It’s officially winter, and we can finally curl up on the couch and read a good book while enjoying a hot cup of cocoa. The beauty of a wood fire might be great outdoors, but it can adversely affect the air quality inside the home, not to mention the time and effort that goes into cleaning. Listed below are some of the reasons why you should choose a gas fireplace over a wood fireplace for your home.

Pleasing to the Eye

There are a variety of styles and finishes available when it comes to gas fireplaces. There is no doubt that a gas fireplace is more practical than a wood fireplace, but it’s also more beautiful to look at than a wood one.

Faster Heating Process

Aside from the fact that you don’t have to wait for a fire to get started – you simply push the on/off button and you’re ready to go – it also heats your home even quicker. It will definitely come in handy on cold mornings or when you come home from work tired and cold after a hard day’s work.

It Doesn’t Require Any Cleanup

In the end, when you have finished with your wood fire, you are going to need to clean up the ashes from it, which isn’t as appealing as you might expect. Except for the occasional dusting, gas fireplaces require no upkeep other than the usual dusting every now and then.

No Need to Store and Prepare Wood

There are a number of challenges associated with storing firewood. As a breeding ground for spiders and termites, you need to keep it dry and far away from your home. It takes a lot of effort to prepare the wood. In rainy weather, fetching wood outside is not at all fun, even if you do not have to cut it yourself.

Improved Indoor Air Quality

There are no indoor emissions from a gas fireplace. Through vents in the roof, the combustion gases are expelled outside. Of course, this is in contrast to a smokey fireplace.

Use reputable gas installers in Johannesburg if you’re in the market for a gas fireplace. We would be happy to provide you with a free quote when you contact Action Gas today.