When purchasing a new fireplace there are several important things to consider like budget, modern or contempory, fuel type, and perhaps most importantly, depending on where you live, the expected heat output and the cost to operate. 

As of September 15^th 2022 if a homeowner in Metro Vancouver wants to burn wood in their home they must meet the requirements of MVRD Bylaw 1303. These include registering your wood burning unit, using best practices for wood burning and ensuring your appliance produces fewer than 4.5 grams/hour in particulate matter emissions.

How much does it really cost to operate a wood insert throughout the season? How much can I save by upgrading to a new efficient epa certified wood insert? Start your research here.