EcoSmart Ethanol Grates

EcoSmart Fire Grate ethanol inserts sit inside a masonry fireplace you already have, giving an unused firebox a real flame without a gas line, a chimney liner or any masonry work. Widths cover the common firebox openings, and the damper can stay shut because there is nothing to vent.

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EcoSmart Fire Grate 36-Inch Ethanol Fireplace Insert (ESF.G.GRA.36.GH)

Regular price $3,495.00

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EcoSmart Fire Grate 30-Inch Ethanol Fireplace Insert (ESF.G.GRA.30.GH)

Regular price $2,595.00

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EcoSmart Fire Grate 18-Inch Ethanol Fireplace Insert (ESF.G.GRA.18.GH)

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EcoSmart Fire Grate Ethanol Inserts

EcoSmart Fire Grate ethanol inserts turn an unused masonry fireplace into a working one without touching the masonry. The insert sits in the existing opening and burns ethanol, so there is no gas line to run and no chimney to line.

What it saves

The expensive part of reviving an old fireplace is the infrastructure: a gas line into the firebox and a liner up the chimney. An ethanol insert needs neither. The firebox stays as built, and because there is nothing to vent, the damper can stay closed, which also shuts off the draft an open flue pulls through the room.

Measure the opening

Choose by the width of the firebox opening at the front, with clearance. Measuring the surround or the mantel instead is the error that produces an insert that will not fit.

A real flame, with real rules

This is not an effect. Ethanol burns as a genuine fire, which is why it gives real heat and why it needs real handling: snuffer rather than water, and a completely cool burner before refilling.

See ethanol inserts for the wider category, ethanol fireplace fuel for the fuel, or ecosmart fire for the full brand.

Frequently Asked Questions about EcoSmart Ethanol Grates

What does the Grate do that a gas conversion does not?

It skips the infrastructure. Bringing an unused masonry fireplace back with gas means running a line and lining the chimney. A Grate insert sits in the existing opening and burns ethanol, so the firebox and the flue stay untouched.

Does the damper need to be open?

No. Ethanol burns to water vapor and carbon dioxide, so there is nothing to vent. Leaving the damper closed also stops the draft an unused chimney pulls through the room.

Which size do I need?

Measure the width of the firebox opening at the front and choose the insert that fits inside it with clearance. Measure the opening itself rather than the surround or the mantel.

Is this a real fire, or an effect?

A real fire. Ethanol burns with a genuine flame, so it needs the clearances and handling any open fire needs, and it produces real heat rather than a heater's warmth.

Can I use it outdoors?

Yes, these are rated for indoor and outdoor use. Outdoors the limit is wind, which disturbs the flame and consumes fuel faster, so a sheltered spot is better than an exposed one.

How do I refill and extinguish it safely?

Extinguish with the supplied snuffer, never water, and let the burner cool completely before refilling. Refilling a warm burner is the mistake to avoid, and it is the reason ethanol has handling rules at all.