For stylish gas fireplace inserts, as well as efficient pellet stoves, Western Fireplace Supply has Colorado Fireplace Stores in Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Avon Western Fireplace has conveniently located Colorado fireplace stores across the state in Avon, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins. With many homeowners upgrading to fireplace inserts in their homes, the ability to conserve fuel, burning the fuel that is used more completely, and the bonus of saving on heating bills is a win-win situation. The efficiency of a fireplace insert can be measured reliably and so the product descriptions are backed up by scientific results and statistics. For homeowners who treasure the appearance of a real fire, there are cutting-edge features like halogen under-lighting with colored glass and embers. The fire’s appearance can be adjusted to make it anything from traditional and familiar to futuristic and gem-colored. Convenient remote controls make getting up to move switches on the appliance a thing of the past. Wall-mounted thermostats are also available for some models. The ease of use and the maintenance requirements of a heating appliance should always be considered. For homeowners who want to minimize the time spent on maintenance, a fireplace insert does burn fuel more completely, however, even without an insert, stoves like pellet stoves can be purchased with a large hopper and large ash trays, meaning that filling up the fuel to be used and emptying out the ash can be done less frequently. When choosing a suitable fireplace insert, selecting the type of material used for the firebox is a consideration, with a choice of metal or ceramic. Western Fireplace Supply showcase Heat & Glo’s exclusive Firebrick Technology. Advantages of the Firebrick ceramic boxes include a seamless, natural appearance that resembles the familiar real brick appearance, no distracting black sheet metal inside, the highly reflective ceramic improves efficiency with no need for a dedicated fan, 25% more heat from the same amount of fuel (comparing