Are the new electric fireplaces safe and/or efficient?

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Janet Pizaro
on Jan 3, 2018

http://www.electricfireplacesdirect.com/choose-the-right-electric-fireplace

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- Ldy27663813
  on Jan 3, 2018
  
  Thank you
  
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Ken
on Jan 3, 2018

Safe? YES! Efficient? NO, no, no. no.

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- Ldy27663813
  on Jan 3, 2018
  
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Barbara
on Jan 3, 2018

They are just as safe as any other plug-in appliance. They also radiate a fair amount of heat too.

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- Ldy27663813
  on Jan 3, 2018
  
  Thank you
  
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27524803
on Jan 3, 2018

An electric fireplace is just a space heater that is more aesthetically pleasing to look at.... and will be as safe as any other electrical appliance.

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- Ldy27663813
  on Jan 3, 2018
  
  Thank you
  
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Barbara
on Jan 3, 2018

you are very welcome.

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Are the new electric fireplaces safe and/or efficient?

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