Upgrading Your Fireplace Can Be Easy!
With the right people and the best products, anything is possible. If you are working with an experienced professional and a high-quality fireplace, all you have to do is design your space. Then, be available for the site visit to make sure everything fits safely and finally, installation. A specialty hearth retailer with a focus on fireplaces and stoves should be able to guide you through the install process seamlessly. If you live in Chester County, PA there is no better place to look than The Stove Shop Fireplace Experts in Phoenixville, PA.
There is a lot of competing, plain WRONG information online. Ambitious chimney sweeps, Bob Villa, This Old House and inexperienced employees at big box stores all have their own interpretation of what is best for your fireplace. It is our goal to provide you with high quality fireplace information that is useable and clear. We do not want to talk over your head by using overly technical jargon.
If you have any questions, please contact us at The Stove Shop. We are honored to be of service!
Turn Your Old, Cold Masonry Fireplace Into Push-Button Heat
Sealed, direct-vent gas inserts installed by NFI-certified pros. No drafts. No ash. Just instant comfort and a living room you’ll brag about.
- End the heat loss from an open fireplace
- Thermostat-like control, quiet variable fan
- Clean indoor air: outside combustion, outside exhaust
Family Owned • Locally Operated • NFI MHP Certified • Serving Chester County, PA Since 1977
Why a Gas Insert Beats and Open Fireplace
Your masonry fireplace is an energy leak. A sealed gas insert stops the draft, turns wasted heat into steady comfort, and lights with one remote.
- Real heat without hauling wood or cleaning ash
- Battery backup ignition for outages (blower resumes when power returns)
- Quiet, controllable flame you’ll use nightly
Why Buy a Gas Insert Instead of Gas Logs?
In the past, an open fireplace with gas logs was a fantastic option compared to what was available. Gas fireplace inserts have improved drastically in recent years and are are the preferred hearth appliance for most folks interested in burning propane or natural gas throughout Pennsylvania. Gas fireplace inserts offer heat, ambiance and ease of use unparalleled by electric, pellet or wood heat. What is the difference between gas logs, gas fireplace and a gas fireplace insert? Check out our fireplace upgrade companion guide!
Fireplaces Built for Chester County Homes
Old fireplaces, crumbling chimney flues, and freezing hearths. We’ve seen it all in Phoenixville, West Chester, Downingtown, Exton, Malvern, Paoli, Devon, Kennett Square, Chester Springs, Coatesville, and throughout Chester County, PA.
- Professional Estimate: Once you come into the showroom and choose your fireplace, we will come out to your home for free and create a scope of work.
- Clean, Efficient Installs: Floor-to-ceiling protection; your living room stays livable, and we get in and out quickly so you can enjoy your life.
- Professional Fireplaces: We only sell the best gas fireplace inserts. We use brands like Heat & Glo or Vermont Castings in our own homes.
- Fireplace Concierges: We coordinate your install and work with you to get the job done. Our goal is for you to never get left hanging.
How We Get You from Chilly to Cozy – Quick!
- Measure & Match: We use our measurements from the site visit to confirm everything will fit and create a final quote with the scope of work.
- Review, Deposit & Schedule: Finalize major costs like gas line, electric hookup and install labor. Then we collect a 50% deposit and get you scheduled.
- Design & Approve: Confirm your insert front, surround, color, logs, media, and overall design.
- Install & Enjoy: Run listed liner, set the insert, commission, and walk-through controls.
Safety Isn’t a Line Item, It’s the Whole Job
- High-quality liners built to last, gas fireplace inserts installed by the guide and verified to clearances via our scope of work.
- Mantel/trim heat management solutions when dimensions are tight. We do not want pyrolysis for any reason!
- We take our time to do it right the first time. Review the job after the install and teach you to use your new gas fireplace insert.
- Top-notch gas fireplace service after your install.
- If it doesn’t work for any reason, call us at 610-935-9334, and we will do our absolute best to serve you. Service after the sale is just as important to keep you safe as a great installation.
What is the Most Popular Gas Fireplace Insert at The Stove Shop?
Our customer’s favorite gas fireplace insert is the Heat & Glo Escape. They love the incredible heat output without having to use a fan. The quiet heat makes the Escape a great choice for the family room below a TV. The fine mesh screen and anti-reflective glass create the illusion of an open gas fireplace. We hear about friends and family frequently commenting on both the heat and beauty created by the Heat & Glo Escape gas fireplace insert. Learn more about the Escape on our Fireplace Experts Blog.
We have installed hundreds of gas fireplace inserts throughout Chester County, PA, and the Escape is the top choice of our customers every year. Come check out live burning gas inserts at our fireplace showroom in Phoenixville, PA!
Ready to Love Your Living Room Again?
Book a showroom consultation or just walk into our Phoenixville showroom. Since 1977, we’ve helped Chester County stay warm—and proud of their hearth.
