What are the best brands of gas fireplace inserts?
BEST OVERALL: Napoleon Grandville VF Series GVF36-2N 37″ Vent Free.
Which gas fireplace insert puts out the most heat?
Direct-vent gas fireplaces are recommended for their efficiency; 70 percent of the heat they generate remains in the house. Direct-vent units are much easier and less expensive to install than traditional wood-burning or gas masonry units, and there’s greater flexibility in placement.
What is the difference between a gas insert and a gas fireplace?
A gas insert is installed within an existing masonry, wood burning fireplace. A gas insert is smaller than a gas fireplace to allow it to fit inside of the opening of an existing wood burning fireplace. A gas insert can get much hotter on the outside (no, not that hot) than a gas fireplace.
How do I choose a gas insert?
A gas fireplace’s heat output, in Btus, should match your room size, climate, and your house’s insulation level. Gas fireplaces have a wide range of heat output, from about 7,000 to 60,000 Btus. Use this formula to determine which models generate enough heat to warm your room.
Who makes the best gas fireplace inserts?
R. H. Peterson introduces what they claim to be the best gas direct vent fireplace insert on the market. Known for making the most realistic vented and vent-free gas logs for over half a century, Peterson has incorporated their unsurpassed realistic gas logs into a super heat efficient direct vent gas insert.
What fireplace inserts are the best?
Ashley Hearth Wood Stove Insert.
What is the best brand of gas fireplace?
Peterson is the best-selling brand of gas logs on the market today, and this is no accident.
How much does it cost to insert a fireplace?
Costs will vary depending on the specific type of fireplace you want to install. The most popular model is the traditional, wood-burning fireplace, but there are also electric fireplaces and gas fireplaces. In general, the average fireplace installation cost is roughly $2,000.