Are You Interested in a Stove or Insert? Look at our choices
Everyone needs a little change in their lives every now and then, and your home is no different. Adding a new heating appliance to your home will allow you to better control how heat is distributed in your home. Furthermore, a new heating appliance can add a wonderful touch of ambiance to your living areas and help reduce the amount of work needed to enjoy a fire. At Old Smokey’s, we have a wide variety of stoves and inserts that can help supplement your home’s heating needs and add a touch of beauty to your home. If you are in the market for a change, come check out all that we have to offer today!
The stoves and inserts that we offer are top of the line. We sell stoves and inserts that come from popular manufacturers like Regency, Lopi, and Xtrordinair. These manufacturers have a proven record of decades of quality and elegance and are consistently considered some of the the top brands in the world. At Old Smokey’s we want to make sure you have access to only the best appliances and when you visit our showroom, we’re sure that you’ll be impressed with the selection that we have to offer.
The stoves that we offer.
At Old Smokey’s, we offer a wide variety of stoves for our customers. Stoves are great heating appliances because they can easily installed almost anywhere in your home, they give your home a nice rustic ambiance, they are efficient, and they produce a lot of heat. If you are thinking about buying a stove, one thing you’ll need to consider is how much heat you want to produce. Heat production can vary depending on the type of stove you buy. Although all of our stoves produce heat, depending on the size of the firebox and they fuel type, some stoves are better suited to heat larger areas, while some stoves are perfect for heating a small room.
Another thing that you need to consider is efficiency. Stoves are typically a lot more efficient than a fireplace. Also, newer stoves are becoming more and more efficient. This can help homeowners in a number of ways. First, you are getting a lot more bang for your buck. If more of the fuel you are burning is going towards producing heat, you won’t be using as much fuel. Fuel savings can start to add up very quickly. Efficient heating appliances are also better for the environment, which, depending on where you live, can lead to rebates or tax credits.
The Inserts that we offer.
Inserts are perfect for the homeowner that already has a fireplace that isn’t being used, or has a fireplace that they want to change the fuel type of. An insert is basically a shell with a burning unit in it. This shell is placed into an already existing fireplace, essentially replacing the firebox. This is a great option if you are looking to switch the type of fuel that you want to use in your fireplace. Inserts also come in a wide variety of options depending on your heating needs and efficiency requirements.
Fuel Types
One of the most important things that needs to be considered when buying either a stove or an insert is the type of fuel that you want to use. In general, there are three main fuel types that we offer for stoves and inserts: wood, gas, and pellets. The type of fuel that you’ll use will be dependent on availability of that fuel in your area, the cost, and the amount of effort you want to put into it.
Wood fuel is a popular choice because it burns hot and it creates an ambiance that can’t easily be replicated by other types of fuels. Many people desire the smells, the soft crackling, and the warm glow that wood fires have to offer. Wood is also an excellent fuel source if you live close to timber and get it cheap. Another great reason to install a wood-burning appliance is that you can use it off the grid. This means that if something happens to your electric or gas lines, you will still be able to keep your home warm. The main downside of using wood is that it takes more work than other fuel sources to use. You need to chop, collect, store, dry, and haul wood to create a fire. Also, once you are done burning, there is more clean-up involved with wood fires compared to a gas-burning appliance.
Gas fuel is also popular because of its ease of use. Usually, to start a gas appliance, it only takes turning on a switch. However, gas appliances need to be connected to a pipe, so if your gas goes out, so does your heat. Also, the need to connect to a gas line can limit the number of places you can install a gas appliance.
Pellets are another good option. Made from compressed wood, pellets put out a ton of heat. This also makes them a cheap source of fuel. One issue with pellets is that they automatically feed the fire with a conveyor system, and if the electricity goes out, it can be difficult to constantly keep feeding your fire.
At Old Smokey’s we have a number of appliance and fuel type combinations. If you’re in the market for a brand new stove or insert, come down to our showroom at 220 W State Street in Ashley, Indiana. Or you can call us to see what options would work best for your living area at 260-587-9691 or schedule an appointment online. We would love to hear from you, so don’t hesitate and come see us today!