There are few things as comforting as a fireplace in the winter. More than comfort, though, a fireplace can provide a practical way to heat your Decatur home. Understanding how to properly use your fireplace to complement your furnace’s capabilities can help you stay comfortable this winter while saving some cash. To help you save the most money, check out these practical tips from your friends at Jesse Heating & Air Conditioning.
Localized Heating
A gas fireplace provides an effective and efficient form of localized heating. This means that a gas fireplace can effectively heat the room where it’s located but not much else. Space heaters are another type of localized heating. However, space heaters are typically meant for temporary use, while you can use a gas fireplace permanently. If you tend to only occupy one or two rooms in your home, the localized heating of a gas fireplace can be an effective way to stay warm.
Furnace Off
Gas fireplaces almost always use less gas than gas furnaces. Therefore, if you only run your gas fireplace, you stand to save a significant amount of money over a typical heating season. The problem that many people run into is that they try to run both their fireplace and furnace at the same time. This significantly increases your gas consumption, sending your utility bills higher. If you’re willing to run only one heating appliance at a time, though, you can heat your home for less money.
Safety First
Jesse Heating & Air Conditioning takes safety very seriously. In order for your gas fireplace to run safely and efficiently, regular maintenance is important. Jesse Heating & Air Conditioning can perform maintenance on your fireplace to clean the burner, check the gas connections, and clean the exhaust flue. These steps will help prevent a disastrous home fire that could result from a poorly maintained fireplace.
Finding New Ways To Keep You Warm
At Jesse Heating & Air Conditioning, we want our customers to stay comfortable all winter long. That’s why we offer furnace maintenance, duct sealing, fireplace installation, and much more. With over 40 years of experience, you can be sure that we’ll get the job done correctly every time. Our top-notch service is one reason we consistently receive five-star customer reviews. To learn more about gas fireplaces, contact us at Jesse Heating & Air Conditioning today.
