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Electric fireplaces are much more cost- and energy-efficient than gas-powered or wood-burning fireplaces. On average, they cost about 18 cents per hour to run. Many models have adjustable brightness and heat settings as well as a no-heat option to conserve even more energy.

When selecting your electric fireplace, consider how you'll use the unit and the size of the space you're heating. Forced fan fireplaces are best for areas around 400 square feet, while infrared quartz units are best suited for rooms around 1,000 square feet.

Is an Electric Fireplace Heater Effective? Yes! Today's electric fireplaces not only come in a variety of sizes and designs, but they are also available in varying heating capabilities. Electric fireplaces can also heat a room faster and more efficiently than wood-burning fireplaces, and they're safe to use.

You can fit an existing fireplace with an electric unit, regardless of whether the fireplace has a functioning flue; electric fireplaces do not require a flue or venting as they don't produce any smoke. The installation of an electric fireplace can be as simple as placing the unit and plugging it into a nearby socket.

Electric Fireplaces Don't Need to be Vented The reason that fuel burning fireplaces, such as wood and gas, require vents, is to expel excess heat and dangerous emissions, such as carbon monoxide. Because electric fireplaces do not burn fuel internally or produce any emissions, venting is not required.

Do Electric Fireplaces Use a Lot of Electricity? Electric fireplaces use approximately the same amount of electricity as the average space heater. Since most fireplaces operate on a standard household outlet, they use 120 volts to power the internal heater and draw about 1,500 watts at 12.5 amps.

Electric Fireplace Cons Electric fireplaces do not have real flames and can look artificial or . They lack the crackling and popping and smell of real burning wood and for some, the overall ambiance does not live up to a real fireplace. Electric fireplaces are not designed to be the main heat source in a home.