Niagara Falls is a beautiful place to live and raise a family. There are miles of sandy shoreline for summertime fun at the beach and neighborhood parks, and I-190 provides easy access to downtown Buffalo and the surrounding areas for commuting to work. But with brutally cold winters and nearly 8 feet of annual snowfall, many residents are hunkering down inside their warm, cozy homes. Since traditional open hearths are notoriously inefficient for home heating and the rising cost of fuel and electricity makes central heating expensive, many Upstaters are looking for cost-effective alternatives.
With over 60 years of serving the Buffalo – Niagara Falls metro area, Felgemacher is synonymous with home heating and offers a large selection of premium fireplace inserts that convert an inefficient hearth into an energy-efficient heating powerhouse.
What Are Fireplace Inserts and How Do They Work?
Think of a fireplace insert as a powerful heating stove that fits directly inside your existing masonry fireplace opening. While traditional masonry fireplaces lose up to 85% of their heat straight up the chimney, an insert contains the heat safely inside a sealed, insulated steel or cast-iron firebox. It also includes a stovepipe that vents carbon monoxide fumes from your home through your existing chimney, usually without any modifications. An integrated blower fan (optional) radiates the warm air throughout your living space.
Wood-burning Inserts for Homes In Niagara Falls, NY
Do you love the authentic crackle, aroma, and flame experience of a real wood fire? A wood-burning insert may be the perfect fit for your home. Our wood inserts are engineered to meet strict EPA standards and feature secondary burn zones that ignite residual gases and smoke before they can escape. This means you get incredibly long burn times, often lasting all night on a single load of logs, and up to 70-80% heating efficiency without sacrificing the classic campfire ambiance.
Gas Inserts
If you prefer the simplicity of central heating but want the cost savings of a fireplace, a gas insert delivers on all fronts. Fueled by natural gas or propane, these units feature realistic ceramic log sets, glowing ember beds, and adjustable thermostat controls. Gas inserts are incredibly reliable heat sources during Western New York winter power outages, running safely without electricity to keep your family warm with an ambient glow.
Why Homeowners Are Installing Fireplace Inserts
Fireplace inserts offer the heating power of a freestanding stove combined with the beautiful, classic ambiance of a traditional fireplace.
- Energy-Efficient: Traditional fireplaces have an efficiency rating of roughly 10% to 15%. A premium insert boosts performance by 70%-85%, significantly reducing your reliance on expensive fossil fuels or electricity.
- Radiant Heat: The sturdy steel or cast-iron construction of an insert radiates heat steadily across your room while maintaining your desired temperature.
- Zone Heating Ready: If your home has more than one fireplace, typical of many historic or older residences in the region, installing an insert in each unit allows you to comfortably heat the occupied rooms without using central heating for the whole house.
