Cold Weather Is Coming! Gas Makes A Lot Of Sense!
As cold weather approaches many families are considering a new fireplace or fireplace insert. Sometimes choice of fuel is a confusing item in the selection process. When choosing a fireplace or insert we suggest that you choose a heating system based on what’s best for your lifestyle long term, not just on a reaction to the current spike in oil prices.
Even at current prices, gas remains one of the most economical fuels available. Ask yourself if chopping, splitting, drying, hauling and lighting firewood is practical for your lifestyle? All fuel sources can rise in price including seasoned cord wood and pellet fuel. If you have not secured pellet fuel sources, you should check availability before you purchase a pellet stove or insert.
Wouldn’t a few dollars increase per month be worth it for the convenience of gas? In some places, cordwood can be more expensive than natural gas! Stay Informed. Contact your local natural gas company for the latest information and prices. They will be happy to work with you and supply you with up-to-date information any time you need.
What’s more, many gas companies offer monthly payments that are averaged and spread out over the entire year to offset the heating season prices. One local gas company said that the additional cost increase to heat 1,000 square feet per month with one of our gas appliances would be just $9 a month over their customer’s regular bill. This is only the cost of one movie ticket.
Gas remains one of the most efficient, convenient and clean burning fuel sources available among all appliances.
- Natural gas and L.P. are the cleanest burning fuels available. They are the healthiest choices of all burning fuels in terms of emissions for both the natural environment and the air quality inside your home.
- Gas appliances are the easiest of all hearth appliances to use. Remote
controls and thermostats add even more convenience. Unlike a wood stove, you can set your thermostat to keep your home warm even when you’re gone.
- Gas stoves and fireplaces will continue to heat your home even during a power outage.
- Direct vent gas appliances are flexible to install virtually anywhere in your home.
- Gas products feature sealed combustion systems and require no interior air for combustion.
- Many gas appliances don’t require a hearth.
- Gas appliances require little maintenance.
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There are certainly many choices between wood and gas. If it is possible in your area to have a wood fireplace it might be a great choice. There is nothing like a roaring wood fire on a cold evening. However, some of the points we have made should be considered before purchasing any appliance. Our trained consultants will be glad to answer any questions and to help in your choice.