- The principal benefit that a wood burning fireplace insert has over a standard wood burning stove is of course that you gain all the visual appeal that comes with a conventional open fireplace or wood burning stove, but.
- Wood Burning Fireplace Inserts Wood Burning Fireplace Inserts aren't the same old fireplaces that have been around forever. They do produce heat by burning wood (the way many homeowners prefer, by the way), but they also take.
Wood Burning Fireplace Inserts - Free Shipping. By Lynne from New Jersey on November 5, 2.
We have a custom fireplace that was created in the 1. It has a large, arcing opening that is about 6. Is there a way to find an insert that would cover that type of opening? By Tyler M. - Fireplace Specialist on November 5, 2. Answer: Unfortunately, none of the inserts we sell are designed to fit in fireplaces that wide or that short. You would likely need to get an insert that will fit in the middle of your fireplace and then have something custom- made to cover the rest of your opening. By Julie from Millbury, OH on September 2.
We have an almost 3. It is "L" shaped & has a 2nd floor over the area where the fireplace is. We currently heat with propane, but are looking for a more cost effective way to heat. We have a fireplace & use it on cool evenings. I have read that fireplaces are not efficient & allow a lot of cold air in. Would an insert be cost effective & able to heat our home? By Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional on September 2.
Answer: Realistically, it would be difficult for the insert to heat the entire home, however a larger model would definitely be able to effectively heat nearly all of the square footage. This is especially true if the central air fan is used to circulate heat while the unit is burning. Open faced fireplaces are indeed inefficient and pull a great deal of dilution air from the room while burning. Some are even negatively efficient. If you would like to provide the front width, back width, height, and depth of your fireplace opening, I will be happy to recommend a few inserts that would work. By Rachel Singletary from White Lake, NC on November 2. We have an older wood- burning fireplace insert, and need a new liner.
How do you tell what kind or model it is? By Tyler M. - Fireplace Specialist on November 2. Answer: Depending on your unit, there are a few places the manufacturer information may be located. The first location would be a metal plate that is on the left or right side of the smoke shelf bracket, right at the top of the fireplace front opening. The next place would be just on the inside of the opening, behind the fireplace screens on the left or right side. The last location would be in the void space underneath the fireplace floor. This can be accessed either through the front of the unit's louvers or through a removable floor panel underneath the bottom refractory.
Usually you choose and buy the fireplace and only then do the same with fireplace blower. If you for some time have been using your fireplace without blower you’ll easily see how it helps to heat your room, improves heating. References. Heat and Glo: Top 10 Reasons to Add a Gas Fireplace to Your Home; Homewyse: Cost to Install a Fireplace Unit; BobVila.com: Gas Fireplaces 101; Coldwell Banker: Adding a Fireplace to Your Home; Redbeacon: How Much. Indoor wood burning fireplace is your traditional wood burning fireplace. There is nothing that can give you more comfort and conciliation than good old fireplace in your living room or bedroom. Indoor wood burning fireplaces.
By Ron from Springfield, MO on October 2. Does the Napoleon Deluxe EPA Wood Burning fireplace Insert complete Package Deal feature a fireplace insert very much like or exactly alike the Napoleon Timberwolf EP1. EPA fireplace Insert? By Tyler M. on October 2. Answer: No, the insert included in the Napoleon Package Deal is the Napoleon EPI- 1. P model. By James from Wisconsin on January 2. The clay liner in my brick chimney measures 6" by 7" inside dimensions.
What liner will fit down this and what inserts will work with that liner? By Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional on January 2. Answer: The wood burning inserts that we offer require a 6 inch diameter liner for proper operation. Because the I. D. The liner can be secured at the bottom of the clay flue tile by an anchor plate or other means. If the clay flue is not in good enough shape to be used on its own, a full liner can be used, but would need to be ovalized slightly to fit properly down the chimney. By Joann from Tracy, CA on August 9, 2.
I want to replace the front glass screen on my fireplace. Do you know if that can be done?
By e. Fireplace. Store on August 1. Answer: This will depend on the type of screen that you have. Some screens are integral to the glass frame, while others are removable. Is the fireplace a manufactured (metal) unit or a masonry fireplace with a glass enclosure.
If it is manufactured, please provide the manufacturer name and model number of the unit at your convenience. By Elizabeth from PC Beach, FL on February 1. We have an insert that we've changed to natural gas logs.
Because the doors remain open when the gas fireplace is operating, can we tile over the vents on the top and bottom of the opening? By Will M. on February 1. Answer: A requirement of installing any vented gas log set will be that the wood fireplace is installed per the manufacturer's requirements as a functional wood burning fireplace. As such, the louvers may not be covered with noncombustible finishing materials. By Kristin from Oklahoma on December 5, 2. I have a small corner fireplace that measures about 2.
It is only about 1. It currently has a low quality gas log set in it that makes a loud hissing noise when running and produces little or no heat. We would like to be able to put in a wood- burning insert so that we could produce some heat with this thing. Is this possible? If not, is there a gas insert option that could produce heat? By Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional on December 6, 2.
Answer: Unfortunately, the depth and height of the fireplace will rule out the possibility of a wood burning insert. However, a direct vent gas insert is a possibility. This type of insert would greatly increase the efficiency of the fireplace and could make it a true supplemental heat source. By your dimensions, this seems it might be a prefabricated fireplace. If it is, please advise how far back the center line of the flue is from the face of the fireplace.
This is important, as the flexible aluminum liners that attach to the insert must be able to route from the insert to the flue in the few inches of space that is available. By Kelly from CA on January 3. I would like to change our wood burning fire place at our home on Catalina Island in California to a fireplace that is gas connected to a light switch to turn on and off.
How would I go about doing this? By Tyler M. - NFI Certified Specialist on January 3. Answer: We offer two means of converting your existing woodburning fireplace into a gas unit. First, we offer a variety of vented gas log sets that can be installed; these feature a burner, log set and a pilot kit tailored to your preference of control. We also carry full- bodied direct vent gas inserts that can slide inside your existing fireplace and utilize your noncombustible chimney to run co- linear (side- by- side) aluminum liners for venting. Please advise as to which category is your preference and also reply with your full fireplace dimensions (front width, rear width, opening height and depth- -along with chimney flue size and height).
We look forward to your response. By Mike from Silver City, NM on October 1. What is required to install a wood burning fireplace insert in a non- masonry fireplace? By Will M. on October 1.
Answer: An approved, fully- functional prefabricated wood burning fireplace with corresponding class A chimney, installed per the manufacturer's instructions and approved by the local authority having jurisdiction. By John from Bella Vista, AR on October 1. I have a 1. 25. 0 square foot house that has a wood burning fireplace that I heat with about 4 months of the year. I would like to change it out to a better model that has doors that seal. The model I have is a Heatilator model HB4. A and the fireplace number is AD6.
When I look at your site I have no idea which models would fit in its place without making it difficult on myself. What would you suggest? By e. Fireplace. Store on October 1. Answer: An excellent unit for the size of your home is the Superior WCT6. Signature Series EPA Phase II Circulating Wood- Burning Fireplace.
This is a completely sealed, high efficiency EPA model that will heat the area well. The framing height and depth are nearly a perfect match, however the new unit is a bit narrower. We do offer wider models, but the heat output will be much greater than required and will likely cause overheating of the home. By Stephen from SC on September 2. I am looking for a catalytic wood burning insert for a firebox that is 3.
Can you help me with this? By Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional on September 2.
Answer: All models of wood burning insert that we offer are non- catalytic. While they do not offer the extended burn times of some catalytic stoves, many have the low emission levels achieved by catalytic inserts. If you are interested in non- catalytic model, I will be happy to suggest a few models for your application. By Martin from Hicksville, NY on February 6, 2. How do I measure the size of an insert that I need? I have one but I have no clue on what size it is. By e. Fireplace. Store on February 9, 2.
Answer: The size is based on the front width, rear width, height, and depth of your fireplace opening. Generally, as long as the insert is smaller in all dimensions, it can be used. The only exception is the height. There should be at least 4 inches of height between the top of the insert and the underside of the fireplace opening, in order to allow access for connection of the liner to the unit. By Robyn from Lima, NY on September 1. What is the difference between the Napoleon EPI- 1. P and the EPI- 1.
By Chris C. on September 1. Answer: There are several main differences between the EPI- 1. EPI- 1. 10. 1P. The 1. BTU output, which leads to a greater square footage it is capable to heat.
The 1. 40. 2 can also accommodate a more standard 1. P, having a smaller firebox, can only accommodate a smaller 1. While both models are roughly the same depth, the 1. By John from Gaithersburg, MD on February 1.
My insert has both a full front screen and glass doors. Which should I use for night burning?
Which will allow the blower to move hot air longer ? By Will M. on February 1. Answer: For a wood insert, you should keep the doors closed and move the air controls to a lower setting once the fire is established to achieve an extended burn and optimal efficiency. Burning the insert with the screen in place will render the insert inefficient due to the amount of air being drawn into the combustion chamber and the subsequent heat loss up the chimney.