EL40 Electric Fireplace

Are electric fireplaces difficult to install?

EcoSmart Fire’s Electric Fireplace Series is designed to be framed by wood or metal studs and installed into a wall. Our built in electric fireplace inserts require no gas line, no chimney, and no venting for a hassle-free install. A dedicated 15 amp circuit and a professional electrician will be required for installation.

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How much does it cost to run an electric fireplace?

At just pennies a day, modern electric fireplaces are much cheaper than all other forms of heating. For comparison, electric wall fireplaces cost approximately 70% less to operate than a gas fireplace. Electric fireplaces can also be used as part of a supplemental zone heating strategy. Your built in electric fireplace insert can heat the room you’re currently using as opposed to raising your home’s central thermostat to heat every room. This helps decrease your monthly heating bill by at least 20-40%.

How much does it cost to maintain an electric fireplace?

Electric fireplaces don’t require regular maintenance like gas or wood-burning fireplaces. There’s no need to purchase logs, fuel, kindling, or schedule a chimney sweep.

How large of an area will my electric fireplace heat?

Our indoor electric fireplaces run on 120V and produce up to 5,000 BTUs. That's enough heat to warm approximately 450 square feet without turning up the central thermostat.

Does the glass front of an electric fireplace get hot?

No, the heating elements are set behind the safety screens and do not get hot enough to burn. The glass front always remains cool to the touch and is perfectly safe for children and pets.

What maintenance is required for electric fireplaces?

There is very little maintenance involved with your electric fireplace. We recommend dusting your electric fireplace regularly to avoid build-up. You may also use a simple glass cleaner on your screen to maintain the polished look.

How do electric fireplaces work?

Rather than relying on the combustion of wood or gas, heat is generated by running electricity through a heating element. Then, the heating coil and fan transfers warmth directly to the room. Unlike traditional fireplaces, the warmth stays in the room and is not lost through a chimney for maximum efficiency. The heating elements sit behind a cool to the touch glass screen allowing for safe operation around children and pets. To produce the dynamic feel of real flames, light from a low energy LED bulb bounces off of a rotisserie-style silver refractor with three-dimensional patterns that create the illusion of a flickering flame. Realistic electric fireplaces offer all the enjoyment of traditional fireplaces without the hassle. They don’t need a fuel source and they don’t require any of the cleanup or maintenance involved in utilizing wood, coal, or fuel.

Do electric fireplace inserts give off heat?

Our built-in electric fireplace inserts efficiently warm a room with three heat options - 2,500 BTU’s, 5,000 BTU’s, and no heat for all-season enjoyment.