Look at the advantages of choosing an electric fireplace over (or) gas or wood-burning!
Criteria Electric Fireplace Gas Fireplace
Start under $1000. Usual range is $1400 to $3000. Start at $2000. Usual range is $2500 to $5000.
About 0.3 to 3 cents per hour, without heat. About 16 cents per hour with heat on 100% of the time.
About 20 cents to 40 cents per hour, depending on BTUs.
No venting required. Can go on any wall.
Standard electrical outlet required.
Venting required. Must go on outside wall.
Gas line must be brought to site.
Easily moved. Not easily moved.
Controlled by thermostat.
Flame can stay on when heater is off.
Ideal for rooms up to 400 square feet.
Controlled by thermostat.
Flame and heater go on and off together.
Ideal for rooms larger than 400 square feet.
100% efficient.
No heat lost through venting.
70% to 80% efficient.
20% to 30% heat lost through venting.
Light bulbs to be replaced every 2 to 3 years, or longer. Safety inspections suggested yearly.
No flame to burn. Glass and metal will not get hot enough to burn on contact. No Carbon Monoxide generated. Glass face at 200 degrees Celsius may burn on contact.
Carbon Monoxide may be generated.
Year-round. Limited to colder months.
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