If it's any help, I have friends who had an open fire for years but, being impressed with the heat given out by our multi fuel stove, bought one for themselves. They are very impressed with how much heat it gives out for the same amount of coal and logs. Perhaps that's something that you could consider - you already have the fireplace and chimney and, perhaps, the fuel to burn on it. Even with the legislation maybe changing there are many smokeless fuels on the market and it is perfectly possible to buy well seasoned, dry logs too.
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We have had Magiglo fire for about 12 to 13 years.
Open fire, white rocks.
Set in marble with an Adams style fire surround.
Serviced yearly. (Last clean service November).
Last Sunday our central heating packed up and whilst waiting on new part we have relied on the fire in the evenings
Until Thursday night that is, when it refused to ignite.
We have had issues with it taking a few times ignite.
Last night we used an electric heater from the conservatory, it is a small pretend log burner.
It heated the room in no time.
So a couple of questions for my trusty GNers.
1 Have any of you changed from a gas to an electric fire? If so are you pleased or did you regret the decision?
2 Have you noticed any significant in your difference electric bill compared to gas?
3 Would be pleased to read any recommendations regarding make and style.
4 Pitfalls?
Thank you in advance
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