A Fireplace Insert Can Transform Your Home
Many people struggle with inefficient masonry fireplaces that are too drafty and never produce enough heat. Other people love their fireplaces but really wish they could save money on fuel. Still others aren’t happy with a wood-burning fireplace and want to switch to gas.
A new fireplace insert can be the solution in all of these cases. Hudson Valley Chimney of Poughkeepsie, NY, would like to share a few important points about fireplace inserts and the many benefits they can bring you.
Fireplace inserts 101
A fireplace insert is a pre-built appliance designed to fit into the firebox of an existing masonry fireplace. Essentially, the insert replaces the original fireplace.
Gas and wood fireplace inserts are available in a variety of sizes and shapes, which makes it easy for your fireplace technician to help you choose one that’s just right for your home.
Why we love fireplace inserts
Fireplace inserts continue to grow in popularity as more and more people understand the benefits they bring. Here are six of those benefits.
More heat
If you want more heat from your masonry fireplace, a fireplace insert is how you do it. These appliances retain up to 85% of the heat they produce and make it available to your home.
By comparison, traditional masonry fireplaces hold on to as little as 10% of their heat, sending the rest right up the chimney.
Fuel efficiency
Thanks to advanced burn technologies and designs, modern inserts use fuel with a high degree of efficiency. With either a gas or wood-burning insert, you’ll be pleased to find that you need less fuel for stunning results.
Gorgeous visuals
Whether you prefer a contemporary or traditional look, there’s a fireplace insert that’s just right to perfectly match your home’s décor. A wide range of finishes, colors and other aesthetics are available from the leading manufacturers in the fireplace industry.
Environmentally friendly
With adherence to strict EPA standards, today’s fireplace inserts produce far fewer emissions than the typical “open” masonry fireplace. In fact, for many wood insert models, emissions are nearly zero. If you want to make a minimal “environmental footprint,” go with a fireplace insert.
Fuel options
Inserts can run on either gas, wood or pellets. Gas is ultra-convenient; wood is ultra-traditional; pellets are somewhere in between. Whatever type of fuel fits your lifestyle best, you’ll find it in a new fireplace insert.
No remodeling necessary
Because a fireplace insert goes in your existing firebox, there’s no need to do any kind of remodeling to your home in preparation for installation. Additionally, the insert will vent up through your existing chimney, so you won’t need to build one.
Fireplace insert installation
Hudson Valley Chimney installs new fireplace inserts safely and correctly, always with absolute adherence to manufacturer’s instructions. Our installation work meets all local and New York state codes for building and fire safety.
We’ve served the greater Hudson Valley area, including Putnam County and Hudson, NY, since 1976. If it’s time to transform your home with a beautiful fireplace insert, we’re here to help.
Reach a fireplace expert today by calling (845) 471-1071. You can also get in touch with our handy contact form.
