Reasons to Upgrade Before the Holidays
Many homeowners in western MA and Rhode Island enjoy the traditional ambiance of a fire burning in the fireplace to get in the festive holiday spirit. Since an open masonry hearth is an inefficient heat source, most people turn to their central furnaces to heat their homes. As energy prices continue to rise, upgrading your fireplace now can help you save on energy costs and improve safety before the holidays.
Reduce Reliance on Central Heating
Traditional open fireplaces waste most of the heat they generate, losing up to 90% of it straight up the chimney. A high-efficiency insert or a manufactured fireplace radiates over 70% of the heat it generates into the living space. By upgrading your hearth, you can significantly reduce reliance on your central furnace, leading to substantial savings on your energy bills.
Improves Safety Around the Fireplace
Older fireplaces often have damaged components, such as cracked fireboxes, worn dampers, or creosote buildup, which may require costly repairs. A pellet or wood-burning insert fits directly into the existing masonry or manufactured firebox, providing a more cost-effective way to upgrade older or inefficient hearths.
Gives Outdated Hearths An Instant Makeover
A fireplace upgrade is one of the quickest and least expensive ways to give an entire room a fresh, modern makeover without the time and expense of a complete renovation. High-efficiency inserts come in a wide variety of styles, finishes, and fuel types (wood or pellet), instantly transforming a tired, sooty firebox into a stunning focal point. You can also customize the surround and mantel to complement your home’s interior, setting the perfect backdrop for cozy holiday gatherings.
Expand Living Space Outdoors
Transform your patio or deck into a cozy and inviting space for your holiday gatherings by bringing the comfort of indoor living outdoors. Our range of outdoor wood-burning and electric fireplaces is designed for easy installation, helping you create a welcoming atmosphere. Upgrade your outdoor area now to maximize your outdoor living space just in time for entertaining this fall and winter bonfires.
Increases Property Value
A professionally installed, high-efficiency fireplace or insert is a highly desirable home feature for today’s energy-conscious buyers. In fact, homes with a beautiful, well-maintained fireplace often sell faster and for a higher price.
Types of Upgrades
Installing a fireplace insert or a new manufactured fireplace is one of the two most common and cost-effective ways to upgrade before the holidays.
Fireplace Insert:
Inserts are self-contained heating appliances that are inserted directly into the opening of your existing fireplace, essentially functioning as the firebox. Inserts are a closed-combustion system that retains the heat in the firebox, dramatically reducing heat loss up the chimney. A blower inside the unit radiates warm air throughout your living space. They are an excellent, cost-effective option for transforming an old, inefficient fireplace into a modern and powerful heating source.
Manufactured Fireplace:
A manufactured fireplace is delivered to your home as a complete unit, ready for professional installation. It is ideal for new construction, adding a fireplace to a room without one, or entirely replacing a severely damaged or outdated manufactured unit. They are built for high efficiency and installed in a wood-frame chase, offering the authentic appearance of a traditional hearth with higher performance and lower emissions.
Call Horizon to Upgrade Your Fireplace Before the Holidays
Don’t let winter heating costs burn a hole in your wallet! Upgrade your fireplace before the holidays and lower your energy bills! Horizon Chimney Services offers high-efficiency fireplaces, inserts, and stoves ready for installation before the holidays. We proudly serve homeowners across the Metro West and Providence Triangle regions, including Norton, MA; Brockton, MA; Johnston, RI; and Cumberland, RI. Call today to upgrade before the holidays.
