Warm Your Home With a Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert or Stove
It’s no secret that having a wood-burning fireplace insert or stove in your home can up its value, increase your enjoyment and comfort, and reduce your home heating bills. But what makes wood such a popular choice after all these years?
- Wood’s everywhere. Who hasn’t seen firewood for sale or even for free on the side of the road? Even if you want to buy the wood already seasoned, it’s not typically hard to find a good supplier year round. The availability and affordability of wood make it a great fuel source. Plus, it’s a renewable resource that can be seasoned, stacked, and stored for future use. That’s a win.
- Wood’s not environmentally taxing. You may be thinking that using a wood-burning fireplace insert or stove will contribute to environmental problems, but you can put that fear to bed. Yes, carbon dioxide is produced by burning wood, but it’s nothing that a fellow tree can’t convert to oxygen.
- Wood provides a beautiful. burn. A wood fire has that charm and beauty that’s hard to replicate, even with the realistic-looking gas models now on the market. The smells, crackles, and pops associated with the real deal are simply incomparable.
Looking For the Best Wood-Burning Stoves & Fireplace Inserts? Try Regency, Stûv America, MF Fire, or Hampton
We sell wood-burning fireplace inserts and stoves that help ensure your air remains cleaner and that you can enjoy your appliance without guilt or worry. What else is there to love about these brands?
- They’re committed to producing the highest quality, most efficient, and most attractive appliances
- They offer products in an array of styles and sizes
- They make things right
- They’re designed to save you money on heating bills
Here are a few of the incredible wood-burning fireplace inserts and stoves we sell and install here at Billy Sweet:
Ci2600 Pro Series Wood Insert (Regency)
The Ci2600 from Regency is a flush-faced insert that’s perfect for homeowners who like simple, clean lines. This insert features Eco-Boost™ hybrid technology, which burns fuel at a slower rate, so you get more heat and enjoyment from every single piece of wood you use. In fact, the burn time for this wood-burning insert is up to 14 hours. The maximum BTU of this appliance is 77,000 and it’s designed to heat up to 2,600 sq. feet.
Other great features and options:
- EPA-certified
- Single lever air control
- Clean glass airwash system and ceramic glass
- Cast iron, easy-load door
- Brick firebox
- 2-speed blower
- and more
Ci1250 Alterra® Wood Insert (Regency)
The Ci1250 is our bestselling wood-burning insert, and it’s easy to see why. Its modern look and flush door and surround fits perfectly in just about any space. This highly efficient (77.7%) wood insert has a maximum BTU of 55,000 and is designed to heat spaces from 600 to 1,000 sq. feet in size. Plus, with its 2-speed blower, heat is evenly distributed so you’re comfortable in every corner of the room.
Other great features and options:
- EPA-certified
- Single lever air control
- Clean glass airwash system and ceramic glass
- Brick firebox
- 2-speed blower
- Reversible cast iron door and cast iron faceplate
- and more
i1200 Classic Wood Insert (Regency)
Searching for the classic wood insert look that you remember from your childhood? Enjoy that paired with modern technology and efficiency in the i1200. This wood insert has a maximum BTU of 55,000 and can heat spaces that range from 600 to 1,000 sq. feet in size. But unlike the inserts of old, this one maintains an efficiency rating of 77.7% and is compact, but powerful. Plus, you’ll enjoy a large view of the fire, as well as convective and radiant heat, even when your power’s out. You can even use it as a cooktop, as it sits out a bit and isn’t a flush-faced appliance.
Other great features and options:
- EPA-certified
- Single rod air control
- Clean glass airwash system
- Brick firebox
- 2-speed blower
- Cast iron door
- Cast iron legs
- Burn time of up to 8 hours
- and more
i2400 Classic Wood Insert (Regency)
The i2400 has that same classic look you love, but it’s a bit more powerful than the i1200. This insert has maximum BTU of 75,000 and can heat 1,000 to 2,000 sq. foot spaces with 77% efficiency. You’ll also enjoy burn times of up to 8 hours, and a clear, spectacular view of the fire.
Other great features and options:
- EPA-certified
- Single rod air control
- Clean glass airwash system
- Brick firebox
- 2-speed blower
- Cast iron door
- Screen door
- Cast iron legs
- and more
F3500 Pro Series Wood Stove (Regency)
Looking for the perfect stove for your small to medium sized space? Check out the F3500 wood stove. This appliance features Eco-Boost™ technology, which allows you to enjoy more heat using less firewood, and it also features a single lever air control so you can easily adjust both heat and flame. Maximum BTU with this appliance is 75,000 and it’s designed to heat spaces that range from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet. With an efficiency rating of 87.1%, you’re bound to enjoy a warmer, more comfortable home while slashing your heating bills. What’s not to love?
Other great features and options:
- EPA-certified
- Eco-Boost™ technology
- Single lever air control
- Clean glass airwash system and ceramic glass
- Brick firebox
- Variable speed blower
- Cast iron, easy loading door
- Rear heat deflector
- Ashlip
- and more
Hi200 Wood Insert (Hampton)
Looking for a beautiful wood insert that will transform your fireplace into something attractive and efficient? This cast iron wood insert from Hampton is sure to fit the bill. It has a maximum BTU of 55,000 and is designed to heat spaces that are 600 to 1,000 sq. feet in size. With this insert, you’ll enjoy an efficiency rating of 77.7% and up to 8 hours of burn time, which means more relaxing and less going out for more firewood. What about looks? Choose an oversize faceplate or a standard faceplate, and customize your insert further by opting for a black finish or a timberline brown enamel finish. Either way, you’re sure to love the end result.
Other great features and options:
- EPA-certified
- Non-catalytic technology
- Clean glass airwash system and ceramic glass
- Cast iron door and cast grille
- Cooktop surface
- 2-speed blower
- Brick firebox
- and more
Hi400 Hybrid Catalytic Wood Insert (Hampton)
For a more powerful heater that combines traditional looks with modern efficiency, take a look at the Hi400. This wood insert is able to heat spaces up to 2,600 sq. feet in size, without creating loads of emissions. In fact, like all of the other Hampton products, it’s EPA-certified. This wood insert also features the Eco-Boost™ hybrid catalytic system, which is what will allow you to get more heat from every log you put on the fire, saving you fuel, effort, and time. Maximum BTU for this wood insert is 77,000 and the optimum efficiency rating is 86.1%.
Other great features and options:
- EPA-certified
- Burn time up to 14 hours
- Eco-Boost™ technology
- Single lever air control
- Brick firebox
- Clean glass airwash system and ceramic glass
- Cast iron door & decorative cast grille
- Digital temp monitor
- 2-speed blower
- Black or timberline brown enamel finish
- and more
H200 Wood Stove (Hampton)
The Hampton H200 brings all the classic charm of yesterday’s wood stoves into the modern world. This highly efficient, beautiful stove is EPA-certified, has a maximum BTU of 38,800, and can heat spaces 600 to 1,000 sq. feet in size with 83.9% efficiency. You’ll get up to 6 hours of burn time with this beauty, and you’ll enjoy the warmth and comfort it brings, even when you’ve lost power to your home. Choose between charcoal gray and timberline brown enamel finish, and customize your stove further by choosing optional side shelves or an ash drawer.
Other great features and options:
- EPA-certified
- Non-catalytic technology
- Cast iron door and cast grille
- Cooktop surface
- 2-speed blower
- Clean glass airwash system and ceramic glass
- Brick firebox
- Front & side door loading
- Short cast or standard legs
- and more
Things To Consider: Any Downsides to Burning With Wood?
Alright, now that you know the benefits and advantages of opting for a wood-burning appliance, let’s look at some of the possible cons that you’ll need to consider.
First things first, properly seasoning and storing wood takes up a lot of space. If you don’t have the storage space or the ability to keep the wood dry and protected, you could end up with a fireplace that you just don’t use very often or green, wet wood that makes for terrible burns.
Secondly, wood-burning appliances aren’t exactly low maintenance. Wood produces a great deal of ash – and that ash has to be cleaned out of the fireplace after each use. You’ll also need to strategically build the fire before relaxing and make sure you have plenty of wood nearby to keep it going.
Now, for some people, building and stoking the fire is the best part of having a real wood-burning fireplace insert or stove, so that may not be much of a con for you. But if you’re more hands-off or don’t have a ton of time to spare before settling down for the night, you’ll need to consider the work involved before making your decision.
Wood Doesn’t Have To Be Wasteful – Upgrade Your Hearth Today
Ready to put an end to your wasteful fireplace and enjoy the warmth and benefits of wood without sacrificing style or efficiency? Give Billy Sweet a call and let us help you find the perfect wood fireplace insert or stove for your Boston, North Shore, or Portland area home. We’re here to help you confidently choose your next appliance, and we’ll take care of everything from sales and installation to service and cleanings. Give us a call or reach out to us online today.
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