Why it Makes Sense to Install a Propane Fireplace

Adding a fireplace to your home not only enhances the heating capabilities but also adds a cozy ambiance and focal point. If you're considering adding a fireplace to your home or upgrading your existing one, consider a propane gas fireplace unit. These units have many benefits compared to traditional wood or electric fireplaces.

Firstly, it's important to understand the two types of propane fireplaces - direct vent and vent-free. Direct vent units are the safer option, drawing in outside air to keep the flame burning and exhaust all combustion gases and water vapour released by burning gas. Direct vent fireplaces don't require a chimney and can be vented directly through a wall or roof. Vent-free inserts have a high efficiency rating because no heat escapes through an exhaust, but you should check your building code to ensure there are no restrictions on vent-free heating appliances.

Here are the top benefits of choosing a propane fireplace:

1. Minimal maintenance: Unlike wood-burning fireplaces, propane fireplaces don't require constant adding of logs, nor do they leave soot or mess to clean up after use. They provide instant heat and ambiance without the work of a wood stove. Electric fireplaces provide instant ambiance too, but they don't have real flames.

2. Budget-friendly: While the initial price of a propane fireplace may be higher than alternatives like electric, its efficiency and cost-effectiveness over the long term make it the better option.

3. Efficiency: Propane fireplaces have five to six times the heating capacity of electric fires and deliver high efficiency when compared with wood, which adds up to more value for your dollar.

4. Safe for your family: Gas fireplaces don't have an open flame, and they have glass protection to prevent people from sticking their hands inside. Unlike wood fireplaces, you don't have to be around and monitor a gas fireplace, which offers you more freedom and your family more safety. Also, propane is a clean-burning fuel that emits no fine particulates, making it a better choice for those with asthma, allergies, or other breathing problems.

5. Quality products: Propane fireplaces are widely available in modern and traditional styles, and they're manufactured to high safety standards required for gas appliances. You can find many manufacturers and models to choose from at your HVAC home heating store or a retail fireplace store.

6. It's propane: Propane is an excellent choice for any appliance in your home, including your fireplace, as it's versatile, safe, and environmentally friendly.

For more information about propane for your home, cottage, or business, contact us today. We'd be happy to share more information on why you should switch to propane.