Everybody loves a fireplace, but not everybody loves fireplaces that never produce enough heat and are so drafty it feels like you’re living in a wind tunnel.
Fortunately, there’s a way to solve these problems that are common with traditional masonry fireplaces. The solution is a new wood-burning fireplace insert.
Family-owned and family-operated since 2007, American Chimney & Fireplace of Louisville, KY, would like to introduce you to the best way to enjoy high heat performance, far less draftiness and charming good looks with your fireplace.
How Wood Fireplace Inserts Work
Think of a wood insert as a self-contained fireplace that simply replaces your current masonry fireplace. But you don’t have to build anything – the insert fits right into your existing firebox.
After proper installation, a wood-burning fireplace insert will literally transform your fireplace experience in several ways. Here are five of them.
Consistent, powerful heat with a wood fireplace insert
Because of its closed-combustion system, a wood insert burns hot and retains most of the heat it generates. Compare this to a standard open masonry fireplace that loses as much as 90% of its heat up the chimney.
The beauty of a real wood fire
For traditionalists, nothing beats a real wood fire with its leaping flames, crackling logs, glowing embers and nostalgic aromas. And thanks to stringent EPA emissions standards, your new insert will burn cleaner than any wood fireplace in the past.
Inserts don’t require a new chimney
Modern wood fireplace inserts vent through a simple flue pipe that is run up the existing chimney. There’s nothing to build or tear down.
Sleek and beautiful
Wood-burning inserts come in an array of handsome styles, finishes and designs. Both charming and elegant, they’re perfect accents to any room décor.
The same operation you’re used to
Running an insert is the same as running a traditional wood fireplace. Firewood is ignited in the firebox, smoke and gases draft up and away, and required maintenance includes annual chimney sweeping and inspection. It’ll be the same operation but with a much more rewarding result.
A Wood Fireplace Insert as Part of a Hearth Area Makeover
While you’re transforming your fireplace, consider a makeover for your entire hearth area. Our hearth renovation specialists can produce any look you desire.
- A fantastic fireplace surround made from a range of gorgeous materials and designed especially for you.
- A fireplace mantel to showcase the hearth area with clocks, antiques, portraits, kids’ artwork, seasonal decorations and more.
- A fireplace tool set that’s not only functional when tending the fire but is also a classy addition to the overall fireplace aesthetic.
Wood-Burning Insert Installation
After you visit with our experienced showroom staff and select the perfect insert model for your home, our field crew will install it for you safely, correctly and in compliance with all code requirements.
Your Local Louisville Fireplace Experts
American Chimney & Fireplace is based in Louisville, KY, and serves Goshen, KY, Jeffersontown, KY, Georgetown, IN, La Grange, KY, Masonic Home, KY, Mount Washington, KY, and other local cities and towns.
