7 Amazing Benefits of Adding a Gas Fireplace to Your Home

Each year when the snow flies, you may sit in your living space with your blanket, book, and cup of tea and wish that you had a cozy fireplace to stay warm beside. You may be hesitant about the idea due to the cost or the hassle of having a wood fireplace in the home. But with a gas or electric fireplace, you’ll no longer have to worry about those things because they also provide a wide variety of benefits. No more firewood. No high costs. Just ease and affordability.

1. Adding a gas fireplace will add value to your home.
   Fireplaces can increase the average home’s value and is a desired feature many homeowners are looking for. Should you sell your house down the road, the gas fireplace’s impact on your home’s value will pay for the fireplace by itself.

2. Gas fireplaces can reduce your heating costs.
   With a gas fireplace, you can leave it running when spending time in your living space while turning down the thermostat in the rest of the home. Often referred to as “zone heating or heat management,” this reduces the amount of money spent heating rooms that don’t get used as frequently. Gas fireplaces can also save on heating costs by providing warmth during in-between or unpredictable weather where you may not need the central furnace heat but still want a little bit of extra warmth.

3. Gas fireplaces are not as expensive as you think.
   A gas fireplace is relatively inexpensive, costing as little as $2,199, while an electric fireplace runs as low as $399, but they add value to your home and to your life. They are also inexpensive to operate, costing about 30 cents per hour depending on the space. And unlike central heat, you only need to run it until your living space is sufficiently warm, and then you can switch it off.

4. Gas fireplaces require less maintenance.
   Gas fireplaces don’t use firewood and don’t emit smoke. As a result, you won’t need to worry about smoke getting in your house, nor about having to tend the fire, so it doesn’t burn out. You also won’t have to chop firewood or clean up any ashes. All you have to do is use your remote to switch your fireplace on and off. Annual fireplace inspections performed by qualified local technicians are recommended to continue safe and efficient operation of any gas fireplace.

5. Gas fireplaces are safe for children, pets, and the environment.
   Because gas fireplaces don’t have toxic fumes, fly-away sparks, or open flames, they make an excellent choice for families with pets and children or those trying to make better choices for the environment.

6. Gas fireplaces provide a beautiful focal point for your living space.
   Homes have been designed around fireplaces for centuries as the center for warmth. A gas fireplace gives your home a warm, cozy center and pulls any room together by giving it a gorgeous focal point. Some of our gas fireplaces have optional accessories like iron globes or glass ember beds to add even more pizzazz. As a result, your fireplace will be beautiful even when it’s not lit.

7. Fireplaces are soothing and easy to enjoy.
   Gas and Electric Fireplaces can be installed in almost any room of a family home – bedroom, living room, even the bathroom if you want! Once installed, all you have to do is switch it on, and you can enjoy the relaxing effects of a fire whenever you want. A gas fireplace allows you to enjoy the calming effects of a bright fire without dealing with the smoke or firewood.

Adding a gas fireplace can genuinely make your house into a home. It gives you a beautiful focal point for your living space where everyone can congregate for warmth, conversation, or curl up on a cool night. Better yet, it is a cost-effective way to heat a smaller area of your home without spending extra money on the areas that are not used as often. It’s an excellent choice for any homeowner, whether you are single, a couple, or have children or pets, and it adds a substantial amount to your home’s market value. Investing in a gas or electric fireplace is a purchase you won’t regret.