EL60 Electric Fireplace

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%.

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.

Where is the best place to install an electric fireplace?

EcoSmart Fire’s electric fireplace series can be installed in any indoor space desiring heat and/or ambiance. Our fireplace inserts are widely used in both commercial and residential spaces including restaurants, office buildings, high rise condos, and residential homes. With adjustable heat, lighting, and other customizable features your modern electric fireplace can be enjoyed year-round.

View our manual for wall framing guidelines.

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 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 often do I need to change the bulbs on my electric fireplace?

Your EcoSmart Fire electric fireplace is equipped with low energy LED Lamps that have a life span of up to 20 years.

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.

View our manual for more information.