Winter is approaching. Have you found yourself sitting in front of the tv, covered with a soft, snuggly blanket, and wondered if there was something that could make things just a little cozier? The answer is yes! There is a way that you can make your relaxing evening just a bit cozier is by invest in a wood stove or a wood insert for your fireplace! Give Chim Cheroo Chimney Service a call at 419-752-2231, and we can have you relaxing in front of a cozy fire before you know it!
Wood Burning Insert
If you have an existing chimney system but your existing fireplace needs work, your best bet is to have a wood burning insert installed into your fireplace. A wood burning insert is installed into your existing firebox. It is smaller than your existing firebox, and it is made of a fireproof box surrounded by metal sides. This makes the fireplace more efficient than your existing fireplace because the heat is trapped by the sides. Many wood burning inserts also have blowers, which push the warm air back into the room. This makes your fireplace more efficient, which save you money.
Wood Stove
If you aren’t completely fixed on the idea of keeping your fireplace, another option is to buy a wood burning stove. This is a great option for many reasons. First, a wood burning stove allows you to have the experience of a burning fire, the aroma, the sound, the mesmerizing jumping of the flames. Second, you can use your existing chimney as a venting system for your wood burning stove. You need to make sure that the vent opening in the stove is the same size as the flue of your chimney. Wood burning stoves come with factory built venting systems, this means they can be placed anywhere as long as you can properly vent it.
Have Your New System Installed by Professionals
No matter which option you choose, it’s best to have a professional take care of the installation. The professional staff at Chim Cheroo Chimney Service are Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) certified, and we are also members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. We know how to properly vent your new appliance so your family is safe and enjoy the relaxation and comfort of a wood fire all winter long!