Many people today for a variety of reasons are turning from traditional types of wood fireplaces to cleaner burning gas fireplaces. If you currently have a wood fireplace installed in your home, you do have the option of converting it to a gas insert fireplace at a very reasonable cost.
The new styles of gas fireplaces offer many benefits to any room in the home. You will have the option of enjoying real-looking safe flames, and you will also enjoy that warmth and additional heat that a fireplace supplies.
However, there are many other benefits to consider. There are also a lot of different styles, sizes and designs of gas insert fireplace models on the market today, all which add to the value of your home as well as its enjoyment.
Instant Heat and Flames
Anyone who has had a wood burning fireplace in a home knows that lighting the fire is not always easy. In fact, it takes some skill to get a fireplace to burn, particularly if you happen to be running low on kindling wood.
However, with the gas fireplace option, you simply flick the switch on, or perhaps even use a remote control and you have instant flames and heat. You can also easily adjust the level of the flames with the same precise control, something that is not possible with the wood burning option.
No Mess
With the option to use a gas insert fireplace you save time and energy in two different types of cleanup issues associated with a wood burning fireplace. The first is the cleanup after bringing the wood in, which will be an ongoing issue all through the cold season if you use the fireplace regularly.
Additionally, there no ashes produced by a gas burning fireplace. With a wood burning model you will have to regularly clean out the ashes from the firebox, and this too will be an ongoing issue all season long.
Green Factor
Some cities and municipalities have regulations regarding the use of wood burning fireplaces as they do produce pollution as well as smoke. With a gas fireplace, you will enjoy up to a 90% plus efficiency rating, meaning very little pollution is released into the environment even if the fireplace is used continually.
If you are considering a fireplace, or not using an existing wood fireplace because of these issues, considering a gas insert. These fireplaces are beautiful, safe and offer a simple way to enjoy a fire without all the work.
