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Wood Burning Fireplaces:Wood is the traditional fuel for supplementary heating. Avalon wood stoves and inserts produce lots of warm, soothing heat and the large viewing glass allows an ever-changing display of glowing coals and dancing flames. Several of our wood stoves have a convenient cooking surface, a benefit that should not be overlooked when severe weather knocks out the power. The advantages of wood are: Independence from utilities if the power goes out; an efficient, low cost fuel; extremely low particulate emissions that help protect winter air quality; and burning wood actually reduces the impact on global warming because firewood is carbon neutral. Gas Burning Fireplaces:Gas is a convenient, labor-free fuel. Just set a thermostat or press a button and your fire instantly appears. Recent breakthroughs in burner technology now provide a fire so much like a wood fire that even experts must look closely to see the difference! Even though gas is not the bargain it once was, it is still an abundant and widely available fuel, and it is still an economical means of heating, especially for zone heating where only one or two rooms are heated. Propane (LP) gas is an ideal fuel for rural homes, so you are not limited by natural gas service areas. Gas appliances also will operate even if the power goes out. Pellet Burning Fireplaces: Pellets made of compressed wood waste are another popular fuel. Pellet fuel is distributed in 40 pound bags and is available at most hardware stores, feed stores, lumber yards, even large grocery stores as well as hearth products stores. The fuel is stored in a hopper inside the appliance and metered by automatic controls into a small cup in the stove called a burn pot where air is forced through the burning pellets, producing a hot, almost smokeless fire. Pellet appliances are self igniting, and they can operate from a thermostat. Search for pellet stoves and fireplaces. |
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