When using a conventional fireplace, only approximately 10% of the heat generated by the fire is radiated into the room; the remainder is lost up the chimney. Living Home Inset Fireplace is meant to be more efficient so that most of the heat generated by the fire is directed into warming the room. Installing a fireplace insert is an excellent method to save your heating and cooling bills all year.
Installing a fireplace insert may boost the heating effectiveness of your fireplace up to 80%. In addition to improving the heating capacity of your fireplace, an insert may help you save money on cooling throughout the spring and early summer by keeping air-conditioned air from flowing up the chimney.