How to install an electric fireplace insert in an existing fireplace.
Installing electric fireplace in wood fireplace.
The cost to install a gas fireplace is 2 300 to 4 000 a traditional wood burning fireplace runs 1 900 to 3 300 and an electric fireplace costs 100 to 2 200 building a masonry fireplace costs 3 500 to 5 600.
This article will cover a most common installation process of an electric fireplace insert inside of an existing masonry fireplace.
In this video i complete the framing around the fireplace make the final connections vent and gas then conduct a test of the fireplace.
If your ledge drops off into the fireplace opening you should use a small piece of wood and place this in the center so the insert will be level with the edge of the fireplace.
How to install an electric fireplace insert.
There are two types of electric fireplace inserts fireboxes and logs.
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Deciding which electric fireplace insert is right for you.
With an electric log set from duraflame using your fireplace is as simple as plugging in the log set and adjusting to find the perfect temperature and flame effect.
Fireplace installation costs between 100 and 5 600 depending on the type.
Step 7 install the fireplace insert.
Why bother with the mess and expense of a wood fire when you can have instant comfort and realistic flames with an electric fireplace insert if you have a fireplace in your home but you re tired of scooping out ashes then it s time to consider the electric fireplace heater alternative.
An electric log set is also a great option if you already have a fireplace built into your home but are ready to give up the overhead of gas or wood burning fireplaces.
How to install an electric fireplace log set in an existing fireplace opening.
Electric logs are the more cost efficient more safe and more green alternati.
Here we will cover the installation of firebox inserts into the existing fireplaces.
There are two types of electric fireplace styles that are considered inserts.