Today, we’ll compare gas fireplaces and electric fireplaces so you can decide which one to install in your house.
Fireplaces are perfect for giving your home a little bit of extra warmth and comfort, especially as we get closer to the fall and winter seasons. If you’ve been thinking about getting one for your home, you’ll need to consider what type of fireplace you get. Two choices you have are gas fireplaces and electric fireplaces, and each one of these options presents different benefits to enjoy. Today, we’ll compare gas fireplaces and electric fireplaces so you can decide which one to install in your house.
Heat Output & Efficiency
When it comes to the topic of heat output, gas fireplaces hold the advantage. Not only do they emit more heat, but that heat also reaches a greater distance. This means they do a better job at keeping people warm overall. The downside is that you need more power in order to keep a consistent amount of heat flowing throughout your house.
Electric fireplaces, in contrast, don’t put out as much heat, but they’re able to convert almost all of their energy into heat. This makes electric fireplaces the more energy-efficient option between the two.
Safety and Maintenance
If you get a gas fireplace for your home, it’s going to require more upkeep in order to keep it safe and operational. There are smaller maintenance tasks to handle, such as the cleaning of the glass, and there are bigger tasks, like scheduling annual inspections to ensure your fireplace is safe to use. You’ll also want to install carbon monoxide detectors as an added safety precaution.
For electric fireplaces, there isn’t much to get done in terms of maintenance. You will need to clean the surface of your fireplace from time to time, as well as clean the interior, but the amount of maintenance that’s needed is less than what gas fireplaces require. One important thing to note is that you’ll need to inspect your electrical cords and power source for safety purposes. You don’t want to have an electrical fire break out as a result of not performing inspections.
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