Can a Gas Fireplace Efficiently Warm My House?

November 10, 2022

The long, cold winters in Belleville, ON often result in expensive heating bills. When you’re looking for a way to stay warm and save money, you might wonder if a gas fireplace could efficiently heat your home. In cold climates like Belleville’s, your fireplace serves as a supplement to your furnace, but it won’t be able to efficiently heat your entire house by itself. Here’s what it can do. Gas Fireplace Energy Efficiency A direct-vent gas fireplace offers about 70% efficiency. This means that 70% of the natural gas turns into heat for your home, and the other 30% is...

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Are Fireplaces Energy Efficient?

December 18, 2019

The energy efficiency of a fireplace entirely depends on what type of fireplace you have. They can be very inefficient, and some aren’t going to match a modern natural gas furnace. However, depending on the fireplace you have, they can get the job of warming a room up done. Here’s what you need to know. Traditional Wood-Burning Fireplace A traditional fireplace is highly inefficient. Just 15% of the wood’s energy you are burning is converted into heat that enters your living space. The vast majority of heat is lost due to heat rising through your chimney. However, there have been...

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