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When you’re choosing your new gas fire you’re going to be looking for cost-effective heating and stylish designs. It’s important to consider fuel efficiency with any new fire because the running costs are an ongoing consideration well beyond the initial cost of the unit. Here’s a quick overview of things to consider.

When it comes to buying a new fire for your home, there are so many options you could consider it’s worth thinking carefully about your needs. The solution that’s best for your home may be one you hadn’t thought of. Take electric fires for example. Depending on your circumstances you may well find electric fires have advantages that outweigh the downsides. 

With autumn drawing in, everyone’s thinking about their heating. Having the right fireplace is going to mean the difference between enjoying those frosty months in the comfort of your own home, and wishing them away as you long for the sun. If you’re wondering how to boost your heating in a quick, easy and effective way, we’d recommend choosing an electric fire. Here’s why.

Some people love new carpets, while others love to strip the carpet back to expose the authentic wooden floorboards. In the same way, some like to add a brand new fireplace, and others prefer to get back to basics and expose the original features. It might sound like more work to get the original fireplace up and running again, but just imagine your fireplace unblocked and ready for action in the next few weeks. So inviting. Just the place for an open fire, or a traditional solid fuel burner to keep you warm through the winter.

Gas fires are a longterm popular choice for anyone considering a new fireplace in their home. There are so many reasons why gas is likely to suit you if you’re in the market for a new appliance. Gas is convenient, safe, economic, and efficient, and gas fires come in a wide range of designs. Let’s have a look at what would suit you in your situation.

If you’re an owner of a newly installed gas fire, we know we won’t have to spell out the many advantages of this heating solution to convince you. A gas fire is very simple to use, quick and efficient to maintain, it comes in a range of attractive contemporary designs these days, and all that means guaranteed homely warmth conveniently at your fingertips. The right gas fire for your living space is definitely going to turn the cooler months into a chance to create some cosiness. But like every fuel, gas has its own set of considerations, and fire safety needs to be a top priority. Let’s take a look at some of the guidelines you need to make sure you know, to stay safe.

Creating the right ambience for your living space is really important. After all, you want to be able to relax and feel at home, and whenever you have guests who come round to visit you’ll want them to feel the same. Now everyone knows there’s no ambience quite like the comforting flickering from a fireplace during the autumn and winter months, which is why so many people these days are keen to update their fireplace to give their household that simple makeover. But when you have both a TV and a fireplace, should you put your television?

Wow, what a summer we’ve been having this year. But inevitably the seasons move on, and with autumn on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about getting your fireplace ready for the cooler months. It’s not everyone’s idea of fun but think of it like this: with a cleaned and inspected fireplace you’ll be up and ready for some winter entertaining when it's raining, and good to go if it starts to snow. Chestnuts roasting, family film nights, Christmas not far ahead - your fire is the focal point as the nights draw in. Preparing your fireplace doesn’t have to be a huge chore if you just follow a few simple steps.

New seasons are a great time for a clean, even if it isn’t the springtime. If it’s feeling like the right time for you to spruce up your electric fire, here’s a quick guide to doing that safely and thoroughly. Maintaining your heating appliance is going to ensure you can continue using it fully for its whole lifespan, so this is a job worth doing.

Flueless gas fires are one of the great innovations in the heating industry over the past few years. Everyone knows about the beauty of gas as a conventional heating option, but in the past, the lack of a flue was a definite obstacle to having a gas fireplace just where you wanted it. Then along came the flueless gas fire, and suddenly it was an option for all kinds of home. It won’t suit everyone, but it’s definitely possible. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of this form of heating.