House & Home - Best Cities to Own a Fireplace

 

It’s the perfect time of year to cozy up beside a crackling fireplace, but which cities are ideal for owning one? With winter around the corner, HVAC Gnome ranked 2024’s Best Cities to Own a Fireplace.

How does St. Paul stack up in some key metrics (1st = Best)? Number of Fireplace Builders/Installers - 29th Number of Fireplace Equipment Stores - 34th Average Monthly Google Searches for Top Fireplace-Related Terms - 38th Historical Average Number of Heating Degree Days - 8th How does St. Paul compare with other Minnesota cities (1st = Best)? Minneapolis - 9th Duluth - 23rd Rochester - 56th Plymouth - 104th Bloomington - 108th   To come up with our ranking, we compared the 500 biggest U.S. cities based on 4 categories. We looked at access to fireplace services, chimney sweepers, firewood suppliers, and cold wave risk, among 11 total metrics.   Helpful Links: Full Ranking Full Study Article Methodology Before you spark your first flames for the season, schedule a chimney inspection from a local certified fireplace professional through HVAC Gnome to ensure your fireplace is safe and ready to run.  HVAC Gnome is part of the Home Gnome family of home services sites.   You may also be interested in the following:  Most Expensive Cities to Heat a Home in Winter How Much Does a Chimney Inspection Cost in 2024? How Much Does a Chimney Sweep Cost in 2024? Best Cities for Candle Lovers 9 Myths About Heating Your Home 11 Ways to Keep Warm and Lower Your Energy Bills This Winter