I've found plenty of threads here from people who are seeking information on changing a gas fire to an open (solid fuel) fire.
But, has anyone changed from a regular gas fire (the crappy ones that are all light and very little heat) to an efficient one? I've looked at websites of suppliers and there is very little information - short of glossy brochures of fancy looking fires.
Is it possible to remove the old gas fire and fit a new efficient one in the same space, without alterations to flues and hearths?
Are efficient gas fires a better bet or is removing the fire altogether the way to go ?
(I am not interested in a solid fuel open fire as I find them a lot of hassle.)
But, has anyone changed from a regular gas fire (the crappy ones that are all light and very little heat) to an efficient one? I've looked at websites of suppliers and there is very little information - short of glossy brochures of fancy looking fires.
Is it possible to remove the old gas fire and fit a new efficient one in the same space, without alterations to flues and hearths?
Are efficient gas fires a better bet or is removing the fire altogether the way to go ?
(I am not interested in a solid fuel open fire as I find them a lot of hassle.)