What Are The Different Types Of Fireplaces?

Nov 27, 2020

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Fireplaces are gradually becoming a must-have item for millennial buyers. Whether your house already has a fireplace or you want to build a fireplace in the space, be sure to know the difference between different types of fireplace equipment. Although the whole mechanism seems simple, before you build or operate the fireplace, you must first understand what you have or want.


Wood burning fireplace

There are four general types of fireplaces: wood-burning, gas, electric and alcohol fireplaces. Wood-burning fireplaces are traditional old western style furniture. If you dream of having something that can make you dream about Europa in one second, and you are not "lazy", then a wood-burning fireplace is your ideal choice. The wood-burning fireplace has the traditional open brick fireplace style and is also a good heat source radiator. If you want to use a wood-burning fireplace, you can buy a modern enclosed fireplace, accessories, etc.


Gas fireplace

If you want to be cleaner and have a traditional and simple appearance of fireplace equipment, you must use a gas fireplace. Although wood-burning fireplaces provide higher atmosphere and scene rendering than gas-fired appliances, they need to be cleaned up after use, and a certain amount of money is spent on maintenance every year. Gas fireplaces are easier to install, you can choose to have built-in direct ventilation holes or built-in fireplaces without ventilation holes. No matter what type of gas equipment, there is no need to install vents or chimneys.


Electric fireplace

These types of fireplaces are also very easy to install. They are cost-effective and can provide sufficient and continuous heat to the room.


Alcohol fireplace

Alcohol fireplaces are easy to install and can burn biomass ethanol fuel. The final combustion produced is only carbon dioxide and water. It is the second environmentally friendly fireplace type! And there are many styles. You can choose wall-mounted or free-standing or embedded devices. You can even purchase a fireplace conversion kit that allows you to convert your original wood-burning or gas fireplace into an alcohol fireplace.