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As weather cools and daylight hours shorten, many people naturally spend more time indoors and there’s no place more in- viting than the fireplace. The problem is that. while a traditional, open wood fireplace of- fers the ambiance and nostalgia homeown- ers cherish, they are often dirty, drafty and boast outdated styles. One simple, affordable way to upgrade and elevate your space is with a fireplace insert. Any wood fireplace is an option for a fireplace insert, a self-contained appliance designed to fit into an existing space. The most popular options are either fueled by gas or electricity, depending on the home- owner's preference. Many people are look- ing to eliminate ash and soot, therefore gas and electric inserts are the most popular. Plus, because fireplace inserts are fal more efficient than many older wood fire- places, they can ne you save money while warming a space when temperatures dip. The armainael Protection Agency ex- plains the inefficiency of wood fireplaces: “Fireplace drafts pull warm air up the chim- ney, causing other rooms to be cooler. If you use central heat while burning in a fireplace, your heater will work harder to maintain con- stant temperatures throughout the house.” This is why, for instance, installing a gas Real Estate Advertorial Fireplace inserts an affordable way to boost efficiency fireplace insert within an existing fireplace open- ing significantly improves the heating | Bower and efficiency. The gas fire- place Meee! is designed to contain and radiate heat back into the room, rather than sending the majority of that heat up a chimney flue. “Any fireplace insert will improve the effi- ciency since there is no longer an open chimney to the outside of the home. With a gas fire- place insert for example, you can boost heating efficiency from cent with wood to around 70 per cent. This means more fuel is converted into useable heat and you stay warmer,” said Randy Wen- dolek, hearth expert with Heat & Glo. He also points out that if a homeowner's current chimney does not meet require- ments for burning wood, it's simple to in- Stall an insert with venting liners, and there- fore they would no longer need to fix the chimney, which can be costly. In addition to improved heating efficiency and reduced cost, a gas insert enhances ambiance by updating the space while re- ducing clutter and increasing wellness, as there’s no heavy wood to haul or stack. How does it work? In its simplest form, a gas fireplace insert fits inside your wood- burning fireplace opening, and is fueled via a gas line, bringing instant warmth into your home at the touch of a button. For home- owners without natural gas sence, a liquid propane (LP) tank can be in- stalled and used to fuel the fire- place. Vented fireplace inserts utilize a flexible, aluminum flue liner through the existing chim- ney, and many gas inserts have a blower that helps direct the hot air into the room through the in- sert'’s vents. While gas inserts are a popu- lar choice, electric inserts are another option for renovating traditional wood fireplaces that are typically the easiest to incor- ie effect is created by LED lighting to provide the fire appearance. Unlike gas inserts, electric options do not require a gas line and ventilation. Plus, elec- tric fireplace inserts are shallower, so if depth is constraining your ability to install a gas fire- place insert, they are a great alternative. Both gas and electric fireplace inserts are also available in a range of sizes with modern designs that will refresh any room. You can learn more and explore a variety of styles and options at HeatNGlo.com. (BPT) WHICH OF THESE COSTLY HOMESELLER MISTAKES WILL YOU MAKE WHEN YOU SELL YOUR OAKVILLE HOME? 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