Hello,
we are still at the very beginning of our planning. However, I have always found gas fireplaces very attractive and also practical. In our floor plan, it would also fit well as a room divider.
The main reason for choosing one would be the cozy atmosphere it creates, not the heating aspect.
When comparing gas fireplaces and wood-burning fireplaces, I personally see more advantages with a gas fireplace!
However, considering today’s context (discussion about CO2 taxes, KfW subsidies, etc.), it seems wiser not to rely on a gas boiler but rather on a heat pump, which we would currently prefer over a gas boiler.
On the other hand, it would be quite costly to install a gas line just for a gas fireplace.
I am currently quite conflicted because a wood-burning fireplace is not really a great alternative for us.
Has anyone been in the same situation? How did you decide? Are there any helpful tips?
Thanks in advance.
we are still at the very beginning of our planning. However, I have always found gas fireplaces very attractive and also practical. In our floor plan, it would also fit well as a room divider.
The main reason for choosing one would be the cozy atmosphere it creates, not the heating aspect.
When comparing gas fireplaces and wood-burning fireplaces, I personally see more advantages with a gas fireplace!
However, considering today’s context (discussion about CO2 taxes, KfW subsidies, etc.), it seems wiser not to rely on a gas boiler but rather on a heat pump, which we would currently prefer over a gas boiler.
On the other hand, it would be quite costly to install a gas line just for a gas fireplace.
I am currently quite conflicted because a wood-burning fireplace is not really a great alternative for us.
Has anyone been in the same situation? How did you decide? Are there any helpful tips?
Thanks in advance.
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hampshire17 Sep 2019 11:13Pinky0301 schrieb:
What does a gas stove have that induction doesn’t? Besides being harder to clean... This question can only come from someone who hasn’t cooked much on either system. We have “only” induction. It works excellently, is fast, convenient (full-surface cooking, sensors that detect pots...) and easy to clean. Still, a gas cooktop is a different league and more flexible to use. Forget the technical data and features and think about the feeling of direct cooking. There are good reasons why professional kitchens mostly use gas.
Things don’t only have a price, but also a value. Everyone determines that for themselves. For @fragg, who has shown a frugal approach in other threads, the gas line for the stove holds that value. Non-hobbyists might shake their heads. So what.
fragg schrieb:
but it also gives you the opportunity to install a proper stove...We have also equipped the veranda with a natural gas connection to hook up the grill there.
Dr Hix schrieb:
We also equipped the porch with a natural gas connection to hook up the grill there.But for that, you need a different gas grill than the ones using bottles, right? In the USA, there were two types of gas Weber grills.
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Schlenk-Bär17 Sep 2019 11:18hampshire schrieb:
Nevertheless, a gas cooktop is in a different league and offers more flexibility. Forget the technical specifications and features, and think about the feeling of immediate cooking. There are good reasons why professional kitchens prefer it.Nice post. I keep wondering why people feel the need to justify choosing gas… you could just as well ask why someone goes for induction. That annoying buzzing and less intuitive cooking. It really comes down to personal preference.j1985 schrieb:
But for that, you need a different gas grill than the ones with gas bottles, right?Yes. It has to be a unit that either comes factory-equipped for natural gas connection or one for which the manufacturer offers an official conversion kit (at least that’s what my installer told me. They are cautious when it comes to gas).
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nordanney17 Sep 2019 11:31Schlenk-Bär schrieb:
This annoying hummingWhat humming? I have Neff plus WMF/Ikea/Tupper pots. Nothing hums. Only the fan occasionally turns on.