How Much Does It Cost to Run an Electric Fireplace in Saskatchewan? (2026)
An electric fireplace is a 1,500 to 2,000 watt space heater with a flame effect. The flame display alone uses 10 to 20 watts, so running it for ambience without heat costs almost nothing.
A typical electric fireplace (1,500 W) costs C$0.27 per hour, or about C$32.20 per month at 4 hours a day in Saskatchewan. Average running cost
| Wattage | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low 750 W | C$0.13 | C$0.54 | C$16.10 | C$80.50 |
| Typical 1,500 W | C$0.27 | C$1.07 | C$32.20 | C$161.01 |
| High 2,000 W | C$0.36 | C$1.43 | C$42.94 | C$214.68 |
Formula: watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh. Typical use is 4 h/day for about 150 days a year (the heating season) ≈ 900 kWh per year.
One hour of an electric fireplace (1.5 kWh) is the same electricity as
- 8.3km in an electric car
- 15hours of TV
- 33hours of a laptop
- 167hours of an LED bulb
In Saskatchewan, with electricity at 17.9¢ per kWh (source: Hydro-Québec 2025 comparison, 2025-04), a typical electric fireplace costs C$0.27 per hour and about C$161.01 per year at 4 hours a day. That is about 28% more than the national average for Canada (C$25.20 per month), because electricity in Saskatchewan costs 17.9¢ per kWh against 14.0¢ nationally. Each C$1.00 of electricity buys roughly 3.7 hours of use.
How to lower the cost of running an electric fireplace
- Use the flame effect without the heater when you only want the look.
- Set the built-in thermostat so the heater cycles.
- Close doors to keep heat in the room it is warming.
In standby it draws about 1 W, which adds roughly 9 kWh (C$1.57) per year if it is never unplugged.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electric fireplace cost to run per hour?
At 1,500 watts with heat, the same as a space heater. Flame only, about 0.015 kWh.
Is an electric fireplace cheaper than gas?
It is more efficient but electricity is usually pricier per unit of heat, so gas often costs less per hour.
Can an electric fireplace heat a whole room?
Yes, up to about 40 square metres, like any 1,500 watt heater.
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Related appliances
- Electric Blanket100 W typical
- Heat Pump (Ducted or Mini-Split)2,000 W typical
- Baseboard Heater1,500 W typical
- Portable Fan (Box or Pedestal)50 W typical
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