20 Trailblazers Lead The Way In Best Chiminea
How to Choose the Best Chiminea for Your Outdoor Living Space
A chiminea is a wonderful addition to an outdoor living area because it is more robust than a fireplace and produces a focused, controlled flame. Choose models made of steel to resist corrosion and stand up to high temperatures.
Also, ensure that your stove comes with log grates and poker for safe handling. The grate must be able to be removed in order for you to tend the fire without burning your fingers.
1. Terrain Angled Obesisk Chiminea
This obelisk chiminea with an angled design from Terrain is currently $33 off for a limited time and is the perfect addition to any backyard. It's made of weather steel, a heat-resistant metal that develops an elegant rusty patina with time. It's light and portable, and comes with grilling grates, so you can cook your favourite hamburgers while enjoying the crackling flames.
While not as versatile as our top choice, this chiminea is an excellent option if you're looking for an option to bring warmth and ambiance to your backyard. The angled shape not only looks stunning, but it helps keep the fire burning. It also features a convenient lock that allows you to easily place logs in the fire and then close the mouth when done.
As with any outdoor wood-burning fireplace pit, it's important to regularly clean out ashes and dust your chiminea to ensure security and long-term durability. It is also recommended to touch up the paint on metal chimineas by using high-heat paint designed specifically for fireplaces and grills to help keep off rust and extend the lifespan of your investment.
You'll want to make sure that the chimney is clear of obstructions, as well as cleaning it. A metal chiminea should have a rain cap to shield it from heavy rain which could cause water to splash into the chimney, and could spark a fire. It is also essential to store your Chiminea in a dry place during winter.
Cast iron chimineas are typically more expensive than other types, but they're strong and durable. They're also simple to maintain. They are less likely to get rusty and develop an attractive patina over time. However they can be quite heavy and you'll need a strong back or help moving them onto your deck or patio.
Alternately, you can opt for a chiminea that burns gas if you're not keen on lugging around large piles of wood. Many of these models have a built-in propane gas tank or connect to your natural gas line. Some, such as our top model from the Blue Rooster Company, even come with a grill grate and fire poker to allow you to cook with your chiminea.
2. Cuisinart Chiminea with Lava Rocks
Contrary to the dull look of wood-burning fire pits and awkwardly shaped propane tower heaters, this chiminea delivers stylish, fiery ambience and warm comfort for your outdoor dining space or lounge on your patio. A directional heat shield can push up to 40000 BTUs outwards, bringing warmth to your guests for alfresco meals or sunset cocktails. The elegant painted steel frame and stainless steel base are sturdy with a tip-over security switch for added security. 8 lbs. of red lava rocks are included. They trap and disperse heat to provide warmth and atmosphere. You can adjust the flames using the control system for heat. It can heat up to 200 square foot.
4. Kelly Clarkson Home Chiminea
If you're looking for a way to bring warmth and ambiance to your outdoor area, Chimineas are a great 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 many designs and sizes to pick from, with some being modernized versions of clay models, while others are vintage-inspired models constructed from cast iron or steel that acquires a beautiful patina with time. Contrary to traditional fire pits for wood burning Chimineas are usually safe to use on decks made of wood as long as they're properly placed and protected from stray sparks.
There aren't many chimineas with a design that looks modern, but this model by Kelly Clarkson Home is an absolute standout thanks to its sleek lines and gray tone-on-tone finish. It has a large opening that's easy to fill with logs. It also comes with an edging, a poker, and log screen for safe use. A grill grate is included for cooking food over the fire.
The bent legs of this chiminea may not be suitable for uneven surfaces but they are strong enough to support the weight. It's among the tallest and widest chimineas in our selection, and it weighs just over 30 pounds--meaning it doesn't require a lot of people to move it around your patio. It's among the lightest chimineas in our list. This makes it a great choice for smaller spaces, like cement balconies or postage stamp-sized urban patios.
This angled obelisk chiminea is a stylish and affordable alternative from Terrain that's currently on sale. It's a little shorter and wider than our other obelisk-shaped chiminea, and made of weather-resistant steel. The dark oxidized finish will develop a rustic patina over time. The large opening allows you to easily build a big fire and the chiminea comes with a mesh cover, a log screen, a poker, and a grate for cooking.
Though chimineas aren't as popular as built-in outdoor fireplaces, they're an excellent option for adding a touch of elegance to your patio and making your backyard more inviting and cozy. These fire pits will soon become your most-loved outdoor activity due to their unique design.