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things to consider when buying a fireplace



Do you want a gas or a wood fireplace, (or do you just need an insert to replace an old fireplace?) What room do you want your new fireplace in? What is that room’s size and décor style? Think about which model works best for your tastes and home. Lastly, after you’ve found the right fireplace, you will need to have it installed.


 
Wood, Gas (LP or Natural), or Gas Inserts
There have been a lot of technological advancements in fireplaces, since the traditional wood burning models. But many people still prefer the look, smell and charm of an old fashioned wood burning fireplace.

Gas burning fireplaces can be fueled by either LP or Natural Gas and do not require a vertical chimney so they can be installed just about anywhere. They also offer greater fuel and heat efficiency, better air quality, and burn longer.

Gas inserts act like a gas fireplace and are put into existing open-hearth wood burning fireplaces. An insert has a fixed glass front which keeps heated air from escaping up your chimney.


 

Selecting A Room
One of the first things to decide is which room in your home you’d like your new fireplace to go. It used to be that a fireplace only went in the family or living rooms. With newer technological advancements, fireplaces can now be found in bathrooms, bedrooms, studies, kitchens, and even mobile homes.


 

Space
Next, you need to look at elements like the physical size of the room you’ve chosen and where exactly in that room you’d prefer the fireplace to go. Be sure you measure the size of the space you select. Remember to also consider the climate you're in and the type of insulation you have in your home when deciding on the heat output (BTUs) you want from your fireplace.


 

Decorating Style
A fireplace can be the greatest complement to your interior design, from traditional to contemporary. You can select options like grills, trims, glass, cabinets and more to create your own customized style.


 

Venting Type: Direct Vent
Installing a fireplace used to require a chimney, but with the newer Direct Vent gas models, a vertical chimney is no longer needed. Direct Vent fireplaces have sealed glass fronts and vent air through either the top or the side of the fireplace. They work by using the air from outside your home to fuel the fire and prevent it from using the warm air inside your home. So, they still warm your home while preventing combustible gasses from entering your home.


 

Heating Type: Radiant Versus Heat Circulating
Traditional open-hearth wood burning fireplaces provide a small amount of radiant heat. A small amount of heat is felt in front of the fireplace, but most of the heat in this type of fireplace escapes up the chimney.

Newer wood burning and all gas fireplaces circulate heat through a heat exchange system that takes in cool air from the room, heats it from the firebox and then blows the warm air into the home. Many models even offer wall unit or remote controlled temperature settings. Either option provides electricity-free heat.


 

Installation
In order to take advantage of our exceptional warranty, we recommended that you use only an authorized Kozy Heat® dealer who can refer you to one of our preferred licensed contractors or plumbers to install your fireplace. Be sure you check with local building code authorities before beginning installation.