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Advantages of gas stoves
Gas stoves are a versatile and efficient addition to anyone’s home.
They are easy to vent to the outside air because they be directly
vented, vented through a pre-existing chimney, or vented through the
ceiling and roof via stovepipe. This versatility means that they can be
used in essentially any location that the homeowner desires.
Gas stoves are available that can utilize two fuel types: natural gas,
or propane. These stoves will operate through a power failure and are
very low maintenance. Unlike wood burning stoves, gas stoves do not
produce ash that needs to be disposed of, do not require messy logs, and
do not suffer from fuel shortage issues. Many gas stoves come complete
with ceramic faux logs that look almost identical to the real thing, so
you get both the convenience that comes with a gas stove, and the warm
ambience of a wood fire.
A great feature of gas stoves is the fact that they allow to control how
much heat they produce. You can usually adjust the output of BTUs by
half of what the stove is rated to produce. Depending on your desired
comfort level, you can adjust your stove to save you money on fuel, or
to keep you extra toasty on an exceptionally cold night. In contrast to
a wood burning stove, gas stoves require much less clearance from walls.
A gas stove can be placed as close as four inches from a back wall.
Many gas-stove models feature an automatic thermostat for convenient
zone heating. You may even be able to get a rebate from your energy
company if your gas stove has a thermostat. The convenience of being
able to flick a switch and fill your home with beautiful, warming fire
makes a gas stove an efficient and easy way to heat your home.
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