Electric Fireplace vs Space Heater

Ever wondered how to keep your apartment warm during the winter? We hope so! There are several heating appliances to use in order to heat up family rooms and living spaces. Should you go with a space heater, or something more expansive like an electric fireplace?

However, it is important to know the safest appliance to use in your apartment. In this blog, we discuss whether it is safer to use an electric fireplace or space heater in your apartment.

Electric Fireplaces

An indoor electric fireplace is a type of electric heater that portrays a traditional wood or gas burning fireplace. Electric fireplaces offer heat through an on-demand heating unit. They can also have a thermostat control panel that keeps a set temperature in the room.

Electric fireplaces have heat and flame settings that are independent of each other. When the flame setting is on, the fireplace displays a flame effect.

Most outdoor and indoor electric fireplaces use either LED lights or a pre-recorded flame to showcase the fire. The lights show realistic flames and there are different flame settings to control the strength of the fire and flame color.

Indoor and wall mounted electric fireplaces are also a safer option than traditional wood burning fireplaces! Unlike wood-burning fireplaces, modern electric models use LED flames and do not burn fuel at all. This makes them cleaner and safer for indoor use. It also means these fireplaces are more energy efficient than traditional fireplaces.

These fireplaces come with several benefits. Some of the main benefits include:

• Clean Air: With no actual burning from the fireplace, pollutants cannot enter into the living room or bedroom.
• Zone Heating: Indoor electric fireplaces provide supplementary heat to your home. Place them in specific rooms to save on your heating bill.
• No Mess: Feel the ambiance of a fireplace without the mess that comes with traditional wood fireplaces.
• Safety for Children and Pets:These fireplaces are cool to the touch making it safe for children and pets if they touch the unit.

Amantii's 72 inch Tru View Slim Electric Fireplace warms rooms up to 400 Square Feet. This fireplace comes with a 10 piece faux log set giving the fireplace appeal without real firewood.

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Space heaters work by converting the electricity from the power source into heat. A blower fan will then push a certain amount of heat through the unit and disperse it through the room.

Space heaters can work through convection or radiant heating.

• Convection space heaters pull cool air into the heater and then heat it. The heater then pushes the air back into the room to circulate. They provide gradual warmth to the area which is perfect for smaller apartments. Unfortunately, they can circulate dust and allergens making them a risk to some occupants.
• Infrared space heaters use radiant heating to warm rooms. Infrared space heaters heat objects and people within the immediate area. They are more efficient when they are in a room for only a few hours and need to directly heat an object.

Dr. Heater's 1500W Infrared Indoor/Outdoor Heater will keep you warm during the winter with 3 heat settings. Made with durable aluminum so you can use the heater outdoors!

By using space heaters, you can save money. This is possible because they only heat the areas where they are placed. They also use less energy than HVAC systems which saves power and money with short-term use.

Another reason you should use space heaters is due to the simple design. Space heaters can plug into the wall or work electronically. Many modern space heaters also have sensors that automatically turn off heat when a room reaches a certain temperature.

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While both electric fireplaces and space heaters help to keep you warm, electric fireplaces are the safer option. Electric fireplaces do not have an open flame which removes the threat of a fire hazard. While space heaters do not use fire, they can fall and cause a fire.

Unlike space heaters, electric fireplaces benefit have a fixed placement. They do not risk getting knocked over or being placed around hazardous materials.

Electric fireplaces are also safer because they do not distribute carbon monoxide. While electric space heaters don’t emit carbon monoxide, improper use, such as placing too close to flammable objects, can increase fire risk. There can also be an electrical overload with the space heater, increasing the chance of a fire. Unplug the space heater when done using it to save even more money.

To be clear, space heaters are not unsafe to use. However, they require more thoughtfulness during, and after, operation.

Electric fireplaces and space heaters are great for warming up areas within an apartment. However, space heaters can cause many fire and safety hazards. Electric fireplaces are the safer option and still give the ambiance of a real fireplace while keeping you warm.

If you’re looking for more electric fireplaces, shop Dimplex Heaters today at HomElectrical! You can find a variety of electric heating systems.

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