Embers Fireplaces and Outdoor Living

Electric fireplaces are one of the simplest heating units regarding ease-of-use and upkeep. Prices are often lower than gas alternatives or freestanding stoves, which is where your saving start, but it indeed isn't the last. The most important benefit that comes at a time when utility bills are climbing is the fact that electric units are more energy-efficient and cost less to own.

How Much Energy Can You Save?
Wood and gas fireplaces lose an immense amount of energy and heat to the atmosphere. It is estimated that up to 60 percent is lost in this manner. How does the heat disappear? Both wood and gas units require a chimney to vent smoke and fumes created as the natural resources are burned. However, electric fireplaces don't emit smoke or fumes ensuring units are 100 percent energy efficient. Heat isn’t lost up the chimney; it stays in your home.

Low Cost of Upkeep
Another important factor when purchasing a fireplace is the cost of use. You can expect an electric stove to run about 10 cents an hour while in use. Gas fireplaces cost around double that at about 19 cents an hour. When you move into wood-burning fireplaces, not only do you have the cost of firewood but your home insurance company may require an addendum to your policy to cover the increased risk of burning wood.

How to Choose the Most Efficient Electric Fireplace For Your Space
When browsing electric fireplaces for sale, it is commonplace to look at price first. Saving money on the initial purchase is essential. However, if you go straight for the price, you’ll miss the wattage, and that’s where the actual savings comes in. The wattage of an electric fireplace reveals the maximum square footage the unit can adequately heat. Just take the total wattage and divide by 10 to find the maximum square footage. For instance, if the electric fireplace is 2500 watts, it will produce enough feet to efficiently warmer space 250 square feet.

The opposite is also true. Browsing electric fireplace for sale online gives you access to a vast catalog unique, streamlined, contemporary units and traditional hearth and mantle pieces. The style is important, but so is the energy output. If you fall in love with a particular fireplace, but the wattage far exceeds what you need to heat a space, you’re likely spending too much initially.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Electric Fireplace
The best tips for getting the most heat without spending more on electric include changing the direction of a room’s ceiling fan to clockwise to distribute heat throughout the room, opening curtains on windows facing the sun, and checking your home seasonally to ensure insulation, weather stripping, and window conditions aren’t costing you money by leaking heat outside.

When you shop electric fireplaces for sale at Ember's Living, you'll find high-quality, efficient units at prices that are lower than the competition. You save money on your fireplace, and you save money on your energy and heating bill. To learn just how electric fireplaces can save your bank account during those chilly days and nights, give our customer service team a call at 805–952–5440 or 303–800-5659 today! Our representatives know how to help you find the most efficient unit for your home.