There’s something about a fireplace that helps melt away the day. If you don’t have access to a true crackling fire, there are options. It’s time to warm up to an electric fireplace, and here’s why.
You can use them almost anywhere.
Electric fireplaces are a convenient option that can work in nearly any room. Most operate on a standard household outlet and provide about the same heat output as an electric space heater.
They are an attractive addition to any room.
Electric fireplaces are available in so many designs it’s going to be tough to choose. You will find electric fireplaces vary widely in appearance, size, and BTU specifications. First, decide what type will best suit your needs.
Yes, they really heat a room.
Not all electric fireplaces are going to heat every room in the same way. Most can easily heat an area of approximately 450 square feet. If you’re looking to heat a larger space, consider a model that operates on 240 volts. Your household electrical set has to be designed for this type of draw. A 240-volt fireplace unit provides a heat output of about 8,500 BTU, enough heat to warm a room approximately 1,000 square feet.
Electric fireplaces are efficient.
They use about the same amount of electricity as most space heaters. Also, consider that by using an one, many households’ use of other heat sources is diminished. A home’s energy use can actually decrease by using an efficient electric fireplace to take on some responsibility by warming a single room as opposed to trying to heat the whole house.
They don’t cost that much to run per hour.
According to EcoCost.net, an electric fireplace costs about 22 cents an hour. By comparison, the average cost to run a typical 1,500-watt electric heater is about 20 cents an hour.