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Natural Gas Hearth Product Comparison
To help you choose the best product for your home and family, compare the total
cost of the fireplace models you are considering, including the price of the fireplace
product, desired accessories, installation cost including the split meter installation,
as well as operating and maintenance costs. Product and installation costs can
vary significantly depending on individual circumstances and the product features
you choose. For more information see the Comparison Chart below.
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Product &
Installation
Costs(1) |
$1400 - $2500 |
$3,000 - $4800 |
$2800 - $5000 |
$3000 - $7000 |
$1400 - $2500 |
$2700 - $3700 |
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Meter Split
Conversion Costs(2) |
$215-255 |
$215-255 |
$215-255 |
$215-255 |
$215-255 |
$215-255 |
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MARYLAND
Operating Costs
Per Hour (3)
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51¢-$1.02 |
5¢-41¢ |
7¢-51¢ |
6¢-61¢ |
5¢-40¢ |
5¢-40¢ |
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VIRGINIA
Operating Costs
Per Hour (3) |
54¢-$1.08 |
11¢-43¢ |
15¢-54¢ |
12¢-65¢ |
11¢-42¢ |
11¢-42¢ |
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WASHINGTON DC
Operating Costs
Per Hour (3) |
54¢-$1.07 |
11¢-43¢ |
15¢-54¢ |
12¢-64¢ |
11¢-42¢ |
11¢-42¢ |
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| BTUs Per Hour |
50,000 - 100,000 |
10,000 - 40,000 |
14,000 - 50,000 |
11,000 - 60,000 |
10,000 - 39,000 |
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Maximum Heating
Efficiency |
10%+ |
80%+ |
80%+ |
80%+ |
99% |
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Key
Features |
Low Initial
Costs
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Very
Realistic
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Supple-
mental
Heat
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Efficiency
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Decorative
Units
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Efficiency
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Flexibility
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Efficiency
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Highly Economical
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Supplemental Heat
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Best
Applications |
Existing
Fireplace |
Existing
Fireplace |
Fireplace
Wood
Stove
Remodel |
New
Construction
Remodel |
Existing
Fireplace |
New
Install |
| Featured Natural Gas Hearth Product
Manufacturers |
Hearth-N-Home
Technologies
Heatilator, Heat-N-Glo
& Quadra-Fire
HearthnHome.com |
Fireplace Productions
International
Regency, Waterford,
Excalibur & Hampton
Regency-Fire.com |
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