How Much Does a Electric fireplace Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 1500 W · 4 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$1.08
Monthly
$32.36
Yearly
$393.71
Quick rate
Daily cost
$1.08
Monthly cost
$32.36
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$393.71
kWh / month
180.0 kWh
Local monthly estimate: $32.36 · U.S. average equivalent: $32.36
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A typical electric fireplace uses about 1500 W and costs about $1.01/day or $30.24/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 4 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $0.67/day (1000 W) to $1.21/day (1800 W).
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Quickly spot cheapest, highest, and near-average monthly costs.
Top 10 cheapest
Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $71.62
- Massachusetts $56.09
- Maine $55.31
- California $54.52
- Rhode Island $54.25
- New York $51.07
- Connecticut $50.94
- New Hampshire $47.38
- Alaska $45.94
- District of Columbia $42.70
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 1500 W and 4 h/day. Rates from our dataset (see methodology ). Open a state for a dedicated calculator page.
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ad-after-state-table Wattage range
| Level | Watts | Est. monthly @ avg rate |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 1000 W | $21.57 |
| Typical | 1500 W | $32.36 |
| High | 1800 W | $38.83 |
Energy saving tips
- Seal air leaks and improve insulation to reduce run-time.
- Use thermostats or timers so the appliance only runs when needed.
- Combine this appliance with fans or shading to reduce demand.
- Set the thermostat a few degrees higher in summer or lower in winter.
- Use ceiling fans to feel cooler at a higher thermostat setting.
FAQ
- Most electric fireplace units fall between 1000 W and 1800 W, with 1500 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 1500 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 1000–1800 W.
- At typical use (4 hours/day at 1500 W), the estimate is about 6.00 kWh/day and 180.0 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 4 hours/day and 1500 W, this appliance uses about 6.00 kWh per day.
- At 4 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 180.0 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 1.500 kWh (at 1500 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $1.01/day for 4 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $30.24/month at 4 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 1500 W costs about $0.25/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (4 hours/day at 1500 W), the estimate is about $1.01/day or $30.24/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 180.0 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $30.24/month at the U.S. average rate. Your real bill depends on your rate and runtime.
- Use energy-saving tips tailored to this appliance. For example: Seal air leaks and improve insulation to reduce run-time. — reducing kWh reduces the bill at your local rate.