Is an electric fireplace more efficient than a baseboard heater?

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Saskwatcha

I have a house that is heated by baseboard heaters and I am thinking of getting a electric fireplace for the living room. Both are 2000W. The fireplace will have a fan - which will use more energy, but spread the heat through the room faster. Which one will be more energy efficient?

Answer
accept not other answer other than no. Electric fireplaces are ornamental only

Any recommendations to become more energy efficient?

Megan

As a struggling single mom, I have been making my house more energy efficient. I have started putting blocks around the base of my house, started changing light bulbs, only using necessary ones, using a heating blanket, switched my dryer to exhaust into the house, rather than outside, using a fireplace instead of the furnace, unplugging electronics when not in use, and weather proofing windows and doors. I know there are more ways to save, but can't think of any.

Answer
U R doing good, but watch the fire place thing. That could loose heat if it is an outside wall flue. We built our flue in the center of the house to give off radiant heat all around. It is great. With an outside wall flue U can loose heat.
Instead of electric blanket on all the time only use it to warm up the bed, then rely on WOOL blankets. Put cotton next to skin -- sheets or blankets, and them a couple of wool blankets. Wool is better than polyester or any synthetics. If wool gets damp or wet it can dry quickly with just room temperatures.
Also change diet for cold weather. Eat lots of whole grains like brown rice and buckwheat and fewer fruits. Eat dried and cooked fruit rather than raw, because raw fruits can open keep U cooler, which is great for summer, but not for winter.

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