Fireplace Inserts
A fireplace insert consists of a firebox surrounded by a steel shell and fits within the firebox of an existing masonry fireplace. Air from the room flows between the firebox and shell to be warmed, then flows back out to distribute the heat evenly throughout the entire home. Gas, wood, pellet, and electric fireplace Inserts from Home Fire Stove in Salem provide an alternative to replacing or completely renovating a fireplace.They also provide the style diversity of masonry fireplaces because they come in so many designs. With inserts, you can change the ambiance of a room from traditional or rustic to contemporary or keep the traditional style if you like. Some of our electric fireplaces even allow you to play and control music with a remote. Our wood, electric, pellet, and gas fireplace inserts in Salem are a ‘best of both worlds’ solution to home heating and design.
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Inserts are available in:
BENEFITS: Natural and available. Wood can supplement furnace usage and reduce heating costs up to 30%.
FIRE CHARACTERISTICS: Expect robust, steady fires. Today’s wood products deliver powerful heating performance and efficiency.
FIRE STARTING: Paper, kindling, and a fire-starting log are effective.
TYPE OF HEAT: Adding more fuel will immediately increase convective heat. Radiant heat will remain steady.
FUEL STORAGE & HANDLING: Dry storage is important. A cord of wood is stacked 4’x4’x8′. On average, a 1,500 sq. ft. home will require 2-4 cords per season.
BENEFITS: Convenience. Quickly turn the fire on or off, adjust flame height and fire intensity.
FIRE CHARACTERISTICS: Gas fires are consistent and controllable by design. You choose the fire’s intensity.
FIRE STARTING: Flip a switch or grab your remote. It’s that easy.
TYPE OF HEAT: Enjoy a steady mix of radiant and convective heat.
FUEL STORAGE & HANDLING: Fed through a pipeline or delivered to your home and stored in an outside tank.
BENEFITS: Extremely reliable heat. No gas or wood to purchase. No venting required. Install almost anywhere.
FIRE CHARACTERISTICS: A unique, hypnotic glow with no actual flames.
FIRE STARTING: Use an outlet or have the unit hardwired. Then, simply flip a switch or grab your remote.
TYPE OF HEAT: Electric fireplaces produce radiant heat—and you completely control the heat output.
FUEL STORAGE & HANDLING: Electric fireplaces are extremely hassle-free and don’t require any fuel storage.
BENEFITS: Clean-burning and consistent. Pellets are affordable, available and renewable.
FIRE CHARACTERISTICS: Active and robust. A small fire can burn an inch high, while a powerful 10-inch blaze is bright and intense.
FIRE STARTING: Automatic thermostats and temperature controls do the work for you—just keep your hopper filled.
TYPE OF HEAT: Most of the heat is convectional—blown through a heat exchanger and out into the home.
FUEL STORAGE & HANDLING: Pellets are normally available in 40 lb. bags. A 1,500 sq. ft. home will use 2-4 tons per season, on average.
Information courtesy of Heat n Glo
