Lopi is one of America’s largest privately owned manufacturers of wood, pellet, and gas stoves, inserts, and fireplaces. Since 1979, they’ve been warming homes with high-quality, award-winning stoves and fireplaces that we’re proud to carry at Creative Energy.
In this guide, we take an in-depth look at Lopi fireplace inserts and stoves, including wood-burning, gas, and pellet models. Read on to learn everything you need to know about Lopi fireplaces available at Creative Energy.
Lopi Fireplace Inserts and Stoves: Made in the USA
Since 1979, Lopi has been crafting high-quality hearth products in the U.S.A. They are the nation’s largest privately owned stove and fireplace company, and they design, manufacture, and hand-assemble everything at their facility in Mukilteo, Washington. This American-made craftsmanship brings you benefits like:
- Quality Control: Products made in the U.S. follow strict safety standards and careful inspections, so they are safe and built to last.
- Supports the Economy: American factories create jobs, and every purchase keeps money in the local community to support workers and their families.
- Clear Transparency: You know exactly where and how your product is made, with no hidden practices. You can even tour Lopi’s factory yourself to see what they’re all about.
- Faster Replacement Parts: Easily find and order replacement parts and get them quickly, without long overseas shipping delays.
But American craftsmanship isn’t the only advantage. Lopi stoves and fireplace inserts are also incredibly efficient and equipped with some of the most innovative features on the market:
Lopi Heating Efficiency
Lopi stoves and fireplace inserts are designed to be as energy efficient as possible. Thanks to NexGen-Hybrid™ technology, many Lopi models reach efficiency ratings of 80% or more, converting most of the fuel directly into usable heat.
With large heating ranges and powerful BTU outputs, they can warm spaces up to 2,500 square feet with minimal emissions, keeping more heat inside your living space and lowering seasonal heating bills.
Lopi Innovation and Technology
Lopi sets the standard for innovation in the fireplace industry. Every product is designed with the customer in mind, from convenient controls to patented burner technology and stunning flame presentations. These proprietary features turn Lopi fire appliances into both high-performing heaters and beautiful works of art you’ll be proud to have in your home.
Lopi Wood-Burning Fireplace Innovations:
- NexGen-Hybrid™: A patented combustion technology designed to squeeze every bit of heat out of your fuel, all while producing almost zero smoke. In a 3-stage combustion process, it burns the wood, then the smoke, and cleans up whatever is left over, giving you some of the most efficient wood-burning heating tech on the market.
- NexGen-Fyre™: Non-catalytic wood-burning technology that improves how wood is burned to produce more usable heat from each fire. It uses a controlled combustion process to burn the gases and particles released by burning wood, helping the appliance burn more efficiently while reducing smoke and emissions.
- Hybrid-Fyre™: Patented wood-burning technology that uses a two-stage combustion process to get more heat from each load of firewood. As the wood burns, the system burns the gases and particles released from the fire a second time to produce more heat while reducing the amount of smoke and emissions released through the chimney.
- GreenStart™: The simplest way to start your stove. This push-button ignition system directs super-heated air into the firebox, lighting fuel in seconds without the need for paper or matches. It’s quick, easy, and much better for the environment.
Lopi Gas-Burning Fireplace Innovations:
- GreenSmart™: A smart control system that uses a remote to let you precisely adjust flame heat and height, convection fans, accent lights, and more, all with the push of a few buttons.
- Ember-Fyre™: An award-winning burner design that blends air and gas to produce vibrant, naturally yellow flames and realistic glowing embers that mimic a traditional wood fire. So, you get to enjoy the look and feel of a conventional fire, but with more convenience, efficiency, and none of the messy cleanup.
- Ember-Glo™: Lopi’s gas fire features have hyper-realistic “ember beds” that use halogen lighting and colored glass to create a deep, natural glow, with or without the heat turned on.
Whether you’re drawn to the appeal of wood-burning fires or the instant convenience of gas, Lopi has a wide range of models and innovative features to choose from.
Lopi Fire Fuel Types: Which is Right for Your Home?
Lopi manufactures wood, gas, and pellet fireplace inserts and stoves, so you can choose a fuel type that works best for your heating needs, lifestyle, and preferences. Each option works differently and offers its own advantages.
Below is a comparison of the different fuel types you can choose for your Lopi fireplace insert or stove:
| Fuel Type: | Benefits: |
|---|---|
| Wood | Wood-burning fire appliances provide powerful heat and the sights, sounds, and ambiance of a traditional fireplace. They provide substantial heat, long burn times, and continue to work during power outages. |
| Gas | Gas fire appliances offer consistent heat at the push of a button. They also make it easy to adjust the flame and heat output, and many can be operated with a remote or thermostat. |
| Pellet | Pellet-burning fire appliances burn pellets made from compressed wood that are available in convenient, easy-to-store bags. Many pellet appliances automatically feed fuel into the fire, reducing the need to continually add it in by hand. |
Below, we take a closer look at the requirements and considerations for each fireplace fuel type:
Lopi Wood-Burning Fireplace Considerations:
- Lopi wood-burning fireplaces and stoves burn traditional firewood and can produce a high heat output depending on the amount of wood you load in.
- They require a supply of properly seasoned firewood and regular cleaning and maintenance to remain in proper working order.
- All wood-burning appliances also require a properly sized chimney or venting system designed to safely exhaust wood smoke and combustion gases.
Lopi Gas-Burning Fireplace Considerations:
- Lopi gas fireplace inserts and stoves burn natural gas or propane to produce heat and a controlled flame at the push of a button.
- They require a gas line connection or propane supply and a gas-approved venting system.
- Gas fire features generally require less day-to-day maintenance than wood or pellet appliances.
Lopi Pellet-Burning Fireplace Considerations:
- Lopi pellet fireplaces and stoves burn small, compressed wood pellets that are automatically fed into the firebox from a hopper.
- They offer similar heat output of a wood-burning appliance without the need to continually add fuel by hand.
- Pellet fire features require electricity to operate, as well as an appropriate venting system to exhaust combustion gases.
- They also need regular cleaning and maintenance similar to wood-burning appliances.
Lopi Fireplace Inserts vs Stoves: Which is Right for Your Home?
Lopi offers a wide range of both fireplace inserts and stoves across all three major fuel types. Below, we take a closer look at the key differences between these Lopi appliances:
Installation:
- Fireplace Inserts: Lopi fireplace inserts are installed inside an existing fireplace. Installation typically involves fitting the insert into the fireplace and connecting it to the appropriate chimney or venting system.
- Stoves: Lopi stoves are freestanding appliances that can be installed in a variety of locations with the required clearances and a properly configured venting system. They do not need to be installed inside an existing fireplace.
Venting:
- Fireplace Inserts: Lopi inserts utilize your home’s existing chimney by running a new liner directly up the flue. Wood and gas inserts typically require a dedicated stainless-steel liner
- Stoves: Lopi stoves require dedicated freestanding pipe systems routed vertically through the ceiling and roof, or horizontally out an exterior wall. Venting path and clearance depend on whether you choose a wood, gas, or pellet model.
Heating Performance:
Both Lopi inserts and stoves can provide effective zone heating or supplemental heating, but they distribute heat in different ways:
- Fireplace Inserts: Lopi inserts send heat forward in one direction and circulate the warm air throughout the room using integrated fans. This allows them to distribute heat outward more effectively.
- Stoves: Lopi stoves offer 360-degree radiant heating since all sides are exposed. This can warm a room faster in some situations and is great for heating open-concept living areas.
Design and Aesthetics:
Both Lopi insert and stove options are available in a range of styles and finishes, allowing you to choose a heating appliance that complements your home and personal design style.
- Fireplace Inserts: Lopi inserts instantly elevate an existing fireplace, sitting flush with the hearth or slightly proud (extending out) for a built-in look. Depending on the model, options such as black or metallic finishes, arched or rectangular doors, decorative trim, and different surround styles can give the insert anything from a classic, traditional look to a cleaner, more contemporary aesthetic.
- Stoves: Lopi stoves have a more substantial, furniture-like appearance, with the entire appliance visible rather than just the front of the firebox. Models range from traditional cast-iron designs with decorative detailing and curved profiles to streamlined steel stoves with simpler lines, while different finishes, door styles, legs, and pedestal bases further change the overall aesthetic.
Find the Lopi Fireplace of Your Dreams at Creative Energy
At Creative Energy, we’re proud to offer the widest selection of Lopi fireplace inserts and freestanding stoves in the San Francisco Bay Area. At our award-winning showrooms, you can explore our full lineup and meet with our in-house Lopi fireplace experts. We also provide full-service white-glove fireplace delivery and installation, as well as ongoing fireplace cleaning, maintenance, and repair services.
Ready to find your dream fireplace? Contact us online or visit a showroom near you to get started.