How much does it cost to operate an electric fireplace?

Electric rates vary considerably around the country.  The answer to this question has everything to do with your specific rate.  Electric rates are based on kilowatt hours (KWH) of usage.  A kilowatt hour is 1000 watts of power, used for one hour.

Check your latest electric bill and find the rate closest to the chart below.  This should give you a good idea of the costs to operate your electric fireplace, insert or stove.

For this example, we’ll use the following assumptions:

  • The fireplace is on for 10 hours a day.
  • Heating element uses 1500 watts of power on ‘high’ and 750 watts on ‘low’ for each hour.
  • With the heating element off, motor and LED lights consume 50 watts/hour.

 

ELECTRIC RATE 5ȼ per KWH 10ȼ per KWH 15ȼ per KWH 20ȼ per KWH
         
HIGH HEAT ON 78ȼ/day $1.55/day $2.33/day $3.10/day
LOW HEAT ON 40ȼ/day 80ȼ/day $1.20/day $1.60/day
NO HEAT/LED’S & MOTOR ONLY 2.5ȼ/day 5ȼ/day 7.5ȼ/day 10ȼ/day

 

 

Since 10 hours a day is used in this example, if your appliance is only operating for 5 hours a day, use half, or 50% of the cost.  If it’s on for only 2½ hours a day, use one quarter or 25% of the cost.  Then, multiply that cost by the number of days in the month you’re using the fireplace.

Your WE LOVE FIRE expert is happy to answer any other questions regarding the cost to operating your electric fireplace.

Below is a list of fireplace and grill stores that service Texas (TX)


Amarillo, TX

Fireplace Center, Inc
6018 Canyon Drive
Amarillo, TX 79109

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Austin, TX

Churchills Fireside and Patio
3300 Bee Caves Rd
Austin, TX 78746

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Georgetown, TX

Georgetown Fireplace & Patio
8 Sierra Way
Georgetown, TX 78626

Houston, TX

Lords Chimney
14600 Almeda Rd A
Houston, TX 77053

Houston, TX

Tru-Lite Inc
1512 West 34th St
Houston, TX 77018

Krum, TX

North Texas Chimney & Hearth
6825 Jackson Rd.
Krum, TX 76249

New Braunfels,, TX

Wolfman Chimney & Fireplace
3702 Interstate Highway 35 South
New Braunfels,, TX 78132

New Braunfels,, TX

Wolfman Chimney & Fireplace
3702 Interstate Highway 35 South
New Braunfels,, TX 78132

San Antonio, TX

AAA Home Services & Aarons Plumbing
7711 Eckhert Road
San Antonio, TX 78240

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San Antonio, TX

Cozy Fireplace & Patio
403 W Rhapsody Dr
San Antonio, TX 78216

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For more information, contact your local fireplace and grill store.

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