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Planning a fireplace installation in Allen, TX? Collin Chimney Sweep & Repair installs wood-burning inserts, gas fireplace inserts and gas log sets in Allen homes. We size the unit to your firebox, install the liner and vent, test it, and show you how to use it safely. Call (972) 521-7225.
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An open fireplace looks great, but it sends most of its heat up the chimney. A fireplace insert changes that. An insert is a closed firebox that slides into your existing fireplace and vents through a liner in the old flue. It burns less fuel, gives off more heat, and keeps sparks behind glass. Gas log sets are the simple option. They sit in the firebox you already have and light with a switch or a remote.
Most Allen homes built in the 1990s and 2000s have prefab metal fireplaces, also called factory-built fireplaces. These units only accept inserts and gas logs that are tested for them. Older homes near downtown Allen and custom homes in Montgomery Farm and Lucas often have full masonry fireplaces, which give you more choices. We check which type you have before we suggest a unit. A unit that does not match the fireplace is a fire risk, and it can void the maker’s warranty.
Every install starts with the chimney. We sweep and inspect the flue, then size a stainless liner or vent for the new unit. If the old firebox has cracks or loose panels, we handle fireplace repair first. Choosing a wood unit? The EPA’s guide to choosing a wood-burning appliance explains what the clean-burn labels mean. After the install, we come back each year for gas fireplace service or a sweep.
Not sure what your fireplace can take? Book a chimney inspection and we will measure the firebox and flue. New inserts need a sound chimney liner, and we quote that with the unit so there are no surprises.
The cost depends on the unit you choose, the liner or vent it needs, and the shape of your chimney. A gas log set costs much less than a full insert with a new liner. We measure first and give you a free written estimate before any work starts.
An insert is a closed firebox made of steel or cast iron that fits inside your existing fireplace. It has a glass door and vents through a liner in the chimney. It gives far more heat than an open fireplace and uses less fuel.
Only if the insert is tested and listed for that fireplace. Many prefab fireplaces in Allen accept gas logs but not wood inserts. We check the data plate inside your firebox and tell you what is allowed.
Gas is easy. It lights with a switch, needs little cleaning and makes steady heat. Wood gives a real crackling fire and works without gas service, but you need dry wood and a yearly sweep. We explain both and you choose.
Yes. Many Allen fireplaces already have a gas starter pipe that can feed a log set. If your fireplace has no gas line, a licensed plumber needs to run one before we install the logs. We check this at the estimate.
In most cases, yes. An insert needs a liner sized to its outlet so it drafts well and stays clean. A wood insert needs a full stainless liner from the unit to the top of the chimney.
Gas log sets usually take a few hours. An insert with a new liner takes most of a day. If we need to order the unit, we schedule the install once it arrives.
Our installs go into an existing fireplace and chimney. We install inserts, gas log sets and the liners and vents they need. Building a new chimney where none exists is a larger construction job, and we can point you in the right direction.
Yes. Gas units need a yearly check of the burner, pilot and vent. Wood inserts need a yearly sweep of the liner. Both keep the unit safe and keep the warranty in good standing.
Yes. Collin Chimney Sweep & Repair installs inserts and gas logs across Collin County, including Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Fairview and Lucas. See our other fireplace and chimney services or learn about our chimney sweep Allen TX team.
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