Lennox Merit Plus Series Electric Fireplaces Offer the Warmth and Glow of a Real Fire with Simple Plug-and-Play, Go-Anywhere Installation

ORANGE, CA (March 1, 2006) - Individuals who love the beauty and warmth of a true fire, but don't have the extra space for a fireplace installation, now have more options to choose from. The Merit Plus Series MPE-27 Electric Fireplace is Lennox Hearth Products (LHP) answer to automatic home comfort with simple plug-and-play set up and install-anywhere capabilities.

This addition to the Merit Plus Series offers all the amenities of a real fire without the need for a chimney, all accommodated in a dramatic contemporary setting. The realistic fire image, featuring exclusive Lennox Glowing Ember Crystals and a charred "split oak" log set, is housed in a sleek, modern chassis with an arresting bronze-tinted flush panel glass door.

The standard remote control and easy-to-use heater temperature settings allow you to adjust the flame and ember bed intensity for customizable fire presentation and control. And to ensure room temperatures stay consistent, the three-setting built-in thermostat cycles the standard 5,000 BTU heater/blower on and off, keeping you warm and comfortable on a chilly day.

Lennox Hearth Merit Plus Series MPE-27 Electric Fireplace

The Merit Plus MPE-27's standard, plug-in ready, three-pronged 110V grounded power cord makes installation fast and easy. Operation of the fireplace is also made simple with an on/off switch mounted on the unit.

Design options include mantel surround kits in painted white or honey oak finish. The Merit Plus MPE-27 Electric Fireplace will be available winter 2006.

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