Surrounded by dense open green spaces just south of the Iroquois Wildlife Refuge, Batavia is paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. While residents enjoy country living, its proximity to major highways, including the NYS Thruway, Hwy 98, and Route 5, makes it an easy commute to the Buffalo and Rochester urban areas.
In the winter, Batavia and Genesee County turn into a winter wonderland with the entire town dusted in white powder. To stay warm and comfortable, many residents light their fireplaces for ambiance and central heating.
With over 60 years of serving Western New York, we at Felgemacher are known for our large selection of high-quality wood and gas fireplace inserts for energy-efficient home heating.
Fireplaces Vs. Inserts: What’s the Difference?
Your beautiful and original open-masonry fireplaces are classic and charming, but as cold air gets pulled into your living room, over 85% of your heated indoor air goes straight up the chimney and escapes outside.
So, how do you keep that warm air inside your home? A fireplace insert is a self-contained, heavy-gauge steel or cast-iron heating unit designed to slip directly into your existing masonry opening. Its sealed, closed-combustion system retains over 90% of the heat it generates, radiating warm air into your room. Because you won't rely as much on your central heating system, it can cut your overall heating bills. Visit our showrooms to see a live demonstration of our latest fireplace inserts.
Wood Fireplace Inserts for Batavia (NY) Homes
If you love the authentic sound, smell, and visual warmth of a crackling fire, a wood fireplace insert gives you that traditional campfire experience without the emissions of a traditional hearth. Modern EPA-certified wood inserts burn wood far more completely than old open hearths, using a fraction of the fuel to produce significantly more heat. Plus, their high efficiency means less soot and creosote buildup.
We carry industry-leading inserts from trusted brands, like Enviro, HearthStone, Osburn, and Regency. They offer high-efficiency blowers, long burn times, and glass doors to keep your home warm and cozy.
Gas Fireplace Inserts
Want instant heat without the hassle of splitting and stacking wood? Our gas inserts give you the look and feel of an authentic fire with just the push of a button. Running on either natural gas or propane and ceramic logs, they provide continuous heat at the desired comfort level.
Benefits of Installing Fireplace Inserts
Upgrading your open hearth with a modern insert provides immediate benefits for your home:
- Lower Energy Bills: Inserts turn decorative hearths into effective zone heating sources, letting you dial back your central furnace.
- Superior Efficiency: Modern inserts convert 70% to 80%+ of fuel into usable indoor heat, compared to 10%–15% for traditional open fireplaces.
- Clean & Safe Operation: Sealed glass doors keep embers, sparks, drafty down-drafts, and combustion fumes out of your living space.
- Updated Aesthetics: Inserts instantly refresh dated masonry with sleek steel or classic cast-iron surround panels for a custom look without the custom price tag.
- Reliable Backup Heat: Keep your family warm and your room lit when winter storms knock out the local power grid.
Fireplace Inserts for Sale & Installation in Batavia, NY
Give your fireplace a modern makeover or convert it to another fuel source with energy-efficient inserts from Felgemacher. Visit our showrooms or explore models on our website from top-performing manufacturers in your choice of wood- and gas-burning options. Call us or fill out the form on our website to speak with a hearth specialist. We offer delivery and professional installation by CSIA/NFI Gas-certified technicians in Genesee County and Greater Rochester, including Albion, East Pembroke, Stafford, and Elba, NY.
