Laurel’s Professional Fireplace Installation Company
Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC can install a fireplace in most homes. However, your homeowners’ association (HOA) and local building codes might impose some limitations, so we’ll check the rules before we start the installation process. These laws help protect your family from fire hazards and other issues.
Homeowners love fireplaces for these reasons:
- Extra home heat
- Warm, cozy atmosphere
- Lower energy bills
- Backup for power outages
- Increased property value
A fireplace turns your living room into a cozy den. The warm, crackling flames invite you to snuggle on the couch, watch a family movie, or enjoy a romantic evening. If you struggle with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a fireplace could help you beat the winter blues.
Fireplaces also provide a light and heat source when the electricity goes out. This could protect you from harsh temperatures and make it easier to wait for the power to return. Plus, if you have a wood fireplace, you could even prepare hot food or drinks.
Wood fireplaces provide heat without gas or electricity. You can easily buy firewood from hardware stores or local suppliers, or harvest it yourself. Plus, wood is a renewable resource that helps you lower your carbon footprint. Just make sure you ventilate the space well and clean up the ash and soot. Also be sure to only collect wood that is in good condition to burn, and never overharvest.
If you have a gas line in your house, you could opt for a natural gas fireplace that warms your living space with radiant heat. Gas fireplaces don’t require wood and activate instantly when you flick the switch. However, you’ll need occasional inspections to reduce the risk of a gas leak. Aside from that, the convenience of gas fireplaces can’t be beat.
All fireplaces need upkeep. Signs that you need fireplace maintenance services in Laurel include strange odors, weak flames, excessive smoke, unusual noises, visible damage, or a failure to start a fire. When you call our Laurel HVAC technicians, we’ll inspect your fireplace and repair the issue. A malfunctioning fireplace could cause a fire, smoke buildup, or a gas leak, so reach out as soon as possible.