Like all good things, summer has come to an end. You may still be in denial, but whether you like it or not, fall is coming and it’s only going to get colder. Be that as it may, you must be well prepared for the cold season.

The best way is to have a heating system in place that will keep the house warm despite freezing temperatures outside. A fireplace does exactly that. The traditional wood-burning fireplace is a well-known option. However, inserts and gas fireplaces could also come in handy during the cold season. Let us give these two options a closer look, then later discuss how you can benefit from them.

First, an insert is a metallic box inside another one in which natural gas or propane is burnt to produce heat. This warms up the air between the two boxes which is in transit from the inlet to the outlet of the heating system. In essence, cold air flows into the insert and it flows out as warm air, heating the room.

The second option, gas fireplaces, are very similar to gas inserts in terms of the box-inside-a-box setup. It also burns gas or propane, depending on which you use. However, it is different in that it needs an exhaust mechanism to let out the dangerous fumes that are a by-product of combustion.

Both the gas fireplace and inserts can be installed by our professionals who are willing to assist you as you prepare to face the oncoming cold days. Now, let us look at some benefits of using gas fireplaces and inserts.

1. Environmentally friendly

Inserts and gas fireplaces use clean energy in form of natural gas or propane. These gases burn with minimal emissions as compared to wood and coal alternatives. In this way, inserts and gas fireplaces have a much less, almost negligible effect on the ozone layer. Therefore, save the planet by getting yourself a gas insert today!

2. Continuous heating

Gas fireplaces and inserts emit continuous heat. This is because the two-way flow of cold and warm air keeps drafts away from the house. In this way, the whole room eventually gets heated up since the source of the heat is continuous

3. Reduced Costs

Gas fireplaces and inserts are quite inexpensive to maintain. The fact that they use clean energy makes the even cheaper since gas is readily available and in plentiful supply. Additionally, installation costs are cheaper if you already have a fireplace.

4. A Stylish Furnish

Gas fireplaces come in an array of designs and styles. For instance, you can choose an antique design to blend in with a vintage theme that you are trying to pull off. This gives a more refined taste of décor to your house. You are going to be spending a lot more time indoors anyway, so why not make it classy?

5. User-Friendly

Inserts and gas fireplaces are very easy to operate because they are simply turned off and on by a switch. Anyone in the family can use it safely. You can also set temperatures with some innovative models being able to respond to voice commands.

All in all, home feels so much more like home when it is warm during fall and winter. That is why you need to buy gas fireplaces or gas inserts from professional providers. At Pinnacle Heating and Cooling, we work with you to keep it sunny and 70° all year round. With our team of knowledgeable and experienced technicians, we guarantee you that we will tend to all your HVAC needs. Contact us today to get your house winter-ready by buying gas fireplaces and inserts.