With the rising cost of energy resources, many people are using what is referred to as "Zone Heating". In a nutshell, Zone Heating is an efficient method of reducing the waste associated with heating an entire home through a central heating system when you realistically only require heat to a single room or “zone” in order to remain comfortable.

Unlike a fireplace, stove or insert, a forced air central heating system distributes heat through ducts to multiple zones in a home from a central furnace. Since very few homes have a automated duct control systems where air flow can be controlled through valves or actuators, the heated air is sent to every area of the home—even areas where the heat is not immediately required.

With the rising cost of energy resources, many people are using what is referred to as "Zone Heating". In a nutshell, Zone Heating is an efficient method of reducing the waste associated with heating an entire home through a central heating system when you realistically only require heat to a single room or “zone” in order to remain comfortable.

Unlike a fireplace, stove or insert, a forced air central heating system distributes heat through ducts to multiple zones in a home from a central furnace. Since very few homes have a automated duct control systems where air flow can be controlled through valves or actuators, the heated air is sent to every area of the home—even areas where the heat is not immediately required.

It is not uncommon for a home owner to add a fireplace simply to create a more relaxing, romantic or appealing living space. From the shimmering reflections of the flames to the crackling sound of wood burning—people have been adding fireplaces and stoves to their homes for centuries with nothing more than the desire to add environmental ambiance.

 

When choosing a fireplace for the cosmetic or ambient advantages, you will need to consider the size and type of space you have available and the cosmetic options available for each particular unit.

It is not uncommon for a home owner to add a fireplace simply to create a more relaxing, romantic or appealing living space. From the shimmering reflections of the flames to the crackling sound of wood burning—people have been adding fireplaces and stoves to their homes for centuries with nothing more than the desire to add environmental ambiance.

 

When choosing a fireplace for the cosmetic or ambient advantages, you will need to consider the size and type of space you have available and the cosmetic options available for each particular unit.

The average furnace cycles its burners on and off about three times per hour. Since the “on cycle” time is relatively short, the furnace often shuts down before its peak efficiency is ever reached.

This cycling loss at the furnace results in reduced efficiency and varying temperatures in the air distribution through the flimsy tin ventilation ducts. In contrast, a fireplace, stove or fireplace insert are all crafted with a special lightweight steel and use high density ceramic which aid in reaching comfortable temperatures quickly and operating at the highest efficiency in just minutes.

 

Adding a fireplace, stove or insert as an optional heating source is a great way to reduce heating costs (sometimes cutting energy bills by 30%) and eliminate needless waste of precious natural resources.

The average furnace cycles its burners on and off about three times per hour. Since the “on cycle” time is relatively short, the furnace often shuts down before its peak efficiency is ever reached.

This cycling loss at the furnace results in reduced efficiency and varying temperatures in the air distribution through the flimsy tin ventilation ducts. In contrast, a fireplace, stove or fireplace insert are all crafted with a special lightweight steel and use high density ceramic which aid in reaching comfortable temperatures quickly and operating at the highest efficiency in just minutes.

 

Adding a fireplace, stove or insert as an optional heating source is a great way to reduce heating costs (sometimes cutting energy bills by 30%) and eliminate needless waste of precious natural resources.