Even just the merest of glimpses at the current Stove market will show you the huge increase in demand for electric stoves. It was therefore no surprise to see more additions to the Broseley electric stove range – which is proving hugely popular. This is a company which has its finger on the pulse, produces high quality stoves and seems to read the market better than many others.
If we look back a decade ago, not only was there limited demand but the range of electric stoves was minimal in the UK. Many people were still focused on three bar electric fires which are a thing of the past. The electric stove that you see today bears no resemblance to these machines for a bygone age. The quality, the design, the efficiency and the ability to sidestep wood-burning and multifuel stove regulations, the modern day electric stove is worth its weight in gold. So, which stoves should we be focusing on?
We will take a look at the latest releases from the Broseley electric stove range which includes:-
• Broseley Beacon Large Electric Stove
• Broseley Beacon Small Electric Stove
• Broseley Heslington Electric Stove
• Broseley Ora 5 electric Stove
• Broseley Ora 7 electric Stove
• Broseley Vue Electric Stove
• Broseley Beacon Large Inset Electric Stove
• Broseley Beacon Small Inset Electric Stove
Even the quickest of glimpses at the list shows the different types available from small to large, inset and everything else in between. Let’s now take a look at the stoves in more detail.
What can we expect from the Broseley Beacon Large Electric Stove?
There are many trends you will come across when looking at wood-burning/multifuel stoves and their electric stove counterparts. One of which is perfectly demonstrated by the Broseley Beacon Large Electric Stove. While the technology within the stove is very different to a wood burner/multifuel stove, the design is very similar. In fact, in some ways it is difficult to spot the difference between an electric stove and a wood-burning/multifuel stove design from a distance. Who would have thought that?
The dimensions of the Broseley Beacon Large Electric Stove coming at width 586 mm, height 599 mm with a depth of 292 mm. On the face of it, the design is very similar to that of a wood burner/multifuel stove but it is made of timber even though this looks like steel. Then, when you look at the log bed and the burning embers, you can instantly feel the heat and the ambience. The heat output from the Broseley Beacon Large Electric Stove comes in at around 2 kW. This is more than enough to take the chill off a small to medium-sized room and a bit more.
One element of the modern day electric stove which is attracting significant focus is the instant hit when you flip that switch. You can also control the Broseley Beacon Large Electric Stove using remote control and it also has a seven day programmable thermostatic function. While many people are still sceptical of electric stoves/electric fires, what you see before you today is very different to that of five years ago let alone 10 years ago. The extended viewing area, the design and the lifelike log bed not to mention the realistic flames. Yes, it really does have to be seen to be believed!
Take a look at the Broseley Beacon Small Electric Stove
The dimensions of the Broseley Beacon Small Electric Stove come in at a slightly reduced width 486 mm, height 599 mm with a depth of 292 mm. It still has all the features and the power of the larger version, with heat output of 2 kW and a very relaxing ambience. What you will find with modern day electric stoves/electric fires is the ease with which they can be installed. No renovations, no chimney flues and there are no limitations as to where you can place your Broseley Beacon Small Electric Stove. Indeed, if there is a plug in the vicinity, that is a potential place to locate your Broseley Beacon Small Electric Stove.
We often forget these are stand-alone lightweight but extremely durable machines. Unlike the three bar electric fires of years gone by, they don’t necessarily have a shelf life. Look after your machine and it will last for many years to come. Feedback from satisfied customers suggests that, as we mentioned above, many people have difficulty spotting the difference between a Broseley Beacon Small Electric Stove and a wood-burning/multifuel equivalent. Yes, when you get close up you can spot the difference between the lighting and the log bed, but these are very realistic.
There’s nothing better than coming back from a hard day at the office, kicking off those shoes, lying back and having instant heat and a relaxing ambience. No need to leave the comfort of your sofa, simply use the remote control or prepare your electric fire prior to arrival, with a programmable thermostat. The stove industry has been accused by many in the past of being, well, stuck in the past, but not now!
The new Broseley Heslington Electric Stove is proving popular
The first thing you notice about the Broseley Heslington Electric Stove is the extremely attractive arched lattice design viewing area. It is also worth mentioning that this electric stove has a steel body and a robust cast-iron door – yet more similarities with the design of the wood-burning/multifuel counterparts. To say the Broseley Heslington Electric Stove is stylish is an understatement – it will grab the attention of those in the vicinity. It has the look and feel of a traditional wood-burning/multifuel stove, but at the flick of a switch it’s on!
The dimensions of the Broseley Heslington Electric Stove come in at width 605 mm, height 660 mm with a depth of 325 mm. In many ways, bearing in mind the steel and cast-iron design, you get the best of both worlds. No regulatory troubles – there aren’t any emissions to talk of from an electric stove/electric fire. You get the look and feel of a traditional wood burner/multifuel stove and around 2 kW of heat output. This is more than enough to take the chill off a small to medium-sized room but for many it is the relaxing ambience that grabs their attention. What else would be useful?
Well, as seems to be the norm at the moment, this Broseley electric stove comes with a remote control and a seven day thermostatic programmable option. We live in a world where technology is improving, consumer demand is changing and the electric stoves of years gone by have been consigned to the dustbin. There is no need for expensive renovations, simply plug-in, flick the switch and hey presto, we have light, heat and an ambience in which you can relax.
What does the Broseley Ora 5 Electric Stove have to offer?
The Broseley Ora 5 Electric Stove is a perfect example of modern day technology with a traditional wood-burning/multifuel stove design. As you will see from the image, this is a fairly narrow electric fire/electric stove which is perfect for those tight nooks and crannies. Interestingly, something of a new trait in the electric stove market, the stylish body is made of steel with a robust cast-iron door. The matt black finish enhances the curves and the viewing area of this compact but very useful machine. The thermostatic controls allow you to manage the flames and the glowing log bed, which quite frankly brings everything to life. Many people will also be pleased that this machine has a seven day programmable thermostatic remote control. What more could you ask for?
We will cover the Broseley Ora 7 Electric Stove in a moment, but the Broseley Ora 5 Electric Stove has dimensions of width 453 mm, height 604 mm with a depth of 377 mm. All you need is an electric plug socket, plug-in, switch on, sit back and enjoy. Slowly but surely the historic stigma attached to electric fires, three bar electric fires spring to mind, is lifting. What you see today with a modern day electric stove is very different. The technology is cutting-edge, the design traditional so you get the best of both worlds, the look and feel of an old world stove with instant electric heat.
In the past we have said there is nothing like the atmosphere created by a wood-burning/multifuel stove, and to a certain extent this is still true, but electric stoves create an ambience of their very own. While the heat may be a relatively low 2 kW, still enough to take the chill off and heat a small to medium-sized room, it is the log effect base and the controllable flames which bring this machine to life. What more could you ask for?
The Broseley Ora 7 Electric Stove is proving very popular
The Broseley Ora 7 Electric Stove is obviously the larger version of the Broseley Ora 5 Electric Stove although the heat output is still the same at 2 kW. It is the look and feel of this machine which makes it different, a stylish steel body and the robust cast-iron door. These are all finished in a matt black colour which adds a degree of tradition to the occasion. To be honest, it is only when you get relatively close to the Broseley Ora 7 Electric Stove that you know for certain it is an electric stove. Yes, the flame is a little different and the glowing log bed has its own appeal, but the atmosphere is akin to a wood-burning/multifuel stove.
The dimensions of this machine come in at width 565 mm, height 604 mm with a the depth of 377 mm. This is an electric stove with cutting-edge technology, traditional style creating a soothing and relaxing ambience. For many people it is the small but useful additions which make the difference. For example, the Broseley Ora 7 electric Stove gives a panoramic view of the lifelike flickering flames and burning log bed. The stove also has adjustable feet, which means that it can be placed on uneven surfaces with no problems whatsoever. Again, the seven day programmable remote control allows you to have your machine ready when you get home.
We have seen stove enthusiasts in the past struggling to find rooms suitable for wood-burning/multifuel installations. One of the beauties of a modern day electric stove is the fact that all you need is an electric plug, flick the switch and you are off. No hanging about, no waiting for the warmup, simple instant 2 kW heat and a relaxing ambience. As regulations continue to tighten for wood-burning and multifuel stoves, the ongoing development of new electric stoves/electric fires is a godsend for many people. What new developments can we expect from the electric stove market going forward?
Have you seen anything like the Broseley Vue Electric Stove?
While we have seen some extremely stylish and eye-catching electric stoves in recent times, not many can beat the Broseley Vue Electric Stove. As you can see from the image, this is an electric stove which actually has three height settings. It is difficult to put this into perspective but it is safe to say it gives you many options when looking to install the Broseley Vue Electric Stove in your room. As you can see in the image, there is a 180° viewing area made up of three large windows. The body of the machine is built from steel, in a matt black finish, which rubberstamps the modern design of this electric stove/electric fire. The heat output on this particular model is 0.9 kW up to 1.8 kW, enough to heat your room. However, for many it is the ambience created by the machine together with the relaxing atmosphere which makes it stand out.
As we touched on above, there are three different heights available via a mixture of additional compartments and optional legs. The dimensions for each variation include a width of 450 mm, depth of 404 mm with three different heights. The optional heights are 704 mm, 931 mm and 1035 mm, quite a variation. Some electric stoves have the look but not the feel, the feel but not the look, but it is safe to say that the Broseley Vue Electric Stove has it all.
When focusing on the extended viewing area with side panels, it is easy to forget the technology within the machine. The glowing log bed looks realistic and the flames are controllable with a remote control. There is also a seven day programmable thermostat remote control, which opens up numerous options. Select a different intensity of flame to create a particular ambience/atmosphere and you can lay back, kick off those shoes and relax. There are very few, if any, electric stove/electric fires with anything like the modern design of the Broseley Vue Electric Stove. It really does have to be seen to be believed.
The Broseley Beacon Large Inset Electric Stove is causing a storm!
On paper it may not necessarily be rocket science, but the idea of introducing a top of the range inset electric stove has been a game changer for Broseley. The Broseley Beacon Large Inset Electric Stove is just exactly what you would expect. It has the look and feel of a wood-burning/multifuel stove despite the fact the stove surround is made of timber. The matt black paint finish suggests a steel body, so many will be surprised. The panoramic window is larger than you would expect and ensures that the flickering flames and the burning embers are front and centre. However, we know that these are artificial flames and an artificial glowing log base. But you can’t tell the difference until you are close-up!
The dimensions of the Broseley Beacon Large Inset Electric Stove come in at width 586 mm, height 599 mm with a depth of 232 mm. The inset width is 358 mm, inset height 534 mm with an inset depth of 45 mm. This is as good as flush on your wall and is perfect for rooms where there is may be limited space in which to position your electric stove/electric fire. As we come to expect with Broseley electric stoves/electric fires, this model has a thermostat control which allows you to adjust the flickering flames to your preferred setting. There is also a seven day programmable thermostat remote control which allows you to set the machine to come on prior to even getting home. How cool is that?
There’s always been a general misconception that inset stoves are difficult to install. Even with the multifuel and wood-burning inset stoves this is not the case. However, it is even easier when it comes to electric inset stoves. All you need is a power source and you can pretty much pick and choose where you want your stove to go. Obviously, many people choose to put it in an existing fireplace for which these machines are a perfect fit. If you have been considering an electric stove we certainly recommend checking out the Broseley Beacon Large Inset Electric Stove. The electric stoves of today bear no resemblance to those of yesteryear – as you will see.
Perfect for smaller rooms, the Broseley Beacon Small Inset Electric Stove
Obviously, the Broseley Beacon Small Inset Electric Stove is a smaller version of the Broseley Beacon Large Inset Electric Stove, offering pretty much the same functionality. Despite the varied size of the new introductions to the Broseley electric stove range, they both create around 2 kW of heat output. As we have touched on, this is more than enough for a small to medium-sized room. For many it is the fact that as soon as you flick the switch the flickering flames come to life. You have the instant ambience/relaxing atmosphere created by the ultra-realistic flame effect and glowing coal bed. Even at a close distance the Broseley Beacon Small Inset Electric Stove looks as though it is made of steel. In fact it is made of timber with a matt black painted finish – in a similar style to more traditional wood-burning/multifuel stoves. It is difficult to realise the difference until you are literally in touching distance!
The dimensions of the Broseley Beacon Small Inset Electric Stove come in at width 486 mm, height 599 mm with a depth of 232 mm. The inset width is 358 mm, inset height 534 mm with an inset depth of 45 mm, effectively flush on your wall. As there are no emissions from an electric stove there are no regulatory concerns. Those who follow the stove industry will be well aware of tightening regulations for wood-burning and multifuel variations. The flame effect is adjustable via the thermostat controls and there is even a seven day programmable thermostatic remote control. How good is that?
There is no doubt that electric stoves have come on in leaps and bounds in recent years. The technology before us today bears no resemblance to that of just a few years ago. It is therefore no surprise to learn that electric stove/electric fires are more popular today than they ever have been. As the regulatory burden for wood-burning/multifuel stoves continues to grow, many believe that electric stoves will be the next major growth market for the industry. You could certainly do a lot worse than checking out the Broseley Beacon Small Inset Electric Stove!
Conclusion
Broseley has a reputation for taking time with new products to ensure that they are perfect and exactly what consumers are after. It is safe to say that the company has read the electric stove market perfectly. This is a sector which was relatively unloved a decade ago but is now really coming to the fore. As we touched on above, the regulatory burden on wood-burning/multifuel stoves continues to grow. Therefore, electric stoves have become a real alternative for many people – especially those who may be restricted in some way by the regulations (or room size/design).
If you are looking for an electric stove/electric fire, we would certainly recommend checking out the Broseley range. Many of these machines are so realistic that you could easily mistake them for a wood-burning/multifuel variation. Check them out for yourself and let us know……