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Electric Fireplaces on Carpet or Rugs<\/h2>\n

Electric fireplaces are getting more and more popular, and it’s easy to understand why if you’ve ever seen one.<\/p>\n

They’re so cozy, warm, and safe to use compared to a wood-burning stove.<\/p>\n

There’s little to no work. You just have to sit back and relax and get cozy.<\/p>\n

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Can electric fireplaces safely be placed on the carpet, or do they get warm underneath and cause a fire hazard?<\/h3>\n

Electric fireplaces can sit on carpet or rugs without causing any danger.<\/p>\n

There is no actual fire in an electric fireplace.<\/p>\n

It’s just like a space heater with a fake firebox on top or underneath.<\/p>\n

You can often see where the heater sits, and this heater is always placed where it won’t cause any danger to the surface it’s sitting on.<\/p>\n

All you have to make sure of is that the surface is stable.<\/p>\n

You don’t want to knock over the fireplace if you bump into it, because that would hurt!<\/p>\n

You can sit down, relax, and have a warm drink<\/a> next to your electric fireplace, even if it’s sitting on the carpet or a rug.<\/p>\n

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Getting cozy in front of an electric fireplace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Do Electric Fireplaces Produce Heat?<\/h2>\n

Yes, electric fireplaces have heaters built into them.<\/p>\n

They produce heat just like a regular heater, but there’s also a fun flickering fire for added coziness.<\/p>\n

Some electric fireplaces have a setting that only turns on the fake fire part.<\/p>\n

This allows you to add a little extra mood lighting without having to run the heater.<\/p>\n

How Big of a Room Will an Electric Fireplace Heat?<\/h2>\n

Most electric fireplaces will have the recommended room size listed on the box or in the manual.<\/p>\n

But a good rule of thumb is small electric fireplaces for small rooms around 200 square feet.<\/p>\n

Medium for medium sized rooms that are around 400 square feet.<\/p>\n

And large fireplaces for larger rooms that can be up to 1000 square feet.<\/p>\n

One great thing about portable electric fireplace heaters is they can be moved to the space that you are occupying.<\/p>\n

That means you don’t need an extra large heater for a big room.<\/p>\n

You could just have a smaller electric fireplace near your favorite chair to heat the space you are in.<\/p>\n

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You can save electricity by using only the fake fire setting on an electric fireplace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Do Electric Fireplaces Use a Lot of Electricity?<\/h2>\n

Electric fireplaces are pretty much the same as regular space heaters. They just have a light that flickers behind a fake fire scene.<\/p>\n

The light doesn’t take much electricity, so you can directly compare the heaters in fake fireplaces to those in regular space heaters.<\/p>\n

The average space heater usually draws a maximum of 1,500 watts.<\/p>\n

That’s because a standard household wall outlet can only output a maximum of 1,800 watts.<\/p>\n

So 1,500 watts is a safe energy draw for a heater that will be plugged into a regular wall outlet.<\/p>\n

The 1,500 watts will be the power draw at the highest setting.<\/p>\n

So you could use a lot less electricity if the electric fireplace is set on low.<\/p>\n

If you have it on the highest setting, you can expect to use 1.5 kilowatts an hour.<\/p>\n

The average household in the USA pays around 15.42 cents per 1000 watts. The price does vary, but I’ll use the average for this example.<\/p>\n

Take the kilowatt price of 15.42 and multiply it by the max kilowatts used per hour (1.5).<\/p>\n

If you have an electric fireplace on the highest setting for 1 hour, you can expect to pay around 23 cents.<\/p>\n

Can I Leave an Electric Fireplace On Overnight?<\/h2>\n

A quality electric fireplace that you have tested throughout the day can be left on overnight.<\/p>\n

It’s recommended to leave it on a low setting so it will turn off periodically to give it time to cool off, but should be fine to run overnight.<\/p>\n

The same precautions used for space heaters should be used for electric fireplaces.<\/p>\n

Never leave them on around unattended children, don’t cover them, don’t place flammable objects in front of them, and don’t make the heater run 24\/7.<\/p>\n

Make sure to always give it a break.<\/p>\n

One thing you can safely leave on is the light for the fake fire.<\/p>\n

Some electric fireplaces allow you to turn on the light without having to turn on the heater.<\/p>\n

If you just have the light on, there shouldn’t be any fire hazards.<\/p>\n

Have any more questions about electric fireplace safety? Leave a comment below.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Electric fireplaces are one of the easiest coziest additions you can make to any room in your home. But can they sit safely on carpet or a rug? Let’s talk. <\/p>\n

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