Wood-Burning Fireplaces for Sale in South Africa
Turbovent is a leading provider of free-standing wood-burning fireplaces in South Africa. We also offer professional fireplace installation and maintenance services.
Wood-burning fireplaces remain one of the country’s best-loved and most sought-after options for heating homes, restaurants and pubs in winter.
They provide warmth and ambience even when there are power outages and the new closed-combustion fireplaces are very economical.
Our most popular wood-burning fireplaces
Advantages of modern wood-burning fireplaces
Traditional wood-burning fireplaces are large and very open. This means a lot of heat dissipates and they aren’t very efficient.
Modern closed-combustion fireplaces are designed with efficiency and cost-effectiveness in mind. They use a double combustion method that circulates and reignites the hot air coming from the fire. This reduces smoke emissions by up to 90%.
Closed-combustion fires can also use up two-thirds less wood than a traditional wood burning fireplace would because of this efficiency.
Closed-combustion fireplaces have a tight sealing door, meaning air pollution and escaping embers are kept to a minimum, making it safer for pets and children.
A modern wood-burning fireplace also increases the value of a South African property because they are easy-to-clean and highly effective compared to old-school fireplaces.
Choosing the right free-standing fireplace
There are a lot of options to choose from when it comes to wood-burning fireplaces but you can narrow your options down with a couple of key considerations.
The right size stove for a particular space
The size of the wood-burning fireplace is an important consideration. Not only must the physical unit fit comfortably, it needs to be the right capacity to warm the space properly without being overwhelming.
The first step is to find out how much space you need to warm. The specifications of the fireplace you want will include the heating area in cubic metres.
If in doubt, contact a Turbovent representative on 011Â 613 6921. They will be able to advise you on the best fireplace for your needs.
A unit that suits your décor and aesthetic preferences
Wood burning fireplaces come in all shapes and sizes. There are the sleek, modern designs and also more traditional, vintage-looking fireplaces.
Your preference will depend on your décor but also on the style of the space. For example, pubs tend to opt for traditional designs and restaurants often use more modern fireplaces.
Wood-burning vs. electric fireplaces
Electric fireplaces are certainly very convenient, often turning on with just a flick of a switch but the benefits aren’t many compared to the real deal.
For starters, electricity prices keep going up in South Africa, making electric fireplaces costly to run. They are essentially just an electric heater made to look like a fireplace.
They also lack the aesthetic appeal and homey atmosphere of a real fire. The electric fireplace imitates the flames but they are silent making them obviously fake.
Electric fireplaces can’t match the power of a real fireplace either, making them less than ideal for larger spaces.
Loadshedding and other power outages that are still common in South Africa also put electric fireplaces at a disadvantage.
What we offer at Turbovent
At Turbovent, we are the wood-burning fireplace specialists. We have many years of experience sourcing the best fireplaces, installing them and ensuring they work as intended for many years.
Wood-burning fireplaces for sale in South Africa
We stock a wide range of wood-burning fireplaces in South Africa at different price points to suit any budget. We also ensure a good selection from styles from both local and international manufacturers.
Delivery and fireplace installation
We also offer delivery and full installation, with all the necessary materials, of wood-burning fireplaces.
On-going maintenance of closed combustion fireplaces and stoves
Closed-combustion fireplaces work best when they are well maintained. Our team offers on-going repairs and servicing of fireplaces and stoves, to ensure they continue to function at optimal efficiency.
Contact Turbovent to learn more about our range of wood-burning fireplaces for sale in South Africa. We also offer heaters and air-conditioners to effectively keep the winter chill at bay.
