Which Fireplace Offers the Best Heat? 

Are you interested in installing a fireplace in your living room to help warm your home? There are a number of types of fireplaces that can help heat your home in winter. Among the fireplaces are traditional wood-burning, pellet-burning, electric, and gas-burning fireplaces. But which fireplace offers the best heat? Read on to find out.

What You Should Know Before Choosing a Fireplace

There are several key factors to consider before choosing your fireplace; among them are heating efficiency, how much it will cost to install, and what style you want. You should also consider what fuel source works best for your home: wood, gas, or pellet. There are additional costs involved with owning a fireplace; for instance, if you have a traditional wood-burning fireplace, it should be inspected and swept by a qualified chimney sweep service regularly to keep it working well and prevent chimney fires. 

With the various options and factors available, you will be able to find the fireplace that best suits your needs. Now, let’s answer the question—which fireplace offers the best heat?

Wood Burning Fireplaces and Heat

Everyone knows about the cozy atmosphere that a wood-burning fireplace creates, but what about its heating capacity? It distributes heat evenly through a room and can keep you warm as wood-burning fireplaces have done throughout history. The efficiency of a wood-burning fireplace is somewhat lacking when compared to others; it loses as much as ninety percent of the heat is drawn upward into the chimney. In short, you have to weigh the desire for a welcoming, homespun ambiance as compared to heating efficiency. For many people, the feel of a wood-burning fireplace is worth the lost heat.

Gas Burning Fireplaces and Heating Efficiency

Gas fireplaces are clean, efficient heating appliances that are a benefit to any home. While they seem somewhat sterile compared to a wood-burning fireplace, the convince is superior to all other fireplaces except electric. You can start a fire with the push of a button and adjust the heat, and there are no ash or logs to clean up afterward. It’s easy to see why a gas-burning fireplace is a popular choice among homeowners for heating their homes.

Pellet-Burning Fireplaces

Like other fireplaces, the heat from a pellet-burning fireplace is distributed evenly, but unlike gas fireplaces, you get a more authentic feel from the flames. They also offer convenience with automated features and easy-to-load pellet packs. If you are concerned about the environment and are looking for a green heating source, then a pellet-burning stove is the best choice. The pellets are made from compressed sawdust, so not only are they saving trees, but they also reduce carbon usage.

Electric Fireplaces

There is a plethora of reasons to choose an electric fireplace. You can fit it anywhere, and it simulates the ambiance of a wood-burning fireplace. It is as easy as a gas-burning fireplace; all you have to do is turn it on. It can generate heat like a real fireplace and doesn’t require a chimney or fuel. It is as environmentally friendly as a pellet-burning fireplace. The heat it generates is comparable to a real fire but doesn’t get as warm.

To Sum Up

So, as you read, wood-burning fireplaces are the hottest, gas-burning fireplaces are the most efficient, pellet-burning fireplaces are environmentally friendly, and electric fireplaces are convenient. The choice of which fireplace is best depending on your preference.

Felgemacher Masonry Can Guide You to the Right Fireplace

If you are interested in a fireplace or insert and live in the Buffalo, NY, Rochester, NY, or Charlotte, NC, areas, contact us today. One of our staff can explain the benefits of each type of fireplace and help you make the right choice. Don’t continue to suffer through frigid nights; get in touch today.