Fireplaces

Gas fireplaces and fireplace inserts are a very common upgrade in many older homes throughout Greater Vancouver. Ecowest is proud to be a Valor fireplace dealer focused on serving Tri-cities, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Mission. There are numerous benefits to a gas fireplace installation including saving the environment and increasing the efficiency of space heating in the home. The following are the most common benefits of gas fireplaces.

Zone heating - Valor fireplaces are designed specifically to provide efficient heat to living spaces. Many homeowners prefer to heat only the areas of their home that are in use during cooler times of year. Gas fireplaces and fireplace inserts provide the option of heating a space rather than using central heating which, depending on the size of the home, can be more expensive.

Standby heating - Gas fireplaces and fireplace inserts provide a great backup should the power go out. Many Valor fireplaces require no fan and can heat a space using convection alone. No fans means no electricity. So you can rest safely knowing that your home will always have heat even when the lights go out.

Easy to control - One of the greatest features of a gas fireplace is how easy they are to turn on and off. Enjoy the heat of a gas fireplace instantly without having to stack kindling or light a match. And turn it off with the flick of a switch when you are done.

Look and feel - Beyond heat, many homeowners appreciate the clean lines and natural look to gas fireplaces or fireplace insert. Despite using gas, the artificial logs, coals and embers of a gas fireplace can add the natural warmth and beauty of a genuine wood burning fireplace to any living space.

Clean burning - Anyone who has had to deal with the smoke and soot caused by a wood burning fireplace should appreciate the cleanliness of gas fireplaces.  Avoid the health hazards, smells and damage to carpets and furniture that can be caused by wood-burning fireplaces.

Cleaning - Traditional wood-burning fireplaces cause the build-up of soot and material in chimneys and hearths Chimney cleaning is an unpleasant and often expensive service. And sweeping the ash out of a hearth is never enjoyable. Gas fireplaces require minimal maintenance and cleanup.

Save the environment - By burning natural gas, as opposed to wood, we can produce a much cleaner burn which reduces the amount of by-products emitted into our environment.

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