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Apartment and Condo Residents Outraged Over Grill Ban

While researching Electric Grills for our new website I came across dozens of blog posts regarding what to do when an apartment or condo association bans the use of gas, propane and charcoal grills.

        

Kyle Magin from the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza reported that regulations and ordinances had been in place for since 1991 for the Lake Tahoe area, but because residents complained about smoke and other careless grilling practices the local fire department began enforcing the laws. One resident was so upset she wrote a letter to the newspaper equating laws against barbecues as a crime against democracy: "The simple pleasure of grilling a steak is now a crime, punishable by a citation,talk about excessive government regulation: Why don't we just cut to the chase, and adopt Communism as our form of government right now?" - Pamela Miller local resident

Condos all over the county are adopting similar restrictions of barbecues for the protection of condo owners. Some owners rent their units and they can't regulate how responsibly a renter will use a gas or charcoal grill. For many owners their condo is an investment and banning grills is an easier solution than dealing with insurance companies to cover the cost of a condo burnt down by an irresponsible grill-er.

Luckily, grills have evolved as consumers needs have changed. We all don't have sprawling backyards with privacy fences and large patios for ordinary grills. Electric Grills provide an alternative for people who have limited space, face regulations, or just don't like the hassle of cleaning and maintaining a regular grill. 

A decade ago indoor cooking was revolutionized by the George Foreman grill - now that technology has been advanced and is ready to meet the needs of those affected by anti-grilling ordinances. Companies, like Dimplex, have taken the original Foreman grill and made it better! Join the revolution! Grill anytime from anywhere!

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The Environmentally Friendly Green Electric Fireplace

Preparing for Winter with an Energy Efficient Electric Fireplace

The season is officially Fall. Besides the trees shedding their thick summer foliage there are other clues to the seasonal change also - kids are excitedly choosing Halloween costumes; parents are planning Thanksgiving visits, and the weather carries the brisk nip of Jack Frost. As the nights grow longer and colder many of us have switched from air to heat to avoid chilly mornings where staying in bed is better than bare feet on a cold floor.

One of the greatest feelings during the holiday months is walking into a house, a store, or even work, and feeling the rush of warm, inviting heat. Before cranking up the dry gas heat consider the environmental impact, the carbon footprint, the toxic emissions produced from the thermostat bump.  An electric fireplace from ElectricFireplacesDirect.com is not only cost efficient, but also safer for the environment.

ElectricFireplacesDirect.com is a preferred vendor for Dimplex and ClassicFlame. Both companies manufacture quality, economical, and energy efficient products. Each company has their strengths - ClassicFlame is well-known for their solid hardwood, fine-crafted furniture mantels packages, and media consoles as well as their new Fire F/X firebox which has eight independently functioning features. Dimplex offers a unique air purifier feature on certain styles of fireboxes. The air purifier actually cleans the air in your home removing dust particles unlike a gas or wood fireplace that emit toxins and dust into your home. The Dimplex Multi-Fire offers the air purifier in addition to a very realistic flame. Let me ask you this:

Do you know what emissions are created by Gas, Wood, and Electric Fireplaces?

GAS	WOOD	ELECTRIC
Carbon Dioxide	Chlorinated Dioxins	NONE
Nitric oxide	Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide	Methane
Formaldehyde	Nitrogen Oxides
Water Vapor	Polycyclic Hydro Carbons

Just the word "Formaldehyde" conjures up images of dead animals in glass jars from high school biology. I know it is not a by-product I want in my home. Electric Fireplaces do not produce any emissions because they do not consume wood or fossil fuels.

Here are some additional environmental advantages of Electric Fireplaces:

• Absolutely NO emissions
• No outdoor or indoor pollution 
• 100% energy efficient - none of the heat escapes back into the atmosphere
• Four-season enjoyment. The flame works with or without heat
• No moisture from an open flue or vent means no chance of mold  
• Low operating costs 
• No standing pilot light 
• No potential for gas leaks 
• No airborne particles 
• Glass remains cool to the touch make it safe for use around children and pets.   

I found this site helpful Dimplex/Optiflame Environmental Impact Brochure - Please visit for a comprehensive breakdown of the environmental benefits of electric fireplace ownership. 

That's the Plug-In,

Michele