The P2 is a more premium alternative to the Portrait/President when you want a larger viewing window and Valor 10 controls in a compact, upright appliance. Portrait/President remains worth considering for smaller historic fireplaces, particularly when preserving the hearth’s traditional character is a priority. We compare the complete installation requirements, heating goals and appearance rather than simply selecting the highest BTU number.

Yes. It includes the Valor 10 remote. Wi-Fi/app control requires optional equipment and a suitable powered network connection; it is not needed for ordinary handheld-remote operation.

HeatShift is for built-in P2 fireplace installations, not the insert installation covered on this page. Whether a TV can be placed above your insert depends on heat exposure, the existing mantel, required clearances and the TV manufacturer’s requirements. Chimneys Plus can help evaluate the proposed location before you install the TV.

It is available in either version: 200AN for natural gas or 200AP for propane. We select the correct model and evaluate the gas supply for your installation.

Yes, in an eligible existing fireplace that meets the P2’s requirements. In that application, the P2 is installed inside the fireplace; it does not replace the entire fireplace.

The required cavity depends on the front, backing plate and vent arrangement. For the Clearview 245CFV front with the 235SBPB1 reduced-depth backing plate, Valor allows a 12-inch minimum cavity depth only when the appliance is fully recessed into an eligible existing solid-fuel-burning fireplace. This is not a universal width-by-height-by-depth clearance for every P2 installation. Other arrangements have their own requirements, including room for vent connections and bends.

Chimneys Plus checks the complete configuration, gas-line location and protrusion, hearth conditions, and required mantel, mantel-leg and sidewall clearances before confirming fit. A built-in installation uses separate framing and clearance requirements.

Yes! The Valor P2 can provide dependable backup heat during a power outage. Its burner and radiant heating do not depend on household electricity, so you can continue enjoying warmth as long as your gas supply is available and the control-system batteries are working.

The optional blower requires electricity, but the appliance continues heating without it. It’s a practical source of warmth for your main living area when central heating is unavailable, rather than a guarantee of heating your entire home.

Yes! Chimneys Plus is licensed in North Carolina to install gas piping, and we routinely handle this work as part of gas fireplace appliance installations. We can evaluate your existing gas supply, install the piping needed for your new appliance and handle the required permitting.

Permit requirements depend on the work involved and your local inspection department. Installing a new gas line requires permitting. Replacing the fireplace itself also requires permitting, even when the gas line already exists.

For gas logs or an insert installed inside an existing fireplace, we’ll confirm the requirements for your project. Whenever a permit is required, Chimneys Plus handles the permitting for you.

The right choice depends on your existing fireplace and what you want from it. Vented gas logs are primarily chosen for the appearance and ambiance of an open fire. If you want regular room heat, convenient temperature control and dependable backup heat, a direct-vent gas insert is often a better fit.

Vent-free gas logs can provide a quick burst of warmth, such as taking the chill off a room in the morning. They also release combustion byproducts and moisture into the home. Chimneys Plus recommends short operating periods, generally a couple of hours at a time, rather than continuous heating, with ventilation that may include cracking a window as required by the appliance instructions and room conditions. An open window does not replace those ventilation requirements.

For longer periods of heating, a sealed direct-vent insert is often the better choice. It draws combustion air from outdoors and vents exhaust outside. If you’re adding a fireplace where none exists or replacing the entire fireplace, a built-in gas fireplace may be the appropriate option instead. We can help you compare these choices based on your home, heating goals and preferred appearance.

No! You don’t need to know which brand or model you want before reaching out. Tell us what you’d like to improve about your fireplace, whether that’s warmth, ambiance, convenience or backup heat, and we’ll help you compare suitable options.

We can guide you through the differences in fit, performance and style so you can choose an insert with confidence.