The key features of gas freestanding stoves are ambiance and convenience. With a push of a button, or the turn of the thermostat, the glowing, dancing fire in a gas stove is instantaneously warm and tremendously soothing. Then, just as quickly, the fire can be turned off! Gas stoves are both beautiful and efficient, serving as heaters as well as interior design elements. And, gas stoves today can help people with older central furnaces save money on the cost to heat their home. Yet, the newest feature to gas stoves is how much the fire looks like a wood burning fire.

Options Galore In Gas Stoves
There are three different types of gas freestanding stoves  top vent, direct vent or vent-free. Within these categories there is a wide range of available sizes with varying heating capabilities. This full menu creates a wide variety of options for people interested in adding a gas stove. But, the best benefit to gas stoves is the installation flexibility which makes it easy to install a gas stove in just about any location in a house.

Gas Stoves Look Like Wood Burners
The viewing window plays a tremendous role in the enjoyment of gas stoves today because of the beauty of the fire. Advanced burner technology has aided in the development of gas stoves that feature large, dancing yellow flames and glowing red embers that so closely resemble a wood fire, even die-hard wood burners have a hard time telling the difference. This authentic wood-like appearance is also improved by intricately molded and hand-painted logs that look just like fresh cut wood&its that amazing!

Gas Stove Zone Heating Saves Money
Gas stoves can help save money on heating costs through zone heating. With this concept, a stove is used to heat only a specific area of a home, such as family room or living room. In homes with older central furnaces, zone heating with a gas stove can help reduce fuel consumption, conserve energy and save dollars while maintaining comfort. But the most exciting part of zone heating is how gas stoves provide a wonderful, penetrating heat that furnaces cant beat and an aesthetically pleasing fire.

A Style for Every Home
Gas stoves can be purchased in a tremendous array of designs, colors and finishes. Many manufacturers produce stoves that reflect certain architectural styles, such as Contemporary, Mission, Art Deco, Early American and French Country. Brushed metals and high gloss porcelain enamel in dozens of colors are also frequent design elements on gas stoves, while granite, marble or soapstone panels add textural interest. A gas stove can also add appeal and blend easily into the interior design scheme of a room.