Do I need a chimney to have a fireplace installed?

Do you dream of having a fireplace? However, you do not have a chimney in your home or your flat? This is no longer a problem. Thanks, to the wide range of options you can still install a fireplace. There are many no chimney fireplaces available, you are bound to find one that suits your needs. If you are wondering which no chimney fireplace will best fit your home keep reading or contact our experts for more details.

What are some fireplace options without chimney’s?

There are a few options to consider if you want a fireplace but do not have a chimney. They include the following below:

Electric fireplaces

If you don’t have a gas connection and you don’t have a chimney then an electric fireplace will be a great fit for you. An electric fireplace is easy to install because all you need is a power supply. You do not need a chimney, gas connection or an air vent.
Additionally, an electric fireplace usually gives you the option of having a fire with heat or just the effect of fire without heat. This is great for those of you who want to create a cosy atmosphere in the summer or on a warmer evening without adding more heat to your home.

Benefits of an electric fireplace:

• Portable
• Can be mounted on the wall
• Easy to install and maintain

Flueless gas fires

Flueless gas fires are another option but you need to have gas supply in the room that you wish to install this type of fireplace. Moreover, you need to make sure that this room has proper ventilation. Our fireplace experts will tell you that your room needs to be a certain size, this type of fireplace is not suitable for small spaces.

Benefits of a flueless gas fire:

• Highly efficient
• Low running cost
• Inexpensive installation cost
• Real gas flame
• Requires little building work

Balanced flue fires

Just like with the previous option, a balanced flue fire also requires a gas connection. Furthermore, you will also need an external wall for the flue to go outside. This type of fireplace does vent out through an external wall. Generally, these types of fireplaces have glass fronts which means that the they are more efficient.

Benefits of a balanced flue fire:

• Quiet function
• 85% efficient
• Versatile – you can position this fireplace anyway you like
• Low working costs
• Quickly heats your interior
• Different design options available – outset, inset or hole in the wall

Twin wall flue fires

Just like the balanced flue fires, twin wall flue fires do require access to the outdoors. This is important to keep in mind during installation because it may not be suitable for all rooms. The flue needs to either be carried up through the roof or directed through an outdoor wall.

Benefits of a twin wall flue fireplace

• Removes any harmful substances from your home
• Reduces the amount of cold air that gets inside your home
• Lower costs of heating your home

What is the cost of a fireplace?

The cost of a fireplace will vary depending on the model that you choose. For more details on fireplace models and cost click Stoves and Fireplaces Shop to check out our products

What is the cost of fireplace installation?

The cost of fireplace installation will vary, however most fireplace installers will charge by the hour. For a more accurate price quote contact us via phone at 07799374593.

Where is our company located?

Eddies Fireplace and Stove installations company is stationed in London however, we have clientele all over the UK from cities such as Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Sheffield, Liverpool, Leeds, Nottingham, Bristol, Leicester and many more.