Enjoy the warmth of a real wood fire with modern convenience and efficiency. Whether you’re upgrading an outdated fireplace or looking to reduce your heating bills, our certified team will help you find the perfect fit for your space.
Chimney Scientists installs high-efficiency wood inserts for homeowners across the Greater Philadelphia area, including Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, and Delaware counties, along with Monroe, Lehigh, and Carbon counties in the Poconos.
A wood-burning fireplace insert is a self-contained, high-efficiency firebox designed to be installed directly into your existing masonry fireplace or prefab fireplace. These inserts transform inefficient open fireplaces into powerful wood-burning appliances, providing better heat output, cleaner combustion, and energy savings.
Wood inserts are made from durable steel or cast iron and feature insulated glass doors, built-in fans, and air control systems to maximize performance. They’re ideal for homeowners who want the ambiance of a real fire with the benefits of modern heating technology.
Upgrading your old fireplace with a wood insert provides a wide range of practical and aesthetic benefits:
With a professional wood fireplace insert installation, you’ll enjoy more heat, fewer emissions, and a cleaner home.
A wood stove insert is significantly more efficient than an open fireplace. While a traditional fireplace radiates some heat into the room, most escapes through the chimney. In contrast, an insert uses combustion chambers, air control, and fans to retain and distribute heat efficiently.
Here are some key differences between the two:
For homeowners who prefer freestanding models, we also offer full wood stove installation.
Efficient wood fireplace inserts use advanced combustion technology to get the most heat from every log. Many models are EPA-certified and designed for long burn times, allowing you to enjoy hours of warmth from a single load of wood.
Features that boost efficiency include:
Depending on the size of your home, an insert can heat up to 2,000 square feet or more—perfect for zone heating or reducing dependence on your furnace.
At Chimney Scientists, our team specializes in wood insert installation tailored to your fireplace, chimney, and home layout. Our process includes:
We work cleanly and efficiently with respect for your home. Our wood insert installers are CSIA-certified and background-checked, ensuring a smooth and worry-free experience from start to finish.
Not all inserts are created equal. We help you choose the best wood-burning insert for your needs by considering the following:
If you’re comparing fuel types, we also offer gas inserts and gas logs as alternative solutions.
We proudly install wood fireplace inserts throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Whether you’re in a rowhome in Philadelphia or a farmhouse in Bucks County, Chimney Scientists delivers expert installation and exceptional service.
We install fireplace inserts for wood-burning fireplace inserts in all the following areas:
Chimney Scientists is your trusted partner for fireplace upgrades, safety improvements, and year-round comfort.
Here’s why homeowners choose us:
We’ve helped hundreds of families enhance their homes with high-efficiency fireplace inserts—and we’d love to help you next. Contact us today to learn more or schedule an appointment.
A wood-burning fireplace insert is a sealed, high-efficiency firebox that fits into your existing fireplace and burns wood to produce heat more effectively than an open fire.
Yes, wood inserts can be up to five times more efficient than traditional open fireplaces, making them a smart choice for both heat and savings.
In most cases, yes. As long as your chimney and firebox meet size and code requirements, a wood stove insert can be installed with the help of a certified professional.
Wood inserts can heat anywhere from 1,000 to 2,500 square feet, making them ideal for zone heating or even whole-home use.
You should schedule annual chimney cleanings and perform routine ash removal to maintain efficiency and safety of your wood insert. Insert glass and internal parts should also be cleaned periodically.
To choose the best insert, consider your heating needs, fireplace size, aesthetic preferences, and your chimney’s condition. Our team can walk you through the best models for your home.
