How much does it cost to operate an electric fireplace?

This depends on your electric rates, which can vary quite a bit from region to region. So, check your electric bill to get a sense of how much you are paying per kilowatt/hour (KWH), of your electricity. The following chart can give you an idea of the operating costs of an electric fireplace. In this example, we have assumed the following:

Fireplace is on for 12 hours/day.
Fireplace consumes 1800 watts/hour with heating element on.
Fireplace consumes 20 watts/hour with heating element off.

	.04ȼ per KWH	.08ȼ per KWH	.12ȼ per KWH
WITH HEAT ON	.87ȼ	$1.75	$2.60
WITH HEAT OFF	.01ȼ	.02ȼ	.03ȼ

Below is a list of fireplace and grill stores that service Virginia (VA)

Manassas, VA

Winston's Chimney Service
11301 Industrial Road
Manassas, VA 20109

Mechanicsville, VA

Hearth & Home Shoppe
8151 Mechanicsville Tpk
Mechanicsville, VA 23111

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Roanoke, VA

Dixie Building Products Inc.
3342 Melrose Ave NW
Roanoke, VA 24017

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

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March 28, 2020

Joe Bodden

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Written by Joe Bodden

Joseph G. Bodden is a Wisconsin native and is semi-retired after 40+ years in marketing, sales and technical customer service work. Over 23 of those years have been in the fireplace industry, as the Hearth Division Manager in an organization that operates two retail shops. During that time, Bodden was certified by the National Fireplace Institute in wood & gas technologies. He was also selected several times by Hearth & Home magazine as a judge for the annual VESTA awards that recognize manufacturers creativity and innovation in product design and technology. One thing that Joe particularly finds fulfilling is explaining fairly complex subjects to fireplace customers and steering them to specific products that will satisfy their objectives. There’s nothing like unsolicited positive feedback from a happy customer! He enjoys the outdoors, playing guitar and spending time with their five grandchildren. Bodden continues to live in north central Wisconsin with his bride of 45 years.

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