All You Need To Know About Gas Fireplaces

Gas fireplaces have been growing in popularity as people recognize the benefits that they can provide to homeowners. While it compromises some of the authenticity of a traditional fireplace, it provides ease to enjoy it more frequently. Gas fireplaces won’t be the best choice for everyone, especially if you live on land where wood supply is abundant, however, it can be the right choice for many. Let’s take a closer look at gas fireplaces. 

How Do Gas Fireplaces Work?

Gas fireplaces are typically installed in existing fireplaces that homeowners want to convert to a gas fireplace. However, new structures can be built for the insert as well. A gas fireplace operates on nature gas or propane gas. A professional can add any hookup and gas supply that you need for your fireplace insert.

Look & Feel of a Gas Fireplace

There are so many different style homes today that range from rustic to modern and everything in between. Luckily, gas fireplaces have come a long way since inception. The style options range from free standing fixtures in the middle of your room to traditional fireplace look and feel. You can also choose if you want fake logs, beads, glass, or other decorative aspects inside of your fireplace. 

Benefits of Gas Fireplaces

There are several benefits that homeowners with gas fireplaces flaunt. While you may be giving up on some features, such as the authentic crackle and smell, the benefits listed below may be enough to change your opinion. 

• Say goodbye to chopping or collecting wood. You can now have fire with the click of a button or turn of a knob. Now you simply keep up with gas delivery and maintenance. 
• Heating supply even if you lose power. This isn’t a unique feature to gas fireplaces, but it is a new feature if you only have electric heat. Even if a storm comes through and knocks you out of power, you don’t have to worry about keeping warm.
• Cleaner than alternatives. For some, the lack of a fire smell and the ash associated with it can be a big benefit. While there will still be maintenance associated with your fireplace, it isn’t something that will require additional cleanup like wood burning fireplaces may require.

If you’re ready to commit and install a new fireplace, call your local chimney professional today!

Ready for a Gas Fireplace? Call Twin City

If you’re in the Minneapolis area, Twin City Fireplace, Masonry, and Chimney are the experts to call for all your as fireplace needs. We have locations in Woodbury and Edina, MN with highly trained and experienced staff to help with anything chimney related. Whether you’re in need of assistance or are looking for gas fireplace install, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Twin City specializes in the installation and repair of gas and wood-burning fireplaces for both indoor and outdoor spaces. We’re also licensed general contractors, gas fitters, and skilled masons to give you a seamless experience from the first call to the finished installation.