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

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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

Electric heaters for large rooms?

F Strauser

My neighbor heats with electric heaters. He is 73 and somewhat eccentric so he wont consider any other type of heat. He has tried several different kinds of heaters including edenpure, electric fireplaces and the like. But nothing seems to keep the apartment warm. I was wondering anyone has any suggestions on what would work. He lives in a one bedroom apartment, that's approximately 900 square feet.

Answer
We use a Lasko floor cyclonic ceramic heater that sits against the wall, it pulls cool air from the floor and blows it out of the top. They operate on 15 amps at 1500 watts and are digital. It's about like adding 2 HVAC vents in a room that before didn't have one.

That should keep the temperature comfortable.

Ceramic is also very safe and warmer to me then any other heater type. They are also safe.

Wal-mart carries them see the link below.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/17038557?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=3

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My electric Majestic fireplace pilot light won't light, any tips?

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mnarchbutt

I have followed some instructions, but they aren't working. The switch on the wall is on off. I the black knob to pilot and push it in for at least sixty seconds and then pushed the striker at least three times. I see the spark, but it won't light. Any tips?

Answer
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I hope that this detail will be your answer ..............

How to Light the Pilot Light of a Gas Fireplace by Majestic

How to Light the Pilot Light of a Gas Fireplace by Majestic
By Matt McGew, eHow Contributor

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Majestic manufactures and markets a line of gas fireplaces. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Monessen Hearth Systems Company. Majestic fireplaces feature automatic ignition systems that light the fireplaces' pilot flames without requiring a match or a lighter. Using this automatic ignition system, you can light your Majestic fireplace's pilot light with the touch of a button. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions

1

Turn off all electrical power to your Majestic fireplace. Use your hands to pull out and remove the grate located at the bottom of the fireplace. Open the glass doors of the fireplace. Starting at the bottom of the fireplace and working up, smell for gas. If you smell any gas, do not light the fireplace.
2

Push in the gas control knob. The gas control knob is located at the bottom of the fireplace under the area normally covered with the grate.

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3

Wait five minutes. Starting at the bottom of the fireplace and working up, smell for gas. If you smell any gas, do not light the fireplace.
4

Press and turn the gas control knob to the "PILOT" position. Hold the control knob in this position. Repeatedly press the red ignitor button located to the right of the gas control knob. You should see the pilot flame located in front of the main burner to the left of the gas control knob.
5

Continue to press and hold the gas control knob in the "PILOT" position for one minute after you see the pilot flame. After one minute, release the gas control knob and rotate the knob to the "ON" position.
6

Replace the grate located at the bottom of the fireplace.

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what colour electric fireplace should we buy?

Blasse

We are building a new rec room in the basement. Wall colours are sisal brown and one wall is rust red. The fireplace would be along the rust wall. The trim & doors will be white.

The sofa is called marshmallow and the ottomon will be espresso.

Have I painted myself into a corner? What colour wood looks good on rust?

Answer
I'd go with the espresso. Not quit black and not brown. Good luck!

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Is it ok to place a wall-mounted electric fireplace in the bathroom?

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blesnme

Will the moisture in the bathroom affect the electric wall-mounted fireplace?

Answer
You will need to have something that is approved for use in a bathroom. That shouldn't be all that difficult as electric bathroom heaters are very common.
The important thing is to make sure you have the appropriate electrical work done.
Make sure that the approved heater is installed in the appropriate manner and that everything is safe.
We don't want anyone to be electrocuted!
If you have any doubts of questions, seek the services of a licensed electrician.
He should know the rules and regulations for this installation and be able to wire the heater in correctly.

Just a thought, this might be a fairly big job... Especially if there is no wiring available in the bathroom....

Good luck.

How come my electric fireplace doesn't stay on?

rainbow

My electric fireplace won't stay on, it turns on briefly then shuts down. The heating coils glow for about 30 seconds then their is a click and it they turn off. It won't work at all for about 5 minutes then I can turn it on and the same thing happens. It does not restart on its own. I did see a small spark in the coil area just before it shut down.

Can you please help me? What could be the problem

The Electric fireplace is attached to the wall

Answer
You most likely have a burned out resistor. They lose the ability to handle the load and have to be replaced.

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I am decorating a new house in a beach theme. I have a long wall about 20 feet long with ten feet ceiling.?

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Linda

Can I place an electric fireplace in between a T.V console and a fish tank or is that too much for one wall?

Answer
this place sounds pretty cheesy..
guess ya need to be really drunk to appreciate the beach decor
put the fish in the electric fire place

My electric Majestic fireplace pilot light won't light, any tips?

mnarchbutt

I have followed some instructions, but they aren't working. The switch on the wall is on off. I the black knob to pilot and push it in for at least sixty seconds and then pushed the striker at least three times. I see the spark, but it won't light. Any tips?

Answer
===
I hope that this detail will be your answer ..............

How to Light the Pilot Light of a Gas Fireplace by Majestic

How to Light the Pilot Light of a Gas Fireplace by Majestic
By Matt McGew, eHow Contributor

Print this article

Majestic manufactures and markets a line of gas fireplaces. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Monessen Hearth Systems Company. Majestic fireplaces feature automatic ignition systems that light the fireplaces' pilot flames without requiring a match or a lighter. Using this automatic ignition system, you can light your Majestic fireplace's pilot light with the touch of a button. Does this Spark an idea?
Other People Are Reading

How to Relight a Pilot Light on a Gas Fireplace
Troubleshooting a Gas Fireplace Pilot

Instructions

1

Turn off all electrical power to your Majestic fireplace. Use your hands to pull out and remove the grate located at the bottom of the fireplace. Open the glass doors of the fireplace. Starting at the bottom of the fireplace and working up, smell for gas. If you smell any gas, do not light the fireplace.
2

Push in the gas control knob. The gas control knob is located at the bottom of the fireplace under the area normally covered with the grate.

Sponsored Links
Ball Valves

Wide selection of ball valves- including plastic and brass
www.industrialspec.com
3

Wait five minutes. Starting at the bottom of the fireplace and working up, smell for gas. If you smell any gas, do not light the fireplace.
4

Press and turn the gas control knob to the "PILOT" position. Hold the control knob in this position. Repeatedly press the red ignitor button located to the right of the gas control knob. You should see the pilot flame located in front of the main burner to the left of the gas control knob.
5

Continue to press and hold the gas control knob in the "PILOT" position for one minute after you see the pilot flame. After one minute, release the gas control knob and rotate the knob to the "ON" position.
6

Replace the grate located at the bottom of the fireplace.

Sponsored Links

Read more: How to Light the Pilot Light of a Gas Fireplace by Majestic | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_7949537_light-light-gas-fireplace-majestic.html#ixzz2K9pC7400

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How come my electric fireplace doesn't stay on?

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rainbow

My electric fireplace won't stay on, it turns on briefly then shuts down. The heating coils glow for about 30 seconds then their is a click and it they turn off. It won't work at all for about 5 minutes then I can turn it on and the same thing happens. It does not restart on its own. I did see a small spark in the coil area just before it shut down.

Can you please help me? What could be the problem

The Electric fireplace is attached to the wall

Answer
You most likely have a burned out resistor. They lose the ability to handle the load and have to be replaced.

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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Do I remove the floor to ceiling mirrors in my l/r, cover them, or keep them?

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Nina R

I have an entire wall of floor to ceiling beveled mirrors that are in grooved channels and glued to the wall. The whole wall. I just bought an electric fireplace with an oak mantle and it doesn't really go with the mirrors. They were here when I bought the house. Do I remove them, (uh, professionally), somehow cover them up with paneling of some kind, or just leave them there with the f/p in front? help?

Answer
No, have the mirrors removed professionally. With something as classic as oak, the mirrors (very sixties art deco) clashes. And your room need not look smaller. Opposite to the fireplace, if possible, hang a large picture mirror with a frame that matches the rest of your decor. It will still help to open up the room without seeming tacky.

Covering them up is a bad idea. What if something happens to your house and (for example) and electrician needs to get behind them?

I lived in a house once where the entire master bedroom was wall to wall mirrors (guess what the previous tenants' hobbies were) and couldn't wait to get rid of them. I don't think they are the best design choice for a living room or bedroom!

I am decorating a new house in a beach theme. I have a long wall about 20 feet long with ten feet ceiling.?

Linda

Can I place an electric fireplace in between a T.V console and a fish tank or is that too much for one wall?

Answer
this place sounds pretty cheesy..
guess ya need to be really drunk to appreciate the beach decor
put the fish in the electric fire place

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