History of the Introduction of Electric Fireplaces in Our Country.

Today not everyone knows what a wood-burning stove or a burzhuyka stove is; people living in large cities may not know what dacha stoves are. In this article we will try to tell you about burzhuyka stoves and barbecue stoves.

The term "burzhuyka stove" was added to explanatory dictionaries relatively recently — at the beginning of the twentieth century. A "burzhuyka" is a stove that did not require a large amount of fuel, yet at the same time heated with maximum efficiency. This heating device appeared during the bourgeois revolution on the territory of the Russian Federation, hence the name. The stove became popular among the people because it helped keep themselves and their loved ones warm even during wartime — people were able to escape the cold with minimal expense. At present the burzhuyka stove is used not only in forest guardhouses and at dachas in autumn and winter. It is also installed in small cottages of boarding houses and tourist bases that operate in winter.

Many people are mistaken in believing that these stoves are used only in Russia and some countries of the former Soviet Union. In fact, these stoves have long been in demand in the USA and in Europe. In addition to the reasons given above, burzhuykas are popular because of their easy installation — they do not require a special foundation. Installing a chimney is simple too, since it can be positioned either horizontally or vertically.

By the way, buying a chimney today is not difficult. If previously it was necessary to make one by hand, now the sale of chimneys in various specifications and sizes, as well as the ability to order the required chimney pipe, has become easy.

Today not everyone is ready to equip their homes with burzhuykas. Often, such people find it easier to buy fireplaces or fireplace inserts than to deal with a stove. In that case, it is also necessary to consider what the chimney will be like — a fireplace, even if built with the newest technologies, cannot heat a room without one. Of course, there are electric fireplaces as well, but they are not comparable to a traditional fireplace.

The sale of fireplaces is now so widespread that one can arrange for this decorative or heating element to be made to order. In that case, it's appropriate to consider what the fireplace surround will be. This is so that you won't need to finish it yourself in the near future.

In conclusion, we would like to wish you a warm and cozy home hearth, regardless of how you choose to heat it!