Modern houses do not usually have a flue or chimney and many people think that this means that they can only have electric fires. The downside of using an electric fire is that they can be slow to heat up and don't give the same heat as gas fires. The good news is that even houses without a flue can benefit from today's modern gas fires.
Flueless gas fires are the sort you need to be on the lookout for if you do not have any type of flue or chimney. Flueless gas fires work by using a single or double catalytic converter to convert the poisonous gases produced by the fire, like carbon monoxide, to harmless water vapour and carbon dioxide.
Flueless gas fires are available in all sorts of models and styles to suit every type of living room - designer gas fires and contemporary gas fires like wall hanging or plasma fires, luxury gas fires like traditional stoves and inset gas fires - whatever you want really. As you can see, lacking a chimney or flue does not limit your choices in today's world of technology.
The Benefits of Flueless Fires
Flueless fires have a wide range of benefits and advantages:-
They can be used in homes without a flue or chimney.
They are 100% efficient because no heat is lost through a chimney or flue and they burn less fuel.
They are cheap to run - use about 2.6 kw of gas every hour instead of the 7-13 kw that other types of gas fires use.
They are available in a wide range of styles - contemporary gas fires to stoves,
They are easy to install because they do not need connecting to a flue. No building work is needed, they just need connecting to your gas supply.
If floor space is limited, you can buy a flueless hanging gas fire. These make a great focal point.
They do not have to be mounted on an outside wall and so are ideal for flats or terraced houses.
They are quiet when in operation.
They have a real flame.
They give more heat than electric fires and open fires.
They burn Natural Gas or LPG.
Make a statement with hang on the wall plasma style flueless gas fires or add warmth to a cottage style property with flueless stove style gas fires. The choice really is yours and there will be flueless gas fires to suit every budget and every requirement.
Make sure you get your flueless gas fire fitted by a Corgi registered engineer and also make sure that your room is ventilated by a vent.
Remember, modern gas fires are far more energy efficient than they were in days of yore, so when you come to replace your old gas fire you may be pleasantly surprised at the cost savings that this increased energy efficiency will bring. So, although some of the better designer flueless gas fires may appear to be expensive, in fact they may well be a real cost saver in the ling run.
Mr Bradfield is a copywriter for the Dru Gas Fires website. Dru supply premium gas fires to the UK domestic consumer. If you want a choice of high efficiency electric fires for your house, then you can find what you are searching for at Dru Gas Fires.
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
- Home Improvement- Decorating Your Bathroom and Dining Room
- Home Improvement Decoration Plans
- Home Improvement Loans Do Not Always Require Equity In The Property
- DIY Home Improvement For Beginners: The Basics of DIY
- Costs Of Home Improvement - Prices Do Matter!
- Usual Trouble Spots in DIY Home Improvement
- Measuring the Success of a DIY Home Improvement Project
- How to Start a DIY Home Improvement Project: Tips
Kind Regards.
Rick Dallas
Cyprus.
Bathroom Sinks: Form Vs. Function
By: Jeremy Stanfords | 12/11/2009When it comes to the type of bathroom sinks that we desire in our homes, most will try to find that happy balance between great looks and usefulness. While those crystal clear, see-through bowl type sinks or those burbling fountain-style jobs look pretty neat, they aren't always the most functional...
How to Install Bathroom Sinks
By: Jeremy Stanfords | 12/11/2009Tips and tricks for making changes in the powder room. Installing bathroom sinks can be quite intimidating for those that are not the average handyman. Since the modern bathroom has increased in size, so has the type of bathroom sinks that are used for installation. Some of the different variations include...
Try Everything Including the Kitchen Sink
By: Jeremy Stanfords | 12/11/2009Dating back to prehistoric times, sinks originally simply served a particular plumbing function. Generally used to wash small items, sinks were chosen based on their durability and the size needed for specific tasks. Unless you were royalty or extremely wealthy, it was not until the middle of the 20th century...
Gunite pools – the best choice in pool installation
By: Editor123 | 12/11/2009Everyone dreams of a huge house with a lovely swimming pool in it, where one can host pool parties and have good time. However, having a pool is becoming increasing affordable and one does not need to always shell out big bucks.
AC Repair Basics: Understanding Air-Conditioning Repair Procedures
By: Business Local Listings | 12/11/2009Air conditioning repair shops in Tampa, FL get a number of common complaints with room ACs. The mechanics of a working air conditioner is not a mere process of turning warn air into cool air. Once we understand how it all works, the easier it would be for us to comprehend air conditioning repair. Repair companies in Tampa, FL are called everyday for their services and it sometimes helps to understand how they get it fixed.
What is a Full Service Electrical Contractor?
By: Business Local Listings | 12/11/2009A licensed full service electrical contractor company also upgrades and services electrical panels. It does regular electric inspection and the necessary electric repairs and maintenance for the electrical systems it is responsible for. Maintenance and repair may cover the servicing of street lights, parking lot lighting, landscape lighting and commercial lights. A licensed full service electrical contractor company is also prepared to meet any emergency with fully equipped bucket trucks.
Home Heating With Space Heaters
By: Steve Montoya | 12/11/2009This Portable Heater will be handy this winter sometimes it is good to have a little extra heat in your bathroom, bedroom, or even out in the work shop. A Convection Heaters is my solution. The New Line of space heaters, give the best source of heat, that makes them a superior alternative for numerous heating demands. Convection Heaters Can be used anywhere in the home. . So many wonderful features. Features like roll around wheels, Tip-over safety switch, temperature control therm...
Great Outdoor Illumination from an Outdoor Light Sconce
By: John Warner | 11/11/2009No matter how pretty the inside of your home is, if it is dark on the outside, there is no way that it will have the overall appeal that you would want. To change this, you can have an outdoor light sconce installed in strategic corners of the house.
The Big Expansion in the Use of I D Access Cards
By: Finley Bradfield | 08/09/2008 | BusinessAs with all useful technologies, the explosion of ID cards has been dramatic in recent years. Everywhere from football grounds to hospitals and schools, colleges and universities and even individual houses now have their doors controlled by an access system As can be expected, the wide variety of techniques used to...
Radio Frequency Identification and Its Impact on I D Access Cards
By: Finley Bradfield | 08/09/2008 | BusinessThere are many ways in existence to track items and people as they go about their day-to-day business. For years, the bar code has been the standard way to identify products, and they have also been used on many identity cards, such as library or club membership cards. They are...
Football Welcomes I D Access Cards
By: Finley Bradfield | 08/09/2008 | BusinessAs the costs of access cards have reduced, and as their acceptance into general use has become more prevalent, electronic access cards are now being used in ever larger numbers by large buildings such as football stadiums and even in giant conference and event centres. One case is the introduction of...
Common Reasons for the Failure of an I D Card
By: Finley Bradfield | 08/09/2008 | BusinessThese days, we take ID cards for granted. Even though a significant proportion of the population does not like the idea of "big brother" watching, and they like their anonimity, the very same people will have a pocket full of credit cards and store loyalty cards. It is simply the...
The Importance of Biometrics in the Changing World of I D Access Cards
By: Finley Bradfield | 08/09/2008 | BusinessID Cards, or identification cards, are common place these days - you want to use a gym, go to a library, have a hotel room or even get into your place of work, and the chances are that you will have an access card. Probably one card per application! In the...
The Increased Use of Access ID Cards For Security in Universities
By: Finley Bradfield | 08/09/2008 | BusinessHave you ever considered how many times a day you use an access card? Not many people think about this simple piece of plastic which they carry around with them everywhere they go. Yet life would not be the same without this small modern equivalent of the key. Universities have been...
The Impact of the Internet on I D Access Cards
By: Finley Bradfield | 08/09/2008 | InternetWith the advent of incredibly cheap card manufacture, mostly driven by the credit card industry, there are a wide number of Internet companies who are now offering low cost access to the Internet. Using access cards which are purchased at the area where the Internet access is offered or alternatively...
Current and Future Applications of I D Access Cards
By: Finley Bradfield | 08/09/2008 | BusinessSmart cards, access cards or what are commonly known as ID cards (identification cards) are used for a wide variety of reasons. Originally used simply for door access, or even access through turnstiles, access cards are now typically connected to a computer and therefore much more can be done with...