Propane Gas Fireplaces vs. Natural Gas Fireplaces
Are there any benefits of a propane gas fireplace over a natural gas fireplace? Well, to answer that question lets talk about each. They both run off of gas rather than wood or electricity, and they will both give you a heat source if there is no electricity.
They both offer the same heat output. They are both cleaner than wood, but not as clean as electric heat. As far as dust goes, it is far less than a wood-burning fireplace.
Now that we have talked about the similarities, lets talk a little about your choice, whether it is propane or natural gas. First, look to see if you already have a gas hookup in your home.
If it were set already for natural gas, then you would not want to go to the trouble and expense to have it changed. So that basically makes that decision for you.
If you live in a rural area, then there is huge doubt you will have natural gas coming through your gas hookup. Natural gas is difficult and very expensive to transport, so there your decision would be decided for you again as natural gas will be very expensive and not always available to you.
Lets say that distance and cost is not an issue at all. If this is the case, then lets look at each one individually. Natural gas is a clean gas.
This reduces any residue left in your home and is drawn directly from pockets in the soil, is more earth friendly, but again, this is determined upon your location. Propane gas on the other hand is not natural and will leave a thin, oily film on windows and other surfaces in your home.
Propane needs to processed before it can be used and is not as earth friendly. But, if you live outside the city, where natural gas is not available, then this will be the most obvious choice to make.
Propane Fireplaces
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CDR3924PT 24" Gas Fireplace Logs Propane LP NIB NEW
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24" Propane Gas Fireplace Logs
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Vent Free Gas or Propane Fireplace
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Propane,or natural gas stove,heater,fireplace+blower NR
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Natural Gas Fireplaces
CLD3924NTC 24" Fireplace Logs Natural Gas, NG NIB | US $138.50 (10 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Dec-03-2008 15:45:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
VENTLESS NATURAL GAS WALNUT FINISH FIREPLACE
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30" Vent-Free Decorative Natural Gas Fireplace Logs
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Propane,or natural gas stove,heater,fireplace+blower NR
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New Charmglow Natural Gas Heater Fireplace
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