How can I fix the "fire-movement" in my electric fireplace?

The heater and fan/blower still work perfect in my electric fireplace, but the visual "fire-movement" doesn't. The "flames" are supposed to look like they're flickering, but the've stopped doing this. I've been to the hardware store looking for whatever part I need, but they don't know what part it is either. Anyone here know?

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Sounds like the transluscent baffle/scroll that is supposed to turn and reflect against different color lights has quit turning or the lights are out.



Papaw

everything is going up except our paychecks. What are the less fortunate to do?

FitGuru

i work 2 jobs; cell phone agent and personal fitness trainer.

i live in a small town that has one of the highest unemployment rates in all of Virginia. there are store/maunfacturing/business closings or layoffs nearly every week.

most of my friends have recently been laid off (i'm not exaggerating) and things are just looking very gloomy.

so groceries are going up... electric is going up... gas goes up sporadically... it seems like everything is going up except the paychecks (for those of us lucky enough to have a job).

i have lost alot of my personal training clients due to these job losses and there has been alot of people cancelling their cell phone service also due to these job losses (putting me at risk of losing my job as well).

i have even completely turned off my heat because i can't afford to heat my very small apartment.

i live alone and trying to make it but sometimes i feel it would be easier to just curl up and die.

i feel such doom and gloom i don't even want to live anymore because it's just a miserable feeling not to be able to live comfortably when you are very physically and mentally ABLE to work and very WILLING to work but just CAN'T FIND enough work.

am i alone or does anyone feel as miserable about our economic status as i do?

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I am with you!

We've been cut back to 32 hours a week in my job (construction). I've been looking for a second job since September, but can't find one around here that will work with my primary work schedule. I certainly don't want to quit, as I need the health insurance.

My boyfriend and I keep the thermostat off entirely - we use a space heater that we move from room to room (we've covered the walls in blankets on colder days, to help keep the heat in) because it uses less electricity.

Sometimes we get free wood from my parents, and then we have a fire in the fireplace.

We've even gotten to the point where we shower together or share bathwater because of the energy it takes to heat the water to a tolerable temperature.

And we live just outside DC - I can't imagine what people in this situatution are doing in places like Maine or Minnesota or North Dakota.

Hang in there - it's gotta get better some time.

Have you thought about getting a roommate?

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Using small electric portable heaters in rooms at night and turning gas heat way down?

katesreven

I live in a large 3000 sq ft home in a winter city. This past winter our natural gas bill ran $400-$500 a month to heat the home from November through March. So, we divised a plan to cut costs down.

At night, I am turning down the main thermostat to 55 degree and we are closing our 3 bedroom doors and using smaller portable electric heaters. The smaller heaters will heat the rooms nice and warm easily and run off and on about 40% of the time during the night.

So, will this help cut costs down? I know even with gas prices more then tripple in the past few years, electric is probably more, but do you expect this stretegy will save some $? Thanks

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Electricity is Cheaper than Gas at this time. Just make sure those Electric Heaters do have Thermostats and tip over Safety devices on them. I have A Gas Log Fireplace, and the price of a gallon of Gas is outrageous now, so I rarely use it. You can also use Electric Blankets on the Bed at night to help stay warm. Personally I like it cooler when I am sleeping.

What should i do about my electric fireplace that wont go on?

richrichri

i got a electric fire place that was in my living room and then it worked for a month or so, and ever since then whenever i turn it on the heater will go on for a second and then it will go off and then the heater will stop working. Do i need a dedicated plug or need to call a electrician to fix this?

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about any kind of electric heat needs its own dedicated power source. Ive had hundreds of service calls over the years over portable heaters overloading circuits. a 1500 watt heater pulls 12.5 amps. A standard 15 amp living room circuit shouldn't be loaded more than 80 percent. That's 12 amps so its overloaded with just the heater running. sounds like you may also have a problem with the heater so get the electrician to check it while he is there installing a new circuit.

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Wiring an electric Fireplace for 240v.?

Renovater

After wiring my cct brkr for 240v I had to have a repairman come in to see why my fireplace did not produce heat. He found that with the 4 wire connection, recommended, I was getting 117v from red to white and 117v from black to white. The problem being is that I also only read 117 from black to red, where it was expected to read 230-240v. Checked the wiring for my dryer which is also 240v, 4 wire and it did read 240v from black to red. Why do I only get 117 when I should be getting 240v?
Thanks everyone. I have already checked all connections. Cct breaker was pretty straightforward. I have the red and black on the single throw, double pole cct brkr. White goes to the neutral bar, bare to the ground bar. Checked at cct breaker, 117 at each from cct brkr from black to white and red to white and both read 117v. Between the red and black it read 0v. I double checked the dryer cct brkr and it read over on my 200v scale leading me to believe it was reading 240v.

It all seems very straight forward but I am not getting the expected values. Connections have been secured. Cct brkr is new and should not pose a problem because it gives me my 117 from each pole. Why would I get 0v when the dryer reads 240v? Is that the only difference between the cct brkrs is the dpst switch? What can I look for next?

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Justwondering and Duncan are right. If you are getting 117V to ground on both legs and 0V difference between them, both breakers are on the same side of the electric service. In a residential single phase service, there are two wires that come out of the transformer from the electric company plus a common ground. Each of those two wires come out of the transformer 180 degrees from the other on the sine curve that alternating current can be represented with. Inside of your electric panel, you'll see a metallic buss bar that the circuit breakers are clipped or bolted to. If you look closely (don't EVER touch this with your body or anything that conducts electricity), you'll see that there are in fact two buss bars. One of them is connected to incoming line 1 by a lug connected to the bar and the other is connected to incoming line 2. The problem that you're having is that both the black wire and the red wire from your fireplace are connected to the same incoming line. This is a common do-it-yourselfer mistake and is easily fixed.

First... are there any open spaces for breakers in your electric panel? If there are, all you have to do is buy a 2 pole circuit breaker of the same type as the original breakers that came with the house. Circuit breaker types are indicated by 2 or 3 letters marked on the circuit breaker. If this is a fairly new house, it will probably be a MP-T, QP, QO, or HOM type breaker. A 2 pole circuit breaker is completely different from a tandem circuit breaker. While they both have two separate handles, tandem circuit breakers are usually not connected at the handle and usually feed both circuits from the same incoming line on the electric meter. 2 pole circuit breakers, on the other hand, are connected so that they both get turned on and off at the same time. They also connect each individual handle to a different incoming line on the electric meter. Unless your electric panel is at least 40 years old and one of a few rare types, a 2 pole circuit breaker should be twice as wide as a regular single pole circuit breaker.

Now... if you don't have any open spaces for breakers in your electric panel, you'll have to put in some tandem breakers. Look at the two circuit breakers directly above the one that you installed for your fireplace. Hopefully, they're single pole circuit breakers that say 15 or 20 on them. Go to the store and buy either a 15/15, 15/20, or 20/20 tandem circuit breaker of the correct type. Connect the two circuits that you looked at earlier to the tandem breaker next to the appropriate rating. Install the tandem breaker into the space occupied by the top breaker of the two that you're working on and remove the bottom breaker that is now not connected to anything. BE VERY CAREFUL WHILE YOU ARE INSTALLING BREAKERS TO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING METAL WITH ANY PART OF YOUR BODY. Keep your fingers only on the plastic part of the circuit breaker and don't let your fingers or any rings or jewelry touch any metal part of the electric panel. You will now have an available open space and can proceed as described above. As always, do not attempt anything that you feel you are not qualified to safely do. An electrician or qualified handyman shouldn't cost more than about $150 to fix this problem for you, so call one if you're not sure.

Is a electric fireplace system better than using gas?

Amanda B

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electric fireplaces are cleaner and for the most part safer than any fuel burning type. The "flames and logs" look pretty much the same. I just purchased an electric fireplace complete with a mahogany mantel. Its gorgeous!! and if you really just want the effect without all the hassles of installing gas lines and enlisting the services of plumbers and heating technicians, electric is a simpler choice.

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Electric Fireplace vs Central Heating - Cost?

TJ

This winter is a insane- this, we can all agree on. I am fortunate enough to live in Texas, so I can't complain a whole lot when comparing to other states (stay warm out there, everybody!)

That said, I'm wanting to save money on my utility bills, will still keeping warm.

I've been eyeballing some electric fireplaces lately. Since I live in an apartment and don't have a real one, this would seem like an interesting idea.

Now, I do have central A/C and heating. Summer months are a money funnel, but I deal with it and let that sucker run- it gets hot and humid in Texas. I've been reading a lot of reviews and info on how electric fireplaces can cut costs greatly, so I was wondering what the general idea would be on this concept.


Would it be more cost-effective to run an electric fireplace over central heating? I guess in the same respect, a space-heater would do the same in general, but an electric fireplace has more visual appeal IMO.

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If your central heating is resistive heat, then the fireplace is likely to give you nearly the same efficiency. If your central heat is gas or heat-pump, then central heat is going to be many times more efficient.

That being said, if you can turn down your central heat significantly and you use your fireplace to heat a small area, it could potentially save you a little. I can't imagine you would see savings in an apartment unless it is an exceedingly large apartment.

What is the best all around electric fireplace to buy? (realistic, money...)?

jheil21

I wanna purchase a electric fireplace for a bedroom. I want it to look realistic and have lots of options. Low flame, high flame, heat on, heat off
Can I build a mantle around an insert?
Any info would be great!
Thanks!!

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You can comparison shop and read reviews on this site.
http://www.nextag.com/electric-fireplace/search-html

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Major updating or a few new additional circuits?

Robert

I am thinking of giving my finished basement (~900 sq. ft) a face-lift, including new(additional) overhead lighting and additional electrical outlets. I am curious whether I will need updating on wiring, panel (or even service capacity), or whether I might be able to just add some new circuits to my existing panel. The current panel (1961) has 100 amp service , spaces for 14 single-switch circuits, with seven of them currently in use:
A)20amp: supplying washer/dryer (gas) and electric sump pump which operates simultaneously with washer.
B)20amp: supplying refridg. , gas stove/oven and microwave.
C)15amp: supplying 10 wall outlets (3 in basement) and 4 single bulb overhead lights(1 in basement)
D)30amp: supplying A/C (new as of 2002)
E)20 amp: supplying 4 wall outlets (kitchen)
F)15 amp: supplying gas furnace (1996)
G)15 amp: supplying a wall outlet, garage door opener, and 3 single bulb overhead lights and 2 overhead fan/lights
H)15 amp: supplying 7 wall outlets (2 in basement) and 3 single bulb overhead lights
(No, I didnât wire the house, it came this way)
Currently I make use of the existing basement outlets for a dehumidifier (summertime), entertainment center and modem/router/printer on (C) and (2)electric lamps and electric fireplace on (H). I am looking to add another 4-6 or so wall outlets in the basement( for things like lamps or computers), and 6-10 florescent lighting fixtures (48â, 4 bulb, drop ceiling tile size) which will replace at least a couple of existing overhead lights.
I have only limited wiring/electrical experience, but am trying to get a rough idea of I should expect from an electrician before I call one to the house, i.e. I donât want to be âtakenâ or electrocuted. Any help/advice would be appreciated. Derogatory comments regarding my naiveteâ are welcome as well, just be kind enough to accompany it(them) by some useful/helpful info. Thanks.

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it would be a good time to update your system it has some errors that i see such as: refidg. should have its own 20 amp dedicated circuit nothing else on it,the washer sould have its own while your current pannel could still be used and even the fridge and washer could be seperated and still have two open spaces left over in your pannel but consider the age 1961 thats 48 yrs old most electrical systems are 20-30 year life expectancy and now theres gfci (ground fault circuit interupter) and the recent requirement; arc fault protection in bed rooms that will probaly be required for all rooms eventually.theses are safety systems that protect you from electrocution (gfci) and fires (arc fault) in addition to grounded outlets which your system may or may not currently have.legally at least in maine you can wire your own house. but ask yourself this question: is my familly's safety important enough to me to have it professionally done? hope this helps you

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I rent. My central heat and central air has been broken since February 13.?

Jannycakes

My landlord has failed to fix our central heat and air conditioning unit since February 13th. We went with no heat in thew winter. I have 2 children. They gave us space heaters that would cause the circuit breaker to trip and shut everything down with in 5 mins. We own our own electric fireplaces so we used them one in my bedroom one in the livingroom. Very cold for kids to shower in the morning. Now we have no AC. We had a heatwave were our apartment was at about 105 degrees F for 4-5 days. They provided no fans. We had to buy our own fans. We have not paid last months rent or this months rent yet. Not because we are with holding it but because my husband is a contractor. He hasn't been paid yet. We have lived here for 11 years. They know when we have it we pay it ASAP. They have told me there is a specialty part the unit needs. They said it would be ready this week. Now I find out the family member/landlord who deals with that is on holidays for 2 weeks. It's going to be hot here in Ontario. The sister/landlord calls me at 12pm on the day rent is due to ask for the rent. Is it just me or is she insane?? THEY HAVEN'T FIXED OUR STUFF FOR 5 MONTHS. Also the light in the ceiling caught on fire a week ago and my son was terrified. They have don't nothing about that. Just told me to not turn it on anymore. People think I should report this, but since I am afraid we haven't paid our rent yet and that it will upset our understanding for each other when the rent is late, I haven't done so. This is really getting bad though. 5 months no heat or ac. They have not offered to take money off the rent for this inconvienience or pay for the fans we have had to buy. They just keep calling for the rent. Please help me...what would you suggest.

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That place is a death trap. As soon as you can afford it, get out of there. And you need to start saving extra money instead of blowing it so you can pay rent when you have no income. Landlords are only required to supply heat; air conditioning is only an amenity.

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Electric Fireplace vs. Gel Fuel Fireplace?

hh

I am thinking of putting a fireplace in my living room on an interior wall, just for looks and maybe a little extra heat in the winter. I dont know anyone who has either of these fireplaces so i was hoping for a little advice from someone with some experience in this area-- thanks for your help.

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I don't agree with the previous comments.

I would suggest that you see the actual model of electric fireplace you are looking at. The downfall is that they don't look very real! Probably the most realistic is the dimplex multifire. Lennox has a nice one also that uses a dvd. Electric will give more heat, and be cheaper to operate. But make sure you see it first.

With the gel you are getting a REAL fire, which even the best electric can't compete with. The gel also crackles like a real fire. It will be more expensive to maintain. Cheaper gels do emit a slight odor. If you go with the gel I would recommend you use Sungel, it is the cleanest. You can even make it yourself, to reduce costs. They also make scented gels as well.
If you use it alot there will be some residual soot after a while, not a big deal.

If you use it on rare occasions, I would lean towards a gel, electric if you think it will get used more than twice a week.

Electric fireplace?

Jenny

We bought a beautiful house that is perfect in every way, except for a very ugly fake fireplace. My house is traditional, but the mantel is light oak. Well, actually, it is just about perfect after I have spent 4 years and a lot of money. My last project is the fireplace, and my budget can't take a custom-made job. We are total electric so I don't have the choice of using gas. The electric fireplace w/mantel that I found at Lowe's is made of fake, cheap looking material. If I go through my decorator and her carpenter, it would be perfect, but would cost $6,000 to $10,000. I've done a lot of searching on the web, but I'm confused. I would appreciate any suggestions. My furniture is cherry, some dark antique pieces, and I have a black baby grand, so I need a fireplace that is not only functional but fits with my decor. Thanks!
There is no indention into the wall. They just put Italian marble (strange) where the fireplace would be. It's all flat with the wall. I have a hand-painted screen in front of it, but it is still a useless waste of a long wall. The dimplex is beautiful. Thanks for recommending that. Not sold here, but is available within 200 miles. Such nice people here! Some of the categories have such *angry* people. I was prepared to be insulted. :)

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if you already have a fireplace replace the mantel with one that matches your decor and then just order the logs and a log stand then insert them into your fireplace and plug in when they are on they look real especially if you keep the doors closed a little no one will know we did something simualar but we made a box inserted it into the wall witch backed up to a closet and then we put the screen on and then the logs and when ever any one comes over they think that it is real cause no one looks that close to a fireplace to know if it is real or not good luck hope all works

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Which is cheaper in bills, a Gas or an Electric Fireplace?

LytSlpr

It would be a plus if you could explain why. Thanks a bunch!

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Electric is cheaper to install but the monthly cost of running a gas fireplace will more than make up the cost of installation in the first year.

gas or electric fireplaces?

humphriesk

i am considering the purchse of a fireplace for my home. Has anyone ever used or is using a gas or electric fireplace? Which one heats the best and is the cheapest to use? We have a freestanding lp heater that came w/the house and i would love to replace it with something else. Also is one safer than the other for children? I have a 15 month old son and would like something he can't get burned on.

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electric, i have one that age i would not consider it.

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What is the Red Special guitar of Brian May of Queen?

Kevin7

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The Red Special is an electric guitar owned by Queen guitarist Brian May and custom-built by May and his father. The Red Special is also sometimes named in reviews as the Fireplace or the Old Lady, both nicknames used by May when referring to the guitar. May has used it on Queen albums and in live performances since the late 1960s. The name Red Special came from the reddish-brown colour the guitar attained after being stained and painted with numerous layers of Rustin's plastic coating. The name Fireplace is a reference to the fact that the source of the wood used for the neck was a fireplace mantel.

I have an elderly mother who gets cold very easily in fall/winter. Anyone heard good things about Eden heater?

Linda J

I've checked into consumer.org that listed the Amish one (which really the only thing Amish built is the mantle)--the heater is made in China. Surprise, surprise. I'm thinking with even the Eden which got a lot of good reviews from Paul Harvey, etc.--once it heats up a space, just like with a gas fireplace; it tends to shut down the heat in the rest of your house. So, wondering if a heater in her living room would be a waste of money, plus a space heater would be out of the question due to the danger it poses. Thanks!
Karen, & whoever else answers--the heater would be in the living room & the thermostat is in a connected living rm/dining rm on the dining room wall. I know our gas fireplace is in the living room & thermostat is on the wall adjacent from fireplace. It does shut the heat down once it reaches our 62 degrees(yah, we freeze to save), the fireplace will continue heating the small room up to past 80 degrees, but in our case it's been an investment well worth it--warmth & ambiance.

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An electric heater is an elecric heater. You can only get so much heat out of so many watts, no matter how the heater looks. If the electric heater is in the room with the thermostat and that room gets warm, then the thermostat will figure the whole house is warm and will shut off the heat until the room cools down again, and that will happen whether you heat that room with electricity, gas, or a wood fire. If you put the thermostat higher, it will shut off at a higher temperature. I suppose by a space heater, you mean a portable electric heater with a glowing red element. There are other kinds of electric heaters, including oil-filled radiators which are probably as safe as electric portable heat can get. You might also consider getting Mom a down couch throw or something else like that if she gets cold mainly while sitting.

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Ventless Jelled-Fuel Fireplace?

alexandra

Are ventless jelled fuel fireplaces safe around children? Do the flames really get hot or is it like an electric fireplace?

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They are real flames. I can't see how that is 100% safe for children. Just don't burn it when kids are unsupervised.

What is the best ventless fireplace during power outage?

Milo

I went through the ice storm last year and we had no electric for almost two weeks. We had to go stay with my mother-in-law b/c she has a fireplace and we had a small child we were worried about getting too cold. Her water is on pump though, so we had heat, but no water. Her stove is also electric, so we had to try to cook in the fireplace. I'd like to get a ventless gel fireplace for my apartment so that when...not even if, but when...it happens again, we can stay home and have a cooktop and running water. I don't even know where to start! I need something inexpensive to buy and to buy the refills for as we are kinda low income. I also need something that puts off enough heat to keep at least a bedroom, preferably my living room, warm by itself. I have two very young children (one 2 and one 6 weeks) so I need something that is very clean burning. And it needs to be small as space is an issue. Anyone have any suggestions? Please include link to website where I can buy.

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The gel fireplaces are mostly just decorative. I can't imagine getting one that will heat a room sufficiently.

Seems to me that burning anything that will produce enough heat to warm a room is also going to put off enough carbon monoxide to be deadly, especially to babies.

I'd never consider it. I'd move to an apartment with a real fireplace.

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How efficient are electric space heaters?

Bman31164

I live in an apartment that has electric radiant heat. The heating units are located in the ceilings (which makes no sense to me, but...whatever...) and my winter electric bills are astronomical. I try to turn down the heat when I'm not home, but it takes so long for the rooms to heat up again once I turn it back up that it's sort of impractical. I was wondering if it would be less expensive to buy a couple electric space heaters that have fans built in to blow the heat around and hopefully heat the rooms faster and more efficiently. I've seen some baseboard units and even some fake fireplace/wood stove units that are decent looking. If anyone has any experience with this type of thing, I'd appreciate your feedback. Thanks!

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You can create some small degree of improved comfort by directing portable heaters to specific areas you use. But space heaters won't heat faster, and the abuse of your receptacle circuits may cause damage to those circuits and inconvenience of worn out receptacles randomly failing. Portable heaters should only be used a supplemental heat in areas that aren't served well by the engineered heating system. I will be blunt, not to insult, but just to make sure there is no misunderstanding.

Electricity displaces 3.412 btu's per watt used. Doesn't matter what it is, a light bulb, TV, computer, portable heater all displace 3.4 btu's per watt. So yes, a portable heater may create some instant comfort, but the cost to bring the whole hose to comfort level will be the same.

Your receptacle circuits were laid out to to supply 3 watts per square foot power to run all your TV's, computers, and lights. Separate wires were run to supply 7 to 10 watts per s.f. to the radiant heaters to supply that load, the radiant heaters weren't attached to the local receptacle circuits because the local circuits were spread too thin to handle it. Running a bunch of space heaters instead of using the radiant heaters is abuse of the electrical system, and it is possible you could be back here asking why some of you outlets don't work even though none of your breakers are tripped. All the power for those heaters will physically run through all the outlets that are ahead in the daisy chain, and the connections will become weak and the wires will come loose.

how to convert a wood burning fireplace to a gas fireplace?

Bryan G

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You have two options.

The inexpensive / cosmetic option is to have the gas installer (usually a plumber) run a gas line to your fireplace, and use gas logs, but make no other changes. The gas logs will burn gas plus air from your home (like the wood burning fireplace) and exhaust up the chimney (like your wood burning fireplace). This solution is appropriate for people who do not need to use the fireplace for heat, and want to use the gas logs mostly for how they look - mostly, I suspect, people who live in apartments or in the South.

Up North, the more expensive, but much more energy efficient option is to install a direct vent gas fireplace insert. This is a metal box that slips into your existing masonry fireplace. Two 3 inch diameter flexible pipes run down your chimney and connect to the top of the insert. One of them brings in outside air for combustion, the other takes the exhaust back up the chimney. The front of the box is sealed so you can see the flame, but no household air is burned (and therefore doesn't go up the chimney). Heat is distributed into the house by circulating around the outside of the insert through louvers designed into the insert. Some inserts also use an electric blower to improve room air circulation.

In both cases (logs and inserts), you'll need the gas line run to the fireplace. If you use an insert with a blower, you'll need to run a electric outlet to the fireplace, too. The folks who sell you the insert can advise about permits necessary - in our part of the country the installer does the electric and the gas and no permit is required. Larger cities will have more stringent requirements.

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is electric radiant heat cheaper than radiant propane heat.?

doug

we live in the northeast,and have a 1200 sq ft ranch home.currently,we are using radiant electric heat located in the ceiling.i am considering installing a wall mount radiant propane heater with a blower.is this an economical move.we supplement with a fireplace.
thanks.

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Well... Ohanna gave you the $10 answer already. Propane beats electric every time for heat production.
However it is also worth note that "supplementing" heat with a fireplace is not a good practice either. You will feel the fireplace heat radiating in the room the fireplace is in, but the fireplace use will also speed up the homes stack effect air loss and result in higher bills. WP&L energy sent a note in their newsletter that regular fireplace use can make your heating bill go up 20%. I know it sounds counter intuitive but it is true, and you can ask any energy rater about it.
Your better off plugging the fireplace chimney flue with a chimney balloon and using propane heat to warm the interior air. That is the efficient solution.

Electric wall mount fireplace question?

Kevin K.

Thinking about getting a new electric wall mount fireplace. Any one have one? If so, pros and cons?

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They look great and they add a touch of class to the room. On full heat output they can be costly to run.

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Where can I get a good Electric Fireplace TV Stand?

Kid 'Ney

I'm looking for a good and CHEAP Electric Fireplace TV Stand that I can buy from a store like walmart target or kmart. Preferably like 20-26 inches like this one:

http://www.standsandmounts.com/classicflamegothamtvstandwithelectricfireplace-26mm9313b974.aspx

But I don't want to have to order it online and the furniture store's are just too expensive. The ones online and in store are mostly in the $800-1200 rage. I'm looking to pay $500 at the most. If anyone can suggest a good place it would be helpful.

Thanks
Serious inquiries only

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you don't go anywhere just visit once endlessbackyard.com and i hope you will find best quality product

Creative Christmas Gift Ideas?

aa

For Christmas, my grandmother wants either an Electric Fireplace or a TV. I don't have the money to get her both, so I'm going to give her the money and tell her to pick one. Any creative ideas on how to do this (instead of just saying "Here. Now pick one.")

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I have one idea, perhaps, that integrates the two: Check the Electric Fireplace that is also an entertainment center: http://electricfireplacereviewer.com/twinstar/classic-flame-pasadena-electric-fireplace-tv-stand/

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Is it okay to put an electric fireplace in a loft area?

MC

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Since your heater is electric, it will not "use up" the air, like a kerosene or propane heater that is unvented will . . .having said that the next issue you ought to worry about is how hot the thing gets, there is usually a standard warning label about which surfaces of the heater get hot and (if it is a good one) the "clearances to combustables" that it can safely operate within . . .the last issue is a watts n amps thing . .most household circuits are 15 or 20 amp, and are designed to SAFELY operate at 80% of that rating, that is a 15 amp circuit will safely run 12 amps continuously, and a 20 amp circuit will safely run 16 amps continuously . .to find out how many amps your heater is, there ought to be a label (the UL label) somewhere on it that states how many watts it uses. Dividing the watts by 120 volts will give you the amps it uses . .cut to the chase a 1920 watt heater will run continuously on a 20 amp circuit and a 1440 watt heater will run continuously on a 15 amp circuit, BUT (!!!) that is assuming there is nothing else on the circuit breaker . . . which is pretty unlikely .

Best way to build a fireplace against a brick wall?

Brielle

One of our walls in out living room is brick and we would like to have a fireplace there. How would you suggest building one? It has a gas pipe hookup but we are also looking at electric ones. My husband can lay bricks, tile, stone, whatever. He can also make a mantel. We would really appreciate any tips or suggestions!

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visit a hearth store, they have many options for vent free gas fireplaces, since you already have the line there its your best option, you can buy them with the mantel or without, if its a zero clearance model it will only produce heat out of the front and so the brick is a moot point. i recently installed one in my living room and constructed my own mantel for it, took me about 20 minutes to install and alother 30 to build the mantel, very easy

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Does anyone have one of those electric fireplace heaters/stoves? And if so, how do you like it?

lolabear

I'm thinking about getting one but I'm not sure how affective they are or how even how realistic the flames look. Let me know if your happy with yours or not. Thank you!

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I love mine, but I NEVER use it to heat. Way too expensive! Only for the appearance of a fireplace. The flames have fooled lots of people. Shop around. There are many different quality of stoves. Mine is a 5 year old Dimplex.

How much is your electric heating bill every month?

Juicy Supe

Im looking to buy a house but it has electric heating.
I live in Md as well and everyone keeps saying that electric heating is more expensive... I just didnt know how true that is.

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I live in denmark, and we don't use our radiators. We use a fireplace, and then just have lights, an electric stove, and a hot water heater that uses electricity. Our electric bill is about 1900 kroners every 3 months, which is about 320 dollars.

To cut down on your heating bill, try not to set the heat above a certain temperature.

Wear long sleeves when it's cold out, or drink hot tea, coffee, etc.

Always have a couple fleece blankets in your home on the couch/chair to cover up with when you get chilly. This will save on your electric bill so it's not quite so high :)

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You know those 'silica gel' packs that come with shoes, electronics?

a kinder,

Do they really need to warn people not to eat them? Would someone say, "Hey, look! They gave me a packet of salt with my new shoes! Let's go out to eat!"?

Wouldn't someone who ate such a thing deserve what they got anyways?
You people are GREAT!!

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You would be suprised what people will do. And what they will sue for if not forewarned!! Here's some more I found-

More Silly Warning Labels

Do not iron clothes on body - warning on a Rowenta Iron
Do not use while sleeping. - warning on a Sears hair dryer

Product will be hot after heating - warning on Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding

Warning: may cause drowsiness - warning on Nytol

Warning: contains nuts - warning on Sainsbury's Peanuts

Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands - warning on a Swedish chainsaw

For play only. Cape does not enable user to fly. - warning sign on a Batman costume

This item is intended only to be used as a can cooler and not as a flotation device for cats, guinea pigs, squirrels, or other unsuspecting wildlife. - warning found on a foam can wrap.

Ceiling Fans in Operation. Please be careful when lifting small children. - sign in a fabric warehouse in Wells, South England

On a blanket from Taiwan:
Not to be used as protection from a tornado.

Warning on fireplace log:
Caution -- Risk of Fire.

A warning on a pair of shin guards manufactured for bicyclists:
Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover.

Warning on an electric router made for carpenters:
This product not intended for use as a dental drill.

On a bottle of shampoo for dogs:
Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish.

On a string of Chinese made Christmas lights:
For indoor or outdoor use only.

On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
Instructions - open packet, eat nuts.

On a hotel provided shower cap:
Fits one head.

On Nytol Nighttime Sleep-Aid:
Warning: May cause drowsiness.

Warning on a cartridge for a laser printer:
Do not eat toner.

Can of self-defense pepper spray warns:
May irritate eyes.

Warning on a Conair Pro Style 1600 hair dryer:
Do not use in shower. Never use while sleeping.

On Silly Putty package warning:
Not for use as earplugs.

On a baby stroller:
Remove child before folding.

On a household iron:
Never iron clothes while they are being worn.

On a fireplace lighter:
Do not use near fire, flame or sparks.

On a handheld massager:
Don't use while sleeping or unconscious.

On a cardboard car sun shield:
Do not drive with sun shield in place

On a sharpening stone:
Knives are sharp.

On bottled water label :
Twist top off with hands. Throw top away. Do not put top in mouth.

On a box of rat poison
Warning: Has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice.

On a toilet bowl cleaning brush:
Do not use orally.

On an electric cattle prods:
For use on animals only

On a can of air freshener:
Keep out of reach of children and teenagers

On a rubber ball toy:
Choking hazard: This toy is a small ball.

On a package of dice:
Not for human consumption.

In the manual of a chainsaw:
Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand.

On the barrel of a .22 caliber rifle:
Warning: Misuse may cause injury or death.

On an electric thermometer:
Do not use orally after using rectally.

On the wrapper of a Fruit Roll-Up snack:
Remove plastic before eating.

On a TV remote controller:
Not dishwasher safe

On a fireplace log:
"Caution - Risk of Fire"

On a CD-Player:
"Do not use the Ultradisc2000 as a projectile in a catapult."

On a box of birthday candles:
"DO NOT use soft wax as ear plugs or for any other function that involves insertion into a body cavity."

On novelty rock garden:
"Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth."

On the "Cycle-Aware" helmet-mounted mirror:
"Remember: Objects in the mirror are actually behind you."

On a packet of juggling balls:
"This product contains small granules under 3 millimeters. Not suitable for children under the age of 14 years in Europe or 8 years in the USA."

On a camera:
"This camera only works when there is film inside."

On a bottle of flavored milk drink:
"After opening, keep upright."

On a can of windscreen de-icing spray:
"Spray works in sub-zero temperatures."

On a Halloween Batman costume:
"This cape does not give the wearer the ability to fly."

Fish tank heat?? Is there an alternative way to heat a fish tank?

Ben

I have no power at my house which means no fish tank heaters or heat in general.. The outside temp is 37 and i need to know if theres anyway i can keep the tanks heated?

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I'll start off with a couple good ideas that may actually help you. If I start rambling about cavemen and sled dogs, you'll know to stop reading.

A fireplace if you have one will warm up parts of the house. You may be able to rent a generator or buy one at WalMart, Home Depot, Sears, etc. that will be big enough to power the electrical systems of a gas furnace. or a least a couple small electric space or radiant heaters. Styrofoam insulation boards may help slow the loss of heat from the tank. Don't use towels or blankets for insulation because they can dip in the tank and start a siphon on to the floor. Battery operated air pumps actually cool down the tank rapidly by forcing cold room air into the tank and creating evaporative cooling at the surface.

If cavemen had kept tropical fish, I imagine they would have had to heat up rocks in their bonfires in front of the cave entrance and then set a few hot rocks under their aquariums. In the 1850's aquariums were made with cast iron bottoms so that the owner could set a Bunsen burner or a few candles under the aquarium to keep it warm. That would be a huge mistake with a glass or acrylic aquarium. And forget your sled dogs helping you out. You read "To Build A Fire" didn't you?

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what stores sell electric fireplace logs?

purplerain

i am looking for electric logs, but I have only found them for sale online. does anyone know what regular stores sell faux electric fireplace logs? it would be greatly appreciated.

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I believe "Home Depot", has what you are looking for, for about $45. Model #L-20W, SKU#100588006

What is the tool used to turn on the gas to a fireplace in a new home?

rayancy32

I have a new home with a gas fireplace with an electric ignition. There is a gas valve built in the wall near the fireplace that uses a tool to turn on the gas to the fireplace. I tried to use a pair of needle nose pliers but they're too short to reach the valve which sits back about an inch inside the wall. The valve is shaped like a hex (male). Does anyone know the name of the tool used to turn the gas valve on and off?

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yes it's called a gas key for homeowners. either go to any building center or to a place of buisness that sale gas fireplaces,hearths,etc.

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Which is more efficient? Using a gas fireplace or an electric space heater?

John

I have a home built in 2004, masonry fireplace with metal flue and a Home Depot gas log set. My question, is whether it is cheaper to run the fireplace to add a little warmth to the den or to use a ceramic type electric space heater. From what I've read, a fireplace is very inefficient. However, gas is more efficient and cheaper than electricity. You do get a fan, oscillation, etc out of the space heater, but gas is a thermally more efficient than electricity and much cheaper. I also have a solar voltaic system that covers about 50% of my normal electricity usage, so that may also skew the real equation of relative costs.

Answer
It is more efficient to use your electric space heater unless you had a fireplace insert. After reading your question it sounds like you just have a flue and not an insert. If you only have a flue and no insert is present, then most of the heat generated by the fireplace logs is going up and out the flue. Thus, it is more efficient to run the electric space heater. In addition, you have a solar voltaic system to increase the efficiency of your electric heater. However, if you had a fireplace insert and not just a flue, then it would be more efficient to burn gas rather than run the heater.

-Miller's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

Question about Electric Fireplace...?

shoe shoe

I bought an electric fireplace but the insert that came with it is purely decorative. It doesn't produce any heat. Just light and sound. Is it possible to replace this insert with an insert that does produce heat electrically.

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Yes. We recently bought a small insert for our living room fireplace. It has a 1500 watt heater with 2 fan speeds. It is energy efficient using only .08/hr without heat and .12/hr. with the heat on. We also have a plasma wall mounted electric fireplace on the family room wall. It is really neat and also economical to operate. 1500 watt heater, and the same specs as the other one. The make of these fireplaces is Dimplex perhaps you can look them up on the net. Cheers, Terry

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