When I first started researching electric fireplaces, the very first thing that came to my mind was are they efficient? It seems to be the top question on everyone's mind when it comes to these cozy, warm fireplaces. No one wants a giant electric bill in the winter or anytime for that matter.

Let's make some comparisons and find out just how efficient and electric fire place is. You really can not get any more efficient than a traditional fireplace. They cost you nothing to run. They will not affect your electric bill or your gas bill but they do have hidden costs associated with common maintenance and you must have a chimney installed. The installation costs of a traditional fireplace can really add up which can make the overall investment much more. Break it down over a few years and they suddenly do not seem to efficient do they and I did not even talk about the common dangers associated with a traditional fireplace.

Your other choice is a gas fireplace. A gas fireplace will cost you more to run. How much? Sometimes as much as three times! Of course this all depends on how often you use it but the cost is more and at times it is considerably more.

So how much does it cost to run an electric fireplace? You can expect to spend around 2 - 7 cents per hour of use and again it really depends on the model that you have. Some models have more features like lighting and some models produce more heat. If you produce more heat, you are going to use more energy.

In the end you will find that not only are they very efficient, but they are cost effective, stylish, sleek, warm and cozy!

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