Fireplace vs. Wood Stove Benefits in Elgin, IL
Whether your preference is a gas, wood-burning, or electric fireplace — or a cast iron wood stove because you love how it looks and produces the ambience and level of heat you need — options abound. At Majestic Distributing Co-The House of Fireplaces in Elgin, IL, you’ll find a trusted, go-to source in the Chicagoland area for all things fireplaces.
If you’re in search of a new fireplace or wood stove, or maybe you’re thinking of updating or converting your existing unit, browse our wide selection of fireplace products from the industry’s leading manufacturers to get inspired or find exactly what you’re looking for.
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Not sure whether a fireplace or a wood stove is right for you? Read on to learn some of the benefits of each option.
Benefits of Fireplaces
Improved Home Atmosphere
Perhaps the most cherished experience people have inside their home is curling up next to a fireplace during a cold Chicago winter. A fireplace is often the focal point of a room and can set the tone and direction for interior design and home decorating.
Average Lifespan
A well-constructed, well-maintained, wood-burning fireplace can provide years of fire-making enjoyment ― typically, ten to 15 years but sometimes as much as 20 or 30 years. A yearly inspection and cleaning can help keep all key components ― like the chimney, flue, and
firebox ― in fine working order and free from hazards like creosote buildup.
A high-quality, properly installed and cared-for gas or electric fireplace will also last a similar amount of time.
Benefits of Wood Stoves
Produces More Heat
A wood stove is typically more energy efficient than a wood-burning fireplace, because heat-retaining cast iron material of which a wood stove is constructed ― and the tight door that closes off the fire from your home ― helps it to burn hotter and cause less heat to escape. Also, when using a wood stove you likely always start your fire with hardwoods, which burn hotter and heat longer than softer woods.
Because a wood stove doesn’t operate on coal, gas, or oil, as other heating systems do, a wood stove is also environmentally friendly.
Increased Safety
When properly installed and maintained, a wood stove can provide increased safety because you and your family members and pets are not in direct contact with the fire.
Fireplace & Wood Stove Ideas
Visit our photo gallery of recent projects that our team completed, or browse the online product catalogs of the manufacturers we represent for inspiring ideas for your home.
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