The benefits of a gas fire

Gas fires remain the most popular fires in our homes and thanks to advances in design and technology there are numerous fire types and fire surrounds to choose from meaning there is a gas fire at HotPrice to suit your personality and your room.

We have been heating our homes with gas fires for well over a hundred years although they were not always as easy or safe to use.  In the early days, they had to be plumbed in and had to be carefully lit, usually by turning on a tap near the fire.  If you waited too long before you lit the flame it could make an alarming bang and if you didn’t light it at all it could be very dangerous as the coal gas was poisonous.  A far cry from our modern safe and Ecodesigned gas appliances, some of which can even be lit by remote control.

A starting point for most HotPrice customers when choosing any fire is design and as you browse our extensive collections online you could be spoilt for choice.  From Victorian black cast iron to contemporary hole in the wall – from chrome and pebbles to wood burning stove effect – we’ve got the lot.

Once you have found a design you like, speak to our expert team who will advise on the type of fire you need to have installed. This will depend on whether or not you have a chimney or flue or whether you can have a freestanding fire.

You should also think about the size of your room as this will determine the heat output you require.  Thankfully many of our gas fires are very heat efficient which is an important consideration and our knowledgeable team will guide you on the correct heat output you should be looking at.  However, by choosing a gas fire, generally speaking it is the most fuel-efficient option when it comes to cost.

So, remember the three golden rules when choosing your gas fire – design, installation and heat and you’ll be confident of choosing the right fire for you.