Are you having trouble with your current fireplace? Does it not produce enough heat? Are you making too many repairs that cost you too much money? Is the fireplace an eyesore?
The solution to all this and more might be the PriorFire Retrofit Fireplace System.
That’s a big name with a lot of syllables, but what it means is simple: a fireplace that heats better, looks better and operates better.
American Chimney & Fireplace of Louisville, KY, specializes in the professional installation of PriorFire systems, and our customers are absolutely amazed and thrilled with the results.
What Is a PriorFire Fireplace?
Made by the company that makes industry-leading HeatShield chimney liner products, the PriorFire Retrofit fireplace is an all-in-one unit that fits most residential fireplaces with dimensions of:
- Width: 30 to 40 inches
- Height: 26 to 30 inches
- Depth: 22 inches minimum
The unique, slightly oval shape and “Air Wing” air injection system results in a spectacular fireplace system that will bring you a number of benefits.
Benefits of Owning a PriorFire Retrofit Fireplace
Here are seven of the many reasons homeowners love this fireplace system.
Up to three times the heat
The PriorFire uses lightweight fire bricks that absorb less heat than other fireplace styles, meaning more heat is readily available for your room.
Burns clean
Preheated air is siphoned into the flames through injection slots in the back wall of the fireplace. This extra combustion air burns off additional particulates before smoke can carry them into and out of the chimney.
Safe installation near home building materials
The PriorFire is UL-tested for zero clearance to combustibles with as little as four inches of masonry between the fire and outside materials.
The perfect masonry fireplace upgrade
If you’re struggling with a low-heat and drafty masonry fireplace, this innovative solution is ideal for you.
Less firewood needed
You’ll use less wood and get more heat with a PriorFire system, which is up to three times more efficient than standard fireplaces.
Less maintenance
Greater burning efficiency means less smoke and creosote moving into your chimney flue. Creosote is the #1 cause of reported chimney fires in and around Louisville, KY, each year.
A break for your primary heat source
Because of its high heat production, a PriorFire fireplace will take some of the load off your furnace on our cold Kentucky nights.
General Fireplace Repairs
American Chimney & Fireplace installs PriorFire Retrofit Fireplace Systems throughout the greater Louisville, KY, region and into southern Indiana. We also repair “standard” fireplaces.
Our certified fireplace technicians start by inspecting your fireplace to understand the problem. Firebox surfaces can be damaged by years of high heat – often up to 900 degrees. Acids from creosote can also harm a firebox through the years.
Water leaks are another cause of fireplace and firebox damage. And so are poor-quality materials and workmanship that went into building the fireplace.
We can add new fire bricks, replace refractory panels and seal small cracks in the surfaces of any type of masonry or manufactured firebox to restore greater safety and performance.
Move Up to a Better Fireplace Experience
If your fireplace needs attention, or if you want to learn more about PriorFire, give us a call. We’re a family-owned, family-operated service company that cares about your home and your comfort.
Reach us by phone, or get in touch by using our simple contact form.
American Chimney & Fireplace is based in Louisville, KY, and works throughout Goshen, KY, Jeffersontown, KY, Georgetown, IN, La Grange, KY, Masonic Home, KY, Mount Washington, KY, and other local cities and towns.
