I have typically enjoyed having a fireplace in our house; I have never had any kind of fireplace other than the kind that burns wood.
In other words, the old-fashioned kind, that way back in the day used to serve as the oil furnace for the home… Well, just about all the people knows that a respected old-fashioned wood burning fireplace is not unquestionably the best source of heating for anyone’s home, however unless modifications are made to it, Heywood burning fireplace sends most of the heating it creates straight up the chimney; Therefore, the only thing getting hot because of your fireplace are the birds who are smart enough to hang out on the Roof near the chimney, anyway, this is how it’s typically been for me.
I generally use the fireplace only rarely, and I never count on it as a source of heating. I pretty much use the fireplace for Ambiance only. In other words, I love the way it looks and the crackle and the romance of it. That being said, this year I am using the fireplace as another heater. Yes I have Central Heating and Cooling, and I have it turned on. This Winter time has been exceptionally chilly in our neck of the woods. Therefore, I am taking our heat wherever I can get it. I have used a portable oil furnace that you plug into the wall, the furnace portion of our Heating and A/C system, and the fireplace, all in an effort to let them help each other keep our apartment nice and toasty warm.Although the fireplace may not be the best source of heating, it easily does not add to the chill effect. If you are having an exceptionally chilly winter, I command that you get all your heating everywhere you can as well, however oh yeah, do not forget to wear a jacket, the best source of heating is your own body.