Gas fireplaces can provide efficient heating for people who are considering making changes to their flue accessories, it has been advised.
The appliances eliminate the need for wood and can often be installed directly into a wall in the home with very little hassle, while many can help to contain a high proportion of heat within a property, a heating professional has told the Detroit News.
Leslie Wheeler, an American heating specialist, told the news provider: "A fire in the fireplace is a natural focal point of a room. Some gas-burning fireplace units aren't just decorative, they're also heater-rated."
However, any residents considering modifications to their chimney may want to seek the advice of a trained professional before making any decisions.
In addition, people who are looking to install a new furnace may benefit from using a replacement chimney liner.
Those who do not fit a new chimney liner when replacing a furnace can leave themselves open to carbon monoxide threats.