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Q: Is it cheaper to run a gas fireplace or central heat?

• <div><p>Running a gas fireplace is potentially cheaper than using central heating if you are heating a single room and don&rsquo;t need to heat the entire house. That's because gas fireplaces are a better source of direct heat, making them more efficient for warming small spaces. Central heating, while more efficient for whole-home warmth, uses more energy overall. Strategically using a gas fireplace, therefore, can help lower heating bills.</p></div>

Q: Can you have a fire indoors without a chimney?

• <div><p>The short answer is yes, but the longer answer is more complex. Unless the fireplace is ventless by design, you&rsquo;ll need some type of exhaust pipe system to safely send fumes and other harmful byproducts out of the house. Even then, ventless fireplaces are not always permitted because they do keep the byproducts inside of your house. Ventless fireplaces are safest when installed in spaces that are themselves well-ventilated, like large rooms with lots of windows.</p></div>

Q: Can I build a fire pit on my patio?

• <div><p>You can safely build a fire pit on your patio as long as you use porous, fire-resistant pavers or a fire pit mat over existing pavers. Otherwise, you&rsquo;ll need to have exposed ground beneath your pit. You&rsquo;ll also need to make sure the location for the fire pit is far enough away from your house and any other nearby structures.</p></div>

Q: Who installs fireplaces?

• <div><p>Knowing who to hire to install your fireplace is important when it comes to having a safe place to burn a fire in your home. The best person to contact for installing fireplaces is a mason or general contractor who has a <a href="https://www.nficertified.org/public/">National Fireplace Institute</a> (NFI) specialist certification. If you&rsquo;re installing wood paneling, then it&rsquo;s a good idea to also find a pro who is Wood Energy Technology Transfer (WETT)-certified. </p><p>Both of these certifications show that your pro is well-equipped to install fireplaces and inspect your home for the utmost safety.</p></div>

Q: Do you need electricity for a wood-burning stove?

• <div><p>You don&rsquo;t need electricity for a wood-burning stove unless it has a blower fan. Some wood-burning stoves include blower fans to help with heat distribution, but blower fans have a motor and use electricity to power the fan. You can still operate a wood stove without using the blower fan, so it&rsquo;s a good source of heat if you have a power outage or are looking to lower your electric bill during winter.</p></div>

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Last update on September 15, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
I have several homes in Walker Co. that needed attention. Large projects over the past 6 years. The Romanos have been my go to contractors. From replacing a roof, to an entire home remodel. Their tile work is amazing. Too much to list. Everything they have done for me has turned out exceptional....
Romano Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in July 2025
Great work! Done in a professional manner made my fireplace look very good !
ADA Painting LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
The gentleman was very nice but I was having a problem with getting the pilot lit on the fireplace he took the logs out and cleaned off the burner but he told me they only installed new units and gave me a price for one which I declined. he did not go downstairs to check the gas line and after...
BCS Chimney Services
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Reviewed in April 2021
had a gas line leak to the ventless fireplace gas logs - Mr. Lawson was prompt, professional, extremely polite, and found the problem quickly!! I am very happy with this service and would recommend wholeheartedly -
J W Lawson
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Reviewed in May 2019
Had a great experience. needed a new gas line installed in the kitchen and the work was estimated and completed in 1 day. Was a faint smell of gas after the work and Aux came back next day to ensure sealing and no other leaks down the line to include to the fireplace. Price is a little high...
AUX Mechanical, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2016
Very well; they advised me on types and sizes of fires safe for my particular fireplace and advised me of a potential weakening place in the firewall. They finished cleaning my flue and firebox within 1/2 hour.
ARC Chimney Sweeps
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Reviewed in October 2014
Josh Van, the owner, came out to mount the tv and broke my $89 HDMI Cable and replaced it with a $10 cable. He scratched paint off my mantel and also the paint off the wall behind the tv. He placed his dirty tools on my $1,000 rug, he disconnected my sound HDMI Cable and now I have no sound on...
I Mount TVs LLC
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Reviewed in October 2014
We visited Brandon not knowing if we wanted a gas or wood fireplace. He was full of great information & did not try to push us in one direction or another. He gave us a lot of options & recommendations. We chose a stove from the many options he showed us. The install was excellent using our old...
Southern Fireplaces Homewood LLC
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Reviewed in February 2013
They helped us find a local vendor for the materials and we picked out the tile. They also provided good advice on matching colors and borders. The tile was installed once it arrived in about 2 days, including removal of old vinyl and tile around the fireplace. It all looks beautiful now. ...
Advantage Painting & Home Renovation Specialists
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Reviewed in January 2013
I bought a house that had an island with an old appearing electric coil cooktop installed on an island. The strange thing is that the house did not have any type of hood or vent for the island electric cooktop. Obviously, that is a problem. It is also on a septic system, and did not have a...
RENOVATION CREW
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Huntsville Chimney & Fireplace

5.0(

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyGas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Repair+3 more

Serving Sumiton, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great Chimney & Fireplace Company."

Response time3 days

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+8 more

Serving Sumiton, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"BCS Chimney Services did an excellent job on cleaning and repairing fireplace. The customer service was excellent."

Response time2 days

Response rate86%

Recommended by86%of homeowners

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Chimney Sweep Pros, LLC

4.4(

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a gas fireplace

Serving Sumiton, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I had Chimney Sweep Pros come out to clean our dryer vent, and I?m so glad I chose them! They were punctual, professional, and did a very thorough job. They showed me the buildup that had been causing longer drying times and explained how important it is for preventing fire hazards ? something I hadn?t even realized. Not only is my dryer working better than ever, but I also feel much safer knowing everything is cleaned properly. The technician was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole process easy and stress-free. Highly recommend Chimney Sweep Pros for anyone needing dryer vent maintenance ? truly top-notch service."

+20

Response time40 mins

Response rate100%

49 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Cruz and Lopez Construction

5.0(

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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - Repair

Serving Sumiton, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a excellent job. I would recommend 100%. I will certainly use them again."

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Repair

Serving Sumiton, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Yes very professional and affordable i absolutely love there work i highly recommend Owens hardscapes"

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

36 neighbors recently requested a quote

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FirstTierHomeSolutions

New to Angi

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Sumiton, AL and surrounding areas

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First Tier Home Solutions delivers fast, reliable help for all your home needs.

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Kate's Cleaning Service

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Sumiton, AL and surrounding areas

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My name is Katie , I am almost 40 years old in July. I have been cleaning hotels and houses and air b&bs since 2007. I have my own cleaning service. I am not licensed right now because of the cost but I can assure you won't be disappointed.

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BZBEE

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Sumiton, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hi my name is Kirsten Guerin. I have been cleaning homes for 15 years on my own, after cleaning for 6 years with my mom in her cleaning company. I specialize in deep and detailed cleaning. I have 4 wonderful children, who are professional mess makers so I also have 12 years experience of cleaning up and organizing after children. We also have pets, so I have plenty of experience with cleaning up pet hair.

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WSB CLEANING SOLUTIONS L. L. C.

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Sumiton, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At WSB Cleaning Solutions LLC, we proudly serve Birmingham, Alabama with professional commercial and residential cleaning. From offices and medical facilities to homes and rental properties, we deliver dependable service and quality results every time.

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Maid You Look Cleaning Services

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Clean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Sumiton, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We don’t just clean — we make you l👀k. ✨\n We clean Apartments, Commercial suites, and Houses. Message me for quotes and any cleaning services. AL📍

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Running a gas fireplace is potentially cheaper than using central heating if you are heating a single room and don’t need to heat the entire house. That's because gas fireplaces are a better source of direct heat, making them more efficient for warming small spaces. Central heating, while more efficient for whole-home warmth, uses more energy overall. Strategically using a gas fireplace, therefore, can help lower heating bills.

The short answer is yes, but the longer answer is more complex. Unless the fireplace is ventless by design, you’ll need some type of exhaust pipe system to safely send fumes and other harmful byproducts out of the house. Even then, ventless fireplaces are not always permitted because they do keep the byproducts inside of your house. Ventless fireplaces are safest when installed in spaces that are themselves well-ventilated, like large rooms with lots of windows.

You can safely build a fire pit on your patio as long as you use porous, fire-resistant pavers or a fire pit mat over existing pavers. Otherwise, you’ll need to have exposed ground beneath your pit. You’ll also need to make sure the location for the fire pit is far enough away from your house and any other nearby structures.

Knowing who to hire to install your fireplace is important when it comes to having a safe place to burn a fire in your home. The best person to contact for installing fireplaces is a mason or general contractor who has a National Fireplace Institute (NFI) specialist certification. If you’re installing wood paneling, then it’s a good idea to also find a pro who is Wood Energy Technology Transfer (WETT)-certified.

Both of these certifications show that your pro is well-equipped to install fireplaces and inspect your home for the utmost safety.

You don’t need electricity for a wood-burning stove unless it has a blower fan. Some wood-burning stoves include blower fans to help with heat distribution, but blower fans have a motor and use electricity to power the fan. You can still operate a wood stove without using the blower fan, so it’s a good source of heat if you have a power outage or are looking to lower your electric bill during winter.

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