Installation of our hearth products must be done in strict accordance with local or national building codes, and the unit's installation manual. We recommend that our products be installed by a factory-trained Mr. Fireplace installer.

Yes. We recommend annual service of your fireplace by a qualified serviceperson. This will ensure that your appliance is functioning properly. Your decision really comes down to how much a priority heating efficiency is for you. If you want a lot of heat from your fireplace, you should consider a direct vent gas insert. From a cost standpoint, an insert will cost approximately five times the cost of a nice gas log set.

You will need to contact a Mr. Fireplace Sales Representative in your area. Refer to contacts for locations

Yes, but placement is key. Again the fan needs to draw cooler air from behind to operate and the surface on which the Ecofan is placed should never exceed 340ºC (650ºF).

Freestanding stoves can be connected to chimneys built especially for them. The chimneys may be of masonry construction or be a factory-built metal system that's been designed, tested and listed for use with wood burning appliances. Freestanding stoves can also connect to an existing fireplace chimney, if the height and position of the stove's flue collar permits it. When this type of installation is done, the stoves may be called hearth stoves.

Our Built-In fireplace series inserts are specifically designed and certified to be professionally installed permanently in a wall. The Built-In Series features both 110 and 240 V settings and installed at 240V can produce 9,200 BTU’s/Hr. .They are easily serviced from the front using our Patent Pending Easy Access design. Our 23, 28 & 33 Series inserts are NOT designed or certified to be installed directly into a wall.

Yes. Our complete line of wood burning stoves and fireplace inserts are designed for use in cases of power outage... when you need it most. Return to the top.

Please make sure the flue is open before starting fire. NEVER remove hot ashes or partially burned loges. Please leave the ashes in the fireplace even if you are sure they are cold. It's easier to build a fire with a bed of ashes. If it becomes absolutely necessary to remove the cold ashes, use a metal container only. (Anything flammable, such as a paper bag or cardboard box, even if you are positive the ashes are cold, is extremely dangerous.

Unfortunately, no. You will need a wood pellet stove but if you don’t already have one, the savings you will realize in heating your home will more than pay for the stove. Some companies do offer converters which may be placed in fireplace inserts. Please check with your local hardware store or on the web to see if this option will work for you.

If you are using the wood flooring plans that we have provided, we recommend that you create a rock or sand hearth to put your stove on. To install your stove on the hearth, follow manufacturer’s instructions and local building codes. Each dome is equipped with a metal stove flashing. The piping will run from your stove through the flashing and above your dome. All of the piping that is used in association with the stove should be double walled pipe.

It is always advised to use a HETAS approved installtion engineer. If is however the person carrying out the installtion is not on the approved list you will have to seek authority from your local 'Building Control' office. They will come out and inspect the installation. There will be a charge for this service.

Yes, as long as the local building requirements are followed. The clearance distances to combustible materials are to be kept. It may be a good idea to ask the chimney sweep for advice.

Fireplace installation is both complex and potentially dangerous. We strongly advise that you only use accredited installers who possess the necessary qualifications. All dealers within our programme will be able to advise you on all aspects of safe installation.

If you already have a brick or stone fireplace, or a factory-built fireplace, and you want to convert it to gas, then the most cost-effective solution is an insert. If you are remodeling a part of your home that never had any kind of built-in structure, then you need a Direct Vent fireplace that does not require an existing opening or chimney.

Yes, we sell Mr. Flame Fireplace Glass Doors which are designed to work with the Fireplace Radiator™. Click here to view them.

The Building Safety and Sustainbility Division reviews these plans to ensure that installing the fireplace and flue does not compromise the structural integrity of the home. The plans are also reviewed to verify that the fireplace is properly vented and that the chimney is a safe distance above the roof. The installation of a wood burning stove or other heater also requires a permit.

Installation of any heating stove is tricky if you are not familiar with the local code, the quirks of the type of stove you are installing or the physics of air flow and venting. Although many home owners install and operate stoves without any issues what ever and use them for year it is always a good idea and highly recommended by Gerald Nevels to hire a trained installer. They will cost you a little more money but they can save you lots of frustration and possible property damage.

Actually , many consumers install their own pellet stove with the assistance of our expertise. Ask anyone of us at ALL BASICS Stove Shop about how your application affects installation. We will help you answer your install question. Should you decide to, our own qualified technicians are here to install your new stove for you. We provide complete installation and servicing of all the products we sell.

If your stove outlet ID is about 1/8" larger than the size pipe you are looking at (ie: 6" pipe = 6 1/8" inside diameter outlet), then yes. If it is exactly the same size or smaller, you will need a Male-to-Male coupling or a Tee Connector where both ends are crimped. Hart's Hearth is a Christian Company that promotes and supports the commission of the word and works of Jesus Christ.

Manufacturers recommend that gas hearth products be installed by qualified technicians for safety reasons and to avoid unnecessary service calls due to products not being installed to manufacturer's specifications. All of our products must be installed by one of our qualified authorized installers.

Vented gas logs can only be used in a wood-burning fireplace. A coal-burning fireplace is too shallow. Vented gas logs are not recommended for a stove due to safety concerns.

Chances are there will be a gap between the insert and the inside of the fireplace. That is why we offer a range of faceplates designed to cover the gap. The faceplate also houses the on/off switch and fan control, so you don't have to crouch or bend down to operate your insert.

No. The inserts are designed to have adequate space on the sides for air exchange. Correct measurement of the existing masonry fireplace is important. The insert should never be forced into a space that is too small.

Mendota fireplaces should be installed and serviced by Mendota qualified dealers. Mendota fireplaces are sophisticated gas appliances that require knowledgeable, well trained installers to insure proper operation and enforce Mendota's lifetime limited warranty. gas fireplaces | gas fireplace inserts | gas stoves | gas fireplace manuals | design your own fireplace

Although simple and kit-like in design, Isokern products are not do-it-yourself projects and need to be installed by a professional. However, the Patio Series fireplace system can be assembled by the homeowner according to the assembly guide.

Yes. Most building codes allow the installation of a gas fireplace in a sleeping room as long as it is a sealed combustion, direct vent model. Your decision really comes down to whether heat or aesthetics is your #1 priority. If heat is your first concern, or the existing wood fireplace has had a history of downdrafting (smoking), you should purchase a gas insert.

Each installation is unique and varies depending on amount of finishing work, time of year, and code requirements. State and local gas codes require a permit to install a gas hearth appliance that includes an inspection of the work done by the local Gas Inspector of your town.