Brands & Products
Napoleon, Heat & Glo, Mendota, Real Fyre, Dimplex, and more — what's worth buying.
Napoleon brand
- Is Napoleon a good fireplace brand?
- Where are Napoleon fireplaces made?
- What is Napoleon's fireplace warranty and what does it cover?
- Who sells Napoleon fireplaces near me?
- What is the Napoleon Ascent series?
- What is the Napoleon Vector linear fireplace?
- Is Napoleon Fireplaces the same company as Napoleon Grills?
- Does Napoleon make ventless (vent-free) fireplaces?
- Where can I get replacement parts for a Napoleon fireplace?
- Does Napoleon make outdoor fireplaces and gas fire tables?
brand ownership
- Is Continental the same brand as Napoleon?
- Is Heat & Glo the same company as Heatilator?
- Who owns Majestic fireplaces now?
- Who makes Superior fireplaces, and are Superior and Astria the same company?
- Is White Mountain Hearth the same company as Empire?
- Is Fireplace Xtrordinair the same company as Lopi?
- Who owns Vermont Castings now?
- Which fireplace brands does Hearth & Home Technologies own?
Heat and Glo
- Is Heat & Glo a good fireplace brand?
- Where are Heat & Glo fireplaces made?
- What is Heat & Glo's warranty on gas fireplaces?
- Who sells Heat & Glo fireplaces near me?
- What is the Heat & Glo 6000 series and is it still made?
- What is the Heat & Glo Mezzo linear fireplace?
- What is the IntelliFire ignition system and which fireplace brands use it?
- Where do I get replacement parts or glass for a Heat & Glo fireplace?
Kozy Heat
Valor brand
Mendota brand
Heatilator brand
- Is Heatilator a good brand or just builder-grade?
- Is Heatilator a brand name or a generic term for a heat-circulating fireplace?
- Where do I find the model number on my Heatilator fireplace?
- Where can I buy replacement parts for a Heatilator fireplace?
- Can I put gas logs in my Heatilator wood-burning fireplace?
- Who sells Heatilator fireplaces near me?
Majestic brand
Regency brand
Superior brand
Real Fyre logs
- Are Real Fyre gas logs good and worth the money?
- Who makes Real Fyre gas logs?
- Are Real Fyre gas logs made in the USA?
- What log styles does Real Fyre offer?
- Which Real Fyre log style looks the most realistic?
- What sizes do Real Fyre log sets come in and how do I know which size I need?
- Does Real Fyre make ventless (vent-free) gas logs?
- What are the different Real Fyre burner options and how do they differ?
- Does Real Fyre have a lifetime warranty on its gas logs?
- Can I buy individual replacement logs for my Real Fyre set?
- Who sells Real Fyre gas logs near me?
- Does Real Fyre make outdoor gas logs or fire pit burners?
Dimplex electric
- Is Dimplex a good electric fireplace brand?
- Who makes Dimplex electric fireplaces and where are they made?
- What is Dimplex Opti-myst and how does it work?
- Does the Dimplex Opti-myst actually produce heat?
- What is the Dimplex Revillusion?
- What is the difference between Dimplex flame technologies like Optiflame, Multi-Fire, and Opti-myst?
- What is Dimplex's warranty on electric fireplaces?
- Where do I get replacement parts for a Dimplex electric fireplace, like flame motors or remotes?
- Who sells Dimplex electric fireplaces near me?
competitor brands
- Is Empire Comfort Systems a good fireplace brand?
- Are Empire fireplaces made in the USA?
- Is Monessen a good fireplace brand?
- Are Lopi stoves and fireplaces good?
- Are Jotul stoves worth the money?
- Are Jotul stoves still made in Norway?
- Are Vermont Castings stoves still as good as they used to be?
- Is Quadra-Fire a good stove and fireplace brand?
- Are Buck Stoves good?
- Are Buck Stoves still made in North Carolina?
- Is Modern Flames a good electric fireplace brand?
- Is Touchstone a good electric fireplace brand?
- Who makes SimpliFire electric fireplaces and are they good?
best brand picks
- What are the best gas fireplace brands?
- Which brands make the best gas fireplace inserts?
- What are the best electric fireplace brands?
- Which brands make the best wood-burning fireplace inserts?
- What fireplace brands should I avoid?
- Does the brand really matter for a gas fireplace, or are they all similar inside?
- Which gas fireplace brands have the most realistic flames and logs?
- Which gas fireplace brands are the most efficient?
- What is the difference between builder-grade and premium fireplace brands?
country of manufacture
brand product coverage
- Which brands make see-through (double-sided) gas fireplaces?
- Which brands make linear modern gas fireplaces?
- Which brands still make wood-burning fireplaces?
- Which brands make vent-free (ventless) fireplaces and gas logs?
- Which brands make gas fire pits and fire tables?
- Which brands make outdoor-rated gas fireplaces?
dealer vs online
- Why can't I buy some fireplace brands online — which brands are dealer-only?
- Can I buy a fireplace online and hire a local dealer to install it?
- Why won't many fireplace dealers install units bought online?
- Is it cheaper to buy a fireplace online than from a local dealer?
- Does buying a fireplace online affect the manufacturer's warranty?
- What are the advantages of buying from a local fireplace dealer instead of online?
- Why don't premium brands like Mendota or Valor list their prices online?
- Are the gas log sets sold at big-box stores as good as dealer brands?
- Are budget gas log brands like Emberglow, Duluth Forge, or Pleasant Hearth safe and any good?
- What should I do if there's no local dealer for the fireplace brand I want?
- Why do fireplace dealers only carry certain brands?
warranty basics
- What does a typical gas fireplace warranty cover and not cover?
- Do I need to register my fireplace with the manufacturer to get the warranty?
- Does a fireplace warranty cover labor or just parts?
- Does a fireplace warranty transfer to a new homeowner when the house sells?
- Does DIY or unlicensed installation void a fireplace warranty?
- Who handles warranty service on a fireplace — the dealer or the manufacturer?
brand identification
parts availability
- How long do manufacturers keep making parts after a fireplace model is discontinued?
- Can I use universal or aftermarket parts like blowers, remotes, and thermopiles instead of OEM brand parts?
- How do I find out if my fireplace has been recalled?
- Do different fireplace brands use the same gas valves and ignition parts, like SIT or Honeywell?