How do I identify my fireplace insert?
You can generally tell you have a fireplace insert if the firebox is metal and surrounded by a steel shell. To know for sure what type of insert you have, look for the nameplate under the grill by the pilot light and gas valve.
Are gas fireplace inserts worth it?
A gas fireplace offers a range of benefits over burning wood in your home, including the ability to instantly turn on, control and turn of the heat from the fire. The advantages of having gas fireplace can outweigh the disadvantages in many scenarios, making a gas fireplace a worthwhile investment for your home.
What is difference between gas fireplace and gas insert?
A gas insert is installed within an existing masonry, wood burning fireplace. A gas insert is smaller than a gas fireplace to allow it to fit inside of the opening of an existing wood burning fireplace. A gas insert can get much hotter on the outside (no, not that hot) than a gas fireplace.
What is the best brand of gas fireplace insert?
Here, the best gas fireplace inserts on the market today.
- Best Overall: Ashley Hearth 34,000 BTU Vent-Free Firebox Natural Gas Stove.
- Best Vented Gas: Empire Comfort Systems Deluxe Keystone Series B-Vent Fireplace.
- Best Direct Vent: Empire Tahoe Deluxe Direct Vent Fireplace.
How do I know if I can burn wood in my fireplace?
If your fireplace has an empty firebox, it is a wood-burning system. Your wood-burning stove will have a door and a space to build your fire, but no ignitors or feeding devices like a pellet stove might have. Wood fires burn wood and vent directly up the flue.
How do you turn on an old gas fireplace?
Turn the knob from the “Off” to the “Pilot” position. Push in the pilot knob, which manually sends gas into the system. Push the igniter button once every second until it lights.
What is the lifespan of a gas fireplace?
between 15-25 years
The normal life expectancy for a gas fireplace varies, but it’s been our experience that most fireplaces need to be replaced somewhere between 15-25 years.
How long do gas fireplace inserts last?
As with most things, how long your fireplace insert lasts will depend on how well you take care of it. However, when properly maintained, a fireplace insert can last 20-30 years or more, making them a great investment in the future of your home.
What kind of inserts do gas fireplaces use?
™X3 Gas Fireplace Insert offer a modulating dual burner system that results in a firebox filled with a stunning triple flame pattern. The Infrared ™X3 is a deluxe, direct vent infrared gas insert which offers many features including a thermostatic remote and an exclusive NIGHT LIGHT
What do you need to know about B vent fireplaces?
B-vent gas inserts draw air from the area around your fireplace for combustion. Popular in condos because multiple units can be connected via a single vertical flue, B-vent fireplaces are very affordable to install. Gas fireplace inserts come in many different sizes. That’s why you need to measure for a gas fireplace insert before you buy one.
Why do you need a regency gas fireplace insert?
Modern gas fireplace inserts are installed into open masonry fireplaces by qualified gas contractors to stop cold chimney draft, increase home heating efficiency and improve indoor air quality. Every Regency gas fireplace insert provides beautiful fire ambience guaranteed by the best warranty in industry.
How much does a Napoleon gas fireplace insert cost?
The Napoleon Roxbury ™ Series Gas Fireplace Insert transforms masonry or prefabricated fireplaces into an efficient heating source starting at MSRP $ 2,349 USD View