With the cost of maintaining energy inefficient homes rising quickly in Australia, the choice of home heating solutions is an important one. Fireplaces remain a popular feature of many homes for the relaxing ambiance they create and the heating they provide. However, traditional open fireplaces can lose more heat than they generate, requiring more fuel to keep living spaces warm—this means increased emissions, pollution and use of energy-intensive artificial heating systems to make up the difference. Where the focus is on saving energy, it is important to understand how modern high-efficiency fireplaces “keep the heat in”.

Keeping the Heat In: Selecting a gas fireplace for maximum efficiency and heating capacity examines the key differences between high-efficiency gas fireplaces and traditional open fireplaces, especially in relation to heating capacity. We look at factors that limit the effectiveness of conventional fireplaces and why they may be incompatible with new, stricter standards for future homes. We then discuss modern “high-efficiency” gas fireplaces and the design features that ensure minimal heat loss—from sealed glass fronts to balanced flues to built-in heat exchangers.

Real Flame focuses on serving the Australian consumer. The company offers present a range of high-efficiency gas and electric fireplace systems that are designed to pair beautiful flames with maximum heating capacity, resulting in more effective heating, lower running costs and fuel bills.

Download this whitepaper to learn about the different design features that make high-efficiency gas fireplaces the right choice for future homes.