By Gary from Albers
Introduction
A lot of homeowners have a fireplace they like looking at but rarely actually use.
It gets decorated for the holidays, maybe holds candles or family photos, and looks great in the room. But when it comes time to turn it into something useful, it suddenly feels like more trouble than it's worth.
That's usually when people start thinking about whether there's a better option.
If your fireplace has become more decorative than functional, a gas fireplace insert may be worth exploring. And with the Heat & Glo Fall Promotion running September 21 through October 23, 2026, homeowners can save up to $800 on qualifying Heat & Glo gas fireplaces and inserts.
If Nobody Wants to Use It, That's a Problem
A fireplace can be beautiful and still not work well for your lifestyle.
Maybe you love the idea of a real fire but don't love the setup, cleanup, or maintenance that comes with it. Maybe your fireplace is older and simply doesn't get used the way you thought it would.
We hear this a lot from homeowners who visit our Green Brook showroom.
They don't necessarily want to remove the fireplace. They just want it to become something they'll actually use.
A gas insert can be a good option for an existing masonry fireplace because it gives the space a more convenient everyday purpose without automatically requiring a complete room renovation.
That can be especially appealing if you've been putting off the project because you assumed updating the fireplace meant tearing everything apart.
Your Fireplace Should Fit the Way Your Home Looks Now
Homes change.
Furniture gets replaced. Floors get updated. Walls get painted. Kitchens get remodeled.
And sometimes the fireplace is the one thing that still looks like it belongs to another decade.
That's where the design side of a fireplace insert becomes just as important as the function.
The current Heat & Glo promotion includes qualifying models within the Cosmo, Escape, Supreme, SupremeX, and Provident insert families, giving homeowners several different looks to explore depending on the style of the room.
Some homeowners want something clean and modern.
Others want a more traditional fireplace appearance that still feels updated.
The important part is choosing something that works with the rest of the home instead of forcing the room to work around the fireplace.
Fall Is When People Finally Notice the Fireplace Again
During summer, it's easy to forget about the fireplace completely.
Then fall shows up.
The evenings get cooler. People start spending more time inside. Football is on. The holidays start getting closer.
And suddenly that unused fireplace becomes very noticeable again.
That's one reason September and October are such natural months to start thinking about a fireplace upgrade. You have time to compare options, visit a showroom, ask questions, and understand what your existing fireplace can accommodate before winter is fully here.
During the Heat & Glo promotion, consumers can save up to $800 on qualifying gas fireplaces and inserts from September 21 through October 23.
If the fireplace was already on your list, that timing gives you one more reason to stop pushing it off.
Conclusion
If your fireplace is mostly there for decoration, it may be worth asking whether it could be doing more for your home.
A gas fireplace insert can give an existing fireplace a completely different purpose—one that feels more convenient, more usable, and better suited to everyday life.
Visit the Albers Fireplaces showroom in Green Brook, New Jersey, to compare Heat & Glo gas insert options and talk with our team about your current fireplace.
From September 21 through October 23, 2026, homeowners can save up to $800 on qualifying Heat & Glo gas fireplaces and inserts.
Sometimes the fireplace doesn't need to go.
It just needs a better job.
See Your Options
Browse what we carry, or book an appointment and our team will help you narrow it down.
FAQs
Why do homeowners stop using their fireplaces?
For many people, the biggest issues are convenience, maintenance, cleanup, or simply having an older fireplace that no longer fits how they use the room.
Can I put a gas insert into an existing fireplace?
Many gas inserts are designed for existing masonry fireplaces, but the fireplace should be evaluated to make sure the product is appropriate for the opening and installation.
Will a new insert change how my fireplace looks?
Yes. Different insert styles and finishing options can give an older fireplace a much more updated appearance.
Which Heat & Glo inserts are part of the promotion?
Qualifying insert families include the Cosmo, Escape, Supreme, SupremeX, and Provident.
Where can I see Heat & Glo fireplace inserts in New Jersey?
You can visit Albers Fireplaces in Green Brook, NJ, to compare fireplace and insert options in person and speak with the showroom team.