Are you trying to find wood burning fireplace inserts among various brands on the market but aren’t sure where to begin? To assist you in finding the right one, we’ve put together a list of the 7 best to help you pick the perfect one!
We investigated and evaluated a number of the top-selling wood burning fireplace inserts on the market in order to create our list of the best. Making a decision among the many options available is never simple. There are an infinite number of models available, each with a distinct price. And as you’ll find out, the best options aren’t usually the ones you imagine! This comparison is rich and relevant because of the numerous factors that were employed. You will find products featured in this ranking not only based on their pricing but also on their features and other customers reviews. To write this review, we completed 29 hours of research and did 27 wood burning fireplace inserts tests. You won’t need to pick products at random any more. If you’re unsure of what to look for, browse our list and consult the buying guide!
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The best wood burning fireplace inserts you can buy today
- 69,000 BTUs heats up to 1,200 Sq. Ft
- Cast iron feed door with large 16.5" x 9" ceramic glass window and heavy gauge 3/16" reinforced plate steel with firebrick lining
- Accepts logs up to 18 inches in length
- Over 75% efficient heating
- Replaces Vogelzang model TR004 and the US Stove Company 2200IE fireplace insert
- Bring your old fireplace back to life! Installs into a wood fireplace opening with a surround kit or any framed opening with the self-trimming design. No venting or gas line needed; plug-in ready.
- This affordable electric insert and small surround will transform your drafty, dated fireplace into an efficient and attractive source of warmth.
- Quicky warm your room with heat comparable to a freestanding space heater. 750W or 1500W modes for both warm and energy saving purposes. Heat large rooms up to 400 square feet.
- Enjoy year-round ambiance with or without heat! Restore the focal point of your home with authentic logs, glowing embers, and a beautiful flame effect – with no wood to haul or mess to clean.
- Small surround measures 36.5 x 37.25 x 31.25 Inches
- Vermiculite Material Fire Bricks - Can withstand high temperature of 2200F, has strong thermal insulation performance, help you save woods and money.
- High-strength Firebricks - Not as brittle as clay bricks, and it's also not easy to peel off after burning.
- Size 9″ x 4.5″ x 1.25″- Common size firebricks for most of the stoves and fireplaces replacement, same size as service part 1-00-900450125 for Harman, FBP6E for US Stove.
- Precise size - Easy to install and won't leave gaps.
- Flat Surface Firebricks - Ensure that the combustion chamber is sufficiently flat after installation, beautiful and easier to clean.
- Available in sizes 32”, 36”, 42” Zero Clearance design for installation in tight spaces.
- Can be paired with a mantel for a custom look.
- Features a matte black interior for a clean finish.
- Draw screen included.
- Hood included.
- Realistic Dancing Flame: This electric fireplace log heater features resin logs with realistic birch wood appearance to vividly recreate the burning effect of the firewood log set. The dancing flames and glowing log ember bed allows you to enjoy the visual effect like a real fire, keeping your room clean and the air fresh.
- 1500W Fast Infrared Heating: This electric log heater uses the infrared heating technology, which helps warms up the room quickly without drying your skin or air. It can heat up to 1000 square feet with 5120 BTU heat output, and you can enjoy the comfort like warm sunshine at any time in winter.
- Safe Protection & Low Noise: For the safety of your family, our electric fireplace is equipped with the overheating protection device. It will automatically power off when reaching limit to avoid overheating. Besides, the whole fireplace operates with low noise (≤42 dB), ensuring that you fall asleep warmly and quietly at night without any worries.
- Simple Control Panel for Easy Use: The electric log heater is designed with a functional control panel that allows you to easily turn the flame and heat on or off, and adjust your desired temperature with the control knob. In addition, the flame function can be operated separately whether the heater is on or off, suitable for year-round use.
- Classic Design for Wide Application: The minimalist and nostalgic look of this electric fireplace provides an immersive experience for your whole family and keeps you warm during the holiday seasons. Its appropriate size and classic design can fit most furniture styles, making it the ideal heating solution for your living room, bedroom, office or store.
- 【Realistic flames and flames speed】Electric Fireplace 3D Log Heater five flame brightness, that Projects infrared heat up to 10 feet and to distribute warm air throughout the room,Adjustable 1-5 Level flame speeds Create a comfortable and warm atmosphere,Enjoy Flame Effect without Heat.
- 【2 heating modes, 30s fast heating】Our fireplace insert for Room heats up to 300 sq.ft, through electric heating wire and quartz tube, 750W (Warm) and 1500W (Heating) heating mode, provide comfortable temperature,The fireplace heater is ETL certified,built-in overheating protection to avoid Temperature too high.
- 【Upgraded design & easy to use】Compared to other electric log, this fireplace Heater has Realistic Ember Bed with leaves decor and logs, electric fireplace inserts with Remote Controller and simple control panel, To adjust the heat temperature and flame color, While enjoying the warm atmosphere,The slight sound mode illuminates the bed of embers,without too bright flames affect sweet dreams.
- 【Vent-free Heater】This is a cost-effective faux fireplace logs which means no need dealing with smoke and sweeping chimney,This Electric Fireplace Log Set make the effect of realistic flame of fireplace, no smoke,no ash,no smell, To provides a warm environment, Enjoy 1500W Electric Fireplace precise district heating and decorting your room.
- 【Safe to Use&Satisfactory Service】This electric heater will shut off automatically when it gets too hot. Flame effect can be operated with or without heat mode, Suitable for any season as a home decoration, As your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us, Joy Pebble is committed to providing you with premium products and thoughtful service.
- 🔥Hassle-Free Heat: Having a fireplace used to mean gathering firewood, sweeping the chimney, and dealing with smoke inside your house. Now you can have a flickering fire in seconds with the TURBRO Eternal Flame electric log.
- 🔥Alternative Heating: Instead of cranking up your furnace thermostat, use the Eternal Flame fireplace insert as a cost-effective additional heater for your living room or den.
- 🔥Realistic Flames: The 3 adjustable brightness levels of the flames allows you to set the right amount of light no matter the occasion. A bright roaring fire for large gatherings, or a soft glow for more intimate encounters.
- 🔥Easy to Use: With an adjustable thermostat and simplified control panel you can have these glowing logs installed and blowing out heat in minutes. Use the remote control to adjust the temperature and flame output while seated across the room.
- 🔥Overheat Protection: Overheating protection automatically shuts the heater off if the internal temperature gets too hot. The TURBRO Eternal Flame heater is CSA certified to be safe for use in North America.
- Vermiculite Material Fire Bricks - Can withstand high temperature of 2200F, has strong thermal insulation performance, help you save woods and money.
- High-strength Firebricks - Not as brittle as clay bricks, and it's also not easy to peel off after burning.
- Size 9″ x 4.5″ x 1.25″- Common size firebricks for most of the stoves and fireplaces replacement, same size as service part 1-00-900450125 for Harman, FBP6E for US Stove.
- Precise size - Easy to install and won't leave gaps.
- Flat Surface Firebricks - Ensure that the combustion chamber is sufficiently flat after installation, beautiful and easier to clean.
- REALISTIC 3D FAKE FLAME: ALPACA flame light imitates burning logs, presenting a realistic, rolling, and pulsating flame effect. The electric fireplaces adopt exquisite craftsmanship and premium material that can be run independently of heating, you no longer need to haul wood and clean up ashes.
- ENERGY SAVING FIREPLACE INSERT: Both the flame and temperature can be adjusted independently, there are 5 brightness levels of flame and 2 heating modes for you to choose from, The flame function can be used separately whether the heater is on or off, making this electric logs for fireplace convenient to use in every season.
- FAN HEATING FUNCTION: It comes with an adjustable fan heater, its function allows you to control the temperature and air humidity in the room. Equipped with remote control, press the heater button once or twice for high and low heating mode. When you press the heater button the 3rd time, the heater will turn off and the fan will continue running for 60 seconds to disperse the remaining heat from inside. The fan does not sound loud so it does not influence you to read, rest, or even sleep.
- OVERHEAT PROTECTION: For the safety of your family, our fireplace is safely equipped with overheating automatic shutdown function and it is ETL certified, it will automatically cut off the power when overheating, ensuring that you fall asleep warmly and quietly at night without any worries. You can press the timer button to set a timer between 1 to 24 hours, after which the heater will turn on or off by itself.
- PORTABLE ELECTRIC FIREPLACE LOGS: Plugs into any 120 volts outlet, the electric logs can be placed anywhere you like, it can free standing and built-in installation. It also can be a replacement for a traditional fireplace. Comfortable warmth—a small electric fireplace heater ideal for your living room, bedroom, basement, office, courtyard, or store.
- YOUR PEACE OF MIND IS OUR PRIORITY: We only make high-quality fireplace products, ALPACA electric fireplaces have passed strict quality inspection before leaving the factory, and have certificates to ensure your peace of mind when buying and using. If you have any problems with your electric fire place, please feel free to contact the ALPACA service team directly and we will get back to you within 24 hours!
- Item Dimensions are 35.04" L X 8.78" W X 26.99" H, both dimensions and traditional look are designed for being fully recessed into existing wood burning opening and directly installing it into a wall, a mantle or just freestanding on the floor
- Easy installation with no special ventilation clearance required. No gas needed or dust to be cleaned, just plug it on a 15amp circuit and used under 120V to enjoy the same effect as vivid and warm as real fire gives
- Featuring realistic flame and log effect together with real log speaker, 3 settings of flame create a realistic and varied flame display that mimics the burn of a real fire. Side brick panels give a realistic finish of the unit and realistic log set and ember bed glow just like real wood burning logs in both day and night
- 750W &1500W heat settings for different weathers or energy saving purpose. Energy saving LED technology is included with safety overheat protection. Easy to warm up 400 square feet room and can be operated with or without heat
- CSA Certificate Approved. 6 feet power cable on the right side. 1 year warranty. Enjoy the comfort of RICHFLAME fireplace brings without the hassle
- 【Embrace the Beauty of Outdoor Fires】- This fireplace is made of sturdy matte black powder-coated steel and combined with a cement finish, exudes elegance while ensuring durability.
- 【Functional Doors & Chimney】- The large chimney effectively directs smoke and ash up and away providing superior exhaust control; two mesh screen doors with a locking latch allow easy access to the fire and enhance safety by catching flying embers.
- 【Keep Your Logs Organized】- Included side shelf log-holders are great for displaying outdoor decor and the storage area underneath provides the perfect place to store logs, creating a cozy atmosphere for gathering around the fire.
- 【 Stay Prepared and in Control】- With the convenient fireplace tool, makes maintenance and fire adjustments hassle-free, and the included PVC cover protects your fireplace from the elements and ensures longevity, allowing you to enjoy cozy fires year-round.
- 【Cleaning Up Ash is a Breeze】- The removable grate and ash pan simplifies the clean-up process, saving you valuable time and effort; enjoy a hassle-free experience and spend more time relaxing by the fire.
- Small size dimensions: 30-37-Inch width of firebox opening and 22.5-29.5-Inch height of firebox opening, with 37.5-30-Inch overall frame dimensions
- Black Finish with Clear Glass. 0.1875 inch clear tempered glass doors open completely for a full view of fireplace
- Standard Mesh Panel
- Cabinet Doors
- 5-Inch"easy grip" handles
- PATENTED*** HEAVY DUTY FLAT STEEL: The fireplace grate is made of heavy wrought iron, flat bars are 1 inch wide, 5/16 inch thick. Flat bars hold logs in place better. The fireplace screen/grate has a good weight of 12.77lbs, it’s durable, thick and well-constructed, easy to clean, just sweep it clean.
- MEASUREMENTS: 20" W x 10" D x 2" (inner height) / 4"(overall height), two long supporting legs are 6 1/8 inches wide, the fireplace grate holds a pile of wood, and makes fire for a long time.
- SUPERIOR CIRCULATION: The burning wood rack is 2.5" high for easy air circulation and easy heating, this gives enough elevation for the wood to be able to suck a good amount of air from underneath and heat up really good, you can save wood logs, as after wood burning for hours, leave you with a healthy bed of coals on the firebox floor that provide heat in the room but not accelerate the wood burn on logs in the grate
- STURDY STRUCTURE: 8-legs supporting makes the front and back long bars, not easy to deform or sag, 8 bars with small gaps holds all the big pieces of firewood, and most importantly holds smaller pieces of wood as the logs wittle down, the grate retains the embers to maintain the fire. With this grate you literally just through a log on the fire once you get those embers glowing and each log burns evenly and consistently.
- EASY TO INSTALL: Just screw the bolts up, you can have kids or grand-children help (4+years old), enjoy the fun of DIY with family members. Compacted package comes to achieve good support to buyers. The grate is stylish and functional, suitable for mid-century or modern inside fireplace, wood burning stove, and also practical for patio fireplace, or outdoor campfires.
- Stop Heat Loss in Winter – Cold air will enter living room through chimney in winter and blow ash everywhere. Our fireplace draft cover is made of high-quality oxford cloth and flame-retardant fabric, filled with insulation materials, which thick enough to block the wind and cold air outside, keeping the room warm and clean.
- Keep House Cool in Summer – Our fireplace insulation cover can block the heat outside in summer to keep the inside house cool, which can reduce the use of air conditioners or reduce the energy consumption of air conditioners. Save energy, save money.
- Decorative & Easy to install – Our decorative fireplace blanket can cover up the messy wood burning fireplace. Pure black color blends in with the fireplace so you don't even notice it. If you want to make your fireplace special, you can also choose our other pattern fireplace covers to decorate your wood burning fireplace or gas fireplace. Simply place the magnet in the back pockets and magnetically attach the fireplace blanket to the fireplace frame.
- Strong Magnetic Attach Design – Upgrade 8 powerful magnets to make sure the fireplace blanket can attach on the fireplace metal frame firmly without falling and no air leakage out. Only put every magnet into the pockets on the back. If your fireplace door didn’t have metal frame, we also provide hook installation for your fireplace, simply nail the hooks to the fireplace brick and hang the fireplace mantle on.
- Tips: Our flame-retardant cloth & cotton can prevent safety accidents caused by sparks splashing, but we recommend using the fireplace vent cover after the fireplace is completely extinguished and cooled, because the high temperature will weaken the magnetism and cause the fireplace blanket to fall.
- [HEAVY DUTY STEEL CONSTRUCTION] This 17” fireplace log grate is made from 3/4" hexagonal steel bars. Our electro-forging process produces a well-fabricated grate that is made to last. The four enhanced stability legs prevent collapsing due to heat and the weight of the firewood. Wide bars of wood-burning fireplace tools make it more surface and easier to hold wood.
- [HIGH CLEARANCE, BETTER AIR CIRCULATION] Our fireplace log grates have a 2.5-inch high between the fire grates and the floor lift the firewood off the chimney or hearth floor, which makes the air circulation better and firewood catching fire easier.
- NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: Grate with size 17"X11.5" X5.5". A simple and practical firewood grate doesn't need to be assembled.
- MUITI-PURPOSE: This small heavy-duty fireplace log grate is suitable for both indoor decorative wood-burning fireplaces and outdoor durable fire pit grates. It's convenient to bring this fireplace log grate to your indoor fireplace chimney, outdoor fire pits, backyards patios wood burning stoves, etc.
- MORE SIZES: We have small (17 inches), medium(21 inches) and large(24 inches) fireplace grates available. You can choose the size which is suitable for you. In the future, we will put more fireplace racks of different sizes for customers to choose from.
- Heavy duty steel construction with 1''x5/16" solid bars
- Heat resistant black finish, paint same with stoves
- All-steel stove grate with extra two support legs
- Perfect for wood stoves, fireplaces and fire pits
- For larger stoves/fireplaces, use two grates
- Glass doors reduce cool air and heat loss up the chimney by as much as 90% when fire is not lit; for use with masonry fireplaces
- Cabinet-style doors close with easy-catch magnets to provide energy efficiency
- Rigid mesh fireplace screen panels
- Hidden damper knob to control air flow
- Easy grip handles
- DIMENSION: Fireplace tools set with log holder: 15in. L x 13in. W x 29in. H
- DESIGN & USE: Firewood log rack decorates your indoor fireplace and outdoors fire pit
- HIGH QUALITY: The surface painting treatment effectively prevents rust and extend the firewood rolling cart service life, also bold 20x20mm square tube is more durable.
- ACCESSORIES: The fireplace wood rack with 4 tools holders can be well stocked with firewood and logs, rounded hooks design to protect children for all fireplace tools, poker, shovel, broom, tongs or fireplace bellows, and a steel shelf below the wood rack for fire starters, books, magazines, newspaper
- SPECIALIST: Only one product that fireplace rack with 4 tools to resolve all of your daily use and it is easy to assemble
- 【Heavy-Duty Solid Thick Steel】Built with premium thick steel, our 17-inch grate wall of fire features 6 support bars and 4 base legs. Compared to other 3/4-inch wide brackets, our support bars are all 1.18-inch wide. Its durability and stability surpass traditional cast iron wood stove grate, ensuring long-lasting use. The 6 support bars securely hold logs in place, avoiding any falling hazards. The 4 base legs avoid sagging due to prolonged high-temp burning and the weight of the wood.
- 【High-Temperature Paint Coating】Featuring a matte black high-temperature powder coating that offers unparalleled thermal insulation. With this wood burning stove indoor, you can bid farewell to discoloration, warping, or damage caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures. Engineered to withstand even the most intense heat, it ensures longevity and durability, delivering consistent performance with regular use.
- 【Superior Circulation】Elevated 3 inches off the ground, this fire place wood holder stand enhances air circulation, allowing for longer-lasting and more efficient burning of the wood. With 5 small gaps and a distance of only 2.75 inches between each support bar, it accommodates smaller logs, effectively preventing them from falling through while providing optimal support. As the wood burns down, the inside chimney hearth retains remaining ashes, helping to maintain a steady fire.
- 【Versatile & Practical】With just 6 support bars and 2 base bars to connect, assembly of this small log burning rack is a breeze. Its space-saving design makes it perfect for both indoor decorative wood-burning fireplace and durable outdoor fire pit grate. You can conveniently take it to any location you desire, such as bonfire, backyard, patio, deck, fireplace mantel, chimney, and more. Thus, it's an ideal gift for family and friends, serving as the perfect fireplace accessories for winter.
- 【Quality Service】You can neatly stack the firewood on the fireplace grate to create a smaller fire, and then spread the wood further apart for more air circulation and a larger flame. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our burning rack holder, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are committed to providing timely assistance and finding effective solutions based on your needs.
- 【High Temperature Resistance 1112°F】The fireplace grate is made of newly developed metal, equipped with excellent welding technology, with high temperature resistant coating, after many high temperature tests, it is lighter and more durable than ordinary materials, effectively preventing deformation or fracture due to high temperature, and it is not easy to rust after long-term use.
- 【V-frame Design】The entire fireplace log holder appears as a V-frame for enhanced stability. 25 degree curved edges and 6 closely spaced flat rods easily hold the wood and prevent it from rolling out. Easier to keep wood, coal burning safe, freestanding fireplace suitable for interior decoration wood burning fireplaces and durable fire pit grates outside.
- 【Easy to Install and Use】Our fireplace grates design is simple and intuitive, easy to assemble and use, and can start a fire in minutes; Easy to clean, keep the floor clean and tidy; Wood burning stove is versatile and easy to carry, making it the perfect choice for outdoor camping; It is also the ideal companion for friends' parties and barbecue parties.
- 【Good Air Circulation】Our 17-inch fireplace grate consists of six sturdy flat rods and four steel legs, which are rugged and insulate the wood fire from the floor, allowing better air circulation and allowing you to enjoy the warmth of the fire wood holder indoors on cold nights without worrying about starting a fire.
- 【Super Load-bearing Capacity】Multiple size options, fireplace grate size 17*15*6 inches, 6 rebar, V-shaped fireproof wood frame to accommodate more logs and kindling for easy lighting, upgraded reinforcement material to prevent sagging and deformation.
How to choose a good wood burning fireplace inserts
Does the idea of finding a fantastic wood burning fireplace inserts make you anxious? When it comes to purchasing this product, specifically when deciding which model to select, has your head been spinning between options? You are not alone if that is the case. We are aware of the pressure involved in the purchasing process!
Your presence here indicates that you are interested in wood burning fireplace inserts. Before choosing which product would be the best for your needs after being inundated with information, locate a reliable source with genuine selections. You can get that information from a variety of sources, including buying guides and rating websites, word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family, online discussion forums where users can share their own experiences, product reviews that can be found all over the internet, and YouTube channels. You can only get the right product through exhaustive analysis. But you realize that’s not always simple. In order to ease your concerns, we have taken the time to develop a list of the top wood burning fireplace inserts products available right now. You might be wondering how we came up with the list. How was this buying guide developed?
First, we used our algorithms to gather as much reliable data as we could about these products. To verify all the data gathered, we used both artificial intelligence and a lot of algorithms.
Then, our experts used criteria that are recognized in the business to evaluate them according to their quality to price ratio, allowing us to choose the top wood burning fireplace inserts on the market right now!
The selection of the goods is not arbitrary. Before creating a list, we take into account a number of factors. Below are some of the criteria discussed:
Brand Value: What happens if you choose a dubious brand just because it appears to be a good deal? So the likelihood of receiving a product with a short shelf life increases. That is due to the fact that well-known brands have a reputation to uphold, while others do not. Top wood burning fireplace inserts brands strive to provide some distinctive traits that set them apart from the competition. So, hopefully one or more of the items on our list will be perfect for you.
Features: Useful features are all you need, not tons of them. We consider the important aspects and select the top wood burning fireplace inserts based on those.
Specifications: Numbers always help you measure the quality of a product in a quantitative way. We try to find products with higher specifications, but with the right balance.
Quality: A product’s quality may always be quantified with the aid of numbers. We look for goods with better standards that strike the proper balance. The best quality product that gets highly appreciated and recommended by experienced users.
Customer ratings: Would it be accurate to suggest that the wood burning fireplace inserts were used by hundreds of customers before you? Superior ratings indicate that many customers had better service.
Customer Reviews: Like ratings, provide you with accurate and reliable information about the product from genuine customers. Customer ratings are very important to all of us because they contain accurate and reliable information about the customer service we received from several hundred customers.
Seller Rank: This is very intriguing! Not only do you need a good wood burning fireplace inserts, you also need a product with rising sales that is trendy. It accomplishes two goals. First, the expanding user base proves the quality of the product. Second, given that number, producers must be able to offer greater quality and after-sales support.
Value: You get what you pay for, they say, so consider the value. Cheap isn’t always good and expensive isn’t always bad. However, that does not imply that spending a lot of money on a product that is flashy but underwhelming is a good idea. Before adding them to the list, we make an effort to evaluate how much value you can get for your money from your wood burning fireplace inserts.
Durability: Durability and reliability are closely related concepts. You will benefit from a strong and long-lasting wood burning fireplace inserts for months and years to come.
Product availability: Products come and go, and new ones replace the old ones. Most likely, a few new features and required changes were made. What use is it to use a supposedly good product if the maker no longer supports it? We make an effort to highlight products that are current and offered by one or more trustworthy sellers, if not more.
Negative Reviews: Yes, we do take that into account as well! The goods with the majority of bad reviews are filtered out and disregarded when we choose the best-rated one on the market.
These are the standards by which we selected our wood burning fireplace inserts. Do we end our process there? Hell no. The most crucial fact about us that you should be aware of is that we regularly update our website with current and pertinent information. We have one more layer of filtration since we place the greatest importance on reader satisfaction. Please let us know if any product included here is incorrect, irrelevant, subpar, or simply out of date. We always value your opinions, and we’ll work hard to make any necessary corrections to our list in response to them.
Why should you believe us?
There are now thousands of possibilities for these products on Amazon, but choosing the best one can be difficult and time-consuming. And what wood burning fireplace inserts should you purchase in 2022?
This guide is the result of more than 10 years of experience in researching, testing and writing about many topics. Each member of our team is an authority in their area. We read every article we could find online and every consumer review on every retail website for seven hours. Additionally, we discovered a ton of websites that offered helpful resources, including buying tips and thorough information on wood burning fireplace inserts.
