Installing a gas fireplace for a home can be a great addition for winter that not only helps the environment but also provides a reliable source of heat, especially during the coldest part of the season.
The installation of a gas fireplace doesn’t require a big construction effort, forcing people to move out during the cold months; instead, the unit replaces what already exists for traditional wood fireplaces, taking advantage of the existing physical space, access, and exhaust system. Most gas fireplaces can be enjoyed the next winter day after installation.
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Benefits One Gets Right Away
Unlike a regular fireplace, a gas fireplace can be controlled to the minute. This means a homeowner can enjoy their fireplace at convenience during the winter and then turn it off when not needed. A regular fireplace has to be monitored until the fire is out.
Secondly, a gas fireplace doesn’t have the regular cleanup associated with ashes, soot, and char. Regular fireplaces have to be cleaned in winter with heavy usage.
Third, a gas fireplace allows a homeowner to localize their winter heating to one room. This avoids having to spend on the home heater to keep the entire house at the same temperature. The difference is notable on a winter heating bill.
Finally, gas fireplaces have temperature-setting controls. That makes it easy to manage the fireplace heat to just the right range of warmth for a room. Instead of arguing over the thermostat setting, one family member can be in the room with the fireplace at one setting, and the other member can be elsewhere with a different temperature. The convenience does away with the shared frustration.
What To Expect When Installed & Winter Arrives
For appearances, a fake wood log set is installed. This generally looks like a set of burning logs when the system is operating and the gas-fed flames are moving upward. Within the added system, most of the burn exhaust utilizes the existing fireplace flue for excess heat and gas by-product (carbon monoxide) to exit safely, and a blower unit takes a portion of the hot air created to blow into the room. This also helps cool down the fireplace unit.
Financial Savings In Winter
Winter heating with all types of energy fuel has gone up considerably. Whether people use firewood or heating oil, homes are finding they are paying hundreds of dollars every month in deep winter. Many homeowners are finding, however, that a gas fireplace really keeps more dollars in their personal wallets month after month. Because natural gas is plentiful and widely available, the true expense is mainly in the installation of the gas fireplace itself as a one-time cost.
Call A Professional For A Cold Season Installation
Installing a gas fireplace for your next winter season is not a do-it-yourself job. It does require help from a licensed plumber who knows how to work with gas lines, and it’s important to make sure that the installation is done right since gas can be very flammable and explosive.
Once the primary gas line is installed and tested, then the fireplace can be used regularly throughout winter days and nights at the consumer’s convenience. Additionally, where the home has the capacity, a gas fireplace can be installed in multiple rooms as long as there is an exhaust as well.
Winter Safety Is Still An Issue
A gas fireplace in winter is still very hot when operating, so it should be placed in an area with small children or where it cannot be contained. There should also be plenty of space around the location so the heat moves through the room, versus causing nearby furniture to heat up. Homeowners should watch out for this concern, especially around the winter holidays with present wrapping and similar.
Gas fireplace log sets and systems are incredibly convenient and nice to have in winter, especially during the cold nights. With a bit of safety and professional installation, as well as periodic maintenance, a system can last for a decade of winter seasons, making a home truly comfortable.