Which Type Of Fireplace Should You Get At Home?

Are you thinking about getting a new fireplace for your home? Today, you can get a range of designs to suit your personal style and home. But, should you get a gas, electric or wood-burning stove for your living area? There’s benefits to each of these, which we will now dive into. 

Gas Fire

Pros
Gas fires release a lot of heat and are relatively low cost to run. If it’s design you’re focusing on when choosing your fireplace, gas fires are typically more aesthetic than some electric fires. Avoid the need to have to fetch logs and clean your fireplace as a gas unit will offer continuous heat. 

With today’s technological heating advancements, with some fireplaces, you can switch your gas fire on with a touch of a button or via your thermostat. 

Cons
Gas fires require a lot of maintenance and inspection. Because gases are released via the chimney or flue, these need to be inspected and cleaned yearly. This ensures that there is no risk of blocking. 

Electric Fire

Pros
An electric fire requires minimal maintenance and is relatively cheap to buy. Compared to a gas fire that needs to be fitted with a chimney or a flue, electric fires can be fitted wherever there’s a plug socket. This gives you more freedom when deciding where you want your fireplace to go. 

Electric fireplaces are 100% efficient and don’t contribute to climate change by releasing nitrogen dioxide.  

Cons
Electric fires are typically more costly to run in comparison to gas fires. This is because electricity is more expensive to use in comparison to gas fuel. If you’re looking to emit a lot of heat in your home, an electric fireplace won’t provide as much as a gas fireplace can. 

Wood-burning Stoves

Pros
Popularly chosen for aesthetic reasons, wood-burning stoves come in a range of designs, adding a countryside feel to any home. Using a wood-burner in your home is extremely cost effective to run. They can also provide a large amount of heat too! 

To note, you can only use dry logs when burning in a wood-burner. 

Cons
Wood-burning stoves require a lot of maintenance. They need to be ventilated well and cleaned regularly so no build up sits in your fireplace. 

There have been some health warnings in regards to using wood-burners too. Burning wood contributes to the release of carbon dioxide. It is advised to use wood-burner stoves only if there is no other source of heating available. However, modern wood-burner designs are much more efficient today. 

Conclusion

So, depending on where you want your fireplace, how often you’ll use it and what type of budget you have, hopefully this has given you a better understanding of the options you have available for consideration.