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Wood Fireplace Insert Pros & Cons
The wood fireplace is at the cornerstone of fireplace history, and many of the inserts out there are handsome and relatively easy to install. Today, though, there are lots of alternative options, many of which are more convenient to maintain and use. Examples include gas and electric fireplace inserts as well as pellet or corn stoves. Is a wood fireplace insert right for you? Let's take a look at some of the pros and cons:Wood fireplace insert advantages
- They give you the smells, sounds, and ambiance of a real fire (something you won't get with gas or electric)
- They burn a fairly inexpensive and renewable fuel.
- Though traditional wood fireplaces have been inefficient with much of the heat going up the chimney, today's wood inserts are much better at retaining heat and produce up to 90% fewer emissions than old-fashioned fireplaces.