Have Questions About Superior (by Innovative Hearth Products)?
When looking for a fireplace, you will no doubt come across the Superior brand. This reputable innovative hearth products company has been around for decades and left an indelible mark on the fireplace industry. Superior Fireplaces crafts appliances that provide warmth, style, and quality. They have a diverse line of products from wood, gas, and electric-fueled, in designs and sizes that can fit any home decor. Superior is a powerhouse in the hearth industry, and it's worth giving this company's products a look.
Superior is a leading manufacturer of fireplaces, inserts, stoves, gas log sets and accessories for any budget. It's essential to know Superior's origin to understand more about its products.
Superior Fireplace opened its doors 40 years ago as an independent manufacturer of factory-built fireplaces. Superior made high-quality products that were some of the best on the market throughout the 80s and 90s. Despite the quality, Superior's share of the market was small until the mid-90s. That's when Superior caught the eye of Lennox Hearth Products.
LHP specializes in HVAC equipment, and in the 90s the company wanted a line of hearth products. So, in 1998, Lennox acquired Superior. Lennox used the Superior name until 2010. In that year, Lennox put its focus back onto its HVAC line. LHP decided to divest themselves from its hearth products because of a downturn in sales. Another company, FMI Products, took an interest in LHP. Together, they struck a deal in 2012 and formed a new company, Innovative Hearth Products.
IHP restructured the entire lineup and saw that a lack of brand recognition caused low sales. IHP reinstated the Superior name to cover all of its fireplaces. Today, Superior continues to expand its lineup with appliances for any home. Superior crafts products worthy of the company name, as they say in their mission statement:
"Our MISSION is to perform in every aspect of our business like our name; it is our promise 'SUPERIOR.' To create best in class products, delivered with superior selling proposition and superior service. We are committed to genuinely exceeding our customers? expectations on every level."
Superior has one of the most diverse product lines available. They have indoor, outdoor, gas, wood, and electric appliances and a host of accessories for each product. This section will give you a glance at all of Superior's major product lines.
Superior offers gas fireplaces in styles that can fit any home. Do you want the look of a traditional masonry hearth? Superior has models that use realistic log sets ? looking for something more contemporary? Superior has linear burners that give off a modern flair. They offer direct vent, vent-free, or b-vent models all made to bring warmth and ambiance to your home.
Superior's wood-burning fireplaces can fit any style of home. They offer traditional and modern fireplaces that are EPA emissions certified. You can rest easy by your hearth knowing you're burning responsibly. One drawback to wood-burning fireplaces is the cutting, storing, and seasoning of the wood fuel. It takes time to season firewood so you can have an efficient and clean burn.
When gathering wood is too time-consuming and setting up a gas line is too costly, there is Superior's range of electric fireplaces. You can find these in both modern and traditional designs. These electric fireplaces give you all the warmth you need and create the illusion of a flame. Electric fireplaces do have disadvantages. A big one being the fake look of the logs and fire in the traditional versions.
If your home has an unused existing fireplace, one way to bring life back into the house is a fireplace insert. Superior's gas fireplace inserts can fit into nearly any old traditional fireplace opening. Give your home its flair back and turn that old drafty opening into an inviting centerpiece. Be aware though, not all fireplace inserts will fit your home's decor. Depending on your setup, a slick new fireplace insert may stick out compared to your old traditional mantle.
Superior's selection of wood stoves is timeless in design and top-quality in craftsmanship. Wood-burning stoves will last season after season and Superior has each stove EPA 2020 certified. Warmth and beauty all while keeping emissions low, that's Superior quality. But remember, one big drawback with a stove is the heat displacement. Yes, they do give off more than enough heat but with a stove, most of the warmth tends to go up the pipe or rest at the top of the room. A blower or stove fan fixes this but many times those are separate purchases.
Outdoor fireplaces by Superior give your home the gathering place you always wanted. Perfect for parties or relaxing, these outdoor fireplaces are well built and easy to install. Superior offers wood-burning and gas models in traditional and contemporary styles. Outdoor fireplaces require regular maintenance. The firebox and flue are snug spots for animals and debris can get caught inside. Keep this in mind when searching for an outdoor appliance.
These gas logs are 99 percent efficient. That means 99 percent of the gas that comes through turns into heat. Superior crafts these log sets to look real to give you the flame presentation you want. You don't have to worry about the hassle of cutting, storing, and seasoning firewood. Be vigilant with the gas line on vent-free gas logs. You don't want an errant gas leak.
Manufactured housing units indicate a line of fireplaces built for pre-manufactured homes. This includes what you would call a mobile home or trailer.
Superior crafts a line of fireplaces for manufacturers of these homes. These fireplaces come with extra accessories as a kit to meet certain safety guidelines. The craftsmanship of some mobile homes can vary.
To ensure the safety of the homeowner all of Superior's manufactured wood-burning housing kits, for example, must come with bi-fold doors, an outside air kit, anchoring support, etc. Manufactured housing kits meet high safety standards to protect you no matter how well built your mobile home may be.
Superior is always improving its fireplaces. Their latest improvements have upped the game once more. With their Infini-Flame burners, Mosaic Masonry and PureFire system, Superior prove themselves to be on the cutting edge.
Superior has been around for decades. At that time, the company fields many questions daily. Some questions come up again, and again. In this section, we will answer a few of Superior's frequently asked questions.
How often do I need to clean my gas fireplace?
How often do I need to clean my wood-burning fireplace or stove?
Can I install a TV above my wood or gas fireplace?
Can I use Vent-Free logs in my wood-burning fireplace?
How can I get the most heat out of my wood fireplace?
Why is my wood fireplace smoking into my house?
What should I do if I smell gas?
With products built to last that fit any budget, the Superior brand of fireplaces has earned a look into its lineup. The modern and traditional styles of its fireplaces ensure you will find the right hearth appliance. If you have any questions not covered in this article, do not hesitate to call one of our NFI certified professionals at 1-800-203-1642.
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Does sheetrock fire code X qualify for non-combustible? Is there a front surround available for these models? Does the remote allow variable fan speed?
You can use either one of two blowers on a nondedicated outlet. Either the single speed version or one with a variable speed adjustment knob.
No, cracks in refractory panels should not be repaired, the entire panel or panels should be replaced. We do not have any Martin panels available (as these parts are discontinued), so we can only offer our Hargrove replacement panels.
Two 24" h x 40"w PanelsI have a wood-burning Superior fireplace. I need the back and two side panels. The model number is BCF-3885. Do you have these parts? If not can you get them?
I have a fireplace that has a vented set of gas logs that doesn't put out much BTU, but I am considering a vent free gas log set in my fireplace. Is this possible? Can I use the log set with the flue closed?
I just purchased a Superior fireplace, model #BRF-3875. Are there any blowers available?
We have Superior model SSDVR4035CNM. Is it normal that the fireplace flame starts and works properly, stops after 20 minutes, only to start again a few seconds later?
I have a Superior Model # RHD-43. Can I buy a new one and use the same chimney?