Do you have an old wood-burning fireplace that you never use because of the hassles involved? I want to offer some alternatives so that you can make that space useful and transform it into a used feature in your home. There are various fireplace insert options available that can be fitted into your existing firebox and they include: electric, pellet, and gas.
Gas
Popular in new construction is the direct-vent gas fireplace, which takes air from the outside (therefore not taking warm air from your house) to burn the gas and release any harmful fumes out the vent, offering a beautiful look and warmth. To learn more about direct-vent gas fireplaces, click here.
Electric
You can inexpensively turn your fireplace into a crackling and glowing scene by using an electric log display, which you can find at your local home store, such as Home Depot. Many electric options provide heat, but not as much as a gas insert or pellet.
Pellet
Pellet fireplaces can generate heat and offer the fireplace-burning glow that everyone loves. It pulls air from the outside, uses a convection fan to circulate the air, and burns pellets, sending exhaust gases outside. The pellets are made from wood waste and create an efficient heating option. To learn more about pellet fireplaces, click here to read what the professionals at This Old House have to say.
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