We often write blogs about supplementing your heating bill, or different ways to heat your home, but we have been talking to many folks around the Sudbury, Wayland, Weston and Concord area that just want an easy way to use their fireplace. Many of you use your fireplace and hearth more for ambience, heat is an extra advantage. So this blog is for you all.

Gas logs and custom made glass fireplace enclosures are an easy and beautiful way to use your fireplace. Gas logs are hand made from ceramic to very closely resemble real burning logs. With the click of a button you can be relaxing with in front of a fire at any time of day. From the designer series to the glass and contemporary series, there are styles of gas log sets to meet every home style and décor. Our gas log collection lets you experience the splendor and warmth of a wood fire without the hassle of wood.

Our custom glass fireplace doors can further beautify your hearth and express your style. With an additional benefit, they dramatically increase the efficiency of your hearth. So even if your hearth is used for ambience rather than heat, glass doors can transform your fire into a work of art and add efficiency as well.

Like we always say, we have something for everyone here at West Sport. If you tell us what you are looking for and what your needs are, we can provide ideas that you may not have thought of. Come in and let us help.

Gas prices are rising and so are the fuel costs for heating your home. Wood fireplace inserts are a perfect solution. The Hearthstone wood fireplace insert is a beautiful and efficient solution. By supplementing your home heating system, or replacing it altogether, with a wood burning insert, you can decrease your heating bills and enhance the ambience and beauty of your home, all while raising the value of your home.

The Clydesdale wood burning fireplace insert brings with it both heating power and beauty. This insert will warm up to 2000 square feet of space and with a burn time of 10 hours, you can come home to a beautiful fire and a warm home every day.  Available in three different finishes, you can surely add flair and style to your living room with this beautiful fireplace insert.

At West Sport in Sudbury, we show this insert burning every day and it will surely take your breath away. Come on in and see it in use and you will understand why Hearthstone in general and this insert in particular are sought after as one of the most productive, efficient and beautiful heat sources for any home.

The Heritage pellet stove made by HearthStone is certified well below the EPA standards for emissions, making this stove both beautiful, and very clean and efficient. The Heritage combines high-end eye appeal and design made from cast iron and stone, with the largest, prettiest pellet flame on the market. Many people, when they think pellet stoves, think of an unattractive flame and an industrial style stove. But the Heritage will change your ideas about that.

This stove was designed for beauty and performance. This pellet stove is made to be eye appealing, but in addition it has an extra large viewing window, the largest on the market for a pellet stove, and the inside of the firebox is pretty as well.

When you get home and you want to get warm and relax, the heritage is beautiful to look at, inside and out.

This pellet stove is also efficient. It is thermostat ready, meaning the burn rates are modulated to maintain an even temperature in your home. The Heritage Pellet Stove has an extra large hopper which can hold up to 50lbs of pellets. And EPA standards are 7.5grams of particulate emissions per hour; the heritage is certified at 1.3 grams per hour! That is significantly below industry standards. Even better, the stove rates a heat output of 86% efficient. You don’t even have to know what that means to know it is efficient!

So, if you are looking for different way to heat your home that adds beauty and value, is consistent, reliable and affordable, and addresses the need for renewable energy and lower emissions look at the Heritage Pellet Stove from Hearthstone. At West Sport we are combining the $300 tax credit with $200 off any Hearthstone product in our store. Save $500 on your new HearthStone Pellet Stove today.

Add the ambiance and elegance of fire to your home anywhere you like with an electric fireplace. With no venting or gas lines required, an electric fireplace is the perfect solution for interior rooms with difficult or no venting access. From Modern wall hanging fireplaces, to traditionally styled fireplaces and hearths, to corner units you can get the style you are looking for, with the ease and convenience you need in an electric fireplace.

Wall mounted electric fireplaces are a display of modern artwork and an elegant fireplace all in one. They simply hang on your wall like artwork and they plug into a standard electrical outlet. Instantaneously, your room, condo, office or spa is transformed into a relaxing retreat. Controlled with a remote, these electric wall fireplaces are perfect for any room in your home.

With our traditional electric fireplaces you simply plug them in, sit back and enjoy. You can transform any room in your home in one day without any mess or fuss by adding to it an electric fireplace.

With the appearance of a classic flame, electric fireplaces can help you start enjoying added warmth and beautiful ambiance at the touch of a button. Imagine arriving home from a busy day and with the touch of the remote from your comfy chair, enjoy the relaxing warmth and soothing light of an electric fireplace.

At West Sport in Sudbury, we have both modern media electric fireplaces as well as traditional and we can help you make the right decision for your home and lifestyle.

Well the NFL playoffs begin next weekend and so continues the great past time of tailgating! Whether you are tailgating in Foxboro or in the backyard, you can still have the best tailgate party ever; you definitely do not have to be at the game to have a great time.

First things first, call friends and family and have everyone bring their best tailgating food. Not everyone is a New England fan, which makes the party more fun as all the guests show with their game faces on and their tailgating gear; logos, chairs, shirts, hats, coolers. There is an unwritten contest on who shows the most spirit with all their tailgating and team logo apparel.

We have a way for you to win the contest. Show your New England Patriots team spirit with the team grill. We bet no one else will show with one of these! Have a couple of great tailgate grilling recipes up your sleeve.

Your house will be the place to be, and having the finest tailgating grill is imperative. Once your grill is roaring, the outdoor fire pits are lit, and the beer is chilled, you are ready for kick off.

Many people have been coming into our shop lately and inquiring about pellet and gas stoves. However, once they see our beautiful hearthstone wood burning inserts, they begin asking questions about wood. I thought I would take this opportunity to tell you a couple of the pros and cons about all three types of fuel for inserts, fireplaces and stoves.

Gas heating appliances are easy to use, more economical than you would think, and they can be connected to a thermostat for a consistent heat. Also, many come with a remote control, so literally, at the touch of a button you can be sitting in front of a roaring fire. However, gas is not a renewable source of energy, and you will still pay the high fuel prices. Though they are a more efficient way of heating; gas stoves, fireplaces and inserts are generally a convenient secondary or supplemental heat source for your home.

Stoves and inserts that use wood pellets for fuel can produce quite a bit of heat. They are very efficient and for the most part, are mess free. The pellets can be stacked easily in the garage or shed in bags and they burn very efficiently. Pellet stoves can be used to heat your whole home throughout the winter. And though they do not have the pretty flame we are used to with burning wood, manufacturers today are making more attractive pellet stoves to suit more needs. Probably the biggest drawback to a pellet stove or insert is the need for electric power to run. In a snowy Nor’easter, if there is no power, there is also no fire.

Wood makes a beautiful fire; wood is a renewable fuel source -so no more huge heating bills; and wood burning fireplaces, inserts and stoves can heat your whole home all winter. Manufacturers of wood burning heating appliances have much higher standards making stoves, inserts and fireplaces that are more efficient with higher EPA ratings today than in the past. Therefore, pollutants are reduced and efficiency is increased. So then what are the drawbacks to wood? Wood requires storing and lugging. As opposed to gas and pellet, when you get home from work, you cannot just push a button and have a fire to relax in front of.

All of these fuel sources have a place based on your lifestyles, your home and your needs. At West Sport, our goal is to help educate you on all the fuel sources available. We want you to make the right decision for your home and family so that you can get the most enjoyment out of your new fireplace, stove or insert.

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and with the New Year the home energy tax credit expires. We can help you. You have until December 31, 2010 to purchase your wood or pellet burning fireplace, fireplace insert, or stove if you want to take advantage of this tax credit. At West Sport Grill and Fireplace Shop, we have everything you need to take advantage of this money savings. But, we are also offering $200 off every Hearthstone pellet or wood burning stove, insert or fireplace. We feel that Hearthstone will meet or exceed your expectation which is why we have decided to offer this additional money savings. Burning wood is one of the most romantic, beautiful and satisfying ways to heat your home.

Wood burning stoves, inserts and fireplaces can be very economical, while also offering the additional benefits of a beautiful flame, relaxing warmth, and a romantic ambiance.
Environmental concerns and strict EPA regulations have helped wood stoves grow in popularity. EPA-certified stoves now burn 72-82% more cleanly than those of the past. Wood has a much higher BTU capacity than gas, and wood is also a renewable resource. The tax credit is being offered for all hearth appliances that use renewable energy- this means wood or pellet burning. You can count on wood and wood pellets being around as a reliable and clean source of fuel for years to come. With rising fuel and gas prices, wood stoves are a much more economical way to heat your home. And you will stay warm even if your power goes out.

Happy Holidays from West Sport, this is our gift to you, as our neighbors. Come in and save $1500 dollars before December 31.

Now that winter is here have you found that you have a room in your home that just is not warm enough? With the electric heaters from Comfort Furnace, this no longer is an issue. Comfort Furnace is an attractive electric furnace that is both safe and efficient. It costs less than a coffee maker to run this electric space heater (less than $1 a day)! And, by using infrared heat, like the sun, it is more effective than the traditional electric heater. Unlike most heaters that provide uneven hot spots, the heat from a Comfort Furnace surrounds you–no matter where you are in the room. It heats the air through infrared heating elements.

The result is an even, soft heat that is normally balanced between the floor and ceiling by no more than a few degrees difference. Because of today’s spiraling gas, oil, propane, and other energy costs, The Comfort Furnace will pay for itself in no time, and it is designed to last 15-20 years. But this electric heater also promotes healthier, cleaner air. Comfort Furnace heaters destroy bacteria, virus, mold, mildew and other organic organisms that cause respiratory distress, colds and flu’s. They are the perfect heating source for your home. And, it is a safe source of localized heat that cannot burn or harm your pets, children, or furniture.

But even better, the comfort furnace is attractive. Invite people over to and see if they can spot your new Comfort Furnace which looks more like an end table. Unlike the dangerous and inefficient space heaters of the past, it looks exactly like a piece of furniture. Which means this more efficient and effective way to heat your home can match your décor as well. So if you have a refinished basement that just is not warm enough, or a tucked away home office where the heat does not travel too, no worries, West Sport in Sudbury has the answer. Located near Framingham, Marlborough, and Wayland, visit or call us today.

Ventless gas fireplaces literally do not have any venting which makes it a little more economical to install. Homeowners love the practicality of this heating device because it only requires propane or natural gas and the air circulating in the room where the unit is to be used. Not to mention, you get to enjoy a roaring fire at the touch of a button! No mess or fuss.

This type of fireplace can produce enough BTUs to be considered an alternative or secondary heating source. It can efficiently heat a room, and you'll find there are a wide variety of styles and designs that look just like a traditional fireplace and mantle. Gas Fireplaces can even be hooked up to a thermostat, for a constant temperature. Keep in mind when you are purchasing a vent-free gas fireplace that West Sport handles all of your installation needs.

A ventless gas fireplace is an excellent addition to any household and can improve the décor greatly, as well as increase your home value. They can mimic a roaring fire just as well as a traditional fireplace, without the effort. If you are interested in how to improve the style or character of your home fill out a request for quote form, and the Grill and Fireplace Shop at West Sport will help you with your purchase.

West Sport has great gifts for men. If you are looking for something unique, different and useful, look no further than the looftlighter. This electric fire starter is the fastest, cleanest, safest, and easiest method for lighting your barbeque grill or wood fireplace. No more trying to figure out how to light a charcoal grill. With the looftlighter, you simply plug it in, then touch the nose of the lighter to the wood in your fireplace or the charcoal in your grill. You will see sparks in 15 seconds, and your fire will be lit in less than 60 seconds.

If you love grilling on charcoal, but hate to wait for the grill to light, the looftlighter is the perfect choice. No more lighter fluid, and no more waiting! Be grilling in minutes! Whether tailgating, grilling in the back yard, or lighting the fire in the living room, the looftlighter is the best choice for the men on your holiday gift list.