular – although generally only purchased by more affluent households. Fast forward some 60 years to the 1950s, this is when there was a huge increase in gas fires.
The Electric Charlton & Jenrick Range:
We have recently extended the range of electric fires we offer. The range today represents the most diverse and extensive selection we have ever had the joy of offering.
Our electric range includes:
16/22″ 3D/4D Fires – Exciting ultra-realistic flame effect with 3 colour options, each available in 4 mood settings. The mood settings offer 4 differing levels of brightness and size of flames. The realistic active flame images appear from the middle of the fuel bed created by Charlton & Jenrick’s superb 4D reflection technology. Read More..
Electric Stoves – With today’s highly efficient homes it is not always necessary to have a gas or wood-burning stove in your room, or fitting such an appliance may just not be possible. If, however you want the warmth from the look and feel of a stove in your home, but without the need for such high heat outputs, then an electric stove is the ideal choice. Read More
iRange Deep – With a wide range of sizes, the iRange Deep range has a fire that will suit your home. These fires can be installed showing one, two, or three sides of glass, enabling you to create your dream fireplace. There are three flame colour options- warm amber, white and a stunning combination of both colours, which allow you to personalise the flame effect to the situation and mood. Read More
iRange Slimline – Perfect when space is more of an issue. There is an assortment of flame colours to choose from, with nine other combined flame and fuel bed colour settings to select from using the MyFlame setting. Slimline range include the i560e, i790e, i920e, i1100e, i1500e and i2000e. Read More
Luminosa – Featuring our new Real Flame TechnologyTM , the Luminosa 150 provides the sharpest, most realistic flames ever seen on an electric fire. You will find yourself mesmerised by the embers and smoke in the flame effect, and the pulsating log light creating the ultimate in luxury electric fires. Read More
Opulus – Our latest 16” electric fire, taking advantage of the next-generation electric fire technology in the new Luminosa 150 but in a much more compact package. Our woodland log set is the perfect accompaniment for the dancing flames within, with pulsating log lights adding depth to the experience. Read More
Polaris – The next generation in ultra-realistic living flame electric fires. Gone are the days when an electric fire was the last option if you could not install a gas or solid fuel appliance. Modern electric fires are now the pinnacle of design and the first choice for the discerning consumer who wants looks, ease of use and the latest in technology. Read More
We have been manufacturing and supplying into the Fireplace independent retail market for over 35 years. All our products are UKCA and CE-approved, meet all current EcoDesign regulations and are at the forefront of innovation.
