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4 Advantages to Having a Gas Fireplace
By Expert Contributor Scott Magness, Owner of Scott's Fireplace Products
When you’re enjoying the warm summer sun and vacation with the family, it’s hard to think ahead to the cold winter months. But this is the best time to think about and start planning for that fireplace you’ve always wanted!
If you have considered getting a fireplace in your home in the past, you probably thought about the different fireplaces available. Here are four advantages to choosing a gas fireplace.
1. Efficiency
A natural gas fireplace is very energy efficient. It can save you up to 25% on your energy bill every month. Unlike a log fireplace, a gas fireplace gives off a constant and steady heat supply in your home. It will supplement your heating system and save you money on your bills. It’s a common misconception that you need to have a gas line connected to the house to install a natural gas fireplace. A professional should be able to show you a variety of options to get the efficient fireplace in your home that you’ve always wanted, whether you already have a line for natural gas or not.
2. Increase Your Home Value
Natural gas fireplaces come in many styles and designs. They are very clean and stylish and you won’t need to worry about smoke and ash.There are many different designs displaying natural logs and beautiful grates. It’s convenient because you will not need to add a chimney to your home for a gas fireplace. Gas fireplaces work on venting systems that will exclude the need for a chimney. The cost of installation for a gas fireplace is typically less than a traditional fireplace. It will increase the value of your home and add wonderful ambience to the room you had in mind.
3. Good for the Family
A gas fireplace can be safer for a family. Potential sparks or embers flying out of the traditional fireplace can be nerve-racking for parents of young children. The risk of fire is also significantly lower by the remote-controlled gas system.
4. Lower Maintenance
Although it is a common misconception that gas fireplaces don’t need maintenance, they do need significantly less maintenance than a wood-burning fireplace. Namely, wood-burning fireplaces create creosote build-up that needs to be cleaned regularly as well as ashes from the firebox after every use. A good installation specialist will be able to give you a maintenance schedule to follow for a gas fireplace that will allow for safe operation and efficiency.
There are many advantages to having a natural gas fireplace. If you’ve always wanted a fireplace in your home, maybe it’s time to start the process so that, by the time the cold weather is here again, you can be inside your home enjoying your new fireplace.
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