What's better & more economical-elec, gas, oil, coal as far as heating for a fireplace/iron stove?

by Fire Places on May 18, 2010

Renovating an apartment in country/cabin style. I want a cast iron stove or fireplace. Not sure what the best route would be. Electric, gas, coal, or oil. Already has hot water radiators but this apartment will only be used occasionally by me. Don’t really like the idea of gas but I’m easily persuaded with enough info. Wood seems easy enough…coal is okay, and already have a good starting supply. You can email me direct with info. one_jamie@yahoo.com


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ever1wolf May 18, 2010 at 2:26 am

Natural, or propane gas is the cleanest, and cost effectiveness is soon evident. Cleanup/residue/byproducts,,,etc are all part of any other fuel source.

In an apartment especially, you may have tenant, landord, code issues to consider, As well as safety.

Natural or propane are as safe and effective as a gas burning stove/oven, but in a fireplace situation, you won’t have to scrape food residue… UNLESS of course ya do marshmallows in the living room,,,smiles.

Rev. Steven

dj nano May 18, 2010 at 2:26 am

It depends on the utility companies for the city or region you live in but generally natural gas is cheapest and oil is the most expensive.

thebedspins May 18, 2010 at 2:26 am

go pellet stove it’s nice and cozy and you never have to start the fire

brucebirchall May 18, 2010 at 2:26 am

Wood is free, you just have to gather it up and chop it up, that’s all

ICHOOSETOTELLTHETRUTH May 18, 2010 at 2:26 am

Electric is less maintenance
Coal is the cheapest.*

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