Questions, answered.

ALEC is a glass candle holder that puts your candle out for you. Set a burn time on the base, light your jar candle, and enjoy the glow. When the countdown hits 0:00, the lid swings shut over the glass, cutting off the air the flame needs, and the flame goes out. No blowing, no wax spatter, no snuffer.

A flame needs air to burn. When ALEC's lid closes over the glass, it cuts off that air, and the flame goes out inside the holder. That means no blowing, no wax spatter, and no smoke blown across the room.

Yes. Press the Open/Close button on the base any time to open the lid, or to put the flame out before the timer ends.

No. ALEC is designed for the jar candles you already own, so candles are sold separately. Use the fit guide to pick the right size.

Yes. ALEC's automatic, timed extinguishing lid is protected by U.S. Patent No. 10,544,938 and European Patent EP 3491291. It was invented by our founder, Shay Philips.

Small (body 5.28″ wide × 6.25″ tall) holds jar candles up to 5″ wide and 5″ tall. Large (body 5.00″ wide × 7.50″ tall) is made for taller jar candles. It is slightly slimmer than Small, so check your jar's width as well as its height. Measure your jar at its widest point and full height. Not sure? Contact us with your candle's size and we'll help.

Press the Timer button on the base to choose how long your candle burns. The display counts down the time left, and at 0:00 the lid closes. The instructions in the box walk you through every timer option.

ALEC is rechargeable through the USB-C port on the base, so there are no disposable batteries to replace. The display shows the battery level. Follow the charging instructions included in the box.

No. Treat ALEC like any candle holder: never leave a burning candle unattended, keep it away from anything that can catch fire, and keep it out of reach of children and pets. The timer and lid are a convenience, not a replacement for supervision.

Let the holder and candle cool completely before touching, moving, or cleaning. Wipe the glass with a soft, dry cloth.

ALEC arrives in a gift box, so it is ready to give. It suits anyone who already burns jar candles at home.

All sales are final, so we don't accept returns or give refunds. Please check the fit guide before you order. If your ALEC arrives damaged or doesn't work, contact us within 7 days of delivery with your order number and photos, and we'll send a replacement. Read the full policy.

U.S. standard shipping is free on orders of $70 or more (two ALECs always qualify). Under $70, standard shipping is $8, and Express is $15. Exact options are shown at checkout before you pay. We currently ship within the U.S.