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You are probably wondering why in the world you would buy a gas fireplace insert. This is a question that lots of people are asking themselves. However, after they consider their options, they often find that this type of insert will save them hours and hours of hard physical labor. You may be sick and tired of dealing with all of the tasks associated with having a wood fire burning in your traditional fireplace. You may be fed up with chopping wood, stacking it and then having to haul it into the house. Then, you have to somehow get a fire started and watch it very closely. During the fire itself, you may be experiencing allergy problems because of the harmful smoke that naturally occurs. And, finally, you are probably completely disgusted with the ashy mess you have to clean up after the fire is long gone.

But, don't fret any longer, because you do have another option. You can easily change your existing fireplace into something that is efficient, easy to maintain and attractive. All you have to do is buy a gas insert and your stressful wood burning days are over!

Gas inserts are the fireplace heating choice of many contractors and they are installing them in most new homes being built today. New home buyers are generally very active outside their homes and they don't want to be tied down to the nasty chores of having a wood fire in a standard fireplace. With a gas insert, these active people are able to flick on a switch and immediately a bright flame will signal that warmth is on its way.

Gas fireplace inserts won't let you down when it comes to heat and efficiency. They will add value to home because of their usability and attractiveness. You will be able to use your furnace less because gas inserts put out a substantial amount of heat. Your rooms will be warm and toasty with a feeling of gentle ambience. Installing one into your existing fireplace will eliminate drafts and heat loss which is something that everyone strives for in their desire to conserve energy. No longer will you have to use your personal time to maintain the fire or the fireplace. Gas inserts are a clean and elegant way to give your family the comfort they deserve.

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Fireplace inserts are heating units that can transform an inefficient fireplace into an efficient, heat producing zone heater. It is installed completely or partially within the firebox area of an existing fireplace, which may be factory-built or masonry.

Fireplace inserts are usually made from cast iron or steel. It includes self cleaning doors made of glass through which fire can be viewed. Some inserts have fans that radiate heat in the room and some even have thermostats or remote controls for automatic regulation of fire. Most fireplace inserts are equipped with blowers for circulation of heat. These units are vented with the help of a working chimney. Vent free inserts are also available.

Fireplace inserts can be those of natural gas, EPA certified wood, propane, pellet, and coal. The inserts come in a wide variety of designs and colors and vary in size too. The size mainly depends on the length, width, and height of the opening of the fireplaces.

Fireplace inserts can be single or double walled units. In single wall units, room air is absorbed under the firebox and heating is done between the masonry walls of the fireplace and the backside of the unit. But in double walled units, space is provided between the interior and exterior walls for circulation of air and heating. The second type is the commonly used type of fireplace inserts which are safer and more efficient, compared to single-walled units.

Fireplace inserts are convenient and easy to use. They increase the efficiency of fireplaces and provide heat even if there is no power. Consumption of fuel in a cost effective manner is another added advantage.

Certain conditions should be checked for installation. One should also know to operate these heating units. So before purchasing fireplace inserts, it is necessary to consult a specialty retailer, who can provide necessary information about how to operate the insert and also its installation and maintenance details.

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Most traditional fireplaces can be identified as masonry fireplaces. The creation of masonry fireplaces throughout the world continues to be included in the construction of new homes. Masonry fireplaces are created with the use of natural materials such as brick, cement blocks, or natural stones which will include the use of some sort of binding agent that helps to hold the individual components of the fireplace together.

Depending on the design, the masonry material may include one or more types of materials. A masonry fireplace may be constructed mainly of bricks that have been cured and fired, but treated to a façade of stones that are fixed in place with the aid of cement or other binders. The stones may be an eclectic mixture of shapes and sizes or smooth and uniform.

The masonry fireplace is created mainly for the purpose of acting as a heat-generating source within the home. The chimney section of the fireplace will be fitted with a flue and other mechanisms that allow the homeowner to close the fireplace when the device is not in use.

Masonry fireplaces are usually wood-burning fireplaces, but one may choose to install a gas jet into traditional fireplaces and make use of gas heaters or logs.

Another option is the environment friendly Ethanol Fireplaces – BioGrate which is for use inside existing fireplaces and may be easily used as a replacement within a standard fireplace, there is no installation except for placing it inside the existing fireplace. The hearth is equipped with a tank for about of 1.5 litres of Biofires BioFuel and a damper to adjust the flame height. The hearth dimensions have been determined in such a way to make it possible to place it inside most of the traditional fireplaces.

They may also be placed inside fireplaces with cast iron inserts (fireplace inserts with closed burning chamber). Using the BioGrate still allows you to enjoy living fire in your original fireplace, but is free of ash and one does not need to clean the fireplace and chimney. Smoke moving back into the room is a disadvantage in most of the traditional fireplaces, causing unpleasant smell, and in extreme cases leading to intoxication.

It is a relatively easy task to add a fireplace home if it is not already built with a masonry fireplace. It is also possible to purchase modular masonry fireplace systems that can be easily installed in the home, or even added to an outdoor patio as a source of heat on a chilly evening. The modular fireplace units are usually less expensive than installing a permanent masonry fireplace and require little or no assembly.

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This is the first post in series on the different types of Fireplace inserts available to the consumer. IN this first post I will start with the electric fireplace insert. This has to be one of the original forms of inserts.

Typically this is on the cheaper end of the price range. With the fuel being electrical it makes for a very easy and cheap installation. There is no need to worry about installation of propane tanks which you get with gas systems.

So what do you get with an electric fireplace insert, three main components, the heat, the back flames and the logs.

The heat, this is generated by a heating element within the fire. Typically you will buy based on the BTU level. For information on BTU selection check my post on the topic. The elements are standard and their isn’t much difference between the various units.

The back flame, heres where you start to pay for what you get. The back flame is the image the fire projects to suggest a real fire. This is normally cast onto the back of the fire in a flickering manner that gives the impression of a real fire

The logs similar to the back flame, the more you spend the more realistic they look. Electric fireplace insert logs tend to have the bulbs inside them and are designed in such away to let light emit. This is done in such away that they look alight.

I’m not a big fan of this type of fireplace as I prefer a live flame. However for multiple reasons you may pick an electric format. My favorite of the ranges is the Arrowflame series, the log design and back flame give a good impression.

I also like the Drayton electric fireplace, this has a more subtle lighting effect that works better.

If you have questions or comment on electric fireplace inserts please post them below.

First, What is a wood fireplace insert?

A wood fireplace insert is an addition to your current fireplace, it is a metal box that sits within your fireplace hearth. It is designed to improve the efficiency of your fireplace by 300%. This means you generate more heat for your home, use less firewood to burn and produce less smoke into your home and the environment.

Why should I buy a wood fireplace insert?

One word “MONEY, A wood fireplace insert will help bring down the cost of your electricity/Oil bill during the winter months. By using a renewable energy supply “WOOD” you can help the environment by reducing the demands on electricity.

Already have a fireplace, well a wood fireplace insert is designed to burn the wood hotter and too a better efficiency, whilst distributing more of the heat back into the home rather than up the chimney. A wood fireplace insert will improve the efficiency of your fire by 300%, reducing the amount of wood you need to burn but also generating more heat into your home.

Due to this huge improvement in efficiency and the wood burning hotter, more of the wood is burnt. This means less smoke is produced, less smoke means better air quality in your home as well as better for the environment.

There is also the modern aspect of a wood fireplace insert. The design features that can be applied to a metal box compared to a stone fireplace are huge. This has allowed designers to come up with modern sleek designs that keep the charm and romance of a fire. Yet add a modern twist by making them widescreen in shape, surrounded in brushed stainless steel.

Overall

A wood fireplace insert provides the benefits of a cheap fuel source, that works far more efficiently compared to current fireplaces. It then can help add a modern design feature to your home. When previously fireplaces were part of the foundations and as such were very expensive to change.