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Will an electric fireplace reduce oil costs?

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A 1500 watt Electric fireplace will heat 400 square feet to a comfortable temperature within 30 minutes. Thus you won't have to turn on the house heat or be able to keep it at a lower setting. A Electric Fireplace cost about $30 a month to run 5-6 hours a day.

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