Turning an open fireplace into a heater · review
A wood insert for a masonry fireplace with a 150 CFM blower and a large surround, with 193 ratings at 4.3 out of 5.
Ashley states 69,000 BTU, 1,200 square feet, a 1.2 cubic foot firebox and 18 inch logs. An adjustable 150 CFM blower is included, and the surround measures 31 by 44 inches with a spring-loaded adjustment.
An insert sits inside masonry, so the blower is what pushes heat into the room. Plan an outlet nearby. In a power cut, the heat output falls noticeably.
The listing says delivery is by LTL freight, curbside or driveway only.
Check the firebox size against your opening, and budget for a stainless liner. See our UL 1777 page and the chimney liner shelf. Have a certified sweep inspect the chimney first.
| Stated output | 69,000 BTU |
|---|---|
| Stated heating area | Up to 1,200 sq ft |
| Firebox | 1.2 cu ft |
| Maximum log | 18 in |
| Blower | Adjustable, 150 CFM, included |
| Surround | 31 x 44 in, spring-loaded |
| Firebox steel | 10-gauge (0.135 in) plate |
| Combustion | Secondary burn, no catalyst |
| Amazon reference | B0865533TD |
Measure the opening: width front and back, height and depth, against the dimensions in the manual. The 31 by 44 inch surround covers the rough edge, not an opening that is too small.
Most inserts should be connected by a full liner. Check the manual and ask a CSIA-certified sweep to inspect the chimney first.
7.8/ 10
A safe default: known performance, a blower in the box and a surround that covers an imperfect opening.
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $1377 at the last reading. Listed is not the same as in stock: availability changes daily, and the buy box shows the live price.
Details checked on November 14, 2026.
A homeowner turning an open masonry fireplace into a real heat source.
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