Electric fireplaces are about 99 efficient beating out all other fireplaces efficiency ratings.
Electric fireplace efficiency comparison.
When it comes to energy efficiency you may find a wide range depending on size and model.
With its sleek and modern design and featuring a large flame and log insert the 50 inch touchstone electric fireplace will stand out as a beautiful centerpiece in your home and it will be the envy of all your friends.
You can t compare efficiency between electric and gas fireplaces without stating the heat output of each fireplace you re comparing.
The electric heat component converts electricity directly to heat at an efficiency rate of about 99 it would take a physicist to explain the missing 1.
Electric fireplaces convert electricity directly into heat giving electric fireplaces a 99 efficiency rate.
Gas fireplaces use between 7 000 and 16 000 btus are between 70 and 90 efficient at converting energy to heat and cost around 60 a year to run.
Electric fireplaces also heat a room quickly making them ideal.
And since these fireplaces don t use chimneys or vents all the heat stays in the home instead of being lost outside through the venting.
A 20 000 btu gas fireplace will cost more than any electric fireplace to run for one hour but the gas one will heat up a 900 sq ft space in an hour while the electric one may not heat more than 200 sq ft.