Electric fireplaces are one of the newer forms of fireplace that you can buy for your home, and instead of burning gas, wood or other solid fuels, electric fireplaces only run on electricity.

As there’s no real fire in an electric fireplace, there’s no flames and no harmful emissions can be produced, making electric fireplaces a very safe alternative to other forms of fireplace. However, electric fireplaces are an electrical appliance and should be used correctly in order to enjoy the fireplace experience safely.

We’ve discussed below why electric fireplaces can be considered a safe form of fireplace, as well as explaining aspects of an electric fireplace that may not be completely safe.

Why Electric Fireplaces Can Be Considered Safe

Compared to other forms of fireplaces, electric fireplaces can be considered safer because:

• There’s no real flame produced.
• The heat is generated artificially.
• There are no byproducts, smoke or waste gases released.
• Unlike wood and gas fires, electric fireplaces don’t require a constant supply of fresh air to keep the fire burning safely.
• Both the heat and flames can be turned off in an instant.
• Apart from in front of the heater, they aren’t hot to the touch.