Equipment and Appliances

Fireplaces

Natural gas fireplaces add warmth and ambience throughout a home, making the kitchen into a family gathering place, the bedroom a cosy escape, and basement a great retreat during cool fall and winter evenings.

• Flick a switch, press a button or use a remote for instant warmth without having to haul wood or clean up
• Save on energy and operating costs compared to a wood fireplace, which draws heat up and out of a home
• Better for the environment with few particle pollutants than an open, wood-burning fireplace
• Most gas fireplaces operate without electricity, handy during a power outage
• No sparks or cresote build-up in the chimney to cause fires
• Automatic safety shut-off
• Can be installed almost anywhere

Choosing a Natural Gas Fireplace
There are three types of natural gas fireplaces:

• Fireplace inserts: If you already have a wood-burning fireplace, you can easily convert it to natural gas. Inserts fit into your existing fireplace and use your home's existing chimney.
• Direct vent fireplaces: These sealed units draw outside air in and don't need a chimney or flue—they're the ideal solution if you don't have an existing chimney.
• Freestanding fireplaces: These can be installed almost anywhere in your home, often with little or no renovation.

And they're another great option if you don't have a chimney.

To install your natural gas fireplace, contact a licensed heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor. Be sure to have it serviced each year.