Gas inserts installed in Lake Copeland fireplaces
Gas fireplace inserts for Lake Copeland homes, installed by local experts and backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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What goes on paper before a gas insert is installed in Lake Copeland
In Lake Copeland, the free visit covers points like these, and none of it obliges you to book.
- Outlet inside the firebox or a cord route to a nearby outlet
- Barrier screen front ordered with the insert
- Removal and disposal of old doors, screen and grate
- Conversion notice label fixed inside the firebox
What a gas insert job involves in Lake Copeland
Worth reading before you approve a gas insert installation in Lake Copeland.
What happens to the old damper
The liners for a gas insert pass through the damper opening on their way up. Heat & Glo tells installers to lock the fireplace damper fully open or remove it completely. A damper left free to swing can pinch the liners or drop onto them later.
Some dampers leave room for both liners once they are locked open. Others are too tight and come out. We decide which at the inspection and describe the choice on your estimate, including any cutting or modification the damper needs.
How the surround changes the depth you need
The surround, a metal frame fitted around the insert's face, hides the space left between unit and fireplace, and its depth changes how deep the firebox has to be. In Heat & Glo's Supreme manual, standard surrounds are seven-eighths of an inch deep, custom surrounds up to three inches deep reduce the usable depth, and a flush surround built on site adds depth back.
That gives some room to work with a shallow firebox. We match the surround to your measurements and your fireplace face, and name the surround on the estimate so there is no guesswork when the boxes arrive.
Keeping insulation off the vent
The vent carries hot exhaust, and the manual is firm about the space around it. Heat & Glo warns installers not to pack the air space around the vent with insulation or other materials, because that can lead to overheating and fire.
At the damper, we use only the non-combustible material the manual allows, in the way it allows it. Everywhere else, the liners run through the open chimney with the clearance their instructions give them.
The reset switch on the surround
Some inserts have a switch that must be on before anything works. The Supreme series has a reset switch and battery plug attached to the side of the surround, and its manual says the reset switch must be installed and in the on position for the appliance to operate.
It is the kind of detail that causes a service call a month after installation. We point it out at the walkthrough, so if the insert ever seems dead, the first thing you check is a switch you already know about.
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Quick gas insert answers for Lake Copeland
Still weighing it up? Read these, then book the free visit in Lake Copeland.
Will a gas insert make my room too hot?
That depends on the size you choose and the room. Inserts are listed with a range of inputs, so we match the model to the space and the way you use it. Many models also let you turn the flame down.
Do I have to remove my mantel for an insert?
Not if it meets the insert's clearance table. We measure its height and depth against the table for your model. If it falls short, we explain the choices before anything is ordered.
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