Fireplaces Offer a New Definition of “Screen Time” in Capital Region

These smoke-free fireplaces come in a wide variety of styles to fit any home and interior decor. No need to worry about wet, hard-to-ignite wood—most of these fireplaces are as easy to “light” as a flip of a switch. Best of all, a Matchless Stove and Chimney Company fireplace delivers the same cozy factor that we associate with an in-home wood stove or fireplace. This ambience evokes simpler evenings spent reading, playing games, and generally joining together as a family in a cozy, shared space. 

Tim Madden founded Matchless Stove and Chimney 30 years ago, when he offered door-to-door chimney cleaning services in the Capital Region. His son, Jeremiah, joined the business and together they developed products as well as services such as installation, chimney cleaning, and restoration. Working closely with new and return customers to offer customized fireplace and stove solutions, the family-run business takes pride in building a fire for every situation.

Tim, Jeremiah, and their staff understand that there is more to a fireplace or woodstove than aesthetics. An efficient fireplace not only warms us metaphorically: the unit provides important heat to the house, reducing utility bills while increasing comfort and enjoyment. A potential customer can visit the Matchless Stove and Chimney showroom to see the spectrum of gas, wood, and electric fireplaces.

For example, the Valor Classic Arch fireplace is a gas model with modern style and technology, including the programmable ValorStat and ValorComfort system. The Valor Classic Arch is just one of ten different gas fireplace styles. Matchless Stove and Chimney Company understands that for many of us there is no substitute for a wood fireplace. Customers may choose from more than ten wood-burning fireplaces that offer maximum efficiency without diminishing any of the elegant aesthetic found in a wood-burning fireplace. Each fireplace comes in a variety of styles as well, an opportunity to customize your fireplace completely.

As energy prices rise, wood stoves—gas, pellet, and wood-burning—continue to grow in popularity. Imagine basking in the glow of the traditional wood stove, knowing that you won’t have to pay that monthly heating bill. While we mostly associate stoves with wood, gas stoves have become a popular alternative. Not surprisingly, you can select from more than ten gas stove models at the Matchless Stove and Chimney showroom or online. Familiar traditional designers like Vermont Castings have created dynamic, efficient stoves with every modern convenience, including an optional warming shelf with “mitten drying” racks.

Pellet stoves offer the convenience of a gas stove system with the efficiency and cost savings of a wood-burning stove. Matchless Stove and Chimney offers several pellet stoves that feature long burning times, sealed combustion systems, and self-ignitors, all encased in classic and contemporary designs. As with every stove, most models come in a variety of accents so you can select the perfect design to suit your home. Wood stoves have also come a long way from the days of Ben Franklin. The half-dozen wood stove models are EPA-approved and contain the latest wood-burning technology to ensure maximum efficiency and minimum environmental impact.

Tim and Jeremiah realized early on that many of us prefer installing an insert to convert our stoves rather than replacing an entire unit and adding another castoff to the landfill. Fireplace inserts enable us to convert our gas and wood fireplaces to modern, more efficient units. These inserts come in many forms to completely modernize a room’s aesthetic and contribute efficient warmth within our homes. As conversion experts, Matchless Stove and Chimney can convert aging fireplaces with gas logs, pellets, or wood-burning inserts.

Fireplaces require maintenance to run safely and with maximum efficiency. Unlike many appliances in our homes, a poorly maintained fireplace or stove can be extremely costly and even a safety issue. Tim began his career offering chimney services and he continues to place emphasis on this department of his company. Matchless Stove and Chimney offers a comprehensive array of services, including chimney cleaning, relining and repair, fireplace repair and restoration, as well as full inspections. If you think your fireplace or stove needs service, it does.

Fireplaces have always brought friends and family together. Once an essential element of every American home, today’s fireplaces and stoves now serve a secondary, aesthetic function. The truth is, we feel cozier and closer to our family when settled together in front of the fireplace. Whether you’re looking to cut down your heating bill or create more family togetherness, visit the Matchless Stove and Chimney showroom to learn how easily you can add or replace a fireplace to your home.