Fireplaces are often seen as a winter feature, but the story's a little different when it comes to electric ones. While able to produce heat, electric fireplaces can also be used solely for aesthetics in the summer without turning a room into an oven. And that might just be the reason you'll want an electric fireplace instead of a gas one. After all, if you're going to have a brand new fireplace, you'll want to show it off to all your friends and family even during those hot summer barbecues.