Heat & Glo SL5xift Gas Built-In Fireplace
A built-in gas fireplace is a great way to add a focal point to a room – and get some heat at the same time. Frequently, though, there’s some concern about how far the fireplace will protrude into the room. Enter Heat & Glo’s Slim Line Series.
All four built-in gas models in The Slim Line Series measure 16 1/4″ deep, maximizing the fireplace without sacrificing viewing area. Choose from four widths – 28″, 32″ 36″ and 42″. The right size for the wall and room is important. A fireplace that’s too small looks disproportionate. A gas built-in fireplace that’s too big can overheat the room. There are important differences if you’re looking for efficiency.
Most manufacturers make fireplaces in this category of two different types – one is more for decoration – to be a fireplace where the amount of heat isn’t really a consideration. The other type has been tested to tougher furnace standards, so you get better efficiency (approaching 80%), more options and more heat.
Shown here is the Heat n Glo SL550TR which generates between 15-thousand BTUs to 21-thousand BTUs, considered to be a moderate level of heat. The SL550TRS is the model with the better flame, an advanced ceramic burner and refractory and the all-important AFUE rating with a range of 18,200 BTUs to 27,300 BTUs. The SL550TRS also has ceramic glass, considered to be a better heat conductor than the more regular tempered glass so you also feel more of the heat in the room. Just wanted you to know the difference.
