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Gas fireplaces are popular in many homes, and the gas logs that are used add a design element to the fireplace and have many benefits over burning real firewood. The professional team of gas fireplace service experts at Abbey Road Chimney Sweeps in Dayton, OH, shares five of these advantages.

5 Benefits of Using Gas Log Sets in a Gas Fireplace

1. You Don’t Have to Chop Firewood

One of the biggest drawbacks to a wood-burning fireplace is having to chop firewood or continually replenish your wood supply. With a gas fireplace, the gas logs are a permanent fixture, and you don’t need to worry about the labor or cost of chopping or buying cords of wood.  

2. Gas Logs Add to the Décor of the Room

Gas logs are designed to mimic the look of real firewood, and effort is made to ensure they look realistic. There are options with knots, bark patterns, and embers. There are also options with varying types of wood, such as birch or oak, and they come in a wide variety of sizes and styles to fit the aesthetic of any room.

3. Logs Can Be Used With or Without a Chimney

gas fireplaceGas logs can be used in fireplaces with or without a chimney. This allows homes without a chimney to still enjoy a cozy fire and the warmth and ambiance it brings.

4. It Is Quick & Easy to Start Fires

There is nothing easier than striking a match, flipping a switch, or pressing a button on a remote control to get a fire started. Gas logs don’t require kindling or paper, they cut down on the amount of fireplace cleaning you have to do before starting a fire, and you can control how high or low you want the flames to be.

5. Gas Logs Are Environmentally Friendly

Gas logs are a more environmentally friendly option than real firewood. Fewer pollutants are put into the air by natural gas or propane than by wood-burning fireplaces. The smoke from wood-burning fires also permeates your home, and the smell can linger on your clothes, hair, and furniture. This isn’t the case with a gas fireplace that has a gas log set. 

If you are ready to install a gas log set in your fireplace, call the experts at Abbey Road Chimney Sweeps at (937) 833-0505 today. For more information on their chimney sweep services and chimney inspections, as well as vent and fireplace cleaning, visit them online

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