As winter approaches, you may be thinking about the holidays and spending time with loved ones. Fireplaces are often at the center of such gatherings and are the quintessential winter item. Gas log models are among your many options if you’re thinking about installing one. B & H Pool & Patio has installed these fireplaces for High Point, NC, residents for over 50 years, and they list a few reasons why every home should have a gas log unit.

Why Your House Should Have a Gas Log Fireplace

1. Lower Heating & Maintenance Costs

When it starts to cool down outside, lower the thermostat in your house and turn on your gas fireplace so your most frequented rooms, such as the family room, become warm. This trick allows you to avoid spending money heating the rooms you don’t use often.

2. Versatility & Easy Use

Gas log fireplaces come in a range of shapes and sizes, which makes them able to serve any room. Once installed, you don’t need to bother buying and chopping wood or worry about smoke filling your home. Instead, simply pick up the remote or reach for a switch.

3. Environmentally Friendly

Traditional fireplaces use real wood logs that produce pollution and soot buildup in the chimney when burning. You’ll need to perform maintenance on your chimney more often, and your fire will cause harmful particles to be released into the air. Gas log fireplaces are powered by propane, neither of which have the same negative impacts on the environment.

4. Increase Your Home’s Value

Any fireplace is visually appealing and provides a cozy feel to a home, which makes it more attractive to potential buyers. As a result, you’ll draw more interest if you ever decide to sell and you can market your home at a higher asking price.

5. Safety

Gas log fireplaces give the same ambiance without the smoke or sparks of real logs, which can cause flammable creosote to form in the chimney. As a result, gas log fireplaces are much safer, particularly if you have kids or pets.

Ready to transform your home this winter by adding a gas log fireplace? Give B & H Pool & Patio a call at (336) 841-3222. With a variety of options from top brands like Heatmaster™ and White Mountain Hearth®, you’ll find something that suits your home’s style and fits within your budget. Visit their website to learn more about their products and services.