Hearth products that burn gas have been dominating the industry for years. It makes sense that gas is the preferred fireplace fuel, when you become familiar with the benefits of gas. You can’t go wrong, whether you have simple gas logs or a more efficient gas insert. If your idea of a gas fireplace takes you back to faux logs that were too obviously fake, you will probably be surprised to see how innovation has radically transformed the gas fireplace industry.
Unbeatable Convenience
The irresistible atmosphere created by a fireplace is made even more appealing when getting the fire started is effortless and hassle-free. With a gas fireplace, all you need to do to get the flames flickering is to flip a switch, adjust a thermostat, or use a remote control device. When you compare this to other types of fuel, it’s obvious what the best choice is for a busy family. Burning firewood, for example, requires cutting logs, splitting logs, drying out logs for up to a year or more, and carrying logs inside. Then you have to be able to get a wood fire started, which can be difficult, for various reasons. If you have a pellet appliance, it can be a struggle for some people to manage the 40-pound bags the pellets are stored in. They have to be poured into a hopper. Again, with gas, the fuel is always ready.
Gas Logs
Many fireplaces can easily be converted to gas fireplaces. Remarkably realistic faux logs are simply installed in the existing fireplace opening. Some of the benefits over wood-burning fuel include the following:
· Gas logs can be as easy to start as a flame that ignites with the touch of a match.
· Unlike when wood logs are burned, there is no highly flammable creosote deposited in the chimney flue, creating the risk of a hazardous chimney fire.
· Flames from a wood fire that pop and crackle are appealing but can be dangerous. Gas flames have a greatly minimized risk, compared with often unpredictable burning logs.
· You can choose to have glass doors installed, but it is an unnecessary expense.
· Installing gas logs in a fireplace is a cost-effective upgrade.
Gas Fireplace Inserts
A gas fireplace insert is a furnace-rated appliance. It’s possible to reduce your heating costs in winter, if you zone heat with gas inserts installed in different rooms of your home. These are sealed systems, which means than during off seasons, air isn’t continuously passing between indoors and outdoors. Blowers are included with gas inserts, which push warm air into the room. The efficiency rating of gas fireplace inserts is between 70% and 85%.
The only potential downside to having a gas insert installed is that the cost is substantially higher, both to purchase and to install.
Select your Gas Fireplace Today
FyrePro has a nice selection of gas fireplaces, faux logs, and all of the special features that can be installed with these efficient appliances. Our experts can help you choose the gas fireplace that’s perfect for your home. Contact FyprePro today by calling (970) 266-8556.