geewiz
We currently have a wood burning fireplace. We would like to get an insert. Any suggestions as to electric or gas or pellet? What are the pros or cons? Cost? Installer? DIY?
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If you choose pellet, use good quality pellets or you'll pay more in the long run on having the unit cleaned than you saved buying cheap pellets. Quiet and beautiful flames. The big bags of pellets are a con.
If you can do gas, I'd go with that. As long as the unit is outdoors. I knew someone who bought a $2000 gas heater and once it was installed, he realized it stunk the whole house up with a kerosene-like smell. Ugh And it was noisy too.
If you choose pellet, use good quality pellets or you'll pay more in the long run on having the unit cleaned than you saved buying cheap pellets. Quiet and beautiful flames. The big bags of pellets are a con.
If you can do gas, I'd go with that. As long as the unit is outdoors. I knew someone who bought a $2000 gas heater and once it was installed, he realized it stunk the whole house up with a kerosene-like smell. Ugh And it was noisy too.
Should we put a wood-burning or gas fireplace in our new cabin?
deweystu
Beyond the obvious, can anyone help us with pro's and con's of these two types of fireplaces? Important that we see the fire- so woodstoves are out. The fireplace is meant to be a heat-source, but not the only one (baseboard electric heat installed).
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My friend had a wood burning stove in his ski cabin. But, this one had a glass front, so you could view the fire. Also, when you opened the front, that is where you load the logs. When you close the front, there is a knob that you crank to tighten the seal. The more you tighten, the lower the fire goes, but, because it is mostly airtight, the wood then "bakes". This is great for when you go to bed and want heat throughout the night. This stove was able to heat the entire cabin AND you could enjoy the view of the fire.
My friend had a wood burning stove in his ski cabin. But, this one had a glass front, so you could view the fire. Also, when you opened the front, that is where you load the logs. When you close the front, there is a knob that you crank to tighten the seal. The more you tighten, the lower the fire goes, but, because it is mostly airtight, the wood then "bakes". This is great for when you go to bed and want heat throughout the night. This stove was able to heat the entire cabin AND you could enjoy the view of the fire.
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