How to Choose the Best Chiminea for Your Outdoor Living Space
A chiminea is a wonderful addition to any outdoor living space since it is more durable than a fireplace and produces a focused, controlled flame. Choose models made from metal to resist rust and high temperatures.
Make sure your stove includes a log grate as well as poker to ensure safe handling. The grate should ideally be removable to allow you to tend the fire without burning your fingers.
1. Terrain Angled Obesisk Chiminea
Terrain's obelisk-shaped chiminea that is angled is currently priced at $33 less for a limited period of time. It makes the perfect accent piece for any backyard. It is made of weather-steel which is a durable metal that develops a gorgeous patina of rust with time. It's light enough to be able to carry around and comes with grilling grate so that you can cook your favorite burgers and take pleasure in the crackling flames while you cook.
Although not as versatile as our top pick, this chiminea is a good choice if you're in search of a way to add warmth and ambiance your backyard. The angled design isn't only visually striking however, it also draws in fresh air to keep the fire burning. Plus, it features an easy latch that opens the mouth for easy access to place logs in it and closes it when you're finished.
For safety and longevity, you should clean and dust your chiminea. You can also touch up the paint on metal chimineas with high-heat paint specifically made for fireplaces and grills. This can help prevent rusting and extend the lifespan of your investment.
It is important to ensure that the chimney is clear of obstructions, as well as cleaning it. A chiminea made of metal requires a rain cap. It will shield it from rain that is heavy that could cause water to splash into the chimney, and could cause an fire. It is also essential to store your chimney in a dry area in winter.
Cast iron chimineas tend to be more expensive, however they're extremely durable and robust. They're also easy to maintain. They're less susceptible to be rusty than steel, and tend to develop a beautiful natural patina over time. However they are heavy, so you'll either need a strong back, or help in moving them onto your deck or patio.
Alternatively, you can go for a gas-burning chiminea if you're not keen on lugging around huge piles of wood. A lot models have a tank built-in for propane gas, or can be connected to your natural gas line. Some, such as our top model from the Blue Rooster Company, even include a grill grate and fire poker to allow you to cook on your Chiminea.
2. Cuisinart Chiminea with Lava Rocks
Unlike dreary looking wood-burning fire pits and awkwardly-shaped propane tower heaters, this chiminea delivers both stylish fiery ambiance and warm comfort for your outdoor dining space or patio lounge. A directional heat shield pushes up to 40000 BTUs outwards, bringing warmth to your guests for alfresco meals or cocktails at sunset. The elegant steel frame is painted and the stainless steel base are durable and come with a tip-over safety switch to provide additional protection. 8 lbs. of red lava rocks are included. These absorb and disperse heat for warmth and ambiance. You can alter the flames with the control system for heat. It can heat up to 200 square feet.
4. Kelly Clarkson Home Chiminea
When you're looking to bring warmth and ambiance to your outdoor area, a chiminea is an excellent alternative. These wood-burning vessels produce more heat than a traditional fire pit, and their vertical chimneys will direct smoke away from seating. There are a variety of designs and sizes to pick from, including modernized versions of clay models and others being vintage-inspired options made of cast iron or steel, which develops a beautiful patina with time. Contrary to traditional fire pits for wood burning Chimineas are usually suitable for use on wooden decks as long as they're properly placed and protected from sparks.
There aren't many chimineas that look modern, but this model by Kelly Clarkson Home is a standout with its sleek lines and gray tone on tone finish. It features a large opening that makes it easy to load logs. It also comes with an open-air cover and log screen. The grill is grate that can be used to cook food over the fire.
The curving legs of this chiminea may not be chiminea terracotta suitable for uneven surfaces but they are strong enough to support the weight. It's one of the tallest and widest chimineas we have in our lineup, and it weighs in at just over 30 pounds, which means it won't require multiple people to move it around your patio. It's also among the lightest chimineas on our list, which makes it an excellent choice for small spaces such as cement balconies or postage stamp-sized urban patios.
This angled obelisk chiminea is another fashionable and affordable option from Terrain that is currently available for sale. It's slightly smaller and wider than the other obelisk-shaped chiminea on our list, and is made from weather-resistant steel with a dark oxidized finish that will gradually develop an aged patina over time. The large opening allows you to easily build large fires and the Chiminea comes with a cover made of mesh, a log screen, a poker, and a grate for cooking.
Although chimineas may not be as popular as fireplaces with built-in outdoor units, they're an excellent option for enhancing your patio and making your backyard more cozy and inviting. With their distinctive design and practical features, these versatile fire pits will become your new favorite method to enjoy the outdoors.