Top 5 Reasons to Install A Fireplace

Winter is a fun time of year, and many people look forward to ice skating in the park, snow skiing in the mountains, and enjoying their favorite winter beverage. It’s also the time of year when heating bills tend to go up, and many homeowners consider alternative heating solutions like a fireplace to reduce heating costs. For homeowners that rely on central heat, space heaters, or an oil furnace, a fireplace can lower heating costs, especially when strategically placed and used for zone heating. With advancements in energy efficiency, there has never been a better time to install wood-burning fireplace.

Reduce Utility Bills

Fireplaces can help homeowners combat the rising costs of energy with lower utility bills. According to the U.S. Energy Information Association (EIA), the average retail rate for electricity in New Hampshire is 17.5 cents/kWh, which is over 60% higher than the U.S. national average of 10.54 cents/kWh. There are energy-efficient wood-burning fireplaces that can provide ample heat for your home and reduce overall energy costs.

Create a Cozy Retreat

A beautiful fireplace can transform your living room or any other space you desire into a warm and cozy retreat. It can be the perfect place to curl up on the sofa to read the next bestseller while sipping cocoa, snuggling with your significant other with the soothing sounds of a crackling fire in the background, or spending time with family and friends toasting marshmallows over an open fire.

Make Your Home Interior More Attractive

Fireplaces are available in a wide range of attractive styles, designs, and fuel options that will give your home the custom appearance you desire.  Homeowners are not limited to a traditional masonry fireplace, and if you can dream it, they can build it. Some of the trendy fireplace styles incorporate stone, granite, wood, marble, and tile into the fireplace design. While many homeowners opt for a classic single-sided fireplace, two-sided fireplaces are striking and add a new dimension to the interior space.

Increase Home Resale Value

Most real estate agents state that an attractive fireplace can increase the resale value of your home. A fireplace can increase a home’s resale value by 6% to 12%, according to the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers. Also, homeowners can recoup the expense of installing a fireplace when they sell their home.

Protection from Power Failures

Powerful storms are a common occurrence in New Hampshire every winter. These intense winter storms can down power lines and knock out power to thousands of residents during the coldest months of the year. A  wood-burning fireplace that is not dependent on electricity and will continue to provide warmth and comfort during a power outage.