As one of the premier fireplace showrooms for homeowners in Guildford and across Surrey, Burns & Mason Fireplaces Ltd offers a range of gas fireplaces and wood burning stoves. Our fireplace installers offer a complete range of options to meet the needs of all clients. Contact us today to discuss your upcoming requirements. With energy costs remaining as a top concern for homeowners, we can advise on the options we offer to help reduce energy bills.
Here, we look at reducing energy costs with modern stoves:
The performance difference between old open fires and modern stoves is significant. Many traditional homes in Guildford still have open fireplaces, which are essentially holes that can lose up to 80% of their heat straight up the chimney. This draws cold air in from other rooms, forcing your boiler to work harder. Modern wood burning stoves found in fireplace showrooms, such as ours, typically operate at 80% to 85% efficiency. By trapping heat inside the room, you gain much more warmth for every log you burn compared to an open fire.
While gas fireplaces offer excellent convenience, wood remains a popular, renewable fuel source. Wood burners help protect against fluctuating energy prices. Using a stove to supplement your heating can lower annual energy bills by 10–20%. Even a high-efficiency gas fire can save you money if used strategically. Keeping unused bedrooms cooler and focusing on heating the main living area will significantly reduce primary gas usage.
To optimise energy efficiency, stoves and fires need to be properly installed. If a stove is too large for the space, it will overheat the room, leading to fuel wastage. If it’s too small, you’ll need to keep radiators throughout your home on too. Our fireplace installers conduct detailed assessments of Guildford properties to ensure your new appliance is the perfect size for your space.
Investing in an energy-efficient fireplace is a move that pays for itself over time through lower bills and increased home comfort. Our fireplace installers invite you to visit our local fireplace showrooms to see our range of gas fireplaces and wood burning stoves, and find out exactly how much you could save this winter.
