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It's not just the initial outlay you have to consider when you're buying a new appliance. There are also the running costs too and not forgetting the installation. Also, everyone is better educated about environmental costs these days. That's why when it comes to buying a fireplace, you'll be wanting to know you're making a wise and responsible choice that doesn't offset the benefits of creating a warm and lovely space for your family's everyday life. So let's look at gas fires. Do they have hidden costs we should be aware of? 

Seriously. What is not to love about wall mounted electric fires? In the right place, the benefits are pretty much endless. You can transform a little room and make it look like a little palace without it costing the earth and with very little cost for initial installation. 

When anyone comes to visit your home what can they learn about you from your fireplace? 

Your whole house can tell people a lot about who you are, whether that's because you have a love for hospitality and baking, a preference for shocking pink furniture, or a world-class collection of Beatles memorabilia that's encroaching over spare space! But let's talk specifically more on fireplaces. What does the style of your household heating say about who you are? 

Which fireplace surround is going to suit your home? The way it looks is obviously a massive consideration, but the style of the surround itself is not the only thing to bear in mind.

So just how many steps do you think it takes to install an electric wall fireplace? Did you guess five? Then you’d be right! And we’re not talking about the old fashioned versions with the lethal glowing orange bars and the obviously fake molded coal feature that lights up like a 1970s Christmas decoration. No, these days electric wall fireplaces are sophisticated and chic - right from the budget models through to the luxury looks. What's more, with the contemporary designs of appliances these days streamlined to make installation easy and straightforward, fitting of electric wall fires is much simpler than it sounds and well worth the effort. Here are the five steps to get you on your way.

Cutting to the chase - yes. Next? The thing is, when you switch off your electric fire, the heat stops straight away. You can’t get much more fuel efficient than that. There’s no waste of energy, like waiting for the fire to die down (as with solid fuel), or in other words, no waiting for the units you’ve just bought and thrown onto the hearth to finish what they started. Instead, you turn the electric on, and you have the heat right then and there. Turn them off and it stops. Electric fires don’t need to be told twice.

It’s always worth keeping your heating appliance checked and cared for, year-round, to make sure you have it working properly in the colder months when you really need the heat. Now, if you have a solid fuel burner or an electric appliance you’ll have your own routines to follow, and these are covered elsewhere in a different article because in this post we’re here to have a special word with gas fire owners about maintenance. And on that subject, there’s not much to say at all. That’s kind of the point. 

There’s nothing quite like an open fire if you enjoy the look and feel of an authentic and traditional heating solution. But let’s be honest. You could say exactly the same about a gas heating stove. They both provide a focal point for your living space and a warm and familiar hub to everyday family life. In fact, there are plenty of reasons why the gas version might suit you even better than an open fireplace. Why don't we have a closer look at the options?

Stoves are one of the most popular forms of the fireplace because they have that traditional feel and bring their own sense of personality and atmosphere to a room. However, we feel we need to dispel a few common myths about this form of heating because a lot of the talk around solid fuel burning stoves doesn't really tell the truth. Here are just a few of the myths about stoves that are worth busting straightaway.

Have you heard of High-Efficiency gas fires? They're a serious alternative for the eco-conscious and those looking to save on their energy bills. It’s an option you should bear in mind if its time for you to upgrade your heating solution in the near future.