Turning an open fireplace into a heater · review
A small US-made insert to turn an open fireplace into a heater.
Buck ties the warranty to installation under local and state codes. Install it to the clearances in the manual and your local code, ideally by an NFI-certified installer, and keep working smoke and CO alarms in the home.
As this page was put together, the price sat around $2723 at the American Amazon store.
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| Output | Up to 28,901 BTU |
|---|---|
| Combustion | Non-catalytic |
| Trim | Black trim kits, cut to size |
| Doors | Black, pewter or gold |
| Warranty | 1-year replacement, 5-year limited parts; registration required |
| Certification / dimensions | Not in the bullets; see the listing’s fifth photo |
| Amazon reference | B0CQRX8V81 |
Most installations need a full-length liner sized to the insert’s flue. See fireplace insert vs wood stove.
Buck Stove lists up to 28,901 BTU for the Model 21, a non-catalytic wood insert for small to medium rooms.
A 1-year replacement and a 5-year limited parts warranty, both subject to registration.
The doors come in black, pewter or gold, and the black trim kits are cut to size.
8.1/ 10
Buck Stove’s Model 21 non-catalytic wood insert, up to 28,901 BTU for small to medium rooms, with cut-to-size trim kits, door colors in black, pewter or gold, and a 1-year replacement plus 5-year parts warranty on registration.
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $2,723 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 10, 2026.
Small to medium rooms with an existing masonry fireplace
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for wood heating equipment and the matching Amazon product page. Prices, ratings and availability: read on Amazon.com from a New York address. Every figure on this page names its source.
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