An open fireplace pulls warm room air up the chimney along with the smoke, and can leave a house colder overall. An insert is a stove that sits inside the fireplace opening, with a sealed door and a liner up the chimney, so the heat comes into the room instead. Check the insert’s firebox dimensions against your fireplace before buying, and have it installed with a full chimney liner where the manual calls for one.
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
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- Englander Blue Ridge 500-I#1 of 5Full review
A large wood insert for heating a bigger home from a big fireplace, with up to 10 hours on a load and the blower included. Check that your fireplace opening is large enough before buying.
Englander $2,219$2,21971%57,800 BTU1.6 g/h - ComfortBilt HP22i Pellet Insert#2 of 5Full review
A strong, efficient pellet insert for anyone who wants real heat from an existing fireplace. Have it installed to the manual and local code.
Amazon $2,499$2,49981%40,689 BTU1 g/h - Englander Blue Ridge 300-I#3 of 5Full review
A mid size wood insert for heating a medium house from an existing fireplace, with a blower included and up to 8 hours on a load.
Englander $1,799$1,79972%44,500 BTU2.3 g/h - Englander Blue Ridge 150-I#4 of 5Full review
A small, efficient wood insert that turns an open fireplace into a real heater for a room or small house. The 90 CFM blower is included.
Englander $1,589$1,58975%31,700 BTU1.5 g/h - Comfort Glow CGWI1800 Insert#5 of 5Full review
A good value way to turn an open fireplace into a working heater for up to about 1,200 sq ft, with the blower and faceplate included. Have it installed to the manual and local code.
Amazon $1,299$1,29973%28,445 BTU1.8 g/h
