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Fireplaces are in great demand by homebuyers primarily
as a romantic amenity, but  propane gas fireplaces are actually
an excellent source of supplemental heat. Propane fireplaces
and logs provide both ambiance and heat. Over 70 percent
of all hearth products now burn gas.*
Propane gas fireplaces and
log sets are available in a variety of styles to fit virtually
any home decor. Fireplaces can be installed as free-standing units,
wall insets, traditional masonry, or
ultra-contemporary designs, and can be equipped with a variety
of options, including push-button ignition, remote control,
variable heat controls, and thermostats.
Realistic
looking log sets with yellow-orange wood flames and simulated
burning embers provide heat while enhancing the look of the
room. Some log sets are equipped with built-in dampers, smoke
shelves, and heat circulating features that give them the
capability to provide both radiant and convective heat.
*Source: Hearth Products
Association Statistical Committee
The Many
Advantages of Propane Fireplaces and Log
Sets
 Operating Costs: Propane gas fireplaces
and stoves heat more evenly and more efficiently
than wood-burning hearth products. They can also
heat a larger area, which means less reliance on
primary home-heating systems and significant cost
savings.
- Energy Efficiency: Wood-burning fireplaces can
lose as much as 90 percent of the heat they generate
through the chimney. Propane-fueled fireplaces and
log sets boast AFUEs as high as 100 percent.
- Installation: Many modern propane fireplaces have
low clearance requirements, providing installation
flexibility. They can be direct vented, which eliminates
the need for a chimney. This makes them ideal for
use in manufactured homes.
- Safety: Propane fireplaces are safer for manufactured
homes than wood-burning fireplaces because there
are no smoldering ashes or flying sparks. The flames
are immediately extinguished when the gas supply
is turned off.
- Environment: Propane gas fireplaces do not produce
the pollution-laden smoke that wood-burning models
do. Clean-burning propane means less maintenance
of furniture, window coverings, and home decorations.
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