With Winter looming, this is the perfect time to buy and install a fireplace for your home. If you are looking for a selection of fireplaces for sale in Gauteng, Home Fires is your answer. We also sell a variety of installation accessories to ensure that you get everything that you need from a single supplier.

Home Fires stocks woodburning and gas fireplaces to choose from. You also have a choice between freestanding and built-in fireplaces. All that remains, is to find the perfect fit for your home. Today, we discuss the positives and negatives of woodburning and gas fireplaces, respectively. This will help you make an informed decision before buying a fireplace for sale in Gauteng for your home.

Woodburning Fireplaces

• Positives: If you want to create a welcoming aura around your fireplace, a woodburning unit is your best bet. Such a fireplace can generate heat without the need for electricity – saving you money on your utility bill and being a viable alternative during loadshedding and unexpected power failures. Closed system woodburning fireplaces are highly efficient heat generating appliances. They do require a chimney or flue pipe to extract the smoke. The flue pipe stack adds bonus heat, on top of the ability of the closed system woodburning fireplace.

Because of the high efficiency, the wood usage is very economical and thus cuts the running costs to a minimum. These fireplaces are also very safe to use, and the fire is contained behind a glass door, which will withstand temperatures up to 700 degrees. You can also get away with a fairly small fireplace to serve a big volume.

• Negatives: Traditional open fireplaces require proper ventilation solutions to avoid any dangerous smoke or gasses escaping into the living area. If you want an open fireplace, you should also remove any combustible materials that surround the fireplace. Woodburning open fireplaces for sale in Gauteng require constant maintenance and cleaning as well.

Gas Fireplaces

• Positives: Home Fires offers a selection of vent-free gas fireplaces for sale in Gauteng. As the name states, these fireplaces do not require any ventilation. They can add a modern touch to any home. Moreover, these fireplaces are ideal wall inserts that can spark conversation and create an inviting and enjoyable aesthetic in your home. Home Fires offers a selection of gas grates for these fireplaces, including Real Fyre gas logs for an authentic look. They are easy to clean and maintain as well and have oxygen depletion sensors to ensure that they operate safely within the room or space in which they are installed.
• Cons: These fireplaces require gas to function. Therefore, you must consider the price of gas canisters, the necessary maintenance, and the various safety hazards that are involved with gas operations in your home. They also require a yearly service to keep it in good operation. They are not allowed in bedrooms and bathrooms, and they cannot be used in very small spaces without suppling ventilation from outside.

Home Fires is your first choice when you are in the market for a fireplace for sale in Gauteng. Please browse our website for details on our available fireplaces and braais and place your order with us today. You can also contact us if you have any questions about our products. Beat loadshedding this Winter with Home Fires on your side.