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5 Advantages of a Gas Fireplace
by Expert Contributor Scott Magness, Owner of Scott’s Fireplace Products
When you’re enjoying the warm summer sun and vacationing with the family, you rarely think about the cold winter months. But summer is THE BEST TIME to think about and start planning for that cozy fireplace you’ve always wanted to have in your home!
If you’ve seriously considered adding a fireplace to your home, you probably thought about the different types of fireplaces available. Here are 5 advantages to choosing a gas fireplace.
1. Increase the Value of Your Home
Gas fireplaces add wonderful ambience to any room in your home. They come in many styles and designs, with natural-looking logs and beautiful grates. When it comes time to sell your home, a gas fireplace is often a “Must Have ” on the checklist of many home buyers.
2. Lower Maintenance
Wood-burning fireplaces create ashes that need to be removed after every use. They also create creosote build-up, which needs to be cleaned regularly. Although it’s a common misconception that gas fireplaces don’t need maintenance, they do need significantly less maintenance than wood-burning fireplaces. A good installation specialist will be able to give you a gas fireplace maintenance schedule that will allow for safe and efficient operation.
3. Energy Efficient
Gas fireplaces are very energy efficient. Unlike wood-burning fireplaces, gas fireplaces give off a constant and steady heat. They supplement your heating system and can reduce your monthly winter heating bill by up to 25%. It’s a common misconception that you need to have a natural gas line connected to your house to install a gas fireplace. An installation specialist can show you a variety of options to get the efficient fireplace you’ve always wanted in your home whether or not you already have a line for natural gas.
4. Good for the Family
A gas fireplace can be safer for a family. Potential sparks or embers that fly out from a traditional fireplace can be nerve-racking for parents of young children. Because gas fireplaces are typically operated by a remote control or a wall switch, they significantly reduce the risk of fire.
5. Convenient and Less Costly to Install
In addition to being very stylish, gas fireplaces are very clean. They completely eliminate the need to deal with smoke and ash. Gas fireplaces are convenient and less costly to add to your home because they work on venting systems that don’t require a chimney.
There are many advantages to having a gas fireplace. If you’ve always wanted a fireplace in your home, it’s smart to start the buying and installation process now so that by the time cold weather returns, you can be inside your home, enjoying your new fireplace.
Expert Contributor Scott Magness, Owner of Scott’s Fireplace Products
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