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Gas:
The No-Fuss Fuel
It’s
hard to beat gas for sheer convenience. City dwellers without
easy access to cordwood, those living in condominiums or a
home with little storage space, and busy people who don’t
have time to fuss with the maintenance of a woodstove all
appreciate the ease of using gas.
Gas stoves
are certified to one of two standards: "decorative appliance"
or "room heater." (This rating is clearly labeled
on the stove.) Decorative appliances are attractive but they
are not designed to heat a room, nor are they efficient. Room
heaters, such as a HearthStone gas-fired stove, are serious
heating units, subject to stringent efficiency standards.
At HearthStone, our goal is to provide you with both aesthetics
and efficiency!
Aside
from its convenience, gas is also a reliable choice for areas
where power outages are common. HearthStone gas stoves are
equipped with a pilot light (a constant, tiny flame used to
ignite the main burner) and require no household current for
operation and so remain a working heat source during a power
failure. If the pilot light ever goes out, a safety switch
automatically shuts off the gas supply.
For ultimate
convenience, HearthStone gas stoves are thermostatically controlled,
so the heat is completely adjustable. You set the temperature
with controls on the unit or with a wall thermostat. The heat
is as steady and consistent as a furnace. Several of our units
feature built-in fans to help distribute the warmed air. You
can accessorize your stove with a remote control, allowing
you to operate your stove from your easy chair.
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