With winter out of the way, the drier weather of spring and summer make it a great time to install a new fireplace insert. A fireplace insert is a cool way to give your fireplace a much-needed facelift without breaking the bank. But winter will be back before you know it so there is no time to waste. And you will want to check out the designs, styles and options that will enhance your space with time to spare for enjoying the ambiance your fireplace makeover will bring to your home.
What is a Fireplace Insert?
A fireplace insert is a self-contained heating appliance that fits inside your existing fireplace. It instantly transforms a dull and dingy fireplace into a fully functioning masterpiece. And EPA-certified fireplace inserts are up to 50% more efficient and consume 1/3 less fuel than a traditional fireplace, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). But it’s very important that you get the right size insert for your fireplace or it will not function properly. That’s why it’s best to consult with a local fireplace expert like FyrePro. The Reynolds Family has been providing Hearth Products in the Fort Collins area for over 30 years.
Fuel Choices
One of the benefits of a fireplace insert is your choice of fuel options. There are wood-burning, gas, pellet and electric fireplace inserts. For example, you can install a gas fireplace insert inside a traditional wood-burning fireplace. This gives you the convenience of gas without the expense of a traditional conversion. You can even mix and match like installing a pellet or wood-burning fireplace insert in the living room and a gas or electric fireplace insert in your master bedroom. You can even install a fireplace insert in rooms that do not have an existing fireplace!
Vent or Vent-Free
Fireplace inserts are available in vented or vent-free models.
Vented
Choose a vented fireplace insert for a more traditional fireplace experience. A vented fireplace insert uses an existing chimney. If the chimney is not usable or if there is no chimney, a vent will need to be created.
Vent Free
Since a vent-free fireplace insert doesn’t require a chimney or vent, it can be installed practically anywhere in the home. This allows you to install a fireplace for alternate heating in places like the kitchen, den, bathroom and other spaces that a fireplace is not traditionally installed. This also gives you more creativity in designing a custom fireplace. For instance, a modern vent-free fireplace insert can be installed inside a wall for the appearance of a floating fireplace that provides radiant heating for multiple spaces at the same time.
Fireplace Insert Installation
Visit your local FyrePro store in Fort Collins and be inspired by the large selection of fireplace inserts we have in stock. Our fireplace experts will help you select the best fireplace insert for your home and budget. We will also provide professional installation and ensure your new fireplace insert is working properly and create the necessary vents for vented installations.