Comparing Electric Fireplaces and Ventless Gas Fireplaces
Answering this question is quite possibly one of the most valuable investMents of your time that you can make. If the label ' thrifty homeowner applies to you, then you are probably well aware that the efficiency of your electric heater, ventless gas Fireplace, or whatever device you have heating contributes directly to how much you pay in utility bills every month.
Comparing Electric Fireplaces and Ventless Gas Fireplaces
Comparing Electric Fireplaces and Ventless Gas Fireplaces
Comparing Electric Fireplaces and Ventless Gas Fireplaces
Comparing Electric Fireplaces and Ventless Gas Fireplaces
So what is the most efficient heating device? I go into more detail on this question at home blog, but the quick answer is ... that it's the wrong question to ask! Let me explain why as well as give you the questions (and answers!) you should be asking.
There are actually two completely different technologies that come close to 100% efficiency at heating your home. Electric Fireplaces achieve near 100% efficiency and use electrical energy. Ventless Fireplace Fireplaces are also nearly 100% efficient and can use a range of fuels such as ethanol, gel fuel, propane, and natural gas. Since these two technologies are ' compleMentary goods ', the questions you need to ask are:
• Which one is more environMentally friendly?
• Which one is cheaper to operate?
• Which one is easier to install?
Which one is more environmentally friendly?
While electric heaters are zero emission devices, its debatably as to weather they are more environmentally friendly than ventless gas fireplaces. The reason for this is because there is a very good chance that the power plant the generates your electricity produces a morenegative environmental impact than the emissions of a ventless fireplace. Ventless Fireplace fireplaces produce carbon dioxide and water as their emissions, which are very low-impact emissions (despite all the media attention on anti-carbon emissions).
Which one is cheaper to operate?
This is also a debatable question as it will depend on your geographic location. In many parts of the country, however, the Dollars per BTU for natural gas is cheaper than the Dollars for BTU cost of electric heating. There are several reasons for this. I am also assuming that your ventless gas fireplace consumes natural gas and not a more exotic fuel such as ethanol or gel fuel.
