Inserts can make non-efficient wood burning fireplaces more efficient, yet still maintain the original appearance of the fireplace.
A fireplace insert can fit right into the firebox of an existing fireplace in your home, yet still maintain the original appearance of the fireplace. An insert offers a highly efficient and cost effective solution to a traditional open burning masonry or zero clearance fireplace where significant amounts of heat are lost up the chimney rather than radiating into your home.
You'll find a great selection of wood burning, gas, pellet and electric inserts at Top Hat that offer great value and incredible style and comfort. There are many considerations to keep in mind with each different fuel type of insert, whether you are looking for the convenience of gas or energy efficiency of wood, Top Hat can help!
Wood Inserts
Wood burning inserts installed into existing fireplaces provide greater heating and efficiency capabilities. Rather than losing valuable heat up a chimney, inserts convert an existing masonry fireplace into a heat-producing appliance by using the existing chimney through a flue liner or other necessary modification and most have blowers to circulate the heat. Inserts can make non-efficient wood burning fireplaces more efficient, yet still maintain the original appearance of the fireplace. Sized to fit the existing fireplace, there are a number of different styles to select.
Gas Inserts
Gas burning inserts installed into existing fireplaces provide greater heating and efficiency capabilities. Rather than losing valuable heat up a chimney, inserts convert an existing masonry fireplace into a heat-producing appliance by using the existing chimney through a flue liner or other necessary modification and most have blowers to circulate the heat. Inserts can make non-efficient wood burning fireplaces more efficient, yet still maintain the original appearance of the fireplace. Sized to fit the existing fireplace, there are a number of different styles to select. Gas is the most popular, providing the convenience of a realistic-looking fire at the flip of a switch with no mess or change to indoor air quality.
Electric Inserts
Electric is a viable alternative when gas or wood is not an option. Today’s electric inserts can be purchased at the store, placed in the back of your car and installed in minutes. Electric units make having a fire possible no matter the time of year. Heat is an option and with the newest technology, the fire has a very realistic flame. These are ideal for condominiums or town homes, apartments or mobile homes and when space is a concern. With varied sizes available, an electric unit can fit most applications.
Pellet Inserts
Pellet is the perfect choice for people that often experience high home heating bills due to fluctuating energy costs. Pellet inserts have been an attractive energy source recently and versatile venting options make installations easy. Pellet burning inserts installed into existing fireplaces provide greater heating and efficiency capabilities. Rather than losing valuable heat up a chimney, inserts convert an existing masonry fireplace into a heat-producing appliance by using the existing chimney through a flue liner or other necessary modification and most have blowers to circulate the heat. Inserts can make non-efficient wood burning fireplaces more efficient, yet still maintain the original appearance of the fireplace. Sized to fit the existing fireplace, there are a number of different styles to select.