How to Choose the Best Type of Fireplace for Your Home
There’s just something about a fireplace that adds an extra layer of warmth and coziness to your living space. Now is the right time of year to think about installation, too. Offering the largest selection of fireplace products in Central Wisconsin, ComfortAire Heating Cooling Fireplaces can help you choose the best type of fireplace for your home. We share some fireplace selection tips below. Call us today with questions or to discuss your design ideas at 715-325-3969 in Wisconsin Rapids or 715-342-0911 in Stevens Point.
What Are the Different Types of Fireplaces?
To choose the best type of fireplace, first consider which factors are most important to you. Are you most concerned about budget, heat generation, or aesthetics? This will help you determine which type of fireplace is best.
Electric
If you’re looking for the safest, most budget-friendly choice, an electric fireplace will be right for you. No chimney is needed, so these models are perfect for smaller spaces like apartments. However, the flames may not look as realistic as gas and wood-burning models. They also don’t generate as much heat as other options, so take that into consideration.
Gas
These fireplaces are hooked up to your home gas line and are easily turned on and off with the ease of a switch. The flames are real, so they generate more heat than an electric fireplace will. They’re overall energy-efficient, and their wooden inserts look realistic. Gas models need much less maintenance than their wood-burning counterparts, but still provide the beauty of a real fire.
Wood-Burning
The most traditional option, and one that’s perfect for those who don’t mind a little maintenance. While they’re not as energy-efficient as the other options and do require more ventilation and cleaning, they also provide that authentic wood-burning smell and sound that might be important to you.
Outdoor Fire Pits and Gas Lines
ComfortAire doesn’t just install fireplaces indoors. We can also handle outdoor fire pits as well. Trust us to run outdoor gas lines to your fire pit to make it even more convenient and safe. These lines can also be run to your outdoor gas grill for maximum convenience and cost savings.
Let ComfortAire Help You Choose the Right Type of Fireplace
Look through our fireplace gallery to see examples of work we’ve completed for our clients—it can provide you with a starting point for your own ideas. Also, be sure to visit our fireplace studio in Wisconsin Rapids to see samples in person.
In the meantime, be sure to call us in Wisconsin Rapids or Stevens Point, or contact us online with any of your fireplace design or installation questions.
