Natural Gas Stoves: The Look Of A Real Fire Without The Work

Many people would like a stove in their home so that they can see the flames dancing as well as getting the benefit of the heat, but they are put off by the thought of having to fill the stove with wood. The answer could be a natural gas stove or fireplace, which burn gas and are clean and functional. These stoves come in three basic types, which are the freestanding type, the insert type and the zero clearance type. There is also usually a choice of a circulating type or a radiant type, and manual or electronic ignition. This article will look at the basic types and discuss the consideration for each.

One of the most popular types of natural gas stove is the freestanding type. As its name implies, this stove stands on its own and looks very much like the traditional stoves, and can even come in the pot-bellied shape that has regained popularity in recent years. A freestanding stove can be fitted into an existing fireplace, but can also be placed in the centre of the room and a vent placed in the ceiling. Another option is to place the vent in the wall, which is an easy installation job. A freestanding stove is flexible and so can be placed almost anywhere in the home, adding a nice decorative touch as well as heat.

Natural Gas Stove Inserts

The insert type of natural gas stove fits into an existing fireplace. The vent will use the existing chimney to expel the fumes from the stove. The good thing about this type is that the efficiency rating tends to be very high. They can also be fitted with realistic logs in order to heighten the appearance of sitting next to a real log fire. There are many designs available in this type, and theres sure to be one to fit your surrounding decoration.

The zero clearance type is a stove which gives a lot of flexibility as to where it is placed, since it can be placed much closer to combustible materials than can other types of stove. This is important when you want to install a natural gas stove but space is extremely tight.

Radiant Heat Gas Stove

Each of the basic types can often be chosen as a radiant or circulating type. The circulating type uses convection-the air-to transfer the heat from one place to another. Air circulates through the stove and then the heat is transmitted into the room through air vents. The radiant type send heat directly into the room usually from the front of the stove, and has what may be seen as an advantage in that it does not add to the dryness of the air as does a circulating type.

Most models nowadays come with electronic ignition. As well as a natural gas stove giving extremely clean heat, the addition of electronic ignition means that the heat is available literally at the flick of a switch. This is another reason why someone might want to choose a natural gas stove rather than, say, a wood burning counterpart.

As you can see, there are several advantages of installing a natural gas stove-clean, instant heat, the ability to be installed almost anywhere, good looks, and the fact that you can get a fire which looks authentic without all the hassle of chopping logs or cleaning out a fire grate. With all these thing going for it, a natural gas stove is the natural choice for those who want a real fire without the work.