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Which Electric Fireplace Gives the Most Heat?
Explore expert tips, buying guides, and helpful advice about electric, gas, and ventless fireplaces. Our fireplace blog helps you choose the best models, understand heating performance, improve safety, and get the most warmth and comfort for your home.
Fresh Air Intake for Wood Stoves and Inserts
Fresh air intake (also known as an Outside Air Kit or OAK) supplies outdoor air directly to a wood stove or insert so the fire doesn’t pull air from inside your home. This can improve draft and stability in newer, tightly sealed homes where appliances like range hoods, dryers, or fans create pressure issues. In this guide, we explain when outside combustion air is helpful, when it isn’t necessary, and what a proper installation should look like.
