If your home has been enjoying heat from a traditional wood burning fireplace, you may be ready for a change. Fortunately, there is a better way. Keep the classic look of your hearth and reduce heating bills dramatically with a fireplace insert. The technology will take care of inefficiencies and still deliver the atmosphere and look that you want.
Fireplace inserts are available using different fuel sources. Natural gas, pellet or wood burning fireplace inserts can be installed into existing open wood burning fireplaces. They are easy to operate and will allow you to use your fireplace as a reliable heat source, as opposed to an occasional indulgence.
With the open face of traditional fireplaces, the warm room air is actually sucked into the firebox and up the chimney. This reduces the efficiency to below 10%. Adding an insulated, closed face fireplace insert will greatly increase that efficiency, to more than 65% in most cases. With wood burning fireplace inserts, the emissions from an insert can be reduced to nearly zero.
The self cleaning glass front will allow you to enjoy the beauty of flames with the knowledge that your insert is saving you money. Venting and air flow is all taken care of with the new system. And adding features such as a thermostat and fans will help to control and circulate the warm air even more.
Fireplace inserts also come in gas fueled models. This can decrease your costs as well, depending on the price of either fuel. An insert will always increase the efficiency and heat output, so you will be using less fuel no matter what type. The convenience of gas fireplace inserts is attractive to some homeowners, while the atmosphere and appeal of wood fueled flames is a must for others.
Reduce heating bills by having your fireplace insert professionally installed and maintained. This includes choosing a model that fits the existing space and bringing the existing chimney up to current industry standards. That way the system will run at maximum efficiency.
Fireplace inserts come in a wide variety of styles, sizes and designs. The firebox is made from steel or cast iron to provide durability and strength. Glass doors at the face are used for insulation as well as viewing pleasure.
Be sure that the fireplace insert you choose is EPA-certified and meets the emission standards. Contact a reputable dealer for the best selection and have the insert professionally installed. Chose from ornate designs that sit out from the existing fireplace or flush mounted inserts.
Reduce your heating costs and keep the comfortable, traditional look of your hearth with fireplace inserts. Then you enjoy a cozy, efficient fire any time you like.
Fireplace Village is the largest fireplace insert dealer and installer in New England. Stop by one of our New Hampshire locations today or purchase inserts online.
