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Warm Your Home With A Woodburning Fireplace Insert Or Stove
It’s no secret that having a woodburning fireplace insert or stove in your home can up the 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 woodburning 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.
- The fire and burning logs are beautiful. A wood fire has that charm and beauty that’s hard to replicate. While the best gas appliances certainly come close, for some people, it’s just not as good as the real thing.
Things To Consider
Alright, now that you know the benefits and advantages of opting for a woodburning 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 fires.
Secondly, woodburning 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.
For some people, building and stoking the fire is the best part of having a real woodburning fireplace insert or stove, so that may not be much of a con for you. But if you’re more hands-off, you’ll need to consider the work involved when making your decision.
Looking For The Best Woodburning Stoves & Fireplace Inserts? Try Regency Or Hampton
Regency and Hampton woodburning fireplace inserts and stoves are EPA certified to ensure that the air remains clean and you enjoy your appliance without guilt or worry. What else is there to love about these brands?
- They offer limited lifetime warranties for their products
- 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 woodburning fireplace inserts and stoves from Regency and Hampton that 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 woodburning 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:
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| Ci1250 Alterra® Wood Insert (Regency) The Ci1250 is our bestselling woodburning 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:
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| 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:
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| 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. feet 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:
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| 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:
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| 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:
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| 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:
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| 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:
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If you’d like to see more of the products we offer, please visit the brochures below!
Wood Doesn’t Have To Be Wasteful — Upgrade Your Hearth With A New Woodburning Fireplace Insert Or Stove
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 today.
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