As the weather cools down, you have a number of options for keeping your home warm. Gas stoves are an increasingly popular option, thanks to their versatility, clean and efficient heat production, and reliability. If you’re looking for alternatives to keep your home warm this winter, here are a few reasons to consider a new gas stove from Cricket on the Hearth in Rochester, New York. 

5 Benefits of Gas Stoves

1. Efficiency

Unlike wood, which can take time to ignite and begin producing heat, gas ignites immediately with the flip of a switch, allowing it to warm the room more quickly. The clean burn of natural or propane gas will allow you to heat the room it is in effectively, allowing you to turn down the furnace for the rest of the home, creating a more efficient and central heat source. 

2. Versatility

Direct vent gas stoves can be vented through an outside wall and installed anywhere there is access to a gas line, meaning that you can put a stove virtually anywhere in your home. 

3. Unaffected by Power Outages

Because gas stoves aren’t operated by electricity, you can still use them when the power goes out. This means that you can remain toasty even during the fiercest winter storms without needing to rely on a generator.

4. Easy Maintenance

Gas stoves are virtually maintenance-free. Generally speaking, with regular use you will have to clean the interior glass once a year or every two years.  Professional service by your factory trained installer every 2-3 years will keep your stove running smoothly.

5. Better Temperature Control

Gas stoves allow you to easily control the temperature of the room when attached to a thermostatic remote.  You can set a target temperature and it will turn your stove on and off just like the one for your furnace

If you are considering a gas stove to heat your home this winter, Cricket on the Hearth, Inc. has a large selection of models to choose from that will add beauty and warmth to your home. Serving the Rochester, NY-area, their experienced and knowledgeable team can help you select the from a selection of gas stoves from some of the industry's top manufacturers, including Jotul North America®, Blaze King®, and Kozy Heat®. Learn more about their products and services on their website or call (585) 385-2420 to speak to a representative.