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Discover "Green" Options With Quality Electric Fireplaces and Other Energy-Saving Tips for Your HomeEveryone is trying to save money on energy consumption these days. There are plenty of ways you can save the environment and your bank account with simple, do-it-yourself projects and supplemental heat. An electric fireplace is an excellent source of supplemental heat and they provide the ambiance of a traditional fireplace without the mess, fire danger, or inconvenience.Modern flame technology allows you to have a freestanding or wall mount electric fireplace in your apartment, condo, or home, creating the feel of a fire without the associated risks. An electric fireplace also costs less to use than other heat sources. Combining the supplemental heat from an electric fireplace with good insulation and weather stripping will save you a significant amount of money this winter as you heat your home. Use Your Thermostat Wisely Your household thermostat is an excellent money saving device. Instead of heating your entire house, you can reduce your energy bill by 10% simply by reducing the temperature to the minimum for comfort while you are home and then lowering it when no one is home or when everyone is asleep. You can also save money and energy while maintaining your comfort level with the use of supplemental heat. Supplemental heat sources, such as those provided by an electric fireplace, Amish fireplace, and wall mount electric fireplace, can go a long way to keep occupied rooms toasty warm, while unoccupied rooms are allowed to remain cooler. An electric fireplace or Amish fireplace provides attractive, furniture quality construction and efficient supplemental heat for your apartment, condo, or house. Weather-Proofing Your Home Heating and cooling your home accounts for approximately 56% of your annual energy consumption, but there are plenty of things you can do to reduce your energy bill. The first thing to look at the insulation found in your attic, basement, walls, and crawl space. Any of these areas that can be accessed should be looked at for leaks and inadequate insulation. Air leaks around pipes, windows, and doors can easily be eliminated with weather stripping and expanding foam from a spray can. You can also take advantage of the heat produced by the sun. Leaving your south facing curtains and drapes open during the day will allow your walls, floors, and furnishings to absorb the sun's heat, which is then released into the room as the temperature drops. In the same way, keeping your drapes closed when the sun is not visible will help to create an insulating layer. An Electric Fireplace Produces Zero Emissions While wood fireplaces provide heat and ambiance, they also create messes in the form of ash, storage issues, fire risks, and air pollution. Using supplemental heat devices such as a wall mount electric fireplace or Amish fireplace allows you to eliminate the fire risk and the air pollution while you are still able to enjoy a warm, cozy home and the aesthetic ambiance of a fire. Instead of causing trees to be cut down or smoke put into the atmosphere, an electric fireplace is highly efficient and they produce zero emissions. Modern flame technology allows you to enjoy the look and feel of a real fire without all of the associated problems. Your electric fireplace logs and ember bed look like the real thing without risking a house fire, lugging firewood and bugs into your home, or having to clean out the hearth. An electric fireplace provides the best of both worlds at a fraction of the cost. Save Money With An Electric Fireplace The cost of operating a wood fireplace depends largely on the current price of wood, without factoring in the work effort or flue and chimney maintenance involved. Gas fireplaces are extremely convenient and only require occasional pilot light and venting maintenance. They generally operate at a cost of 17-24¢ per hour, whereas an electric fireplace provides realistic looking, patented flame technology for about 3¢ per hour, and flame with heat for around 8 to 12¢ an hour, heating up to 400 square feet of space. Clearly, your electric fireplace or Amish fireplace can provide all of the supplemental heat you need at a cost savings and without damaging the environment. Installing your electric fireplace or Amish fireplace is simple and requires nothing more than opening a box and plugging the unit in to a wall outlet. You can even install an electric fireplace insert into an existing fireplace for year round fire enjoyment, with or with the heat. Your electric fireplace will provide comfortable heat at a savings without the risks or the hassles. » Top of page |
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