Superior

Superior has been building hearth products for more than 70 years, delivering a catalog that covers gas, wood, and electric fireplaces at price points that make a real fire feature attainable for nearly every home.

Superior is the value oriented hearth brand under the IHP family (which also owns Astria, Lennox Hearth, and others). The catalog spans direct vent gas fireplaces, vent free gas, EPA certified wood burning fireplaces, electric fireboxes, and outdoor wood and gas units. Pricing typically runs 30 to 50 percent below premium European brands while delivering the same UL listings and venting compatibility. Every Superior product Fireplace Insider sells ships free nationwide with white glove delivery and is backed by our 20 plus years of hearth industry expertise.

We carry the full Superior lineup across our Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces, Vent Free Gas Fireplaces, Wood Fireplaces, and Outdoor Fireplaces categories.

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What Superior is Known For

Six reasons Superior anchors so many builder and replacement hearth projects.

Complete fuel category coverage

Superior is one of the few hearth brands offering direct vent gas, vent free gas, wood burning, electric, and outdoor units under a single catalog. This makes Superior the go to choice for builders and contractors who want a single brand relationship for multiple homes. Cross product consistency on fit and venting simplifies multi-fireplace projects.

Value pricing without compromising listings

Superior gas fireplaces carry the same UL listings, ANSI certifications, and direct vent compatibility as premium brands at 30 to 50 percent lower price. The brand achieves this through manufacturing scale and component sourcing rather than cutting corners on safety equipment. Sealed combustion, ODS pilots, and required listings are all present.

BRT and DRT series direct vent fireplaces

The BRT4000 and DRT3000 series are workhorse direct vent gas fireplaces sized from 36 to 45 inches. They include sealed combustion, optional blowers, and traditional or contemporary log set options. BRT models offer front opening for traditional masonry look, DRT models are linear contemporary. Both share the same venting flexibility and clearance specs.

VRT vent free product line

Superior VRT series vent free fireplaces deliver up to 40,000 BTUs at 99.9 percent efficiency with Oxygen Depletion Sensor pilots as standard. The line includes traditional firebox styles, linear contemporary options, and corner and see-through configurations. Vent free models are ideal for installations where venting is impossible or prohibited by structure.

EPA certified wood options

Superior WCT and WRT wood burning fireplaces include EPA certified secondary combustion models that meet Washington and Oregon emissions requirements at 4.5 grams per hour or less. The certified models burn at 65 to 75 percent efficiency, qualifying for federal biomass tax credits in certain years. Traditional radiant models are also available for occasional use.

Lifetime warranty on firebox shells

Superior warrants the firebox shell, combustion chamber, and heat exchanger for life on most direct vent gas models. Vent free models carry 5 to 10 year shell coverage. Burners, valves, and glass typically carry 5 year terms. Warranty terms are competitive with brands costing significantly more and reflect the actual service life of the structural components.

Superior Questions

The questions our hearth specialists answer most often before a customer places a Superior order.

Where is Superior made?

Superior is manufactured by Innovative Hearth Products (IHP), with primary production in Paris, Kentucky and Glasgow, Kentucky. IHP also owns the Astria and Lennox Hearth brands. The company has been manufacturing hearth products in the United States for over 70 years.

Is Superior the same as Astria?

Both brands are owned by Innovative Hearth Products and share some chassis platforms, but the brands target different market tiers. Superior emphasizes builder grade value pricing with broad fuel category coverage. Astria targets premium retail with more design forward styling, larger fireboxes, and contemporary linear options.

Is Superior worth the price compared to premium brands?

Yes for value oriented buyers and builder projects. Superior delivers the same UL listings, sealed combustion, and venting compatibility as Heat and Glo or Napoleon at 30 to 50 percent lower cost. Premium brands offer better flame quality, more design options, and larger fireboxes. For functional warm fire at reasonable cost, Superior is the right choice.

How long do Superior fireplaces last?

A Superior direct vent gas fireplace typically lasts 20 to 25 years before any major component requires replacement. The lifetime firebox warranty backs the structural elements. Glass, blowers, and valves are the most common service parts at 8 to 15 years of regular use. Annual professional service extends service life significantly.

Are Superior fireplaces good for builder projects?

Excellent. Superior is one of the most widely specified hearth brands in new construction because of consistent fit dimensions, reliable inventory, and pricing that works in builder budgets. Direct vent models simplify rough framing with predictable clearance and venting specs. Contractors who install many fireplaces per year often default to Superior.

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Curated by the Fireplace Insider hearth team

Fireplace Insider is operated by hearth specialists with more than two decades of fireplace installation experience and thousands of completed projects. Every Superior product in our catalog has been vetted by an NFI certified specialist for build quality, venting flexibility, and warranty coverage.

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