R&A Magazine - SUMMER 2024 - 16

I'm considering adding a fireplace or
wood stove to my home. Can you help
me understand the differences and
which might be best for my space?
That's a great question. Are you looking for high heat
output, medium heat, or just ambiance?
Today's fireplaces and stoves are more environmentally
friendly than ever before and have more options
imaginable.
Gas Fireplaces and Stoves (LP or Natural) are
certainly the most popular and often the easiest to
install when you are looking to maximize heat output
if you have access to run a vent through the roof or
a side wall. They can be installed in almost any room
and include remote controls, blowers, and most of
them have interior lighting options. They are also a
great source of heat in the event of a power outage.
They come in so many sizes and configurations,
traditional, linear, square, and custom sizes as well.
They can be built into the home or built out from the
exterior wall. Your imagination is pretty much the
limit.
Electric Fireplaces are a great add-on to any
home when you are not looking to heat your home.
These can be used 365 days a year. Imagine being
able to enjoy a beautiful flame any day of the year
without getting cooked out of your favorite room.
The Waterplaces use electricity and water and put
off a mist that creates a very realistic flame. These
can be installed in virtually any room. An optional
heater is available as well. Without needing a gas
line and exterior ventilation the sky is the limit.
Today's Wood Stoves and Inserts are much more
efficient and easier to clean than the beasts of
yesteryear. The Blaze King stoves have an automatic
temperature thermostat for ultimate heat control.
Because they are so efficient you will need a stainless
liner in your chimney, or you will need to run a
new stainless chimney pipe to the top of your roof.
These stoves qualify for the tax credit of 30% up to
$2,000.00.
Pellet Stoves are also a great heat source without
the need for a complete chimney to the top of
the roof line, just vent out a side wall with a short
vertical run. The controls are extremely easy to use
and control the heat output. Having the pellets in
bags makes them so easy to load. They will however
require electricity to operate, therefore they would
not be considered as a back-up system in a power
outage.
I recognize with all the options that are available
today and choosing the right fireplace or stove can
look like a big challenge. When trying to determine
which fireplace or stove best fits your needs, I would
strongly recommend a visit to our Design Center
where we have over one hundred units on display
and a very knowledgeable staff to guide you through
the process. We will do our best to streamline the
process for you, and bring satisfaction to whichever
one you choose.
Sam Jay Stoltzfus
Owner
LanChester Grill & Hearth
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