While the atmosphere and aroma are second to none, a traditional wood burning fireplace can be much more energy efficient once a fireplace insert is installed.

Fireplace inserts fit into your existing fireplace, either mounted flush with the hearth or at times extending out slightly. Inserts often include upgraded stone or tile finishes, cast iron features and glass doors. They are extremely attractive and complete the look of even the more barren of fireplaces.

Besides the aesthetics, fireplace inserts add energy efficiency to your heating system, whether it’s wood, pellet burning or utilizes natural gas. Inserts have tight fitting doors and feature air circulation systems built right in. They ensure that the majority of heat generated from the flames is not lost up into the chimney and produce the most efficient burn using controlled damper systems. Fireplace inserts also gather combustion air from outside of your home. The combustion efficiency of an insert depends on whether wood, pellets or natural gas are burned. Regardless, the construction of an insert improves the efficiency significantly when compared to a traditional fireplace.

Another benefit of fireplace inserts is the inclusion of a built in fan. Fans don’t affect the combustion efficiency, but they do distribute the heat into your home well, sometimes from 50 to 75% better than without an insert. If your fireplace is in a small room a fan may not be necessary, but a fireplace insert and fan can heat a large area very comfortably.

Fireplace inserts come in either single or double-walled construction. Double-walled is more efficient because of the way that heated air is distributed through and around the insert. This type is more common and safer than single-walled, which pulls air from the room into the fireplace, up along the back and then back out the top.

Be sure that your fireplace insert is connected to the existing chimney system. The NFPA (National Fire Prevention Association) and many building codes require a direct connection between the fireplace insert and the flue liner to prevent creosote build up.

Always have your existing fireplace inspected by a licensed professional who will determine whether an insert is suitable and which type would be best. Professionals can make sure that all of the elements work together to produce maximum efficiency. A certified chimney sweep should also clean the existing chimney in preparation for an insert.

Continue to enjoy the look and feel of your existing fireplace with an energy efficient and convenient fireplace insert installed right in. Your home will be warmer and produce fewer emissions – making your family feel better all around.

A fireplace insert is a metal fireplace made to fit inside an existing masonry fireplace. Because of the double walls around the fire box, warm air is trapped and circulated around the room; making fire place inserts an extremely efficient and economical solution to any old masonry fireplace. Fireplace inserts can heat most, if not all of a house because of their efficacy.

Older masonry fireplaces are an inefficient way to heat a home, as much of the heated air goes right back up the chimney, and the head cannot be felt unless right in front of the fireplace. Fireplace inserts transform existing fireplaces into a great way to heat a room or a home.

Fireplace inserts are available in a variety of fuel options, including gas and pellet. One reason many people opt for a fireplace insert is to switch their fuel from wood burning to gas burning. If tired of splitting, hauling or storing wood, or worried about sparks and dirt around the fireplace, a gas fueled fireplace insert might be right for you. Gas fueled fireplaces often come with great accessories such as a remote control, to raise or lower the intensity of the flame from anywhere in the room.

For those who enjoy the natural feel and sounds associated with wood burning, a traditional wood burning insert is a great way to update an old fireplace. Because of great accessories, such as a blower, wood burning fireplace inserts are extremely efficient. A blower is attached to the fireplace insert and circulates warm air around the room. The best part of a blower is that it uses no electricity, which means in the event of a power outage the fireplace insert will continue to provide light and heat in the home. Wood burning fireplace inserts also come with glass doors, which keep the fire contained and safe in the presence of children or animals. These doors prevent ash and sparks from flying into the room and keep the area surrounding the fireplace insert clean.

Be it gas, or wood burning, fireplace inserts can transform the use of an existing fireplace. Fireplace inserts are extremely customizable, and can fit with almost any existing decor. Paint that can withstand high temperatures allows for fireplace inserts to be customized to the room. Inserts also come in a variety of metal finishes, and can be inserted flush with the fireplace, curved models are also available.

Fireplace Village carries a wide variety of wood burning, gas and wood pellet fireplace inserts. Please visit us online or one of our New Hampshire locations.

Fireplace inserts are a fantastic way to increase the efficiency of your old masonry fireplace. Fireplace inserts are made up of a fire box which is surrounded by a steel shell, which sits inside of an existing fireplace. Air from the room then moves into the space between the steel shell and the firebox and is circulated around the room. Because this air cannot escape up the chimney it is one of the most efficient ways of heating a room.

When choosing a fireplace insert the first decision to make is which kind of fuel you are choosing to use. If natural gas is an option for your home there are many gas burning fireplace inserts available. There is a wide variety of gas log types and many come with realistic looking glowing embers, for the wood burning fireplace feel.

If looking to get away from wood burning, and natural gas is not an option, there are always pellet burning fireplace inserts which are a very efficient way of updating an old wood burning fireplace. Pellets are made from compressed saw dust from wood mills, burning recycled byproducts is a great idea instead of burning non-renewable fuel sources.

Most masonry wood burning fireplaces are extremely inefficient. By installing a wood burning fireplace insert you can update the look of an old fireplace. The space between an existing masonry fireplace and the fireplace insert is covered by a faceplate, which come in a variety of decors to fit any room.

Despite the fuel type there are other accessories which can be added onto a fireplace insert to make it more attractive or more efficient. Glass doors can be added as a way to enjoy the look of the fire without over heating the room. These need to be cleaned often, however, as they get covered in soot and can be very unattractive. A blower can also be added, which takes the heated air from the fireplace insert and disperses it around the room. These are extremely cost efficient and a great addition to any fireplace insert.

Once the fuel type is decided it is time to chose the model. There are many existing conditions that need to be taken into consideration. In order to determine the size and type of fireplace insert, it is important to measure the existing fireplace, and examine the damper opening. It is a good idea to have a chimney sweep come in to examine the fireplace and determine it safe to put in a fireplace insert. Many times the inside of the chimney needs to be relined.

To install the fireplace insert it is advised that a professional come in to complete the job. Fireplace inserts are not only extremely heavy, but also need to be installed perfectly to prevent risk of fire, carbon monoxide poisoning and damage to the existing fireplace.

Fireplace Village is the largest fireplace insert store in New Hampshire and New England. We carry a wide selection of wood burning, gas and pellet fireplace inserts. Fireplace Village installs fireplace inserts and chimney liners. Stop by one of our New Hampshire locations to view our burning fireplace insert displays or buy Napoleon fireplace inserts online.

Fireplace inserts are commonly used to update wood burning fireplaces, but they can be used with an array of fuel options, including wood, pellet, natural gas and propane.

Fireplace inserts significantly increase the efficiency of a wood burning fireplace and are environmentally friendly. Fireplace inserts are made up of a metal box which sits inside your existing wood burning fireplace. It is then vented to the outside, making it an efficient way to heat a room. The beauty of installing a fireplace insert is that it gives the homeowner a chance to change the way the fireplace is fueled. If the house already has a gas line a natural gas or propane burning fireplace insert can be easily installed.  A pellet burning insert is also just as easily installed.

Fireplace Village is the largest fireplace stove insert retailer in New Hampshire and New England. We are an authorized dealer for many leading fireplace inserts from manufacturers such as Jotul, Hearthstone and Vermont Castings. Stop by one of our New Hampshire locations to view our extensive wood, gas and pellet fired insert displays or visit us online.

Fireplace Village is proud to offer a wide variety of EPA certified fireplace inserts. There are many features which make fireplace inserts so much more efficient than traditional open fireplaces. The first is that the fire is insulated; meaning that air from the room circulates around the insert and goes back into the room, instead of escaping up the chimney as it would with a traditional fireplace. The second is the sealed glass doors, which allow you to enjoy the flicker of the flames without losing warm air into the fire.

For an even more efficient fireplace insert, a blower can be attached to circulate air around the room. With the addition of the blower, a fireplace insert can transform an old fireplace into a cost efficient, cozy way to heat a home. A fireplace insert without a blower does not run on electricity, which means even if the power goes out you will still have an efficient way to heat, and light your home. Many inserts come standard with a blower.

Fireplace inserts generally weigh over 400lbs, which means they are hard to move and must be installed professionally. This is an added cost, but one that is well worth it to make sure your fireplace insert is connected to your chimney correctly. Luckily a well installed and well maintained fireplace insert can last for 15 years or more, making it a worthwhile investment.

Fireplace inserts are not limited to only wood burning fireplaces. They can be installed for gas or wood pellet burning fireplaces as well. In order to determine what type, size and style of fireplace insert is best for your home, visit any of our Fireplace Village locations to speak with our staff about which fireplace insert is right for you or you can take advantage of our Custom Fit Program. Fireplace Village is the largest retailer of fireplace inserts and fireplace accessories in the North East. We are proud to offer the highest quality fireplace inserts, from brands you know, such as Vermont Castings, Jotul, Hearthstone and Napoleon.

On top of these deals, many of our hearth appliances qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $1,500 on the purchase and installation of qualified wood stoves, fireplace inserts, pellet stoves and wood pellet inserts.  The tax credit for hearth appliances applies to the purchase of a 75% efficient biomass-burning appliance. Professional installation of the appliance is also subject to the credit. For more information on the tax credit and how to claim it, see the Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association website.

If you live in Keene, NH you may also qualify for rebate vouchers valued at $1,000 for replacement of currently operating non-EPA-certified wood stoves with new certified wood, pellet, fireplace insert stoves. Fireplace Village is a participating dealer in the wood stoves changeout program.

There has never been a better time to buy wood stoves, pellet stoves or fireplace inserts in nh. Fireplace Village is the largest fireplace and stove shop in NH and New England. Stop by one of our New Hampshire locations today or visit us online.

Change your old fireplace into an efficient, environmentally friendly way to heat your home with a fireplace insert.

Many people love the look and the comfort an old fireplace provides but are tired of the inefficiency and draftiness that come along with them. Traditional wood burning fireplaces are also a large contributor to poor air quality during the winter months in many parts of the country. Luckily there are fireplace inserts, a wood stove that has been modified to fit inside an existing fireplace, but leaves room between the old fireplace for air to circulate and heat the room. Fireplace inserts sit inside of a steel box, insuring that no air leaks out of the house. Certified fireplace inserts eliminate a significant majority of wood smoke emissions and related particulate matter when compared to traditional wood burning fireplaces.

Inserts are perfect for updating traditional masonry fireplaces and factory built (or “zero clearance”) fireplaces. Inserts are available for use with various fuel sources, including fire wood, wood pellets and natural gas.

Wood Fireplace Inserts

A wood burning fireplace can be such a selling point on an old home, providing a cozy way to heat a room during the winter. The problem is many of them are inefficient, drafty and do not get much use because of it. Luckily a wood burning fireplace insert can change all of that, and put value back into your wood burning fireplace. The glass doors mean the fire is safe and contained, no more sparks coming out and no more worry of logs rolling around.

Pellet Fireplace Inserts

If living with small children or animals, it can be a hazard to store flammable propane or gas in your home. Pellet burning fireplace stoves are the perfect solution, they are easy and safe, and provide the same warmth as wood or gas stoves. Pellet burning inserts are a more efficient way to heat your home, they can often heat up to 2,000 sq. ft., and often come with an automatic lighter and remote control panel.

Gas Fireplace Inserts

Gas fireplace inserts are just as efficient and are a great way to update the look of your current fireplace. With a number of types of surrounds, doors and finishes, these are customizable to any current décor. They come with a circulating blower which moves air around the room, making this a great way to heat your home. The adjustable flame control means you will never be too hot, or too cold when enjoying your gas fireplace insert.

Regardless of what type of fireplace you are looking to update, the sales associates at Fireplace Village can help you determine which is right for you, we even provide fireplace insert installation and maintenance. Visit us online or at one of our New Hampshire fireplace insert and fireplace accessories showrooms.

Many New Hampshire and New England households use wood as a primary heating fuel, while others use wood stoves, fireplace stove inserts and fireplaces as supplementary heating sources. The New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning estimates that up to 25 percent of New Hampshire homes heat with wood stoves.  Wood is a renewable, carbon neutral resource, unlike fossil fuels such as oil, coal and gas, which are non-renewable. In fact, if firewood is harvested in a sustainable way, woodlots can provide an abundant source of fuel for years to come.

Unfortunately, smoke from wood burning stoves, fireplace stove inserts and fireplaces can be a significant source of air pollution, negatively impacting public health and the environment.

People can reduce the amount of smoke from their wood stoves by choosing low-emission certified stoves, operating them properly, and using good quality firewood. This will improve combustion efficiency, reduce emissions, help protect public health and the environment, and save fuel costs. The smoke produced from wood stoves, fireplace inserts and fireplaces contains over 100 different chemical compounds, many of which are harmful and potentially carcinogenic. Wood smoke pollutants include fine particulates. Breathing air containing wood smoke can cause a number of serious respiratory and cardiovascular health problems. Those at greatest health risk from wood smoke include infants, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those suffering from allergies, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, or any other heart or lung disease. Fine particulate matter, the very small particles that make up smoke and soot, may be the most dangerous component of wood smoke pollution. 

Pollution from wood stoves is a particular concern in the winter when cold, stagnant air and temperature inversions constrict movement. Communities located in valleys are more strongly impacted.

As wood burning increases on cold, clear, calm nights, smoke is unable to rise and disperse. Pollutants are trapped and concentrated near the ground, and the small size of the particles allows them to seep into houses through closed doors and windows. This has become a serious issue in many areas of New Hampshire ( NH air quality )over the past few years. The air quality on cold, calm nights in low-lying valleys of New Hampshire and New England is periodically very poor. Some NH state and federal EPA computer models have connected 80 percent of the particulate matter in the air in some areas of the state and region to wood stoves, fireplace stove inserts and fireplaces. Smoke from wood stoves and fireplace inserts is generated primarily by incomplete combustion, which can be caused by a number of different factors related to the wood stove’s efficiency. Improving a wood stove’s efficiency will improve the combustion process, and thus reduce the amount of smoke and harmful air pollutants released into the air. A wood stove’s efficiency is affected by both the design features of the stove and how it is operated and maintained. Here are some ways to improve wood stove efficiency, resulting in less smoke and money savings on wood fuel costs. Select a clean-burning stove and make sure it is the proper size.

When buying new wood stoves, make sure you are purchasing a certified clean burning, efficient wood stove, stove insert or pellet stove insert with design features that promote complete combustion. Wood stoves design technologies that are desirable include advanced combustion stoves, catalytic stoves, and wood pellet stoves. Advanced combustion stoves are designed to create the conditions necessary to burn the combustion gases as they go up the chimney. Catalytic stoves contain a catalytic combustor that ignites smoke gases and particles at a lower temperature, resulting in a more complete burn of harmful substances. Wood pellet stoves burn small pellets of compressed wood by-products instead of cordwood. The pellets are fed into the stove through a hopper at a controlled rate, producing a clean optimum burn with low emissions.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency set standards for wood stoves in 1990. Hearth appliances cannot be sold to consumers in the US unless they meet certain emission standards for particulate matter and carry the EPA Emission Certification label ( EPA certified wood stoves, fireplace inserts, pellet stove inserts ). Certified wood stoves reduce smoke emissions by as much as 90 percent, compared with conventional wood stoves, and are much more efficient. 

Clean Burning Wood Stoves

Be sure the wood stove you are using is EPA-certified, and if your wood stove or fireplace stove insert is old, consider replacing the wood stove with a cleaner, more efficient certified model. Fireplace Village NH is the largest dealer and installer of certified wood stoves, fireplace stove inserts and pellet stove inserts in NH, VT, MA and ME EPA offers advice to consumers for purchasing woodstoves, ranging from considerations relating to installation, operation and maintenance, to determining the best size stove for your heating needs. A wood stove should be the proper size for the area being heated. A stove that is too large or too small will create more pollution.

Replace Old Wood Stoves for Cleaner Environment