Why You Should Switch From A Wood-Burning Fireplace To Gas And How A Gas Insert Installation Is Done
Posted on: 20 March 2023
If you love having a fire in the fireplace, but you dread building the fire, tending it, and putting it out, then it could be time to switch to a gas insert. The insert fits right inside your fireplace so your fireplace looks basically the same, but instead of burning wood, it burns gas. Here's why a gas insert is much more convenient and a look at a gas insert installation.
Why A Gas Fireplace Is Better Than Wood
A gas fireplace is much more convenient, so you'll be able to use it more throughout the day, even when you just need heat for a short while. You turn the fire on and off using a remote. You can control the intensity of the heat to your liking. A gas insert is much easier to use than cutting, hauling, storing, and lighting wood.
You can have a quick fire for morning breakfast or heat your home all day with the fireplace during the coldest days of winter. You may get more use from your fireplace when it's a gas fireplace that's easy to use.
How Gas Insert Installation Is Done
You need a professional for a gas insert installation. An electrical outlet has to be installed in the back of the fireplace, a gas line added, and the insert vent has to be installed in the chimney. One reason your old fireplace is a good place to install a gas insert is that gas has to vent outside, so using an existing chimney makes sense.
Before you shop for your new gas insert, be sure to measure the firebox in your chimney so you know the size to get. You'll want the largest size that will fit in your firebox so there won't be a gap around the sides of the insert after installation.
The insert should have a snug fit so it looks like it is built into the wall once the doors are in place on the unit. This gives your gas fireplace a natural look. When the flames are dancing behind the glass doors, the fire will be just as hypnotic and romantic as a real wood fire. The plus side is you'll no longer have to clean up soot.
After the gas insert installation is complete, it will be inspected by your code office. Then you can use the fireplace to heat your room anytime you need it. You'll want to have regular inspections of your insert just like you do a wood fireplace to make sure it's working properly and safely.
To learn more about gas insert installations, contact an appliance professional in your area.
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