With winter truly in full swing, the cold is seeping through our homes. In most cases, people turn to their electrically powered heaters and air conditioners for heat generation. Unfortunately, loadshedding and unexpected power failures are still looming. So, what happens when the electricity fails, and you need some heat in your home? This is where Home Fires’ selection of slow combustion fireplaces is your salvation.

There are many feasible reasons to consider buying and installing a closed slow combustion fireplace in your home. These reasons go beyond simply generating heat in your home. Today, we address a couple of valid reasons to make such an investment for your home.

Why Should I Invest in a Slow Combustion Fireplace for My Home?

1. Heat Generation without Electricity: A closed slow combustion fireplace can generate heat without the need for electricity. Such a fireplace is usually fuelled by wood and sealed off from external elements. The interior firebox features its own ventilation system to ensure that the fire does not suffocate. This allows the fire to sustain for longer periods and generate natural heat in the room it is installed in.
2. Safe to Use Indoors: When comparing a closed slow combustion fireplace with an open fireplace, the former is much safer to use. Since the front and side doors close shut and seal the fire inside, there is no sporadic embers or sparks to worry about. You should be mindful of combustible materials near the fireplace still, but it is much safer to use than an open fireplace.

3. Saving Money on Monthly Utility Bills: When comparing a closed slow combustion fireplace with an electric heater or air conditioner, the fireplace will save you money on your monthly utility bills. Since the fireplace uses wood as fuel, you do not need to spend an arm and a leg on your electric bills to keep your home warm and cosy throughout the colder months.

4. Easy to Clean and Maintain: Most of our slow combustion fireplaces are easy to clean and maintain after use. It is pivotal to keep such a fireplace clean. Some of our available units are fitted with ash drawers as well to speed up and simplify the cleaning process.

Home Fires is your answer to closed slow combustion fireplaces for your home in South Africa. Feel free to browse our website for details on our available fireplaces and contact us today if you have any inquiries. Make your house a home in 2025 with Home Fires on your side.