A wood insert sized, lined and installed in Whisper Lakes
Our Whisper Lakes insert specialists read your model's manual before anything is measured, ordered or installed.
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Liner, surround and hearth items for Whisper Lakes insert jobs
We check every point below against the manual for the insert you have in mind, then price it as its own line.
- Ember protection on the floor in front of the unit
- Insert leveled and door latch checked
- Our workmanship warranty on the insert work we do
- Gas line in the firebox capped by a gas contractor, listed separately
What decides an insert installation in Whisper Lakes
A closer look at the liner, the surround and the hearth in Whisper Lakes.
Keeping the glass clear
Most inserts wash the inside of the glass with a sheet of incoming air. The Travis manual notes that burning unseasoned wood or burning at low rates leads to dirtier glass, especially at the sides.
Dark glass is usually a fuel or air-setting signal, and it is worth reading that way before reaching for a cleaner. We explain how to clean the glass only when the unit is fully cool, which products your manual allows on it, and which habits keep the airwash doing its job.
A gas line left in the fireplace
Some fireplaces that once held a vented gas set still have a gas supply entering the firebox. A wood insert cannot share the opening with a live gas line, so that supply has to be dealt with before installation.
Capping or removing a gas line is work for the gas trade, and it appears on the estimate as separate work by a qualified gas contractor. We point it out at the inspection so the insert date is not held up.
Protecting floors and furniture on install day
An insert installation carries a heavy unit, sooty old parts and a coil of liner through the house. Our crew lays protection along the route from the door to the hearth and covers furniture close to the work.
The firebox is cleaned before the insert goes in, and the work area is cleaned again when we finish. Both steps are part of the written scope, so the room you get back is the room you lent us, with a new fire in it.
Keeping curtains and furniture back from the front
The Travis manual asks for furniture, drapes, curtains, wood, paper and other combustibles to be kept at least 36 inches from the front of its insert. Other manuals give their own figure, and the one for your model is the one that counts.
We point out that distance on the floor at the walkthrough, so the sofa, the rug and the firewood basket can be placed with it in mind. A room arranged around an open fireplace sometimes needs a small rethink once an insert is running.
Other work in Whisper Lakes
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- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairRepair the fireplace according to its model.
- Fireplace InstallationPlan the fireplace before opening the wall.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the unit within its exact installation limits.
Learn more about wood-burning fireplace insert installationWhisper Lakes services
Asked by Whisper Lakes homeowners before an insert goes in
If we missed your question, our Whisper Lakes insert team answers the phone.
Should I buy the insert before you measure?
It is better to measure first. The manual lists minimum fireplace sizes, chimney height, flue size and clearances, and we check all of them against your fireplace so the model you buy is one that fits.
Can the glass door stay open while the fire burns?
No. The insert manuals we work from say the insert runs with the door closed and latched. Open it to load wood, then close and latch it again.
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