How much does it cost per hour to run a gas fire pit?
Around Mars Hill the running cost splits between town and country — university-area homes that reach a gas main burn cheaper metered therms, while the rural Spring Creek and Gabriels Creek valleys run propane at about two-thirds of a gallon an hour on high. At this colder elevation you'll use the pit often, so a low flame that keeps the cost down is worth it.
College town in front, propane valleys behind
Mars Hill is two places at once — the walkable university area where homes may reach natural gas, and the rural Spring Creek and Gabriels Creek valleys where propane and wood do the heating. The pit's hourly cost follows that split: metered gas by the therm is the cheaper burn, delivered propane by the gallon a bit more, though a low flame narrows the gap.
On the rental-heavy side of town, a gas pit's turn-a-key simplicity and lack of ash and cordwood is the same appeal as the easy-use gas fireplaces that sell well here.
Colder ground, licensed line
This is one of the colder spots we serve, so the cool-evening season runs long and the pit earns its keep. Whichever fuel you're on, the outdoor line is licensed gas work — we run it, pressure-test it, permit it with the county, and set the burner orifices for your exact fuel so it burns clean without sooting at elevation.
Mars Hill is about 30 minutes north of our Asheville showroom. Call (828) 545-0525 for a free assessment.
Fireplace help in Mars Hill
We install and service fireplaces throughout Mars Hill and the rest of Madison County — just 30 minutes north from our Asheville-area showroom.