What is a Gas Fire?

A gas fire is a domestic appliance used to heat a room using a gas flame. It can also provide a decorative flame effect, adding ambiance to a space.

Types of Gas Fires Available in Ireland

The following categories of gas fires are available from TheGasCompany.ie in Ireland. For more information on each type, click the provided links.

High Efficiency Gas Fires

Hole In The Wall Fires

Hole In The Wall gas fires are perfect for modern open spaces. They are warm, stylish, and attractive, offering more floor space by eliminating the need for a hearth.

Hotbox Gas Fires

Hotbox gas fires deliver a flame effect combined with heat, typically between 2.5 kW and 3.5 kW. A hotbox has a built-in box around the flame to control heat loss to the chimney, providing more heat to the room than basic "coal effect" fires. They are generally fitted into rectangular openings, making them unsuitable for cast iron fireplaces.

Convector Gas Fires

Convector gas fires draw cold air in and send hot air back into the room, maximizing heat output while keeping fuel bills low. They deliver between 3 kW and 4.5 kW of heat and are generally fitted into rectangular openings, which also makes them unsuitable for cast iron fireplaces.

Flueless Gas Fires

Flueless gas fires are ideal for homes without a chimney. They are 100% efficient and clean the exhaust from the burner without any heat loss up the chimney. Available in a variety of types and sizes, flueless gas fires are a versatile heating solution.

• Wall Mounted Flueless Gas Fires
• Flueless Gas Stoves
• Flueless Inset Fireplace Fires

Coal Effect Gas Fires

Coal effect decorative gas fires are designed to provide low, complementary heat, typically used alongside another heat source like central heating. They are intended for standard brick-constructed chimneys (Class 1 Chimney/Flue).

Basket Gas Fires

Basket gas fires offer a classic look with the feel of a real coal or log fire, minus the hassle of cleaning ash. Available in various sizes and finishes, they are perfect for larger open fireplaces, providing real flame effects and background heat.

Glass Fronted Gas Fires

Glass fronted gas fires come in outset and inset types, offering high efficiency and heat output. They are available in a range of types and sizes, perfect for those seeking high heat with a living flame effect.

Radiant Gas Fires

Radiant gas fires are classic in style, robust, and suitable for almost any fireplace. Mounted on the fireplace hearth, they provide adjustable heat from 1 kW to 4 kW.

Cabinet Heaters

Gas cabinet heaters are easy to use and require no installation. Simply connect a bottled gas cylinder and turn it on. They are available in many styles, ideal for extra heat in homes or businesses.

Electric Fires

At TheGasCompany.ie, you can find a variety of electric fires in Ireland, including:

• Dimplex Opti-Myst Fires
• Electric Fires with a 3D Flame
• Standard Electric Inset Fires
• Electric Fires Built-In
• Electric Fires Wall Mounted
• Electric Fire Suites
• Electric Stoves
• Electric Radiant Fires

For assistance, call our helpline at 01 9695000.

How Does a Thermostatically Controlled Gas Fire Work?

A thermostatically controlled gas fire works similarly to a thermostat on a cooker. When you set the dial to a specific heat level, the fire will automatically adjust to maintain that temperature.

For example, if the room temperature exceeds your set level, the fire will reduce its output. Conversely, if the room is cooler, the fire will increase its output to reach the desired temperature. This automatic regulation saves energy and money, ensuring a comfortable and consistent room temperature.

Built in fires - Gazco Terms and features


What is a Gazco Standard upgradable remote control?: Once the pilot light has been ignited manually you can vary the remotesflame height and heat output from the comfort of your armchair.

Gazco Remote Controls

What is a Gazco a Programmable remote control

This deluxe version has two additional features. The first allows you to thermostatically control the room temperature whilst the second allows you to programme your fire to switch itself on and off twice a day. Use both and you can even come home to a glowing fire that has heated the room to the temperature you select.

Some fires in the Gazco range come with the remote control included with the product, these are:remotes

Progrmmable Remote Controls
What is a Gazco an Open Studio sequential remote control ?:

With this infra red remote control, you do not need to light the pilot manually as the whole operating sequence (on/off and flame height heat output) is activated from the handset itself.

What Frame Choices are available on Gazco Fires ?

HE Logic, E-Box and E Studio fires are available as an option with many Gazco fire frames (See Below)

Gazco Logic and Convector Front choices

What is a Conventioanl Flue?

Chimney Type:

WHAT IS A CONVENTIONAL FLUE?
Chimneys explained

What is a Balanced Flue?

Balanced Flue Explained

What is a BALANCED FLUE?


Fitting Service Available on appliances sold

What is a Glass Fronted Studio, Linea and Riva2 sequential remote control?: This programmable, radio frequency remote control offers all of the features of the Open Studio sequential remote but with the additional benefits of programmable thermostatic and timer functions.

Electric Riva: This remote operates the electric Riva, allowing you at the touch of a button to choose between four different flame effects, with or without heat.
Heat Retaining Lining

Fitted in Studio fires with a log fuel bed and Riva2 fires. The Heat Retaining lining stores heat from the fire while it is in use and radiates the stored heat back into the room even when the fire is switched off, offering you greater heating efficiency and fuel economy.

What are the efficiency and heat levels of the various Gazco Studio Gas Fires?

Fire choices Heating efficiency Heat output (kW) 1 2 BF
Studio 1 - Open 25% 1.72kW Yes Yes No
Studio 1 - Glass Fronted 70% 4.85kW Yes Yes No
Studio 1 - Glass Fronted Balanced Flue 81% 5.20kW No No Yes
Studio 2 - Open 25% 2.30kW Yes Yes No
Studio 2 - Glass Fronted 78% 6.85kW Yes Yes No
Studio 2 - Glass Fronted Balanced Flue 81% 6.97kW No No Yes
Studio 3 - Open 25% 3.40kW Yes Yes No
Studio 3 - Glass Fronted Balanced Flue 81% 7.30kW No No Yes
What is The Gazco Single Ribbon Flame Effect?

Available with the Open Fronted Studio Fires are;
Fire Fuel Bed Options:
White Pebble, Upgradable to Black Glass, Red Glass, or Clear Glass Beads
Fuel Bed Choices on Gazco

Available with the Glass fronted Studio Range are;
Fire Fuel Bed Options:
Log Effect with Embaglow for added Realism or,
White Pebble (upgradable to Black Glass, Red Glass, or Clear Glass Beads)

What is the Granite Lining Option Available On the Open Studio Range of Gas Fires?

Gazco Granite Linings

The Open Fronted Studio Gas fires are produced and finished inside with a matt black painted inner box. As an optional extra , the fire can be ordered with cut sections of polished granite, to enhance the already contemporary ribbon flame. The polished granite reflects the flame when the fire is in use.�

What is Radiant Heat?

How Does Convection Heat Work? How Does Radiant Heat Work?
Radiant Heat: occurs when an object or surface becomes warm and then emits the heat back in to the room. Certain materials store heat particularly well and can radiate this stored heat back into the room over an extended period.

Radiant heat will travel through the air from its source until it hits an object, and the object (typically furniture or people) will be heated.

What is Convected Heat?

How Does Convection Heat Work? How Does Radiant Heat Work?

Convectet heat heats the air around the fire or stove. Our convector fireplaces greatly enhance convected heating efficiency. By drawing cool air through the grate and heating it in a convection chamber before diffusing the warmed air back into the room, the result is a heating efficiency twice that of a traditional open fire.

Many fires and stoves use a combination of radiant and convected heat.
External Air Facility

All fires require an air source to provide oxygen for combustion. If the air is drawn from room in which the fire is installed, this cas cause draughts. The External Air Facility means your fire will draw air from outside the room and eliminate any draughts, effectively increasing your heating efficiency.
Frameless Fire option

For those who require a minimalist look, frameless fires have no exterior frame between the front of the fire and the wall.

The Gazco high efficiency glass fronted fires do have a 27mm inner frame that secures the glass in place.
Convection System

The Gazco convector fireplaces greatly enhance convected heating efficiency. By drawing cool air through the grate and heating it in a convection chamber before diffusing the warmed air back into the room, the result is a heating efficiency twice that of a traditional open fire.
Remote Control as Standard

Once the pilot light has been ignited manually you can vary the flame height and heat output from the comfort of your armchair.

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What is th Gazco E-Box Gas Fire?

Gazco Stone effect flame

E-Box fires are available as an option with many Gazco fire frames.


What is a Gazco E-Studio Gas Fire ?

What is a Gazco E Studio Gas Fire Flame Effect Like?
A very high efficiency 16" wide fire that is set behind a virtually invisible glass window. E-Studio fires successfully combine the technology of E-Box fires with the distinctive White Stone ribbon flame effect of our Studio fires.

E-Studio fires are available as an option with many Gazco fire frames.
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What is a Gazco Logic HE Gas Fire ?

A very high efficiency 16" wide fire that is set behind a virtually invisible glass window. The Logic HE fires successfully combine the technology of E-Box fires with a cheaper price, and manual control.

Gazco Logic HE Control Type:
Gazco Slider Control Gazco Manual Control
Gazco Slider Control
Gazco Manual Control


What is a Gazco Logic Gas Fire?

What is the Gazco Logic Gas Fire Flame Effect Like?
Logic Fires are available in 16" widths and are the easiest of all our fires to install, giving you excellent value for money through reduced installation costs. Logic fires are available in Hotbox, Convector and HE versions and are all Reduced Draught fires, meaning that in all cases a wall or floor vent is not required.
Radiant Heat versus Convection heat
Logic fires are available as an option with many Gazco fire frames.

What is a Gazco VFC -Variable Flame Controls.vfc convector Gas Fire?


VFC Convectors: Available in 16" and 22" widths, the VFC Convector is our most versatile fire. It is suitable for brick chimneys only but offers the additional benefits of a slightly deeper fuel bed and unique VFC (varible flame control) system. This allows you to select the exact balance of flame, glow and heat to suit your mood. Reduced draught versionts are also available if you do not want a wall or floor vent installed.vfc tapered

What is a Gazco VFC Tapered (Radiant) Gas Fire?

These fires are for those who want all the visuals of a Gazco fire but do not require the additional heat of a convector or do not wish to refurbish an existing open fireplace. Tapered fires are available in 16" and 22" widths and can generally be fitted into existing openings without further building work.
Realistic Logs & Flames

Our most advanced gas fires include the very latest ceramic log fuel bed and flame effect, which give a stunningly realistic real fire effect.
Command Controls

Gazco was the first UK company to introduce remote controls for gas fires. Today Gazco Command remote control systems allow most fires to be upgraded, either at the time of purchase or a later date with either:


State of the art features - wood & multi fuel fires
What is Airwash?
Airwash is part of Stovaxs firebox air flow technology.

Airwash is a design feature that uses a specially placed vent or vents to draw in cool air from the outside to wash over the inside of the glass. This helps to keep the glass cleaner for longer, allowing you to enjoy the glow and flames to the full.

It is also used as primary combustion air when burning wood.

Cleanburn is part of Stovaxs Triple Air System technology.

With Cleanburn, secondary air is pre-heated as it passes through a heat exchanger chamber within the firebox. It is then drawn into the smoke stream, where it combusts unburnt hydrocarbons to provide a cleaner burn and greater thermal efficiency.

A stove with the Cleanburn will give you more heat output from your fuel.

What is Opti-Burn?

Certain wood burning and multi fuel fires incorporate the Opti-Burn. This setting means burning logs or smokeless fuels with outstanding efficiency, resulting in more heat delivered into the room and less going up the chimney.

Combustion is achieved by directing three separate airflows into the firebox. Primary air burns the fuel under the fuel bed. The Airwash flow helps keep the window clean and the pre-heated, secondary air promotes cleanburning by the combustion of excess hydrocarbons in the smoke,
Boost Setting

Use this setting when lighting or re-fuelling your stove to quickly bring the fire up-to full strength.
State of the art features - Built in gas fires

How does a thermostatically controlled gas fire work?


The best way we can explain this to you, is by using your cooker - as an example.
When you set the dial on your cooker to say GAS MARK 5 (or 190 degree on an electric cooker) - when the cooker reaches the required temperature, it automatically lowers down and holds your required cooking tempreture.
When you install one of our Thermostatically controlled gas fires - the same applies.

Simply set the dial on your new GAS FIRE , to the level of heat you find comfortable in the room. When the room becomes warmer than the level you want, the fire will automatically lower down to control the heat.
Equally so, if the room gets colder than your set heat level , the fire will increase its burn rate to give you the extra heat you expect n the room.

So very simply put,
Set your new Thermostatically Controlled Gas fire to the cosy temperature you want and you will never have to change the dial again.
Your your new Thermostatically Controlled Gas fire will maintain your required heat level in the room, when it's in use.
This saves your energy,and more importantly - saves you money !!!

Hearth and Home Fonthill Showroom - 01 6206777
Unfortunately, Hearth and Home closed its showroom doors for the very last time in June 2019.

However, The Gas Company showroom is located less than 5 minutes drive from the old Hearth and Home Fonthill showroom. We are located in Old Palmerstown Village (beside Aldi).

With 40 years experience in the business, we continue to offer many quality alternatives in gas, electric and solid fuel. Visit our showroom today to see our range and chat with our expert team. 

You can view our location by clicking here.

The Gas Company - Unit 1 The Aldi Centre, Old Lucan Rd, Palmerstown Village, D20 YK70

Hearth and Home Fonthill Telephone Number 01 6206777
Old Hearth and Home Telephone Number 01 6206777

Unfortunatley ,the Hearth and Home Fonthill showroom closed its showroom doors for the very last time in June 2019.

At www.TheGasCompany.ie however ,with over 30 years experience in the business, we continue to offer many alternatives to the Hearth and Home Fireplaces Range at our closely located Gas and Electric Fire and Stove Showroom in Old Palmerstown Village (BESIDE ALDI).

TheGasCompany.ie Palmerstown Village Gas & Electric Fireplace Showroom is located less than 5 minutes drive away from the the old Hearth and Home Liffey Valley Showroom.

Map To Palmerstown Showroom

In and effort to further advise longstanding customers of Hearth and Home , we have also taken over the old Hearth and Home Telephone number 01 6206777.

So ,If your are looking to visit the a website for fires or stoves - please free free to visit our website at www.TheGasCompany.ie .


We also offer our customers similar opening times as the Hearth and Home Opening Hours showroom. in fronthill.



Our Gas / Electric Hearth and Home Showroom hours are

Monday to Friday : 9am -5pm
Saturday :10am to 4pm

Please feel free to contact the old Hearth and Home telephone number 01 6206777 where we may be able to help you as an old customer of Hearth and Home Dublin 22.

We look forward to seeing you soon !!

Within our article below on Gas Fire Stove Battery Replacement and How To do It we have a few simple and helpfull user videos that may help you change the battery with you new or existing gas fire or stove.

The videos may be helpful for you - but you must always read your fire manual for you specific appliance battery exchange process.

Can a gas fire be fitted without a chimney?
The answer is yes with TheGasComapany.ie . There are very specific range of fires which we can advise you on for use without a chimney Flueless Gas Fires or Balanced Flue Hole in the Wall Gas Fires . We would be delighted to discuss your options via our showroom number at 01 9695000.

How do Flueless Gas Fires work?
Flueless Gas Fires burn an amazingly clean flame. They use a catalytic converter to turn carbon monoxide into harmless carbon dioxide and water vapour. As these products are perfectly safe, they can be released back into your room without the need for a flue.
Do Flueless Gas Fires need ventilation?
A flueless gas fire in Ireland will always require you to have 2 vents fitted within the room. One fitted must be fitted at high level and 1 fitted at low level.
How good are Flueless Gas Fires ?
Flueless Gas Fires are generally upto 100% efficient -so you get upto 100% of the gas you use as heat in to the area. They range in heat output normally from 2 kilowatts to around 3.5 kilowatts.
How much does it cost to run a Flueless Gas Fires ?
If you Flueless Gas Fires give you 3.5 kilowatts of heat
-because are generally 100% efficient they will use 3.5 kilowatts of gas . Gas in Ireland is typically between 4-6 cent per kilowatt.
Example 3.5 by 6 cents = 21 cents per hour

What is Gas Fire Efficiency?

Gas fire Efficiency is simply the amount of heat held in a room by the Gas Fire - It is normally expressed as a percentage of the gas used by the Gas fire.

Example

When a fire is 90% efficient

-this simply means if it uses €10 worth of gas - over a period,

-€9 worth of the heat will be held back in to room for every €10 worth of gas used.

-the fire is 90% efficient

For more information call the showroom on 01 9695000

What is Gas Heat input?

Gas Fire "Gas Heat Input" simply means the amount of gas used by a gas fire over an hour .

This is normally calculated in Kilowatts of gas used per hour.

Example

"Gas Heat Input 4kw" - this simply means the fire uses 4 kilowatts of gas over an hour.

For more information call the showroom on 01 9695000

What is a Class 1 chimney?

A "Class 1 chimney" is a "flue way" with a minimum of 7” in diameter (180mm) , that's a flue 7" or greater .

Class 1 chimneys are Typically found in older constructed houses.

For more information call the showroom on 01 9695000

A "Class 2 chimney" is a "flue way" or  125mm in diameter, or 5” in diameter .

Call 1 chimneys are typically found in more recent or modern constructed houses.

They are normally identifiable by the use of a metal flue instead of brick/concrete structure.

They may also have a special terminal on the roof and a metal flue box behind the fire.

For more information call the showroom on 01 9695000

What is a Slide Control System on a gas fire?

This innovative Slide system has a subtly designed, ergonomic control that is situated to the top right hand side of the fire’s frame for easy access. This easy reach lever offers complete and convenient control over the fire. Ignite or extinguish the fire as well as adjust flame height and corresponding heat levels to achieve the warmth and ambience you desire. Slide control fires are also available with a specific selection of frame styling options.

What is Gas Fire "Gas Heat Output?

Gas Fire "Gas Heat Output" simply means how much heat does the gas fire produce for the room.

Gas fire "Gas Heat Output" is measured in kilowatts for hour.

Example

"Gas Heat Output 4kw" - This simply means the fire will produce 4 kilowatts of heat over one hour to the room.

Fully-sequential Thermostatic Remote Control for Sheraton 5 Gas stove and Logic HE Log-effect fires. This advanced remote control allows ignition and extinguishing of the fire as well as flame and heat adjustment. You can also set your stove or fire to maintain a chosen temperature if desired.

Types of Balanced Flue Terminals
What is Balanced Flue (No chimney required)
Balanced flues work in conjunction with Glass Fronted gas stoves or fires.

The appliance is completely sealed from the room into which it is installed (so there are no draughts and heating efficiency is increased) and a twin-wall pipe vents directly to an outside wall.

Air for combustion is drawn in through the outer pipe whilst the inner pipe removes the combustion gases to the exterior of the property.

Depending on the stove or fire selected, the twin-walled pipe may exit horizontally through an external wall or vertically through the roof.
A stunning focal point for any home-all without the need for a chimney!

Also No Air Vent required

What is a passive house gas fireplace?

- This type of gas fireplace is designed with no direct Air Draw / Pull from the room to which the fire is fitted. In simple terms, a manufactured pipe, supplied with the gas fire is "a pipe within a pipe"

The outer section of the pipe is the air intake pipe - that draws air in to the fire chamber for the flame to burn and generate its heat.

As / are extremely efficient so there is very little heat loss from this type of gas appliance.....as low as 6%

The "inner pipe within a pipe" is the exhaust pipe for the fire to which the products of combustion go our.

BER home ratings in Ireland are higher with a Passive house Gas Fireplace.