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July 9, 2010
Contemporary or modern design highlights the space and colors of your home. Clutter is minimal and shapes are simple and sometimes bold. To add comfort and warmth into a contemporary space, look to the wide selection of modern fireplaces available.
Keeping the fundamental principle of open, clear space, gas fireplaces built into and flush with your wall are perfect. Designed to appear almost like a work of art, these units are mostly direct vent technology and blend into the living room, bedroom and even the bathroom well. Some, like the Napoleon BGD36CFG Crystallo™ Direct Vent, have a unique bed for the flames. Glass and stones are popular alternatives to a traditional log set and take the appearance of the fireplace to a whole new level.
Other “flush with the wall” gas fireplaces are design with an elongated frame, stretching to create an impressive sightline. The Heat & Glo Cosmos SLR is a stunning model that comes with finish features to truly customize the unit. Five gorgeous front finishes are available and your choice of four different colors of glass can be fitted.
In loft settings where the ceiling soars, a horizontal fireplace might not fit. Check out the towering options from quality manufacturers, vertical gas fireplaces that draw the eye and the imagination.
Napoleon’s Tureen™ GD82-T has a satin chrome panel that reflects the pleasing shape of a ceramic bowl holding the leaping flames. The Tureen boasts Napoleon’s Medallion burner system, an impressive technology that creates the impressive sight.
Heat & Glo offers an award-winning fireplace sure to amaze even the most discerning visitor. The Cyclone Custom model captures a tower of flame in a glass cylinder offering an all around view. Display this wonder in a decorative front or on its own flanking a bar or archway. The Cyclone fits well into small spaces or built into your wall. This fireplace will be a bold focal point in any modern home.
When you want to move the fire into your room, consider a gas stove with contemporary styling. The Jøtul GF 370 DV offers three views in a sleek triangular shape. This direct vent model stands alone in your living space, a true conversation piece providing warmth and a cozy atmosphere.
Other gas stoves can fit in well with modern, clean designs. Opt for a pedestal model with large, clear doors and simple shapes.
The convenience of natural gas fireplaces suit contemporary styling as well. Many come with remote controls and there is no need for the clutter of log racks and other wood burning tools. Whether built into the wall or a fixture in the room, gas fireplaces and stoves are the ideal addition to your modern home.
May 3, 2010
Light, sweet crude for June delivery settled 4 cents higher at $86.19 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, retreating slightly after reaching a new post-downturn high of $87.15 a barrel. Oil prices rose following reports of rising manufacturing in the U.S. and China.. Read More…
Avoid outrageous heating oil prices. Now is the time to purchase an alternative heating source; wood burning stoves, fireplace inserts, pellet stoves and gas fireplaces. Beat the rush and save money now. Fireplace Village sells the best hearth appliances from the best manufacturers including Heat & Glo, Hearthstone, Jotul, Napoleon and Vermont Castings. Fireplace Village provides installation, maintenance and repair service for all of the products that we sell. That is why Fireplace Village is the largest fireplace and stove shop in New England.
April 29, 2010
Crude oil futures prices were higher Thursday…Read More
Beat the rush and save money by buying or upgrading that wood or pellet stove now. Fireplace Village sells, installs and services many high quality alternative energy heat sources that minimize use of heating oil. Stop by one of our New Hampshire locations today or send us an email to see if we have the right alternative heating solution for your home.
April 28, 2010
The elegant look of your traditional fireplace is hard to rival. Many homeowners are reluctant to remove theirs, but the inconvenience and inefficiencies of using an open, wood burning fireplace can’t be ignored. You may find yourself considering an upgrade and fireplace inserts are an excellent choice. Not only can you enjoy the finish and style of your existing hearth, but fireplace insert efficiency and simple operation will be a welcome change. Fireplace inserts will also virtually eliminate wood burning smoke emissions and significantly increase the air quality in the neighborhood.
Due to its design and function, burning in your old fireplace actually resulted in a net loss of energy. The fire would draw air into the firebox for combustion and then expel it through the chimney, removing the warmth you were aiming to create. It would present a beautiful picture with dancing flames and a comfortable atmosphere, but the entire process was highly inefficient.
Wood burning fireplace inserts are a different story. Due to their airtight design, they take very little warm air from the room. When they extend out from the existing fireplace they also produce radiant heat to create even more warmth. More heat is created and retained inside your home and you can still bask in the beauty of a wood burning fire. Some models also come with blowers built in to create a convection effect, circulating the heated air throughout the area.
Also because of the airtight design fireplace inserts burn better, allowing you to use less fuel for a similar heat output. Every time you refill the fireplace you will save time and money.
The latest designs of fireplace inserts are well below the EPA emissions standards, improving the air quality and resulting in a more complete, cleaner burn. Catalytic design results in less creosote and other build up in the chimney, although it doesn’t remove the need for regular chimney cleaning. It’s a good idea to have your existing chimney repaired and lined with a full length flue insert. This will allow for easier cleaning and a safer operating environment. While you are investing in a new fireplace insert, have the chimney inspected and upgraded as well.
Gas fireplace inserts will give off less heat than their wood burning counterparts, but are extremely convenient to operate and maintain. With the flick of a switch you can create that cozy atmosphere you crave, no handling the fuel or cleaning up. With the latest gas log sets the yellow flames and charred logs of wood burning fires can be closely duplicated. Consider gas fireplace insert efficiency and convenience when you looking to upgrade your existing hearth.
Whether you choose a wood burning or gas model, fireplace inserts are a cost saving, heat producing and environmentally friendly upgrade to your home. Fireplace insert efficiency can improve your home and your wallet while taking nothing away from the hearth you love.
April 21, 2010
Many older homes have stately and traditional open wood burning fireplaces. They lend a dignity to your living space and offer plenty of warmth and comfort to your family. They also tend to be a lot of work and their inefficiencies make them expensive and harmful to the environment. But there is a solution. Install a gas fireplace insert and enjoy all of the advantages without the fuss and cost.
Gas fireplace inserts fit directly into existing fireplaces. They take advantage of the old chimney system and will echo the beauty of a wood fire without the hassle. A flick of a switch (or a push of a button) will create the cozy atmosphere you want.
Natural gas fireplaces are extremely efficient and the latest gas fireplace inserts utilize the same technology, while working with your existing set up.
Some fireplace inserts will sit out from your existing firebox opening. The new, insulated firebox will rest on the hearth and extend into the old fireplace. Others are mounted to be flush with the original fireplace. Constructed of steel or cast iron, an insert will be installed to create a unified look no matter what the style.
A gleaming, self cleaning glass front gives you a clear and wide view of the log set inside. You will enjoy the scene and feel the warmth just as much as you did with the wood burning fireplace. The beauty of burning with gas is that you have no regular clean up, the fuel is always available and the fire can be on for as long or short a time as you want.
You will need an accessible gas line running to your existing fireplace. This is something that needs to be done by a professional, certified installer who will ensure all of the connections are safe and well done. The chimney will be modified if necessary, including a stainless steel chimney liner. Your gas fireplace insert will likely also include a thermostatic control and fan to distribute the heat well. All of these things will work to keep your fireplace at maximum efficiency.
Gas fireplace inserts come in all different shapes and sizes. The relevant measurements your dealer will need to find a model that fits are the width, height and depth of your existing fireplace. With these in hand, you can choose from the wide selection of designs and styles available. Anything from traditional to modern will work.
Stop by one of our New Hampshire locations today to see fireplace inserts from the highest quality insert manufacturers including Hearthstone, Heat & Glo, Jotul, Napoleon and Vermont Castings. If you are not sure that a fireplace insert is right for your home or heating needs then contact us to schedule an in home “Custom Fit Program” evaluation.
To improve efficiency, deliver warmth and maintain a traditional beauty, gas fireplace inserts are the best solution.
April 20, 2010
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.
April 9, 2010
Consumers have a wide variety of needs and tastes. This applies to heating their home as much as anything else. There are homeowners who enjoy the atmosphere and experience of a wood burning fire. And then there are some in that group who are looking for ways to create the same atmosphere in a more efficient, cost effective way.
Those homeowners would quickly recognize the benefits of wood burning stove inserts.
Designed to be installed into or in front of traditional wood burning fireplaces, wood burning stove inserts are much more efficient and deliver better heat for less cost.
They work the same way as a wood stove, burning a fire in a cast iron or steel firebox with a glass face. This will result in a more efficient burn based on the design of the stove insert. Room air is heated from the fire, while the metal shell or outer casing of the insert keeps heat from being absorbed into the stone hearth and chimney. Installing an insert into a traditional fireplace gives you the look and atmosphere of a wood fire, without the heat loss that may come with it.
Wood burning stove inserts that are set in front of the fireplace on the hearth have even more benefits. Radiant heat will circulate from the top and sides of the insert, just as in a regular wood stove. Now you have added heat and retain the look of an elegant fireplace.
Wood stove fireplace inserts often come with a blower. These push the heated air into and around the room, effectively distributing the warmth. Inserts can also have a thermostat that triggers the blower and maintains an even heat throughout the area. All of these features work to make an insert heat your home more efficiently than a traditional fireplace, while still creating the same visual appeal.
The latest technologies and design are used to manufacture wood stove fireplace inserts and the exhaust system behind them. No longer messy or fussy, wood stove inserts are most often installed using a stainless steel chimney liner. Connected at the flue collar, these liners direct smoke and soot all the way up the existing chimney and out the top. There is little chance of leakage or inefficiencies that make traditional wood burning fireplaces so high maintenance and costly.
Discerning customers that want the look and feel of a wood burning fireplace with the added efficiencies and cost savings of a wood stove have only one clear choice. The installation of a wood burning stove fireplace insert will deliver everything they want and need in one package.
April 7, 2010
Troubled waters: Rising oil prices spark fears
The oil price is back on the rise – hitting 18-month highs on both sides of the Atlantic this week, and sparking a flurry of predictions that it will be back at $100 per barrel before the end of the summer. West Texas Intermediate peaked at $87.09 per barrel in intraday trading …read more
Time to consider alternative heat sources. Beat the rush and reduce your heating oil and gas bills. Lots of wood and pellet stove inventory, deals and tax credits. If you sign up to be a Facebook Fan you will qualify for a special discount on your next purchase. Fireplace Village is the largest alternative heat source in New England.
April 6, 2010
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Crude prices inched 25 cents higher to $86.87 a barrel. Prices are up over 5% since last week and over 70% since April 2009. That’s their highest level since Oct. 8, 2008, when crude settled at $88.95.
“Crude oil surged past our pivot range to trade in unknown territory,” says a report out today by The Schork Group, “above here the sky’s the limit.” Read More…
It may be time to invest in a new alternative heat source or upgrade your heat source for next season. By burning wood or wood pellets, you can avoid high gas and oil prices. The newest models of pellet and wood burning stoves are clean burning and fuel efficient. These modern hearth appliances are also very attractive. They take up less space while giving off the same amount of warmth as a well-designed fireplace does. Stop by one of our New Hampshire locations to view our extensive inventory of clean burning wood stoves, pellet stoves and fireplace stove inserts. Fireplace Village has the largest display inventory in New England and one of the largest in the country.
March 17, 2010
There are several types of wood burning hearth appliances that people use to heat their homes. These appliances can be either as a primary source of heat, supplemental heat, or can be for enjoyment and ambiance. The wood burning hearth appliances include:
• Wood stoves
• Pellet stoves
• Fireplace inserts
• Fireplaces
In addition to wood burning appliances there are also alternative heating options, which utilize natural gas or liquid propane as the fuel source. The gas stoves and appliances would include the following:
• Gas stoves
• Decorative fireplace logs
Wood Stoves
A wood stove is an appliance that is usually made of cast iron, steel, or stone. Wood stoves that burn wood for fuel can be used as a primary or secondary source of heat. Learn more about choosing the right wood stove.
Pellet Stoves
Pellet stoves are similar in appearance to wood stoves; however, instead of wood, pellet stoves burn a renewable fuel made of ground, dried wood and other biomass wastes compressed into pellets. Pellet stoves operate by pouring pellets into a hopper which feeds automatically into the stove. Unlike wood stoves and fireplaces, most pellet stoves need electricity to operate. Because they pollute so little, pellet stoves do not require EPA certification; however, some manufacturers voluntarily seek this certification.
Fireplace Inserts
Fireplace inserts (sometimes referred to as fireplace stove inserts) are similar in function and performance to free-standing wood stoves, but are designed to be installed within the firebox of an existing masonry or metal fireplace. A certified installer will make sure the flue liner in your masonry chimney is installed correctly. If your fireplace is factory built (or “zero-clearance”), you must use an insert that was specifically designed and tested for your unit to make it more efficient and less polluting.
Fireplaces
There are two major types of wood burning fireplaces, traditional masonry fireplaces that are typically built of brick or stone and are constructed on site by a mason; and “low mass” fireplaces that are engineered and pre-fabricated in a manufacturing facility prior to installation. Most fireplaces, whether masonry or low mass, are not used as a primary source of heat; their function is primarily for ambiance and secondary heating.
Stoves
Gas stoves are designed to burn either natural gas or liquid propane. They emit very little pollution, require little maintenance, and can be installed almost anywhere in the home. Today’s gas stoves can be vented through an existing chimney, or direct vented through the wall behind the stove. Some gas stoves do not require outside venting.
Decorative Fireplace Gas Logs
Decorative fireplace logs can be installed in an existing fireplace. While not designed to be a significant source of heat, decorative gas logs provide an alternative to burning wood. Because they burn either natural gas or liquid propane, they have low emissions.
Fireplace Village is the largest fireplace and stove retailer in New England. We have over 50 burning fireplace and stove displays in our showrooms. Visit one of our New Hampshire stores today and invest in a new clean burning, energy efficient wood stove or pellet stove. Or upgrade that wood burning fireplace with an energy efficient fireplace stove insert. If you have a gas fireplace think about upgrading those old gas logs to a cleaner more energy efficient gas log set or new glass gas fireplaces.
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