Gas is a reliable and easy to use fuel that will provide a fire every bit as lovely and realistic as a wood fire. Gas appliances have the advantage of using a thermostat to regulate the temperature in the home, providing hands-off convenient heating. If you choose gas for your fuel, you will need to ensure your home is plumbed for natural gas or have propane (LP) gas service established.

Gas provides a continuous source of fuel - and therefore a continuous and steady level of heat without any effort from you. Most gas fireplaces, inserts and stoves can burn either natural gas (NG) which is piped to your home from your local utility or liquefied propane (LP) which is delivered by truck and stored in your own tank. Whether you live in the city or far into the rural countryside you can enjoy the easy warmth of gas heat. Install an optional thermostat with your fireplace, stove or insert and let it be your main source of heat, automatically. With gas you don't have to clean up bits of bark and ashes from the hearth, either. Even if the power goes out, most gas fireplaces, stoves and inserts continue to burn on command and heat your home as natural radiation and convection circulates the delightful warmth.

The key features of gas stoves, fireplaces and inserts are ambiance and convenience. With a push of a button, or the turn of the thermostat, a gas stove is instantaneously warm and soothing. Then, just as quickly, the fire can be turned off. Gas appliances are both beautiful and efficient, serving as heaters as well as interior design elements. Gas stoves, fireplaces and inserts today can help people with older central furnaces save money on the cost to heat their home too.