Should I buy a gas or electric fireplace? (What is the difference?)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video we will discuss the pros and the cons between choosing a gas fireplace or an electric fireplace. Lets talk about some of the benefits for having or choosing one or the other. First off both electric and gas fireplaces are a great addition to your home!
Lets start with the benefits of a gas fireplace: First off, gas fireplaces have and use real fire. Anytime you are using real fire they produce a lot of heat, so gas fireplaces are great heaters! Also being real, they have a much better look, and the flames are much more realistic and resembling a real gas fireplace. Now to the bad, gas fireplaces are usually more expensive because there is a lot more to them. Also they are usually larger and have a much more complicated install process. They also in most cases require venting, which can be difficult to install in a basement for example.
Now on to electric fireplaces. First off, lets start with the good. Electric fireplaces are naturally more affordable (because there is a lot less to them). Also they are much easier to install, being that really the only thing that they need is electrical ran to them, and are small enough to fit into a wall usually. And lastly this is a good and bad, they dont heat if you don't want them to. So you can run them in warm climates, and in the summertime.
The bad: Being cheaper, easier to install comes with a cost... and that is they simply cannot replicate a real fireplace. And that is the number 1 drawback to electric fireplaces is the look. Secondly is they cannot generate the heating power of a gas fireplace. Again sometimes this can be considered a good thing in the right climate.
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I am just at the crossroad of deciding which one and this video is excellent at helping me make that choice, thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
very concise, clear and organized explanation!
Thank you!!
Nighttime temperatures in southern California can easily get cool enough to warrant a fireplace. Especially in homes near the ocean or in the mountains.
true, we know all too well, this was shot in our showroom in the central coast in Paso Robles
The electric fireplace at 5:25 actually looks the best out of all of them, including the gas fireplace. Unlike the other electric ones, it's not really trying to emulate a flame so much - instead, it's got its own unique thing going on. The others just look corny in comparison.
Straight to the point. Thank you.
thanks for watching
Thanks so much for the detailed info. This helped me tremendously.
glad itr was helpful
This was so helpful. Keep up the good work.
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Very informative. Thank you for posting..
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment !
Seems like a digital fireplace could be the most practicle over the electric.
They are very similar we have an updated video on this digital one.
Excellent info. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
when the power goes out in an area that's cold, I'd rather have a gas fireplace vs electric! :-)
Until you have a gas outage!😉
ha true, but probably less likely then a power outage
@@embersliving Except in Texas.
im really gonna get those!! thank you for this and its beauty full 🤩🤩🤩
You’re welcome 😊
In the 1990s we joked about those electric fireplaces..It is 2020 and seems to be the same.
true! It still is tough to completely replace a real flame
@@embersliving but the carrying in of wood & clean up of real wood fireplace just hard if you’re a senior! I love my electric one.
I have different opinion- electric flame looks way better and provides cozy ambient
You're the smartest one here!😀✌👍👏
I agree
its funny how polarizing this topic can be
Thank you, very informative.
Anytime! Just shoot us a message if you have any questions
That was great, thank you!
thanks for watching
How much does it cost to uninstall a gas fireplace & install a electric fireplace?
You would have to ask a contractor
So helpful thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Very good
Thanks for the info. What about maintenance?
Did you find out a price? I wanted to know how much it would cost to uninstall a gas fireplace & install a electric fireplace...
Amazing fireplace!
Thanks so much!
at 5:25 minutes what's the model number?
That would be an Opti-Myst 60
I currently have a real gas fireplace I would like to take it out and put in an electric fireplace I don’t care too much about the actual heat I just want it for aesthetics would the process be difficult? Could I DIY?
Yes and No. you are dealing with gas and electrical. So it’s always good to have a professional kill the gas, and an electrician hook up the new one. To ensure everything is done to local code. However you could do some of the demo yourself
Electric is ambiance with a little bit of heat, gas is heat with ambiance
good point
Nice video👍
🤔 If the power goes out, electric won't work. Electric is more expensive on electric bill, But I would think it is safer to not have real flame, Right? Is electric safer then gas fireplaces? 🧐😵🤯 What about gas? Gas leaks? Would you have to fill it? Yearly? Would it be another bill? How does it work!? 🤔🤔😥😥😵😵
you won't get the same heat from and electric fireplace as you would a gas. Gas might overall be more expensive, but it will actually heat a larger area. We see a lot of people get electric if they power their home with Solar.
Thank you. Great information
@Embers Fireplaces & Outdoor Living.. what is the best gas fireplace you would suggest for a room that currently doesnt have a fireplace. I have a medium size family room, and I would love to add a fireplace. What size box is suggested (ie 36'', 42'', etc).
tv above it?
Thank you, very informative.
I can make a fire colorful like a rainbow. Are you interested?
no
What brand and model is the clear glass fireplace with white surround briefly visible at 2:25 of the video?
hmm ill have to look
how about the noise level? I have a gas heater it has some noise when running.
not really
Great video! I live in a Mediterranean climate, with winter temperatures rarely dropping bellow 10 c (around 50 f). Do you think an electric fireplace would provide enough heat? Thanks!
Yes, absolutely
Depends on the size of your home
Can you buy a fireplace with no heater I just want it for looks
yes
Is there a hybrid fireplace which uses a concealed flame?
not that im aware of
Hi, I live in Port Hueneme Ca. I believe temperature here drops to around 45-50f in winter. Would an electric do the job and how much warmer could it make my 400 sf living room if temperature was, lets say 45 Fahrenheit? thank you.
depends on ceiling height, etc. But probably could bump it up a good 5 degrees
Lol wtf 45 degrees is pretty comfortable
What’s the price?
what model
um wood is still the real flame
yup
Great job
Thanks so much!
Can the real fire be run lean with a roaring blue flame?
not really.
@@embersliving ah. shoot. I don't like the sooty yellow flame
I can’t feel any heat from our gas fireplace
you could have a low performing model
Wow! Never knew these darn things were that expensive.
Yeah they are worth a pretty penny!
Wish you were local.
sorry about that
When he said $5000-$10000 for an electric fireplace 😂
haha
"We wanna get you in the right fireplace." Buy me a drink first at least.
@M Detlef Eww, you're so gross!
ok
$20 to $40k for a gas fireplace?
Not I.
heat and glow and heatilator are some affordable brands .
$20,000-$40,000 for that gas fireplace? They smoking gas
ha ok
Wood burning fireplace
nice
Fire places in general kinda useless
ok
Unless u live in Canada lol
Sigh. They all look like glorified pizza ovens to me.
Ok
He should definitely go with a salad
thanks for the kind words
Very knowledgable thanks for your help good job