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Chances are if you have a fireplace, someone has told you about the benefits of a gas fireplace insert. However, the question now becomes what it is and how it would benefit you. A gas fireplace insert is a device that is designed to convert a wood-burning fireplace into a gas fireplace. For instance, a gas fireplace insert would be installed into a traditional brick or prefabricated fireplace unit, a gas line would be installed, and then to start the fire, you simply turn on the gas and light it, much like a gas barbecue grill.
You can also choose a gas fireplace insert with several convenient add-ons such as a thermostat and remote. Just imagine being snuggled up on the couch with your significant other and deciding to start a fire. With the press of a button, the fire is blazing and you never left the couch. With the thermostat feature, you can set just how much heat you want the fireplace to generate, which is also convenient and efficient. The cost of a gas fireplace insert is much less than what you would imagine. In fact, you can purchase a quality insert for around $200. However, you will also find some higher end gas inserts on the market for $2,000. Just remember though, to have a gas fireplace insert that converts your fireplace and brings warmth and ambience to a room, you do not have to spend a fortune. While there are many benefits to a gas fireplace insert, probably the one that rates highest is the energy efficiency factor. For one thing, while wood burning fireplaces do have the smell and crackle of the fire, they are also a great source of heat loss, literally sucking hot air right out of the room. Then, you have the ongoing high price of wood, which has to be piled, carried into the home, and then dirty ashes cleaned up when the fire is done burning. With a gas fireplace insert, you avoid all of this but still enjoy a roaring fire. If you plan to use your fireplace with gas fireplace insert as a primary heating source, then we would recommend you also purchase a metal grill or an insert with a grill. The grill part itself is hidden but it will make your fire far more efficient. Another great option to add to your gas fireplace insert is a blower. With this, once the fire is burning, the blower would push the hot air out into the room, heating it more effectively than just a roaring fire would. The bottom line is that by adding a gas fireplace insert to your home and turning your fireplace into a gas fireplace, you get the same look and feel of a wood burning fire but without the cost and mess. Then again, remember you can choose a remote control, turning the fire on and off from the other side of the room. By adding realistic looking logs into the fireplace and using a gas fireplace insert, you will have a beautiful look that is sure to keep your home cozy and warm! |
