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Embers Heating Studio

Specialists in Fireplace Design

01332 242 299

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802 Osmaston Road, Spider Island, Derby, DE24 9AA

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Choosing the right fuel.

28th February 2017 Trusted Web Design

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So when it comes to deciding how to heat your home, where do you stand? Is it running cost that drives your final decision for picking the form of fuel you’d like to use when keeping your house warm? Or do you veer more towards the green end of the scale, concerned about doing your bit to save the environment and protect this wonderful world of ours? 

Chances are that both factors will make their presence felt when you’re running through the list of reasons to go with this form of heating fuel or the other, and you’re also likely to consider convenience too – how easy it is to keep things running smoothly and fully maintained once everything is in and installed.

Put simply, there’s plenty to think about when deciding which type of fuel to use to heat your home. So allow us to give you a few extra pointers that might help to point you in the right direction.

Firstly, if cost is your major motivator, then mains gas is a good choice. It tends to be very competitively priced (be sure to get some quotes to compare when choosing your supplier) and it’s easy to control. Because you can switch it on or off instantly, you can keep a close eye on how much you’re burning off. It’s very efficient too, meaning you get a good return in terms of usage and what you spend. The equipment needed (boiler, gas fire) isn’t the most expensive either of all options either and because it’s piped directly into your home you don’t need to set aside space for fuel storage. No need for piles of logs in a shed, or a coal hole! Plus for the modern home there are some truly stunning designs available.

However, if you’re not on the mains gas network it becomes a virtual impossibility to connect. If you’re wanting to use gas out in the countryside, a gas tank would likely be your only option and that opens up a whole new list of convenience issues. And if you are driven by green issues, gas is not the cleanest of fuels as it does produce carbon dioxide when burned. Less than coal and oil admittedly, but it’s still there.

Electric heating is an excellent option when It comes to keeping your home warm. Why? Well, it’s so easy to install for starters – and at little or no expense to the aesthetics of your home either. Electric fires are virtually non-invasive and can, depending on the model you choose, take up no more room than a flatscreen TV or a picture on your wall! Modern designs for electric fires are both exciting and artful, enabling you to make the fire a real centrepiece to your living room. Cost-wise, electric fires represent a great and economical investment too, as both running costs and the cost of installation are comparatively low. Buy it, mount it and plug it in. It really can be that simple.

However, if using natural fuel is your major driver, then wood burners or wood fires might be the way to go. In terms of practicality, you’d need to give careful consideration to where you intend to store your wood prior to burning (you’ll need a fair amount of logs and somewhere dry to store them for starters). If you’re able to collect the wood yourself from a local source (and if you have waste wood that you can get your hands on) then wood burning becomes more of a green option as you lower the carbon rating. The least amount of distance the wood has to travel to you the better. Plus there are always the aesthetic gains that are to be had when burning wood in your home – a good wood-burning stove or fire looks just terrific when crackling away in the colder months.

There are some truly beautiful and very modern options available

Whatever fuel you decide to go with when heating your home we’ve got a whole range of ways for you heat your home in ways that are cost-efficient, energy-efficient and beautiful to look at. Whatever your heating needs happen to be, we’d be more than happy to talk you through the options and help you make the decision of how you’d like to heat your home.

Give us a call on 01332 242299, email [email protected] or pop into our studio to take a look at what we have on offer and to find out how best to fuel your home heating system.

 

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  • From the moment we entered the showroom, Jason was extremely friendly & helpful. Whilst we had an idea of what type of fire we wanted, Jason spent time with us explaining our options and the features of different fires from each manufacturer. We did look at other local companies but, because of the service we first received from Jason, we came back to Embers with a view to purchase the fire. In addition to the service we received, Embers were also the most competitive price we could find. We are delighted with our fire and would certainly have no hesitation in recommending Embers to anyone. Thank you Jason for a great service. Ken Taylor

  • Our new Rais log burner looks fantastic and the fitters were very efficient and completely professional. We are so pleased with the finished stove, hearth, plastering and fitting. We decided on Embers having considered others and chose Embers on price and Jason’s patience and helpful approach. The fitters were exemplary and left everything clean and tidy- they weren’t even phased when they found a live electric wire in the chimney breast! Our final price was way below other quotes and It has been a pleasure to find such an excellent company. I would highly recommend using Embers as you will not be disappointed.

    Sue Bainborough
  • Excellent.

    Mr and Mrs Lyons
  • Just a quick note to say thank you for your help when we were looking for a fire to fit in our lounge a couple of months ago. We eventually decided to buy an "Evonic e1500gf3" from yourself and we are extremely happy with our decision. Thank you once again and please find the attached photograph of our completed installation. Kind regards,

    Chris and Pete Lane
  • Very good service.

    Mr Challenor
  • Overall I was pleased with the service from Embers. Had a slight problem with the finish at first but was quickly sorted.

    Mr Lewis Burley
  • Excellent service.

    Mrs Ann Holmes
  • Thought I would send this e-mail to tell you what a complete difference the new fireplace and fire has made to our living room. Also I would like to thank you for your time and trouble in ensuring all our needs were met. A big thank you to your fitters who installed the fireplace. They were very professional and caused no mess whatsover. They did a great job. Once again thank you and I would have no hesitation in recommending you and your firm to anyone who requires a new fire and fireplace.

    Mr and Mrs Nicholson
  • Excellent. Helpful staff and good products.

    Kevin Halford
  • Just wanted to let you know how impressed we were with the service received during the recent installation of our new Sherbourne Marble Surround/Riven Slate Hearth & Panel/Montage NU Convertor Ultra HE. The installers were punctual, courteous and efficient and left no mess either. The finished job looks stunning (the double bonus being that we do not have to re-decorate the room either) and makes a real focal point to the living room and to say that we are ‘thrilled to bits’ with it, would be an understatement! We would not hesitate to recommend you, to anyone we know, should they be looking for a first class job. Once again, many thanks.

    Mr and Mrs Dawes
  • We would like to thank you Jason and your teams for the work done on our new central heating system and our new fireplace and fire. We are thrilled with how it looks. We would recommend you to anyone looking for the same service.

    Cath and Ian Hardy
  • Were very helpful in helping us choose a fire compatible with our flue. The one we had was both illegal for the flue and ill fitted. The guys came round on time and proceeded to fit an immaculate fire and surround. Brilliant first class workmanship. I’d very highly recommend these guys.

    Mark
  • Great advice and service. Good choice of products and fireplace made bespoke to our requirements.

    Natalie Hannath
  • Very pleasing. Attentive service, delivery on time with full instruction.

    Mrs Gill Thorley
  • Excellent. Good sales pitch, clear description of what would be provided, fair price, good and speedy installation.

    Mr & Mrs Robin Grapes
  • Thanks Jason – the fire and fireplace look great. What a feature it has made! The guys made a neat job fitting the Riva fire and limestone fireplace. Thank you for your patience while we took on board your ideas and I kept changing my mind! You have a wide selection of fires and fireplaces to chose from.

    John and Liz Hanford

802 Osmaston Road,
Spider Island,
Derby
DE24 9AA

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