Is This the Year You’ll Finally Get That New Fireplace?

Have you been putting off bringing home a new fireplace? Are you not sure where to start deciding which kind you’d like best? Is your current fireplace giving you too much trouble?

American Chimney & Fireplace of Louisville, KY, would like to suggest that if the above sounds like you, then this is the right year to put an end to your fireplace problems and add a lovely new fireplace to your home.

Why Do You Want a New Fireplace?

This is the first question to ask. Here are six of the answers most often given:

1. My masonry fireplace is too drafty
2. My masonry fireplace doesn’t make enough heat
3. We want to change out an old zero-clearance wall fireplace
4. This is a brand-new home, and we want a fireplace in it
5. I’d like to add a fireplace to the master bedroom
6. The fireplace is okay, but the wall area around it is blah

These are all good reasons for wanting a new fireplace this year. It may seem like a big job, but when you work with a local fireplace installer and designer, it really can be a quick, painless process.

Let’s look at some of the ways to make all this happen.

Upgrade Your Masonry Fireplace with a Powerful Fireplace Insert

Open masonry fireplaces are notorious for producing little heat and many drafts. If you love the look of your fireplace but just wish it would work better, the solution is a gas or wood fireplace insert.

Inserts are factory-built and designed to be placed into an existing fireplace’s firebox. Here’s what you get:

• Heat-efficiency ratings of up to 85% – compare that to the 10% to 20% that is common with traditional masonry fireplaces.
• Gorgeous finishes and design styles to instantly beautify your fireplace area.
• EPA-certified for low emissions and clean burns.
• Inserts can run on wood logs or gas fuel.
• No more bothersome drafts.
• Inserts draft through the existing chimney.

Bring Home a New Zero-Clearance Fireplace

Zero-clearance (ZC) gas and wood fireplaces are pre-built and ready for installation in virtually any wall in your home. All that’s required is enough space and the ability to add a drafting chase on the exterior wall.

Whether you’re buying a first fireplace, changing out an older ZC model, or wanting to add a fireplace in a smaller room, today’s manufactured fireplaces will meet your needs.

• High heat-efficiency ratings with all models and styles.
• Closed-combustion system to block chilly drafts.
• Burn fuel more efficiently so you use less.
• EPA-approved for minimal emissions.
• Elegant finishes, styles, and features to add charm to any room.
• Smaller ZC fireplaces are perfect for kitchens, bedrooms, and other rooms.

Spruce Up the Hearth Area

If your fireplace is fine but you’re not crazy about the wall space around it, consider a custom fireplace surround made of brick, stone, granite, or other handsome material.

While you’re at it, think about a set of striking glass fireplace doors and a stately fireplace mantel to finish the new, improved look of your hearth area.

Fireplace installation and hearth area makeovers in Louisville, KY

American Chimney & Fireplace installs top-rated zero-clearance fireplaces and fireplace inserts. Our expert technicians can customize your entire fireplace area to look exactly the way you want it.

Get on the road to more beauty and functionality this year by giving us a call or using our contact form. You can visit our fireplace showroom at 11600 Electron Drive in Louisville, KY.