| Wood BurningInstallation CostsIf you choose a | | | | technician you can find. Licensed plumbers or HVAC |
| masonry fireplace your installation costs will be higher | | | | technicians are the only ones qualified to run gas lines. |
| due to labor and the higher cost of stone or brick. | | | | Check your local area requirements. Installation can |
| Manufactured units are faster and easier to install. | | | | occur along an outside wall or in the middle of a |
| Ensure a safe and reliable installation by using a | | | | room. Zero clearance construction makes this possible |
| certified professional installer. In addition to assessing | | | | because very little space is needed between the unit |
| the construction of your home, he will obtain the | | | | and combustible materials.Operating CostsGas |
| necessary building permits and make sure that the | | | | fireplaces are generally cheaper and more efficient |
| installation meets all local and state codes.Operating | | | | than wood burning fireplaces. There are many |
| CostsWood burning fireplaces can be the most | | | | variables in determining the actual costs, such as |
| inefficient unless steps are taken to increase | | | | location of your home, how air tight it is, the size of |
| efficiency. Two newer, high-efficiency fireplaces, | | | | your room and the cost of gas in your area.Liquid |
| Clean Burning and EPA-certified (to burn less than 7.5 | | | | propane gas contains 2,500 BTU's per cubic foot, |
| grams of particulates per hour), are more | | | | natural gas contains 1000 BTU's per cubic foot.Care |
| technologically advanced and offer a substantial | | | | and MaintenanceGas fireplaces are clean burning and |
| amount of heat. See our Wood Burning Fireplaces | | | | require little maintenance. The HPBA recommends an |
| page for more details. Click here to see a chart of | | | | annual inspection by a qualified professional who can |
| costs to burn various types of fuel based on the | | | | inspect the burner, fan, venting, pilot light and |
| amount of heat they generate. See our link for the | | | | thermostat and even clean the glass. Alternately, |
| Univ. of Neb. site showing BTU ratings of various | | | | check with your owner's manual for instructions for |
| woods. These fireplaces are also good choices in | | | | cleaning glass doors. Typical glass cleaners are not as |
| areas with frequent power outages, or where the | | | | effective as products specifically made to clean the |
| cost of home heating is an issue.Care and | | | | stains on the inside of fireplace doors.The HPBA also |
| MaintenanceGuard against creosote build up by | | | | recommends an annual inspection by a chimney |
| burning harder, seasoned woods and monitoring your | | | | sweep certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of |
| flue. The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association | | | | America.ElectricInstallation CostsNo real installation |
| (HPBA) recommends that fireplaces and chimneys be | | | | costs unless you need to run wiring for an outlet |
| inspected annually and cleaned as necessary by a | | | | where you want to place this fireplace. The perfect |
| chimney sweep certified by the Chimney Safety | | | | choice for a small office, apartment or where ever |
| Institute of America.Wood burning fireplaces require | | | | you cannot have a flue. .Operating CostsCosts will |
| constant cleaning of ashes and hauling wood. Possible | | | | depend on your electric rate from your provider.Most |
| smoke stains on the exterior face if drafting | | | | units use approx. 1400 Watts.Care and |
| problems develop.Natural & Propane GasInstallation | | | | MaintenanceVirtually care free. Allows "fire" in the |
| CostsThe prices of these fireplaces can range from | | | | summer by turning off the heating element. is your |
| $600-$2,000 or more depending on size, style, | | | | online source for the finest in wood burning, gas and |
| manufacturer and where you purchase. Then add | | | | electric fireplaces from over 50 of the industry's |
| installation and delivery costs.A gas fireplace can be | | | | finest manufacturers. We have been in business since |
| installed almost anywhere in the home as long as | | | | 1981 and on line since 1997 and are committed to the |
| natural gas or propane is available. Always use the | | | | finest in customer service and satisfaction. |
| services of the most experienced and qualified | | | | |