Advantages of Having a Propane Fireplace

A fireplace is more than a way to add heat to your home, it also serves the purpose of providing a cozy ambiance for your space. Whether you are looking for a new fireplace for your home, or replacing an existing one, the first decision you need to make is how your fireplace is going to be powered. We recommend powering your fireplace with propane for many reasons, but continue reading for some of the most notable benefits they offer!

Safer Than Wooden Fireplaces

As simple as it is to push a button and turn the fireplace on, it is just as simple to turn the fireplace off, preventing the need to watch the fire until it goes out! Propane fireplaces are safer for you and your family, as well as better for the environment, as propane is a clean-burning fuel. You do not have to worry about stray embers flying out and hitting your carpet or mass amounts of smoke filling up your room.

Less Maintenance

Anything that requires less maintenance is usually a more enticing buy for consumers, and this is especially true for fireplaces! 

With propane fireplaces, there is no need to manually light the fire, chop and store excess wood, constantly tend to the fire to keep it going, remove ash buildup, and clean up soot and debris after each use. All you need to do is flip a switch and enjoy the warm and cozy atmosphere!

The only maintenance required for your propane fireplace is a yearly inspection to check gas lines for leaks or other issues that may cause your fireplace to work improperly. Once your inspection is complete, you should be good to go until next year. 

Of course electric fireplaces offer you the same benefit of very low maintenance, but you cannot enjoy the luxury of the real flames that a propane powered fireplace provides.

More Efficient

When choosing how your fireplace is going to be powered, it is important to consider fuel efficiency and the amount of heat it produces. Propane fireplaces have a higher Fuel Efficiency (FE) rating than wood burning fireplaces, with typical values of 80% to 90% compared to the 15% FE of wood-burning fireplaces. 

In addition, propane fireplaces generate about five to six times the heating capacity of electric fireplaces, making them more effective for heating up your home during the cold winter months.

Lower Prices

While a propane fireplace may be more expensive upfront than an electric fireplace, it can be more cost-effective in the long run due to its use of affordable fuel.

Utilizing your propane fireplace as a heat source is also a great way to save some money on your electric bill, allowing you to lower the temperature on your thermostat, since the Fuel Efficiency rating is so high.

With a wood-burning fireplace, you will need to spend money on expensive tools, cords of wood, and cleaning costs to keep it properly maintained. On the other hand, with propane, after purchasing the inserts, all you need to do is make sure your propane tank is filled and your yearly maintenance inspection is performed!

Propane is Cleaner

Propane burns cleaner than natural gas and releases fewer emissions. As we have mentioned, wood-burning fireplaces release smoke, soot, and ash into the air, making the area around your fireplace dirty and unkept and causing a possibility for your chimney to become clogged. This creates the need for frequent cleaning and maintenance when using a conventional fireplace. 

Moreover, traditional wood-burning fireplaces release harmful chemicals into the air, and electric fireplaces run off of electricity that is produced through coal or nuclear power plants. With a propane fireplace you are keeping the environment cleaner and better preserving our natural resources.

Choose Propane Today!

As you can see, propane fireplaces offer many advantages over traditional wood-burning fireplaces. If you have been thinking about switching to a propane powered fireplace, or adding one into your home, now is the time! With our selection of gas logs and fireplace inserts, you’ll find the perfect fireplace for your home. To learn more, visit the Coombs Gas showroom, check out our fireplace and inserts page on our website, or give us a call at 662-685-4355.