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Frequently Asked Questions

How efficient are Firefly Tranzscreen fireplaces?
Are Firefly Electric Fireplaces expensive to operate?
Can Firefly Electric Fireplaces be moved easily?
The fireplace looks extremely realistic. How does it work?
  (in fact we are regularly asked if they are gas flames!)

What do the Tranzscreen fireplaces look like when they are turned off?
How much heat is provided by the heater?
Can the Tranzscreen flames be operated without the heat?
Can the flames be adjusted?


Q: How efficient are Firefly Tranzscreen fireplaces?

A: Tranzscreen fireplaces are 100% efficient. All of the energy supplied to the unit is converted into heat, which stays in the room to keep you warm. Many gas fireplaces advertise 70-80% efficiency and many gas logs are less than 20% efficient. This means that 20-80% of the energy supplied to the units is vented outside.

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Q: Are Firefly Electric Fireplaces expensive to operate?

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No! They operate for pennies a day. The flame uses approximately 3¢ of electricity per hour,providing all the, ambiance and romance of a fireplace. When you choose to activate the heat feature, the average cost to operate the flame and heater is approximately 9¢/hr (gas fireplace manufacturers regularly advertise running costs of over 17¢/hr)!

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Q: Can Firefly Electric Fireplaces be moved easily?

A: Yes! Unlike gas fireplaces, which require venting fuel pipelines, Firefly fireplaces just needs to be unplugged! When you need a change you can move it to a different room and when you move to a new home you can take your investment with you!

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Q: The fireplace looks extremely realistic. How does it work? (in fact we are regularly asked if they are gas flames!)

A: Firefly has developed revolutionary electric fireplace technology with patents pending. This technology provides a fully 3 dimensional flame illusion and firebox which provides a realistic 'fire' in any light and from any angle.

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Q: What do the Tranzscreen fireplaces look like when they are turned off?

A: Because Tranzscreen technology utilizes a full depth ceramic brick lined firebox, they look just like a real wood burning fireplace on or off.

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Q: How much heat is provided by the heater.

A: The Tranzscreen fireplaces distribute a warm, gentle, even heat over a wide area from our quiet forced air heater. It will produce about 5100 BTU's of total heat. The Firefly Fireplace is capable of taking the chill off just about any size room when required.

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Q: Can the Tranzscreen flames be operated without the heat?

A: Yes! The Tranzscreen flames and heater operate independently of each other. This means you can enjoy the ambiance of a Fireplace every day of the year

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Q: Can the flames be adjusted?

A: Yes. The Tranzscreen fireplace controls allow you to adjust the the brightness and speed of the flames to suit the lighting of any room.

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