Why should I buy an electric fireplace?

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Jason

Are they efficient and how
Do they really work when
It is really cold?

Answer
like a portable plug-in fireplace, most are glorified space-heaters. I sold electric fireplaces for a while and they were nice, but the fake flames looked cheesy in my opinion.

I have a cool vintage one from the 1960s that's bright orange metal & very mod. But my style is mid-century.

I'd go gas, or there are some cool new ones that use a bio-fuel that burns really clean

is it cheaper to use electricty to have my wall heater on or to plug in a portable heater?

anonymity

It is so cold out and I am curious to know if it costs more to run my (not gas) wall heater or to purchase a portable heater. I really want to purchase one of the electric fireplaces that home depot sells, just wondering if it would help save my power bill.
Thank you
I am in Seattle

Answer
your wall heater should be more efficient than a plug in heater. The wall heater is most likely hooked to 240 volts which will use less energy to heat up a room than a plug in 120 volt heater. having insulated walls and attic and "newer" windows will keep the heat in. Check with your power company for windows or insulation, Most areas will pay for some of the work, depending on if your on low income or not. Good luck

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