Cost & Value
What fireplaces, inserts, and gas logs really cost to buy, install, and run in WNC.
gas fireplace pricing
ventless pricing
gas log pricing
insert pricing
wood fireplace pricing
wood stove pricing
electric pricing
linear fireplace pricing
see-through pricing
fire pit pricing
outdoor fireplace pricing
adding fireplace cost
install scenario costs
installation cost breakdown
- Why does professional fireplace installation cost so much — what's actually included in the price?
- Why do fireplace installation quotes vary so much between companies?
- Can I buy a fireplace online and just pay someone to install it — is that cheaper?
- Do fireplace dealers charge for in-home estimates or quotes?
permits and inspections
surround and finishing
gas line costs
propane setup costs
fuel cost comparison
fuel conversion cost
wood-to-gas conversion
wood-to-electric conversion
gas-to-wood conversion
decommissioning costs
chimney liner cost
chimney repair cost
chimney maintenance cost
chimney inspection cost
gas running cost
gas log running cost
pilot light cost
propane usage cost
electric running cost
fire pit running cost
zone heating savings
heating cost comparison
open fireplace losses
running cost comparison
annual ownership cost
service cost
repair costs
- How much does gas fireplace repair typically cost?
- How much does it cost to replace a thermocouple or thermopile on a gas fireplace?
- How much does it cost to replace a gas fireplace valve?
- How much does it cost to replace or add a blower fan on a gas fireplace?
- How much does it cost to replace the glass on a direct vent fireplace?
- How much does it cost to replace just the ceramic logs or ember media in a gas fireplace?
- How much does it cost to repair the electronic ignition on a gas fireplace?
wood fireplace repair
repair vs replace
warranty coverage
insurance coverage
worth it
- Is a gas fireplace worth the money?
- Are gas fireplace inserts worth the cost?
- Are ventless gas fireplaces worth the savings, given the trade-offs?
- Are electric fireplaces worth buying, or a waste of money?
- Is a gas fire pit worth the extra cost over a wood-burning fire pit?
- Is a built-in outdoor fireplace worth the cost over just getting a fire pit?
- Is adding a fireplace worth it if I already have central heat or a heat pump?
payback period
premium vs budget
- Is it worth paying more for a high-efficiency gas fireplace?
- What's the difference between a $2,000 gas fireplace and an $8,000 one?
- Are big-box store fireplaces as good as the brands fireplace dealers sell, or are you paying for nothing?
- Are cheap Amazon electric fireplaces any good, or should I spend more?
buying deals
project budgeting
home resale value
- How much value does a fireplace add to a home?
- What percentage of a fireplace's cost do you get back when you sell?
- Does a gas fireplace add more resale value than a wood-burning one?
- Do electric fireplaces add any home value?
- Does an outdoor fireplace or fire pit add resale value?
- Do home buyers actually care about fireplaces?
- Does removing a fireplace hurt resale value?
- Is a fireplace a good investment compared to other home upgrades?