Such explosions may occur because the wax at the bottom of the candle expands as it melts, building up pressure and eventually forcing through either the solid wax layer above it or the glass container. Vegetable-based wax candles are likely to explode if used in a candle warmer. This excludes tapered candles, candles without containers, and small or very large candles. Only candles in glass jars that appropriately fit the size of the warmer plate may be used. Additionally, not all candles can be used with candle warmers. Similarly, access to electrical outlets is also needed for each warmer, which limits the spaces one can use a candle warmer.

And of course, multiple candle warmers are needed to burn multiple candles at the same time. In addition to this, candle warmers cost more than a box of matches or even a lighter, with prices ranging from $8.00 to nearly $50.00 for a single warmer.

The key disadvantage to using a candle warmer is that the wax loses it fragrance more quickly than when being burned by flame. A candle warmer solves this problem by heating the candle evenly. With large candles in particular, often the wax furthest from the wick does not melt. In addition to these safety benefits, candle warmers do not produce any soot and burn candles more efficiently. It is also used to keep hot beverages such as coffee warm by placing the mug on the warmer.Ĭandle warmers are a safer option for burning candles and/or wax because there is no open flame and many candle warmers come with an auto-off function, which reduces the risk of house-fire. Many warmers are designed to be used with 'wickless' candles, which are blocks or lumps of scented candle wax with no wick. While the candle can still be burned (provided the wick is still exposed), the wax no longer contains any fragrances. The main disadvantage of a plate candle warmer is candle life. The advantages of using a candle warmer include the absence of open flame and the soot that often results from burning wax. Some candle warmers have a built-in bowl in which the candle is placed. The candle warmer shown is intended to be used with jar candles or candles in cups, not with taper candles or candles without containers large enough to accommodate all the melted wax. A candle warmer is an electric warmer that melts a candle or scented wax to release its scent.

Candelair wax warmer