What Is A Candle Warmer?

A candle warmer is an electrical device that heats the wax of a candle without using a flame in order to safely expose the fragrance of the candle to the room.  Candle warmers got their start around 2001 as an alternative to lighting candles allowing you to leave them safely unattended for hours on end.  A candle warmer works by simply heating the wax with a high intensity halogen bulb or plate rather than burn the candle via the wick.  Whereas most candle warmers heat the wax from the bottom up, requiring up to an hour before the aroma is dispersed throughout the room, Candle Warmer brand units use a lamp on the top of the candle to melt it from the top down, just like a real wick.  The result is a candle that melts and smells just like a lit wick, but without the hazard of articles near the candle catching fire.  Additionally, the wax does not actually burn off, meaning the petroleum substances are not released into the air along with your favorite fragrances.

Benefits Of A Candle Warmer

According to the US National Fire Protection Agency, over 10% of residential fires can be attributed to candles with 6% of civilian fatalities due to fires being caused by candles.  Candle warmers eliminate the dangerous open flame that can be a hazard to you and your family.  Wicks of candles that are not properly trimmed will also emit soot which is known to cause several health problems.

Any good candle warmer will completely eliminate the hazards of burning a candle while still allowing you to emit the wonderful fragrances that you have become accustomed to with your candles.  The best part of candle warmers is that you can still use all of your favorite brands of candles without any of the hazards.  There is no need to by any special equipment or particular brand of candle other than the candle warmer itself to safely enjoy your favorite aromas.  Finally, candle warmers will actually increase the lifespan of your candles because the wax is never burnt off.  When you start to notice the fragrance weakening, simply throw out the candle, or repurpose the wax for other crafts.

Candle Warmer Bestsellers

By far the best selling candle warmer on the market is the original Candle Warmer brand unit which created the industry standard in 2001.  They offer a bulb life of over 1000 hours, and their units are one of the only candle warmers to heat the wax from the top down, filling your room with the candle’s scent in just minutes.  It features a sturdy metal construction and a patented lamp which uses a narrow focused beam to heat your wax quickly and effectively.

There are other less expensive heated plate designs such as the Darice No Flame Electric Candle Warmer.  This type of candle warmer is best if you plan on being around the house all day long.  Because they can take up to an hour to completely heat the wax, you will not get the full scent of the candle immediately.  However, customers love this type of warmer because its set it and forget functionality.

Using a candle warmer is a great way to safely burn all of your favorite candles while increasing the lifespan simultaneously.