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 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.

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.

Are electric fireplaces efficient?

Electric fireplaces keep the heat where you need it. Traditional heating sources warm the entire house regardless of the room usage. Built in electric fireplace inserts allow you to zone heat by warming the room(s) you are using without having to turn up the central thermostat. This significantly reduces energy waste. Additionally, indoor electric fireplaces heat a room more efficiently than wood-burning fireplaces. This is because much of the heat produced in a wood-burning fireplace is lost through the chimney whereas indoor electric fireplaces are vent-free keeping the heat in the room.

How do I turn my electric fireplace on or off?

Our electric fireplaces come with an easy to use remote control and a wall mounted control panel for convenient operating. You can adjust heat at three levels, the lighting intensity, and change the flame color from orange to blue all with a touch of a button.

Do electric fireplaces give off any fumes or gases?

No, our fireplaces do not emit any fumes, CO2, smoke, emissions or any pollutants.

What is an electric fireplace insert?

There are many types of indoor electric fireplaces including freestanding and built-in models. EcoSmart Fire’s Electric Fireplace Series is designed to be framed by wood or metal studs and installed into a wall. With low energy LED flame technology, our electric fireplace inserts resemble an authentic open flame fireplace. Recessed into a wall, the electric fireplace displays sleek linear lines for a luxurious modern finish. An existing gas fireplace or wood burning fireplace can be converted into an electric fireplace. Please speak with a specialist for more information.