As winter approaches, one of the best questions to ask is, “Can a fireplace insert save money?” If you have a traditional masonry fireplace, the answer is, emphatically, yes! As further information below will show, an updated fireplace insert could even save you thousands annually! A key element is to ensure proper installation. Call the CSIA-certified chimney sweeps at Chimney Solutions for fireplace insert installation if you live in or around Atlanta GA. Learn more below about how a fireplace insert can cut energy costs in winter.
Fireplace Insert InstallationA chimney expert will get the necessary measurements from your current fireplace when you are switching to a fireplace insert. The insert will be built to snugly fit inside the current firebox. For you to realize the full money-saving benefits of a fireplace insert, it must be fitted with a chimney liner of the proper size.
For more than one reason, a fireplace insert increases the efficiency of your current heating appliance. First, it puts a stop to an enormous amount of heat loss. Secondly, fireplace inserts are sealed systems that generate more heat and circulate it into your home.
The warmth provided by a fireplace insert is significant enough that you can spend less money on other heating methods. Homeowners find that dependence on central heating is reduced after a fireplace insert has been installed. The savings are multiplied when you have fireplace inserts installed in bedrooms and other rooms besides the main living area.
Fireplace inserts can be fueled by wood, gas, or pellets. Whichever you choose, a fireplace insert saves money because less fuel is used while more heat is produced. A traditional wood-burning masonry fireplace, for instance, loses about 90% of the heat up the chimney. A fireplace insert, on the other hand, only loses 20% of the heat. From 10% to 80% efficiency is quite a transformation!
With a gas insert, there is an improvement in efficiency, as well, because the enclosed combustion system means most of the heat generated goes into your home instead of up the chimney. Pellet-fueled fireplace inserts result in the most significant savings due to their incredible fuel efficiency.
The efficiency of heating appliances has been improving since the 1970s. Do you have an old wood insert that seems to have decreased in efficiency? If so, a switch to the latest EPA-approved high-efficiency hybrid insert could mean big annual savings in heating costs of up to $2,700, depending on the length of your heating season and other variables.
Contact Chimney Solutions for Fireplace Insert InstallationAt Chimney Solutions, we care about our customers. So, we are happy to answer questions like, “Can a fireplace insert save money?” Our quest for excellence is focused on benefits to you, including cutting the cost of heating in winter. The bottom line is that fireplace inserts are innovative and cost-effective solutions to inefficient fireplaces. Fireplace inserts invariably cut the cost of heating in winter.
Give us a call today, whether you need a fireplace insert installation, a chimney inspection, chimney cleaning services, masonry repair, a chimney rebuild, chimney chase repair, or any other chimney services. If more convenient, you can also fill out our online form.
