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Do European People Still Use Fireplace Today For Heating Purpose?

My knowledge about Europe is that every house has a fireplace in the living room for heating purpose. But do they still them today,or just use electric heater or have heat from central heating center? Do every house have a fireplace today? If yes, do they have pratical usage for just for decorated purpose? When did they become only as decoration in the house?
I saw many pictures of housing from Europe with fireplace in the living room. But I myself really do think they have pratical usage.
Electric heater is much simple and cleaner than fireplace. And in northern China, the heat is from a kind of central heating center.
Look forward to answer who live Europe or know Europe life today.
Thank you!

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December 22nd, 2009 | Posted In Electric Fireplace FAQ
  1. Comment by ?
    December 22, 2009 @ 5:43 pm

    Most houses used to have a fireplace, but these days the vast majority have gas or electric heaters. However in the east of Europe it is more common to still have the old style fireplaces. Of course there are many old houses throughout Europe which will still have traditional coal fireplaces. I still do see smoke coming from chimneys in my neighbourhood.

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