Benefits of Upgrading to a Fireplace Insert

Homeowners throughout the Pensacola, FL, and Destin, FL, areas are upgrading their inefficient masonry fireplaces with fabulous new fireplace inserts. Why the trend?

Doodlebuggers performs a lot of these upgrades in Pensacola and Destin, and we’d like to tell you about some of the benefits you’ll enjoy when you retire your old masonry fireplace and add a powerful new wood or gas fireplace insert.

All About fireplace inserts

A fireplace insert is a manufactured appliance that comes ready to have professionally installed in the firebox of your existing masonry fireplace. Available in gas and wood models, inserts use their own vent pipe that runs through the chimney. Regarding looks, you’ll be amazed by the beauty of a new insert and how it enhances the overall appearance of your room.

Fireplace insert benefits you might not be aware of:

1. Save money on fuel cost

Fireplace inserts operate on a closed system that burns fuel far more efficiently than a standard “open” masonry fireplace. This means less wood or gas fuel cost for you.

2. More heat

Your masonry fireplace lets as much as 90% of the heat it produces drift away up the chimney. Fireplace inserts, on the other hand, come with heat efficiency ratings of 70% and often much higher. This means that most of the heat they produce will be available for your home.

3. Fewer drafts

Masonry fireplaces tend to be drafty. The closed system of a fireplace insert dramatically reduces draftiness with handsome safety doors that shut tightly.

4. Beauty

As noted above, today’s gas and wood fireplace inserts are built to impress with a wide range of traditional and contemporary designs. With all the beautiful colors, styles and finishing touches available, you’ll instantly add elegance and sophistication to your room.

5. Sized for your heating needs

Fireplace inserts can effectively heat spaces from 1,000 square feet to 3,000 square feet. You’ll be able to select the perfect model to meet your heating needs.

6. Lowered emissions

Inserts on the market today meet strict EPA emissions standards. They create less junk to send into the atmosphere and burn their fuel far more efficiently and completely than any traditional masonry fireplace.

Fireplace insert installation

Doodlebuggers specializes in the installation of gas and wood fireplace inserts for our Florida customers. We install safely and according to manufacturers’ instructions. In addition, we make sure that every installation is done in compliance with local building and fire safety codes. When the installation is complete, we’ll walk you through the operation of your new insert and give you some special tips on care and maintenance.

Visit Our Showrooms

Not sure about the next step? Visit one of our showrooms and let our helpful staff show you a selection of stunning fireplace inserts from top makers. We’ll help you select the one that will be a perfect fit for your home.

Visit our showroom in Pensacola, FL:
7555 Highway 98 West, Suite A, Pensacola

Visit our showroom in Destin, FL:
36054 Emerald Coast Pkwy. #100, Destin

In the meantime, you can reach a fireplace expert at (850) 477-1151 in Pensacola or at (850) 243-0154 in the Destin area. You can also get in touch with our handy contact form.