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Fireplaces, Stoves, and Inserts

Most of us visualize a fireplace as a wood-burning open hearth, there are a variety of choices when it comes to heating appliances. With fireplaces available in various sizes, styles, and fuel sources, there is a perfect heating appliance for every home. Three of the most common heating appliances are fireplace, stoves, and inserts. With pros and cons to each, the following guide can help you distinguish which type of heating appliance best fits your need and home.

Fireplaces

fireplace insertFireplaces continue to be one of the most popular home features. A study by the National Association of Realtors found that 40% of home buyers are willing to pay more for a home with a fireplace. They are broadly divided into two categories: manufactured or factory-built fireplaces and open hearth masonry fireplaces.

Manufactured fireplaces are less expensive, but they have a shorter lifespan. Most manufactured fireplaces last for about 30 years before they need a replacement. Traditional masonry fireplaces are custom-built by a trained mason in your home. They are more expensive than manufactured fireplaces. However, they have a significantly longer lifespan – and add more value to your home. Fireplaces also come with a variety of fuel sources. Whether you prefer wood, gas or pellets, there is a fireplace for you.

Inserts

Fireplace inserts burn with a closed-combustion system. It allows them to burn more efficiently, which allows less heated air escape up the chimney and less cold air from outside enter your home. According to Leslie Wheeler of the Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association, installing a fireplace insert into an open hearth has been known to reduce energy bills by as much as 40 percent.

Like masonry fireplaces, inserts come in a variety of sizes, styles, and with different fuel sources. Inserts recommendations are common when homeowners are looking to switch fuel sources. If you are looking to switch from a wood to gas burning fireplace, then a gas-burning insert can be installed directly into your existing masonry chimney.

Stoves

Many of us associate stoves with log cabins, more homeowners are choosing these modernized heating appliances now. New stoves are easy to use, energy efficient, and come in a variety of modern and traditional styles. Because all stoves must now be EPA certified, stoves can even be used during burn bans or periods of restricted burning.

Stoves come in a variety of sizes and styles to meet your needs and match your home’s style. From sleek, contemporary stoves to traditional, cast iron stoves that can be used to heat your home. You can install a stove in almost every room. With wood, gas, and pellets as fuel source options, there is a great stove for every household.

Contact Clean Sweeps of Michigan

If you are ready to replace, upgrade, or install a new heating appliance, trust the fireplace experts at Clean Sweeps of Michigan to help you find it. Contact us today and let our friendly and knowledgeable staff help you select the perfect heating appliance for your home!

Check Out Our Online Fireplace Store!

At Clean Sweeps of Michigan, we are more than just a full-service chimney and dryer vent service company; we also sell and install a variety of fireplaces, inserts, stoves, and accessories. Whether you want to visit us in store or online, our expert staff is standing by to help you find the perfect products for your home!

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When shopping for a new fireplace or heating appliance, don’t head straight to a big box home improvement store; these stores often have limited selection – as well as employees who are, at best, difficult to track down and, at worst, give inaccurate advice. Instead, trust the fireplace experts at Clean Sweeps of Michigan to answer all your questions and help you find the right fireplace, stove, or new accessory for your home.

Because fireplaces and accessories are all we do, our staff is highly trained and knowledgeable about all of the products we sell. We take the time to sit down with our customers, assess their heating needs, and make recommendations based on their heating needs and style preferences.

Experience the convenience of our online store!

Our online fireplace store makes it quick and easy for our customers to shop for new heating appliances and accessories from the comfort of their own homes! Browse through our entire selection of fireplaces, stoves, inserts, and accessories from your computer or mobile device; whether you are just looking or preparing for your next purchase, our online store is a great resource for our customers.

Have you tried the Firebuilder app?

Shopping for a new fireplace but afraid of how it will look in your home? The Firebuilder app  lets you be the designer!

Start by choosing a make and model of a fireplace; there are options for gas, wood, pellets, and even electric fireplaces! Next, personalize your fireplace by choosing doors, fire back brick patterns, andirons, and more. Finish your design by uploading a picture of the room your new fireplace will go in. This gives you the ability to see exactly what your customized fireplace will look like in your home!

We do the installation, too!

You found the perfect new appliance or accessory – but now you need it installed! Trust the professional technicians at Clean Sweeps of Michigan to safely and correctly install your new appliance or accessory. Professional installation ensures your home’s new addition will operate safely and efficiently.

While we recommend professional installation for all fireplace products, it is especially important when installing gas stoves and inserts or switching fuel sources. A difference of just a few millimeters can cause leaks in delicate gas lines; professional installation keeps your fireplace burning efficiently and keeps your family safe from potential gas leaks.

Visit us online – or in person – today

Make sure your home is warm and cozy this winter by investing in a new fireplace, stove, insert, or other heating accessories. The expert staff at Clean Sweeps of Michigan can help you find the perfect heating appliance or accessory for your home. Visit us online – or in person – today to get your home ready for winter’s arrival!

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