Where can I see gas fireplaces burning in person near Asheville before I buy?
Good news for Candler: our Emma Road showroom sits on Asheville's west side, so it's barely 15 minutes east of you — the closest of almost any town. Several fireplaces burn on the floor. Check your fuel first, though: newer Enka-Candler subdivisions may reach a gas main, but much of Candler runs on propane. Call (828) 545-0525.
Practically on your side of town
Because 629 Emma Rd is on the western edge of Asheville, off the Leicester Highway side, Candler is closer to the showroom than most in-town neighborhoods. A quick 15 minutes from Enka-Candler or Hominy Valley lets you swing by, see a flame in person, and come back with measurements without burning a day.
Know your fuel, then upgrade the box
Fuel in Candler is split — the newer subdivisions may tie into a gas main, but out toward Hominy Valley and Pisgah Highway it's propane country, and propane needs its own orifices and pressures. Tell us which you have. Many of Candler's fast-built new homes came with a basic decorative firebox, and owners want real heat within a few years; a clean-burning sealed unit also suits the Hominy Valley bowl, where air quality is worth protecting.
Bring your room
Come with photos, a measurement, and how you'll use it. We pull the permit with Buncombe County and meet the inspector on every gas or propane line. After the showroom, the next step is a free in-home assessment.
Fireplace help in Candler
We install and service fireplaces throughout Candler and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes west from our Asheville-area showroom.
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