Can a fireplace dealer special-order a model that isn't in the showroom?
Yes, and for Leicester's remote properties the order often points to a no-electricity unit. Some homes out here have limited electrical capacity, so a special-ordered Valor — radiant heat, millivolt controls, no blower or circuit board — makes real sense. We spec it for your fuel, order it in, and install it.
When the Grid Is Thin
Some of Leicester's rural properties out Sandy Mush and Turkey Creek have limited electrical capacity, and cold-air drainage runs these valleys five to eight degrees colder than Asheville on clear winter nights. That combination makes a Valor worth ordering — it runs on a millivolt system with no blower and no circuit board, so it keeps throwing radiant heat with the power out.
That's not a unit most people see burning on a floor, but it's exactly the kind of model a special order is for. We spec it to your room during a free in-home visit and order the exact size and front.
Propane, Wood, and the Buncombe Permit
Leicester runs mixed, with many homes on propane and wood heat popular on the larger lots. We order the unit spec'd for your fuel — LP with the correct orifices so it burns clean, or an EPA-certified wood stove or insert if you want heat you own outright — and size a liner to match.
You're about fifteen minutes west of the showroom. We pull the Buncombe County permit, pressure-test the line, and meet the inspector. Call (828) 545-0525.
Fireplace help in Leicester
We install and service fireplaces throughout Leicester and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes west from our Asheville-area showroom.
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