Burlington Fireplace & Heating

The quaint and intimate setting of Burlington Fireplace is the dream of owners Richard and Terese Hendrickson. Ever since opening their doors in 1995, the focus has always been on providing a professional yet personal experience to all of their clients. This approach has led to building customer relations throughout much of Southeastern Wisconsin. Bring your fireplace project ideas to our expert staff and let us guide the way, from start to finish, in putting the warmth and glow back into your home.

We are a full-fledged, family owned and operated business proudly serving southeastern Wisconsin. Life-long residents of the area, owners Rich & Terese, along with sons Rich and Nolan, comprise the core of the business along with several other hardworking, key employees. Keeping it small allows each customer to have a unique, one-on-one fireplace experience with the staff and service at your back. We try our best to support the Burlington and surrounding communities, and in return its given us a solid hearth foundation spanning back to 2000.

The National Fire Protection Association recommends that you have your chimney inspected annually to ensure it is in proper working order and functioning safely. You may be due for a chimney cleaning or you may need repairs that could be interfering with the proper use of your fireplace, wood or gas stove, furnace or other oil burning heating appliances. Having a safely functioning chimney and fireplace is of utmost importance since a serious defect can lead to chimney fires or worse. Don't take a risk, contact Burlington Fireplace & Heating to have your chimney & fireplace systems inspecting by our highly trained and certified sweep technicians.

Wood stoves today are a far cry from the ones our grandparents had. New models are all E.P.A. certified wood burning stoves with modern designs and styling. Wood burning stoves are popular due to their versatility and fantastic heat performance. Burlington Fireplace has many to choose from such as Avalon, an industry leader, and Enerzone with an unbeatable warranty. We have models available to fit every need from top and front-loading models to models with a capacity of 3.5 cubic feet and over 100,000 BTU's of heat output.

Our retail showroom features over 30 burning displays and built-in fireplaces. Get inspired by our burning model displays, built-in installations, and wall treatments and get an idea of what we can really do with custom fireplaces & stove installations. We are always willing to visit you at your home and advise you when it comes to a fireplace insert, new fireplace or stove installation. Custom fireplaces are our specialty with many stone and brick wall treatments, mantels and surrounds that will combine to deliver just what you want for your home.

If you want the aesthetic appeal of a burning fire all year round, consider an electric fireplace. Today's technology has allowed for more variety and realistic flame appearance than ever before. There are Free Standing units, Cabinet Style and even Wall Hung to fit all applications. Some can even be purchased at the store, carried home and installed in minutes. Electric is a viable alternative when gas or wood is not an option. These appliances can be enjoyed year-round since they can run with or without heat.

Real wood burning fires produce a wonderful aroma and visual display that is hard to beat, but did you know that an open wood-burning fireplace is a terribly inefficient appliance? Actually, an open wood-burning fireplace only has a heating efficiency of approximately 5% to 10%. These types of fireplaces will actually remove more energy than they produces on cold, winter days. Most of the heat the fire produces escapes straight up the chimney instead of entering the house. Wood inserts have become more and more popular as our customers look for more heat out of their existing fireplace.

If you are looking for a convenient and easy-to-operate heating system, consider a free-standing gas stove. Have a beautiful burning fire without the need to chop, split, or buy precut logs. The convenience of the touch-of-a-button control and the look of a real wood fire, makes the gas stove an easy choice. The Avalon stoves now have Green Smart, touch button pilot or electronic ignition, with optional Smart remotes. Gas stoves fit nicely in so many applications where others do not and can also vent out the back (hiding the exhaust pipes from view).

Burlington Fireplace & Solar is your source for Photovoltaic Solar Systems that can provide electricity for your business or residence. Say good bye to ever-increasing utility costs and install your own solar power array to provide for your power needs.

We hope to provide you with lots of interesting content about Hearth Products like fireplaces, stoves and fireplaces inserts along with articles about safety and care of your chimney systems. Burlington Fireplace & Solar will also be posting information about Solar Energy for Southeastern Wisconsin residents and businesses. Stay informed by subscribing by email to our blog updates. While many homeowners light the fireplace to stay warm during the winter, the cold weather can also have a devastating effect on your chimney.

Fireplace doors and screens are fireplace accessories which deserve to be on a homeowner's must-have list. Combining beauty, practicality, safety features, and more, fireplace screens and doors both come in many different styles and sizes. At Burlington Fireplace in Southeast Wisconsin, we carry a full line of these essential fireplace accessories. The number one safety benefit of placing a fireplace screen in front of a fire in your fireplace is that it will prevent embers and sparks from popping out of the fire and onto your carpet or some other combustible surface nearby.

Our customers have many choices of gas fireplace inserts. The new Inspiration Series from Ambiance Fireplaces has many great features. Multiple sizes from the small Victorian style Valor, or the large Clean View unit from Marquis. There is an insert to fit all applications. The Green Smart control of Xtrordinair / Avalon or the basic on / off button are both available for your convenience. It is easy to see why so many customers are converting their old inefficient fireplace to something so easy to use with increased heat and efficiency.

When you drive by our store on Milwaukee Avenue in Burlington WI it is hard to miss our HUGE commitment to Solar Energy. We have installed a 6.5 KW ground mounted, 24 module solar array right out in front of our store. Burlington Fireplace & Solar is a complete one-stop store dedicated to designing & installing photovoltaic solar panel systems for both residential and commercial applications. With careful preparation and by using only high-quality and respected products, our solar installations are meant to stand the test of time.

The liner of a chimney is also called the "flue." An undamaged liner is the most crucial safety component of the heating system. By-products of combustion from a fire travel up through the flue before exiting into the outside atmosphere. The substances which are produced by a wood-burning fire include smoke, gases, water vapor, hydrocarbon, tar fog, and unburned wood particles. Any type of opening or flaw in the liner, even a small crack or seemingly minor tear, exposes combustible parts of the home to these substances and can create serious risks for your home and family.

For many centuries, fireplaces have been a means to heat a home. In today's day and age, a fireplace has much more usage and functionality. From a simple heating source to a high-tech, cost-efficient home heating appliance, fireplaces have evolved a lot over the years. In fact, one of the most important features requested by home buyers is a fireplace, and for good reason. A fireplace can convert an ordinary room into a coveted gathering and entertaining space for family and guests. Not to mention, adding a new wood or gas fireplace to your home will increase its market value.

There is nothing old-fashioned about the stove models and styles offered in today's day and age. Stoves now feature modern capabilities, premium technology, and beautiful design. You can even choose the type of fuel your stove runs on, whether it's wood, gas, pellet, or electric. No matter what type of free standing stove and fuel you choose, there are a number of universal benefits homeowners can enjoy. A stove can be installed in almost any room in your home since they come in all shapes and sizes.

Our service department has 3 fully equipped trucks, a warehouse stocked with chimney pipes & liners and fireplace / stove parts, and a crew of NFI Certified Chimney Technicians. We inspect, clean, and repair chimneys & fireplaces all over Southeast Wisconsin, but we also specialize in installations. Whether you are building a new home or remodeling your favorite living space, a fireplace is an excellent feature to add. We install pre-fabricated fireplaces, zero clearance fireplaces, and even wood burning, gas, pellet, or electric stoves for homes where larger fireplaces are impractical.

Pellet stoves offer all of the benefits & heat of burning wood, but with a twist. Pellet stoves are a "green" heating appliance that will warm your home by burning a clean fuel source. Not only are pellet stoves easy to maintain, they use a renewable resource that would otherwise end up in a landfill making them an environmentally friendly choice. These appliances will also help you save on your heating bill. Come browse our large selection of pellet stoves and talk with our experts who are ready to answer all of your questions.

Heating appliances like wood-burning stoves, gas inserts, or pellet burning fireplaces all contribute to dirty chimneys. In fact, burning wood in a masonry fireplace, insert, or stove will produce a sticky, thick layer of black creosote which is highly combustible and may even cause chimney fires if not regularly cleaned. If you use your wood-burning stove or fireplace often, Burlington Fireplace & Heating recommends you get your chimney cleaned annually along with a Level 1 visual inspection. This will help keep your fireplace heat efficient, safe, and in proper working order.

Wood burning fireplaces produce a beautifully natural smell, sound, and ambiance that is unbeatable. The soft crackle of the logs, the lively dancing flames, and the aroma of burning wood easily turns your fireplace into the focal point of the room. Natural warmth and beauty can only be captured with a wood-burning fireplace. Whether you have a large or small home, or a favorite room to heat, there's a wood fireplace to fit your dreams. Burlington Fireplace has all the solutions imaginable, from decorative to high efficiency.

Our expertise reaches beyond just fireplaces. Burlington Fireplace & Heating's team of highly trained technicians can also handle a number of chimney repairs. Our chimney services include: chimney cap installation, fixing leaky chimneys, waterproofing & sealing chimneys, chimney relining, chimney chase repair or replacement, and more. Properly repairing a chimney takes the knowledge and experience of well-trained professionals. Our crew is familiar with all aspects and complexities of your chimney system and can repair small issues quickly, before they become a big problem.

If you enjoy the cozy feel and warm atmosphere a fire provides but don't want to commit the time and leg work it takes to maintain a wood burning fireplace, then you should consider a gas fireplace. A gas fireplace gives the heat and flickering flames of a real fire without the chopping, splitting, and stacking that is required with a real wood fireplace. With the flick of a switch or push of a button your fire will come to life in a matter of seconds. Homeowners can even select multi-function remote controls for ultimate convenience.

Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and fire effects are one of the fastest growing areas of the hearth industry today. As the push for more friendly and intimate outdoor settings flourish, people can find the focal point with a beautiful fireplace of any kind. And when we say any kind, we mean it. Outdoor designs are unique in the fact that there are so many options; customers can be as creative as they like. Working with you, a builder, or a designer, Burlington Fireplace can point you in the right direction in determining location, practicality, heat output, finish options, and everything in between.