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Best Wood Fireplace Inserts of 2025

By: Spotix

If you're looking for an easy way to give your existing old hearth new life, a wood fireplace insert may be exactly what you need. These fireplace inserts are an excellent way to revitalize an existing hearth in your home or increase the efficiency of a masonry fireplace. Read more about these inserts in our Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert FAQ.

One of the top benefits of buying a wood burning fireplace insert is how simple they are to install. They slot easily into the existing fireplace opening, ensuring they are quick and easy to get up and running. Another benefit that typically draws customers to wood inserts is how much they improve the fuel efficiency and emissions of a fireplace. Many of the wood fireplace inserts in our inventory carry an EPA certification, indicating an efficiency rating and emissions level in line with those regulations.

We understand it can be a hassle to sort through the number of available wood fireplace inserts on the market, so we’ve done the work for you to ensure you receive a quality product from a reputable manufacturer. This guide will help you determine which wood fireplace inserts are worth your investment so that you can shop with confidence.

Matrix Wood Insert

By: Osburn

Osburn Matrix Wood Insert in a lifestyle setting

One of the most innovative Osburn units, the Matrix Insert is able to heat an area up to 2,100 square feet and includes a powerful blower that increases heat circulation in your home. This high-end wood insert is an EPA-certified appliance with an efficiency rating of 77%. The Matrix is a well-designed unit featuring a firebox lined with refractory bricks for more even heat distribution while the stainless steel secondary air system improves gas combustion and reduces harmful gas emission.

What We Love About It

  • Premium quality 110 CFM convection blower included to help heat circulation.
  • Heavy-duty carbon steel construction ensures a high-quality and durable product.
  • The design creates an automatic glass "air wash" system that keeps the glass door clean without any additional effort to prevent creosote build-up.

2000 Wood Insert

By: Osburn

Osburn 2000 Wood Insert lifestyle setting

One of the most popular Osburn units, the 2000 Insert combines high quality combustion properties with a powerful, strategically positioned blower designed to increase circulation and efficiently distribute heat throughout your living space. The Osburn 2000 is an EPA-certified appliance with an efficiency rating of 77% to ensure a clean burn for up to 5 - 8 hours in slow combustion mode.

What We Love About It

  • Enjoy customizable aesthetic options to suit your taste. A steel door overlay is available in either black or brushed nickel to match your room decor, while regular and large faceplate trim options are available to create a cohesive look for your hearth.
  • The design creates an automatic glass "air wash" system that keeps the glass door clean without any additional effort to prevent creosote build-up.
  • The stainless steel secondary air system improves gas combustion and reduces harmful gas emission.
  • The approximate heating area ranges from 500 - 2,100 square feet for versatile installation opportunities.

Osburn is a leading manufacturer in the wood stove and fireplace industry, offering heavy-duty and efficient products built to EPA standards. Their selection of wood fireplace inserts are among some of the best available on the market. If you don’t see an insert for you above, try browsing the rest of our Osburn wood fireplace inserts.

Need More Help Along Your Shopping Journey?

If you don’t see a wood fireplace insert above that suits your wants and needs, try browning our entire collection of wood fireplace inserts. If you still need assistance, our product specialists are happy to help. Give us a call at 877-374-2070 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. We can also be reached at any time via our contact us page.