How Much Does An Electric Fireplace Cost to Run in Alaska?
An electric fireplace typically uses 1,500 watts. At 4 hours a day and $0.25/kWh in Alaska, it costs about $1.50 per day, $45.00 per month and $547.50 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.3751.5 kWh
- Per day
- $1.506 kWh
- Per week
- $10.5042 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $45.00180 kWh
- Per year
- $547.502,190 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 1,500-watt electric fireplace cost per hour?
At $0.25/kWh, it costs $0.375 per hour. The maths: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh per hour, × $0.25 = $0.375.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 4 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $45.00 per month and uses 180 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
6 kWh per day, 180 kWh per month and 2,190 kWh per year at 4 hours a day. A kWh is one kilowatt (1,000 W) used for one hour. It is the unit on your electricity bill.
How can I lower the cost?
Run the flame effect without heat when you only want the look. It costs almost nothing. Check your bill for the exact rate and enter it above.
Does my electricity rate change the answer?
Yes, a lot. At 10¢ per kWh the monthly cost is $18.00 and at 30¢ it is $54.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Alaska
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1.5 kWh | $0.375 | $11.25 | $136.88 |
| 2 hours | 3 kWh | $0.75 | $22.50 | $273.75 |
| 3 hours | 4.5 kWh | $1.13 | $33.75 | $410.63 |
| 4 hours | 6 kWh | $1.50 | $45.00 | $547.50 |
| 5 hours | 7.5 kWh | $1.88 | $56.25 | $684.38 |
| 6 hours | 9 kWh | $2.25 | $67.50 | $821.25 |
| 7 hours | 10.5 kWh | $2.63 | $78.75 | $958.13 |
| 8 hours | 12 kWh | $3.00 | $90.00 | $1,095.00 |
| 9 hours | 13.5 kWh | $3.38 | $101.25 | $1,231.88 |
| 10 hours | 15 kWh | $3.75 | $112.50 | $1,368.75 |
| 11 hours | 16.5 kWh | $4.13 | $123.75 | $1,505.63 |
| 12 hours | 18 kWh | $4.50 | $135.00 | $1,642.50 |
| 13 hours | 19.5 kWh | $4.88 | $146.25 | $1,779.38 |
| 14 hours | 21 kWh | $5.25 | $157.50 | $1,916.25 |
| 15 hours | 22.5 kWh | $5.63 | $168.75 | $2,053.13 |
| 16 hours | 24 kWh | $6.00 | $180.00 | $2,190.00 |
| 17 hours | 25.5 kWh | $6.38 | $191.25 | $2,326.88 |
| 18 hours | 27 kWh | $6.75 | $202.50 | $2,463.75 |
| 19 hours | 28.5 kWh | $7.13 | $213.75 | $2,600.63 |
| 20 hours | 30 kWh | $7.50 | $225.00 | $2,737.50 |
| 21 hours | 31.5 kWh | $7.88 | $236.25 | $2,874.38 |
| 22 hours | 33 kWh | $8.25 | $247.50 | $3,011.25 |
| 23 hours | 34.5 kWh | $8.63 | $258.75 | $3,148.13 |
| 24 hours | 36 kWh | $9.00 | $270.00 | $3,285.00 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1.5 kWh × $0.25 = $0.375
- Cost per day: × 4 hours = $1.50
- Month and year: × 30 days = $45.00, × 365 days = $547.50
Alaska electricity prices
Alaska pays about $0.25 per kWh, which is 43% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same electric fireplace would cost $31.50 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 1,500-watt electric fireplace, 4 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $31.50 |
| California | $0.32 | $57.60 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $27.90 |
| New York | $0.25 | $45.00 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $27.90 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $30.60 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $32.40 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $30.60 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $20.70 |
About electric fireplace running costs
Most electric fireplaces are a flame effect plus a 1,500 W heater. The flame effect alone uses only a few watts.
Typical sizes: 1,000 W, 1,500 W, 1,800 W.
How to spend less: Run the flame effect without heat when you only want the look. It costs almost nothing.
What this estimate assumes
- The appliance draws its full stated wattage the whole time it is on. Real units with a thermostat cycle off and cost less.
- Wattage is the typical label value, not a measured value. Check the label on your own appliance.
- The rate is an approximate residential average in Alaska. Your bill may include fixed fees, tiers or time-of-use pricing. Edit the rate above.
- A month is 30 days and a year is 365 days.