Can A Fireplace Insert Save You Money?

The cooler days and chilly nights are upon us. It is time to consider your increased heating bills that are just around the corner. Your fireplace can be a wonderful source for less expensive heating costs. If in the past few years, you have not had the best luck with an efficient fireplace; there are solutions for this downfall. If you do not have a fireplace insert this may be the year that you want to invest in one.

Without the protection of an insert, heat can escape through a traditional fireplace. Let us get you up to par as to what you need to know.

What Is a Fireplace Insert?

A fireplace insert is a self-contained appliance that fits inside an existing fireplace. They come in different styles to meet your decor. The purpose of a fireplace insert is to increase efficiency and provide more heat. A fireplace insert is usually made of steel or cast iron. They have glass doors so you can enjoy the look and ambiance of the natural fire.

Benefits of a Fireplace Insert:

• Increased efficiency – With a traditional fireplace heat is typically lost through the chimney. Adding a fireplace insert your fire is contained in the firebox or fireplace insert. With the added efficiency of an insert, heat loss is typically below twenty percent. When you add a fireplace insert you are essentially sealing off the fireplace entrance. There is a system in place that circulates the warmth of the fire and distributes into the home. This essentially gives you more warmth for your home with a lower cost in your energy bills.
• Fewer Chimney Repairs – When a fireplace insert is installed in your fireplace you may also opt to install a chimney liner. When a liner is included in your fireplace insert it protects the chimney. This is added comfort as the heat won’t escape from your chimney’s masonry as well. A liner will also protect the inside of the chimney. An annual chimney sweep will be advised.  This will protect the masonry work from excessive heat, saving on additional repairs to bricks and mortar. 
• Safety – With a fireplace insert the risk of embers flying out of the fireplace are reduced. This avoids the accidental catching fire to nearby furniture, decor or carpeting. 
• Flexibility in design and decor – As mentioned earlier there are a number of different styles to fit any decor. Contact Burlington Fireplace for all the information you may need regarding updating your old fireplace. 

 Install a Fireplace Insert Today!

We are a full-fledged, family-owned, and operated fireplace and chimney company proudly serving Southeastern Wisconsin since 1995. Fireplaces are our life, and we try our best to help everyone out with simple questions all the way to specifics of design and installation.

We truly enjoy meeting and helping out each of our customers and would very much appreciate the chance to bring warmth and comfort to your home. We will be happy to meet with you.