Gas fireplaces are beautiful and elegant. They make a home look cozy and comforting, much like a wood-burning fireplace does, but without any of the mess of ashes, sawdust, and bits of bark. It’s easy to start a fire: just flip a switch, no need for crumpling newspaper and carefully crafting a pyramid of twigs. Perhaps best of all, they are highly efficient.
How is heating efficiency measured? How efficient is a gas fireplace compared to a wood-burning one? How much money can you save? Here are the details.