When purchasing a new product, especially a fireplace, safety is usually the number one issue. Since electric fireplace models such as plug ins can be used in any electrical outlet, it may seem like a good idea to simply use an extention cord if that outlet is too far away. This strategy used by numerous people is not the safest way to operate an electric fireplace model.

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Using Extention Cords with Electric Fireplaces