When both of us bought our house, one of the selling points was a attractive wood burning fireplace.
- My partner & I expected to love the warmth of a fire on Wintertide days.
Then both of us figured out how much work it is to chop wood. We saw that dragging the wood through the house caused a mess, then creating a fire wasn’t all that easy, & both of us had to deal with fumes, ash & flames. We lived in the house for over more than four years & built one fire. The fireplace became strictly decorative. I then got in touch with an Heating & A/C corporation & asked about converting the fireplace to natural gas. The project wasn’t overly costly or invasive. The natural gas heating system is far more convenient. We now have a remote control that allows us to start up the heating system with a touch of a button. We can absolutely raise or lower the temperature setting & adjust the fan speed. The fan helps to spread the heat throughout the room. The natural gas fireplace retains the look of a wood burning fire. We love the same ambience with none of the mess. The gas fireplace requires honestly little maintenance & has proven quite reliable. I schedule professional upkeep for the heating system every year, at the same time as the gas furnace. The corporation meticulously cleans all of the components, removing dust, lint & other contaminants that would otherwise block airflow. He inspects all of the valves to avoid troubles with gas leaks & ensure safety. The maintenance process is completed in less than an hour.