According to the United States Environmental Protection
Agency, “Older stoves that were manufactured before 1990 burn wood
inefficiently, which wastes firewood, pollutes the air in your neighborhood,
and creates dust inside your home.” Conversely, “Newer stoves can reduce smoke
and dust, as well as cut heating expenses.”
If you have an older fireplace, or simply want to enjoy heat
from a more energy efficient appliance, we recommend a fireplace insert. At The
Firebird, we offer a robust offering of inserts, from gas to wood to pellet,
and while each option has specific pros, the underlying benefit is energy efficiency – so you can’t go
wrong.
In this blog post, we will illuminate the top 3 reasons why
a fireplace insert is more efficient than an older, traditional fireplace.
Fireplace Inserts:
1. Prevent Serious Heat Loss
Open hearths, while dramatic and
alluring, don’t put out nearly as much heat as an insert. A lot of heated room
air is actually sucked into the fireplace instead of pushed out, which results
in palpable heat loss. An insert, on the other hand, has a sealed air-tight
door system, which simultaneously generates more heat, burns considerably
slower, and best of all – eliminates heat waste. According to
chimneyspecialists.com, “The efficiency of fireplace inserts can be as much as
80%.”
2. Are Energy Efficient by Design
Fireplace inserts are designed to
be energy efficient. As we mentioned above, they are air-tight, which omits the
possibility of extra heat loss. Wood burning inserts also have a re-burn
system, which helps achieve efficiencies of 70%. Also, controllable circulating
fans allow you to monitor the amount of heat felt in your space.
3. Save You Money
Having the experts at The Firebird properly install a fireplace insert will ultimately reduce your energy bill. According to chimneyspecialists.com, “A more efficient wood-burning heating system means less gas, oil, or electricity is required to heat your home. When the insert is not in use, the closed air tight glass doors will prevent heated inside air from escaping up through the chimney and also stops cold outdoor air from getting into the home, whether hot or cold, this cuts your energy costs.”
As we hope you can see, the energy efficiency benefits of fireplace
inserts are tenfold. We would love to meet with you to discuss your space and
outfit an insert in your home so that you can experience high quality, easily
controlled heat AND save money. Schedule a consultation with our insert experts
today.
