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It is only Memorial Day, but many of you are thinking about heating your home next winter. That is good. Not only will you avoid the rush, you can also take advantage of the Hearthstone special on qualifying stoves and fireplace inserts fueled by gas, pellet and wood.

Now through July 7th, West Sport will be giving you up to $400 back on Hearthstone wood, gas or pellet burning stoves or fireplace inserts. Hearthstone wants to give you a rebate of up to $300 and West Sport wants to say “thank you for choosing us” by giving you and additional $100 off your purchase. You save up to $400!
 
Stoves and fireplace inserts from modern to traditional, in every size, from cast iron to soapstone to enamel, and you can choose between gas, wood or pellet.  Come see all the beautiful stoves and inserts from Hearthstone on special, and we take care of all of your service and installation needs too.

If you have been considering adding a new pellet, gas or wood burning stove or fireplace insert to your home, now is the time to do it. At West Sport in Sudbury, we can help you determine what stove or insert will best suit your needs and lifestyle.

Spring is just around the corner, but it is never too late to buy yourself a new stove or insert. If you are selling your home soon, an efficient fireplace increases your home value. If you are not going anywhere, well, there are plenty of New England winters to come!  Keep your home warmer, make your home more valuable and make it more beautiful and cozy, add a new stove, or fireplace insert. But the sale only last 3 more days!

Right now you can get up to $400 rebate on any qualifying wood, pellet, or gas stove or fireplace insert by Hearthstone.

Cooler spring evenings are on the way, and nothing adds coziness and comfort to them like a gas stove or fireplace inserts. Flick a switch and enjoy the ambiance. Hearthstone gas and wood burning fireplace inserts are the focal point of any room. But they also make your fireplace more efficient, making your home more valuable too.

Hearthstone gas, pellet and wood stoves are beautifully made for all styles of homes. In the market for a stove or fireplace insert, contact West Sport in Sudbury through February 25th.

It has been a mild winter, it’s true. But despite the mild temperatures, you still have to heat your home. Those who had the foresight to think ahead and purchase a wood burning fireplace insert or wood stove spent far less on heat this winter.
 
You can still be one of the lucky ones, one of the homeowners with foresight. There is still some winter left, and as a New Englander, you surely know that next winter couldn’t possibly be this mild, there will be more winters!

Wood fireplace inserts and wood burning stoves are a beautiful and very inexpensive way to heat your home. In fact, we talked to a customer today who uses a wood burning stove for heat. Their heat hasn’t gone on all winter with the wood stove burning!  They will spend only about $1000 by the end of this winter to heat their home. That compares to at least $3500 (or more) for oil heat.

Wood burning fireplace inserts and wood stoves are not only efficient heat, they are conversations pieces, focal points, gathering spots for your home. Contact West Sport in Sudbury for more information.

Winter is settling in now. In order to keep your home warmer and make it more beautiful add a new stove, or fireplace insert.

Right now you can get up to $400 rebate on any qualifying wood, pellet, or gas fueled stove or insert by Hearthstone.

Hearthstone gas and wood burning fireplace inserts add beauty to your home becoming the focal point of any room. But they also make your fireplace more efficient, letting less heat up the chimney and more into the space you are trying to heat.

Hearthstone gas, pellet and wood stoves are beautifully made for all styles of homes. From traditional to modern, with high EPA standards, pellet, gas and wood burning stoves will enhance your home while warming your home.

If you live in Metro West Massachusetts, and you are in the market for a stove or fireplace insert, contact West Sport in Sudbury during the Winter Sales Event, extended through February 25th.

If you've got an inefficient fireplace, you might as well be burning dollar bills.

Any heat generated is offset because the warmth of your house is being sucked up the chimney sent outside.

An open-masonry fireplace might be only 15% efficient. But if there is no fire and the damper is left open, it can have a negative efficiency as warm air escapes.

The quest for efficiency starts with the type of fireplace you have. Or want. HGTV cast loves gas logs.

"I always tell people, go into a showroom and look at all the difference fireplaces," said Jonathan Scott, co-host (with twin brother Drew) of HGTV's "Property Brothers."

Neither brother (Jonathan is the contractor, Drew is the real estate agent) is particularly fond of open wood-burning fireplaces.

"Open-faced, traditional wood-burning fireplaces are very inefficient," said Jonathan.

Jonathan said that when they do renovations, open wood-burning fireplaces generally don't click design-wise. A redesigned room doesn't have the bang with a fireplace that looks and feels outdated. This brings us back to efficiency.

If you already have a fireplace, there are things you can do to improve efficiency. First, make sure your chimney is clean and safe. After that, it's mostly about the features.

Fireplace Doors

Without fireplace doors, your fireplace will suck the heat out of your home and send it up the chimney. There are endless varieties of designs for doors with tempered or ceramic glass. Doors also add another level of safety.

Gas Logs

Gas logs are hand crafted and hand painted ceramic log sets that have the look of wood without the hassle. When gas logs and fireplace doors are used to replace a traditionally open wood fireplace, efficiency goes up dramatically. Gas logs are the cleanest, most economical, most convenient alternative to burning real wood.

Grates

Steel grates have a tendency to warp and wear out. Jonathan recommends a heavy-duty cast iron version. Another possibility, he said, is one with a blower on the bottom that sends heat back into the room. "It makes them 10 times more efficient," he said. There are also grates made of C-shaped metal tubes that draw in cool air, heat it and circulate it. "You can get 10,000 to 40,000 BTUs of the heat back," said Jonathan.

Fireback

A metal plate lining the back of the fireplace, a fireback not only protects the masonry, but also radiates heat back into the room when the fire dies down.

Fireplace Inserts

Fireplace Inserts are enclosed cast iron or steel boxes that use gas, electricity, wood or pellet and are retrofitted into existing fireplaces. They are very efficient, and can reduce a home heating bill between 20% and 40%.

At West Sport in Sudbury, we are offering discounts on gas logs and glass fireplace doors. See our January specials or contact us for more details.

Original article – Chicago Tribune

As you know, there is an energy tax credit for all wood and pellet burning fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts until December 31. When you buy, you receive a tax credit of up to $300. Certainly it isn’t as much as last year, but if you are thinking of adding a new pellet or wood burning stove, fireplace or insert to your home, take advantage of it.

Get a federal tax credit for installing a new pellet or wood burning stove, insert or fireplace. The credit from the Federal Government is up to $300. But you can save up to $600. By taking advantage of the Tax Credit, you can actually get twice the credit at West Sport. We’ve made the energy credit twice as good. But you need to buy before December 31, 2011.

At West Sport, we’ll match your tax credit on any pellet or wood burning stove, fireplace or fireplace inserts. So you can get up to a $600 tax credit on any product that qualifies!

Take advantage now! Contact West Sport in Sudbury for help in choosing your new stove, fireplace or fireplace insert.

Fireplace inserts are the perfect solution for homes that have an open fireplace. Inserts change an inefficient fireplace into an efficient heat source for your home. Inserts are installed within an existing fireplace, the firebox, where the fire would be. Fireplace inserts are great additions for older homes, homes where the fireplace is not used, or for homeowners who want to decrease their heating bills.

Fireplace inserts, whether they are fueled by gas, wood, or pellets, are beautifully made with large glass doors so you can view the fire from anywhere in the room. Most inserts have blowers to circulate heat throughout your home. Gas inserts come with thermostats or remote controls so you can regulate the fire.

Fireplace inserts can be fueled by gas, wood, and pellets; whatever the fuel source, fireplace inserts come in a variety of styles, finishes and colors.
 
Fireplace inserts are convenient and easy to use for those home owners who have an existing open fireplace. Contact West Sport, conveniently located in Metro West Boston to discover what insert will be perfect for your home.

Do not let the unseasonable warm weather lull you into a false sense of security. The cold weather is right around the corner and will hit like a ton of bricks. What is worse? Home heating prices are expected to be the worst in history this winter. Consider a wood stove or wood burning fireplace insert for your home.

Higher than average fuel bills are expected for those using heating oil, which will be 10% higher than last year. A delivery of 200 gallons would cost about $700, last year, it cost about $540. Natural gas heat will be 4% higher this year over last.

But heating bills don’t need to be the whole story. Wood burning stoves and fireplace inserts bring a relaxing style to your already beautiful home. Efficiency is important, and a wood stove or insert is far more efficient than an open fireplace.

When the cold air hits, don’t be caught off guard, contact West Sport to see how we can “get you into wood” fast.

West Sport in Sudbury is a locally owned and operated small business that accepts American Express cards. Get a credit for supporting us. Along with all the other specials we are running on Hearthstone wood burning stoves and fireplace inserts, we are also offering a credit along with American Express.

This Saturday, November 26th, American Express is holding “Small Business Saturday”. This is a day to honor small, locally owned businesses. Card members will receive a $25 statement credit when they register and spend $25 or more at small businesses that accept American Express.

West Sport, your neighborhood fireplace and grill shop, has the gift ideas and the stocking stuffers you need. We also offer lay away for the holidays. Was it a gift for the home you were looking for?

We are offering specials on all Hearthstone stoves and inserts; get cash back on Hearthstone fireplace inserts and wood stoves. Shopping locally for a wood burning stove or fireplace insert saves you hassle too. You will find that your stove dealer will become your stove, insert or fireplace service provider and trusted advisor.

While holiday shopping this weekend, why not shop local? Shopping locally promotes our community small businesses and helps keep dollars in our local economy. And with all West Sport has to offer, there is no need to go elsewhere on Black Friday.  Contact us for more information.

Burning wood is one of the most romantic, beautiful and satisfying ways to heat your home. Wood burning fireplace inserts and wood burning stoves can be very economical, while also offering the additional benefits of a beautiful flame, relaxing warmth, and a romantic ambiance.
 
Environmental concerns and strict EPA regulations have helped wood stoves and wood burning fireplace inserts really come into their own. Wood has a much higher BTU capacity than gas, and wood is also a renewable resource.

You can count on wood, you will stay warm even if your power goes out.
 
Transform your fireplace into a beautiful heat source. The Clydesdale wood burning fireplace inserts are a combination of heat production and beauty. This wood burning fireplace insert produces 60,000 BTUs of heat and can heat up to 2,000 square feet. HearthStone fireplace inserts and Hearthstone woodstoves are in a different league from other products.

Now through November 20 come to the Hearthstone Open House for a beautiful fireplace insert, stove or fireplace that will fit perfectly into your home in Lexington, Arlington and surrounding towns; contact West Sport.