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A Guide to Install a Suitable Fireplace at Your Home

by Armstrong Louis HR

In cold countries like Canada, fireplaces play a significant role in maintaining both warmth and aesthetics inside a person’s home. People, who are predominantly looking for a new and cozy residence, tend to emphasize on the availability of a quality fireplace in the home as it is the key to enjoying a frozen winter evening.

With the advancement of technology, the manufacturing process, as well as the functionality of fireplaces, has changed considerably over the years. Gone are the days when the only fireplaces available were the wooden hearths. Nowadays, you would find broadly four types of fireplaces in the market. They are:

a.    Gas Fireplaces: A gas fireplace is a very ingenious creation of modern day technology. Instead of wood, gas fireplaces use CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), propane, butane, and similar organic products as fuel. These fireplaces also come with remote control facility nowadays. Because of the eco-friendly and efficient nature of this fireplace, several homeowners opt for gas fireplace nowadays.

b.    Wood fireplaces: These are the traditional form of fireplaces that people have been using for centuries. Wood fireplaces are still one of the most popular variants of fireplaces because of the aesthetic appeal they add to a person’s house. As the amount of carbon dioxide formed by burning of woods is nearly equal to that amount produced due to decomposition of wood, these fireplaces can also be considered as eco-friendly.

c.    Electric fireplaces: It is one of the most efficient categories of fireplaces available in the market at this moment. Electric fireplaces are known for their eco- friendly nature as they produce no carbon footprint. These fireplaces also come with additional features like temperature control with the use of remotes, and many more. Many people choose electric fireplaces as they are fairly easy to maintain and energy efficient.

d.    Ethanol fireplaces: Ethanol fireplaces come with a reservoir inside them that contains ethanol as fuel. These fireplaces are extremely efficient and eco-friendly. Also, these fireplaces are popular with the customers for their aesthetic appeal as well.      

Because of the aforementioned variants, choosing the most suitable fireplace for your home might seem a bit tricky at times. There are numerous companies that offer fireplace installation services. Here, some points are discussed that you can consider before choosing a decent fireplace for your house along with a suitable installation system:

1.    The position and architecture of your house:  It is important to take into account the position and architecture of your house and the room where the fireplace is going to be installed. Depending on the architecture and wiring of your house, the most suitable type of fireplace can be determined. For example, if you are considering about saving your expenses for electricity, gas fireplaces or ethanol fireplaces can be very appropriate. Similarly, if you emphasize the aesthetics of your house, wood fireplaces are the most favorable option.

2.    The available designs: Thoroughly check the available options of fireplaces and their respective designs to figure out the most appropriate option for your house in terms of functionality as well as appearance. A decent fireplace and installation service supplier usually offers a vast range of designs and categories.

3.    Heating efficiency: It is important to determine the heating efficiency of the fireplace you are purchasing for installation because depending upon this factor, the total consumption of energy or fuel varies considerably. Modern ethanol or gas fireplaces exhibit considerable heating efficiency as they do not produce ash or smoke. Electric fireplaces can also be heating efficient depending on the supply of electricity and internal wiring of our house. s

4.     The legitimacy of the installation service: Make sure that the fireplace installation service you are selecting is properly licensed and abide by the necessary safety regulations for installation. Licensed service providers are more likely to offer better quality fireplaces as well.

5.    Maintenance and installation cost: The installation and maintenance cost is also a significant factor to consider before choosing a fireplace and a corresponding installation service. As gas and electric fireplaces do not produce ashes, maintaining these fireplaces is relatively inexpensive. Also, the installation cost varies as per the price range of the fireplace company. You need to make sure that both of these costs remain within an affordable range.

After considering these factors and choosing the perfect fireplace both in terms of category and design, not only you would be able to enjoy a warm and comfortable environment inside your room in frigid evenings but you can change your home décor as well. 

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