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How to choose a gas fireplace Dru Maestro 105/3
Heat, ambience and beauty at the touch of a button – what’s not to love about gas fireplaces? The popularity of gas is something we have seen grow in recent years. With the advancements in fireplace technology and efficiency, it’s easy to see why. TYPE
is a double sided fireplace, it looks amazing
Their looks have come a long way, the fuel
There are three basic installation types –
and splits the heat between the two spaces.
beds are more authentic and busy urbanites
freestanding, inserts and inbuilt.
are finding them a practical solution that
• Freestanding fires work well when your
WHAT ABOUT EFFICIENCY
space is limited, and are easy to install.
There’s a misconception that gas fires come
The flue is exposed and the gas fitter
with high running costs, but gas (especially
Looks are only part of the gas fire equation
simply installs it through your roof or
natural gas) is one of the cheapest forms of
though; there are lots of other aspects to
directly through an outside wall.
energy available. You just need to buy an
look good too.
consider when buying one. With so many
• Insert fires are great for homes that
different ones on the market, how do you
already have an existing fireplace you
choose the right fire for you?
want to replace. You simply slide in the
CONSIDER YOUR BUDGET
new insert fireplace and add the new flue
We recommend working out your budget
system.
at the beginning to make the decision
energy efficient gas fireplace to go with it!
• Inbuilt gas fires these are the wide, sleek,
process easier. The cost of the appliance is
often frameless fires that are contemporary
just the first part, there’s also the installation
but really suit any style home.
cost. These vary, depending on the finishes and design you’re going for. Because it can
HEAT OUTPUT
involve a few different tradespeople there
It might sound obvious, but the bigger the
can be a lot of hidden costs.
gas fireplace, the more flame, so a bigger fireplace is going to produce more heat.
By using a retailer that provides a full service, from buying to full installation, you will save
Although you might like the look of the
time and the hassle of project managing
ultrawide fireplaces, if your room is too
the install, arranging delivery of products
small they will generate too much heat and
and tying the whole thing together, this will
you won’t turn it on as much.
also help you stick more to the budget.
Layout is something else that comes
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into consideration. If your dining room is
Gazco Reflex 105 & Rais Nexo 140
adjacent to your living room a great option
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