You Don’t Have a Fireplace Insert: Clearing Up the Confusion

At Magic Touch Mechanical and The Fire Place by Magic Touch, we frequently meet homeowners who are uncertain about different fireplace types. Many mistakenly believe they have a fireplace insert, while they actually own a built-in or zero-clearance fireplace. This common misunderstanding often leads to frustration when they realize their planned budget doesn’t cover unexpected […]

Gas Log Sets & Fireplaces

Gas Log Sets & Fireplaces: Vented vs. Vent-Free Gas Log Sets, Gas Inserts, Electric Fireplace Inserts, Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces & More Fireplaces are a timeless centerpiece for homes, offering warmth, comfort, and style. But with so many options—vented gas logs, vent-free gas logs, gas inserts, direct vent fireplaces, and electric fireplaces—it can be overwhelming […]

Napoleon CLEARion Elite Electric Fireplace Review

The Napoleon CLEARion Elite electric fireplace is a unique product that creates instant home ambiance in two rooms at once! It boasts several distinctive features that set it apart from other electric fireplaces on the market. In this review I’ll delve into its specifications, available sizes, and what’s included in the box. I’ll also review […]

Gas Fireplace Upgrade Options

Gas Fireplace Upgrade Options: Modern Log Sets, Burners, and Remote Controls If you have an older natural gas or propane fireplace, you don’t need to replace it completely. More than likely, you have many more gas fireplace upgrade options than you may think! Refurbishing your fireplace with a new log set, burner, and electronic ignition […]

Dimplex Revillusion Electric Fireplace Review

  The Dimplex Revillusion Electric Fireplace stands out as one of the most innovative options in the electric fireplace market. Ironically, it’s the Revillusion’s simplicity, dare I say, it’s lack of features that make it one of our best sellers. Unlike its competitors, it doesn’t display flames in umpteen colors or have a fancy color-wheel […]

Reasons Gas Fireplaces Stop Working

5 Common Reasons Your Gas Fireplace Stops Working and How to Fix Them A gas fireplace is a cozy addition to any home, especially during the colder months and during the holiday season. However, like any appliance, it can sometimes stop working, leaving you scratching your head in confusion (and sometimes shivering, too). If you’ve […]

AC Supercooling: How to Supercool & Should You

Yet again I was inspired to write about today’s topic, AC Supercooling based on people’s questions on Facebook. Technically, supercooling has nothing to do with air conditioning – the industry “borrowed” the word, more precisely, utility companies borrowed it. I also posted a video about AC supercooling on the Magic Touch Mechanical YouTube channel if […]

Modern Flames Orion Traditional Electric Fireplace

Last week we posted our review of Modern Flames’ top linear electric fireplace, the Orion Multi. This week we look at its square-shaped counterpart, the Modern Flames Orion Traditional Electric Fireplace.   Linear Fireplaces vs Traditional Fireplaces If you’re researching electric fireplaces, chances are you’ve seen the two main ‘shape’ categories. Linear is simply another […]

Modern Flames Orion Multi Review

The Modern Flames Orion Multi is the first fireplace you’ll see when you visit our fireplace store in Mesa, AZ. We have over a dozen electric fireplaces on display in our showroom from multiple manufacturers, including other Modern Flames models. There’s something for everyone in our fireplace store, but personally the Modern Flames Orion Multi […]