Fireplace Manufacturer & Brand List from Your Local Stove Shop
Why brand of fireplace matters? You’re putting a live fire in your home. Who made it is important. In 2025, the top manufacturers focus on safety, efficiency, and support. Their products are certified, field-tested, and backed by parts and people when something goes wrong. They have specialized dealer networks with shops that support their local […]
You Just Moved Into a Home with a Fireplace – What’s Next?
A fireplace can be one of the most beautiful and comforting features in a home. If you’ve just moved in, you should never light it without a safety check. Whether your fireplace is wood-burning, gas, or pellet, here’s your step-by-step guide to making sure it’s safe, efficient, and ready to enjoy. 1. Schedule a Level […]
Answering Your Most Frequently Asked Fireplace Questions
We answer a lot of questions every year. Some of the same inquiries come up frequently enough that we thought a Fireplace FAQ could be useful. If you would like to see anything added to this page, please contact us at The Stove Shop! Can I install a gas fireplace or wood stove myself? No. Most […]
Where to Find Your Fireplace Owner’s Manual?
The internet is a great place to find any installation or owner’s manual. Throwing away the packaging and instructions with most appliances is common practice. If you need the manual, you know you can always look it up online. Manuals Lib is a super useful website, but it might be missing specific information about your […]
Rental Home Fireplace? – Your Landlord’s Favorite Gas Insert
Why Landlords choose the Provident Gas Insert? If you’re a landlord aiming to enhance comfort, curb tenant headaches, and cut maintenance worry, the Heat & Glo Provident gas fireplace insert hits the mark. It’s efficient, sleek, and safe; perfect for converting an unused fireplace into a modern rental feature. With minimal installation and flexible décor […]
What is a Heatilator Fireplace?
Used in both new construction and remodels, Heatilator is often considered the “builder grade” standard, making them a familiar fireplace brand. Their reliability and high performance make Heatilator gas fireplaces some of the best value fireplaces on the market. Heatilator might not have the bells and whistles of brands like Heat & Glo; however, it offers a price […]
Best Gas Fireplace for Upgrading Your Old Fireplace in 2025
Upgrading your old gas fireplace can be a confusing process. It is important to know, “What is the best gas fireplace on the market in 2025?” In our opinion, the 6KX/8KX series from Heat & Glo is the best gas fireplace available due to the heat, design and immersion. Depending on yoru project needs and […]
5 Fireplace Must Knows for New Homeowners
Buying a new home has so many steps. The fireplace can often be overlooked or ignored completely by everyone from the realtor to the inspector. In many cases, the unique knowledge required to assess fireplaces is only available to hearth professionals with a combination of education and experience. Our goal here is to help you […]