A fireplace insert is a sealed appliance installed inside an existing fireplace. Think of it as a fireplace within your fireplace. Instead of an open fire losing heat up the chimney, an insert contains the fire inside a metal firebox and vents exhaust through a chimney liner.
Traditional masonry fireplaces are beautiful, but they are not very efficient.
A large amount of the heat they produce escapes up the chimney.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, older open fireplaces can draw warm
air from the home and send it out the chimney along with smoke.
Source:
EPA Burn Wise Program
Modern inserts solve that problem.
They burn fuel inside a controlled firebox and push heat into the room.
The three most common types are:
Most popular today.
Benefits:
Traditional wood-burning experience with improved efficiency.
Use compressed wood pellets and operate with automatic feeding systems.
An insert is often the best solution when:
• You already have a open front fireplace
• You want more heat
• You want easier operation
Yes.
Most inserts use a chimney liner system to safely vent exhaust. This liner runs from the insert up through the chimney.
For heating efficiency, usually yes.
Sealed fireplaces and inserts are designed to deliver significantly more usable heat into the room.
However, the right option depends on your home and your goals.
We serve homeowners throughout Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, Sedona, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and surrounding Northern Arizona communities.
