Why Install a Gas Log Fire?
What are Gas Log Fires?
Gas Log Fires are an enclosed combustion-style heater which uses gas instead of wood to create a real flame fire.
Gas Log Fires are a practical and efficient way to warm your home. Producing both radiant and convective heat, they add ambience, beauty and character to any room.
A traditional wood fire requires preparations and cleaning. Gas log fires require little maintenance and are up and running at the push of a button.
Gas Log fires create real flames, but utilise natural gas instead of wood.
The warmth of the flames are comparable to that of a wood fire, but without emitting smoke, so a traditional chimney is not required, instead a small flue is used.
The flames sit behind glass. This makes it both safe and energy efficient, warming the air before pushing it out via vents at the top of the heater.
Gas Log fires come in many different designs and sizes, giving customers the flexibility to find a fireplace to suit their room or area.
The 3 main categories of Gas Log Fires are:
- Built in – built into a wall or an existing fireplace
- Room divider – inserted into a wall, but visible on both sides
- Freestanding – not inserted into a wall or cavity
Every fireplace has durable fire-proof logs to give it a realistic effect. Some models offer different options to choose from, such as natural logs, driftwood or stones.
Some built in models give you the option of different size and colour facias, which is the frame around the face of the heater.
And some freestanding models give different options for the heater stand.
How many KW you need your heater to be depends on the size of your room or open plan area.
Different KWs come in different shapes and sizes, so you need a model which is both powerful enough for your space as well as the right physical size.
Gas Log Fires Features
A traditional wood fire requires preparations and cleaning.
Gas log fires require little maintenance and are up and running at the push of a button.
As they are gas appliance, it is recommended you get them serviced every 2 years by a qualified gas technician.
Gas Log Fires are a very energy efficient way to heat a room or space.
Their enclosed combustion design optimises their efficacy, with many models with a 5 star energy rating.
Gas log fires turn on and off at push of a button.
Most come with remote controls for extra convenience, which are also thermostats so you can keep your room at your desired temperature.
Features vary from model to model, so let us know what ones are important to you.
Features available include:
- Remote control
- 5 star energy rating
- WIFI controllable
- Programmable controller
- Multi speed fan
- Air filter
- Mesh or heat-resistant glass plate
- Different fireproof log or stone options
- Different facia options
Gas Log Fire Installation & Running Costs
The cost to supply and install a Gas Log Fire vary depending on-
- The heater size (in KW) your room or area requires
- Where it is to be installed – eg in an existing fire place or cavity or freestanding
- Whether its a new install or a replacement gas log fire
- Features required – eg. WIFI control, decorative facias or guards
As installation prices vary depending on where the Gas Log Fire is to be installed, we would need to assess before providing a quote.
As Authorised Rinnai Service Agents, we have access to great rates which we pass on to our customers.
The running costs of your Gas Log Fire will depend on various factors including:
- Star rating of your Gas Log Fire
- Your house size & insulation
- Your gas tariff
- Personal heating preferences such as how often you use it and at what temperature
Gas Log Fires, which are classified as a Gas Space Heater, are a very energy efficient way to heat a room or space.
Their enclosed combustion design optimises their efficacy, with many models with a 5 star energy rating.
Check out our Heating System Selection guide for current estimated hourly $ running costs
We recommend Rinnai and Heat n Glo Gas log fires.
Both brands have a well-established reputation and a large range of designs to choose from.
Contact Martin Heating & Cooling today!
Servicing Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula & Melbourne’s Western region.
Call us on 1300 146 525 or 03 7044 3333.
Or fill out our convenient online quote request form & receive a personalised quote.
Authorised service agents for Brivis, Rinnai, Braemar, Breezair & Coolair
Brands we service, repair, replace & install include:
