After months of internet research, quotes, discussions with family and technicians, you have decided that you want to install a pellet fireplace in your home. Now that you have decided on the heating method, however, you would like to understand how to choose the perfect one for your home in terms of power, size, positioning, installation and, why not, even aesthetics.
That's what we are here for, so read on!
As always, let's start with the basics. What is a pellet insert?
Inserts are closed-chamber appliances designed to replace an old open fireplace, taking advantage of the existing space, but also for new installations.
A closed-chamber fireplace differs from an open-chamber fireplace in that the combustion chamber is isolated from the rest of the room and is made visible from the outside through a viewing window that allows you to fully enjoy the beauty of the burning fire. With a pellet insert, therefore, you have all the advantages of an open fireplace (the atmosphere, relaxation, warmth, gathering around the flame) without the dangers that an open flame might entail. In addition, the installation of an insert allows you to significantly increase performance both in terms of heating power and emissions.
In fact, in addition to being more economically convenient than other fuels for heat production, pellets are natural and renewable. In fact, the carbon dioxide it emits when it burns is the same as that absorbed by the plant during its growth and which, upon its death, would return to the atmosphere through the normal degradation processes of organic matter, in a natural circular flow with zero impact.
Moreover, thanks to the introduction of new high-tech solutions, pellet combustion is increasingly efficient, with a substantial reduction in emissions guaranteed and certified by the most prestigious European and international quality brands.
The range of our pellet inserts allows you to choose from several options. To find the perfect one for you, these are some of the factors you need to take into account.
Our advice is always to rely on our specialised dealers, professionals who will be able to make a correct assessment of the model that best meets your needs and the layout of your home or the space you wish to heat.
Sizing the appliance: for your choice of pellet insert, you must first understand what power you need for the space you wish to heat. There are many variables to consider: the building's degree of insulation, the height of the room, the climate zone to which it belongs, etc. This is precisely why the support of a professional in calculating the right power is essential.
Type of heating: do you want to heat a single room or several rooms in your house? In the first case you can consider a ventilated insert which, thanks to the front ventilation motor, is able to efficiently heat the room in which it is placed. If, on the other hand, you want to bring heat to more than one room, the right choice could be a ducted insert that conveys warm air to different rooms and even on several floors. Or if you want to be able to connect the appliance to your home's heating system and bring hot water to the radiators, we recommend considering a heating fireplace.
Style: the eye also wants its part. A pellet insert is an important addition to your home's décor. In addition to technical characteristics you will therefore also want an aesthetic product that matches the style of your home. Choose the one that suits you best according to size among our models.
Positioning: in the kitchen? In the living room? In the entrance hall? Inside an existing room or as a new installation? A choice that is not only aesthetic, but also depends on the shape of the room to be heated and the function you have in mind for your heating system. For all these decisions, however, you are not alone. Ask our dealers, who will show you exactly what options are customised and perfectly tailored to your space.
Find the right one for you and enjoy all the warmth and atmosphere that only a lit fireplace can create!
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