Will a gas insert seal off the drafts and old smoke odors coming from my open fireplace chimney?
Yes, and for a lot of Hendersonville homeowners it's the whole point. A gas insert seals your open masonry firebox behind a stainless liner and a surround panel, capping the flue that drafts heated air out and lets that old damp-day smoke smell drift back in. You get quiet, low-maintenance heat with no draft and no odor — no sweeping, no cold-start smoke.
Why Henderson County masonry starts to leak
The clay-heavy soil under much of Hendersonville settles over the decades, and that movement opens hairline gaps in older brick and mortar. An aging open chimney is already a giant vent pulling warm air out of the house all winter; add a stressed, porous flue and damp valley evenings, and the creosote in that masonry breathes stale smoke back into the room whenever humidity rises. Sealing the opening closes both problems in one step.
Built for the way you actually live here
The retirement-heavy Main Street and Laurel Park homes we serve want heat they never have to fuss with, and a sealed [gas insert](/services/gas-insert-installation) delivers exactly that: flame at the flip of a switch, no hauling wood, no draft, running 70% efficient or better instead of the net heat loss of the open hearth. A quiet Napoleon or Kozy Heat insert with a standard blower pushes that warmth into the room instead of up the chimney.
One licensed company, permit included
Running the gas line is licensed work in North Carolina — a furniture showroom or a mason can sell the box but can't legally connect the fuel. We do, and we pull the Henderson County permit, pressure-test the line, and meet the inspector so your home sale and insurance stay protected. We [check the flue](/services/fireplace-inspection) and size the liner as part of the job, 25 minutes south of our Asheville showroom. Call (828) 545-0525.
Fireplace help in Hendersonville
We install and service fireplaces throughout Hendersonville and the rest of Henderson County — just 25 minutes south from our Asheville-area showroom.
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