Choosing a Candle Melter

Rather than burning candles with a flame, candle melters use radiant heat from a bulb to warm up scented wax cubes or tarts placed on top. These are great for creating a mood-enhancing ambience without the risk of a fire. They can be used for a number of purposes like welcoming guests, unwinding after a long day or energizing the home.

Whether you’re using a decorative jar warmer that will fit a regular candle or an electric wax melter designed for tealights, there are some key features to keep in mind when selecting one. For starters, they’re typically made with either ceramic plates or an electric bulb in the 25-40W range that’s meant to be used with a melting dish. They work differently than candle warmers, which have a low-wattage heating element that gently warms a candle’s bottom and releases fragrance without an open flame (Candle Warmer vs Wax Melter: Which Is Better for You?).

As an added benefit, candle warmers are also a safer option for homes with children or pets. There’s no open flame to worry about and the scent throw how much the aroma disperses into the air — can be adjusted easily by the number of cubes or tarts that are placed in the melting dish. For example, two of our luxury soy wax melts will provide over 12 hours of fragrant enjoyment. You’ll also be able to reduce your waste by recycling the glass jar when you’re done with it, as opposed to throwing it away and filling landfills with more of those jars that can take millions of years to decompose.