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Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products

Brick or Stone Fireplace Installation, Brick or Stone Fireplace Repair, Gas, Pellet, or Wood Stove Service,

About us

Embers Custom Fireplace and Gas Products is a full service specialty hearth and barbecue shop. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff has over 85 years of combined experience in the fireplace and grill industry.

Business highlights

21 years of experience

Services we offer

& Inserts, Fireplace Refacing, Fireplace Tools & Accessories, Natural & Propane Grills, Stoves, Wood & Stone Mantels, Wood Burning Fireplaces

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.718 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
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6%
3
11%
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Showing 1-18 of 18 reviews
Donald G.
Jun 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It was a great experience! I called Embers and spoke with Ben who said that they were quite busy but that he would schedule me for the next week. I was pleasantly surprised when the service was performed much quicker than that. The appointment was made by Laura for the next day and Randy showed up promptly as scheduled. Quite simply, he was great! Not only did he do the necessary repairs but he went above and beyond by cleaning the grill so well that it looked like new even though it is many years old! Thank you all.

Ramona S.
Feb 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The gentlemen were fast and efficient. Cleaned everything up as they worked. Very satisfied with the job. I needed them to come after which they were willing to do.
Response from Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products
"Thank you for the great review! After decades of fireplace product installations, our crews have developed a variety of methods for being clean and efficient. We hope you enjoy your beautiful, new glass doors."

Anne P.
Jan 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
The technician arrived when he said he would. He was very professional and kind. He walked me through what was wrong with our insert, and educated me on how to better use it. Everything is working as it should now! Thank you
Response from Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products
"Thank you for the great review. Please let us know if you have any more questions or concerns."

Lukas T.
Jan 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
We bought a new gas log set and had it installed by an Embers contractor. Everyone was professional, prompt and the price was fair based on comparison elsewhere.
Response from Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products
"Thank you for taking the time to leave the kind review. We strive to exceed expectations. That becomes challenging around the holidays. We hope this customer enjoys their gas logs for many years to come."

William N.
Jun 2017
3.0
Everything was good at first but lately beginning to wonder if we made the right choice.
Response from Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products
"We are familiar with this project. We apologize for the issues that we had to deal with. A lot of it stemmed from poor customer service from one of our staff members. That employee has been let go and we are dedicated to improving every part of the customer experience in that location. We hope that in the future we may be able to earn your business back. We do appreciate the A rating for quality."

Carol L.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Response from Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products
"Thank you for taking the time to rate us!"

Gary G.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
unknown
Response from Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products
"Thank you for taking the time to rate us!"

Tracy P.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
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Response from Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products
"Thank you for taking the time to rate us!"

Chuck L.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products
"Thank you for the A rating. We always appreciate our customers taking the time out of their schedule to share their thoughts about Embers."

CATHERINE L.
Dec 2014
3.0
$106
In early October 2014 I went to the Solon store to look at logs and spoke to a salesman.  He gave me a good amount of time and I selected the log sets I wanted, but then I went home to think about it.  When I called the store a day or so later to order, there was confusion because the brochures I took with me had a business card attached for "Scott."  I asked for Scott, was told that Scott wasn't there and hadn't been there on Saturday when I was in.  So I said, well, I talked to somebody who gave me a card marked "Scott" but in any event I want two log sets.  "Oh, you talked to Steve.  He does not work here.  He works in the Mentor store."  And then the person on the phone, listening to what I wanted, told me I really did not want that set and I should come back to the store again so he could show me what I needed.  I hung up and called Steve in Mentor, ordered the log sets, and waited. Another phone call set up a delivery day and time.  Then on the day, another person (Ben) delivered the set, explaining that these were from Solon because they weren't available in Mentor. Then the installers came, looked at my fireplaces, and said they could not install the sets because the gas valves on the gas lines feeding my fireplaces were leaky.  I asked if they could be fixed and the installer said he did not do that.  They took the logs and left.  Then I called the Mentor store at least two times, leaving a message, and never getting a call back, to get a refund of my $1,000 deposit.  Finally I sent an email to the company saying that I really wanted my deposit back, considering that I did not have any logs.  Almost immediately I got a call from Ben who took care of the refund, minus $106 for the service call to not install the logs.  I thought I was done.  On December 27 I received a call from Embers telling me I needed to pay for the service call.  I explained that I already had paid.  This took a long time with the person on the phone questioning my account of the transaction.  
Overall, I can say that anybody who wants to deal with Embers should talk to Ben, who is friendly, competent, respectful and responsive.  Everybody else tended to be condescending or argumentative, and not terribly helpful.  And the company overall seems poorly organized, as they could not keep track of my records.
Response from Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products
"At all three of our Embers locations, we strive to exceed customer expectations, not just meet them. Obviously in this case, we fell short of that goal. Our staff members are generally assigned to specific stores but from time to time, they are required to work in a store that they are not normally in. I think a majority of the confusion as to which sales person this customer was dealing stemmed from that. Perhaps in an effort to not get involved with a conversation they weren't familiar with, some of our staff passed this customer on to other sales associates. It is a training issue we will address moving forward. I would like to take the opportunity to make a note on our installation safety standards. The reason this customer was not able to have her gas logs installed was due to old, leaky floor valves. The customer shared a story with us about how one of our competitors had recently hooked up a gas log set to one of her fireplaces without pressure testing the existing gas line. The valve was bad and natural gas began to build up in the basement. This is obviously a very dangerous situation. Our experienced installers were able to detect the problem on the two fireplaces we were working with before they installed the products. Once the leaks were detected, we stopped the job and informed the customer that new lines would be needed to move forward. She declined. Since the products were not special order items, the customer's deposit was refunded without dispute but with the exception of the service cost to pressure test her gas lines / valves. The phone call to collect on the service call well after the job had been closed out and completed was a clerical error as we were closing out the fiscal year. We apologize for upsetting the customer needlessly."

Mary C.
Sep 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$107
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THOMAS Q.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
It took a little longer than expected but I think it was the manufacturer not the actual company. They used a sub-contractor for the electrical work. It was a good experience. There was no extra charges than original estimate. Two people came out. It took them three hours to install it. I would tell a friend or family member they were very careful to get the measurements right to get our type of unit. They did give us a written estimate ahead of time and it was pretty close to what we paid.

Robert P.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
It looks great and has been used a lot this past winter.
Response from Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products
"It never gets old hearing good things about a customer's experience with Embers. We're glad that the Kozy Heat fireplace is providing the heat and beauty that we said it would provide. Thank you for your business!"

Blanche K.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,534
They were friendly and informative upon my arrival at the store. I choose what I wanted and was told the waiting period for delivery and installation. I was called in the approximate time frame and set a delivery/installation date. They came within the specified time. They were clean, courteous and did a great job!
Response from Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products
"We were very pleased with the results on this project. The door was extremely over sized on the height because the fireplace was so unique. Our staff was able to use their decades of experience to get the door made correctly and install it with the log set. We thank the customer for her business. We know she will enjoy that door and log set for decades to come."

WAYNE T.
Sep 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They always do an excellent job.
Response from Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products
"Customer service is our #1 concern. We are thankful for our repeat customers that give us the opportunity to serve them through out the year."

JUDITH W.
Jul 2012
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
see above. University heights building department snoops showed up during installation and I discovered that permit needed to be pulled. grounded outlet required for permit inspection to pass (which makes no logical sense since the blower pulls less current than a refrigerator or garbage disposal; the city and electrician got their pound of flesh). blower rattled. it took 6 months to get it replaced while still under warranty. I am finally satisfied with the product and service. this is a worthwhile thing to do for a fireplace to add warmth in the winter.
Response from Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products
"I am thankful for the honest assessment provided by this member in regards to her purchase from Embers. When most consumers have an issue, they simply give an F rating without truly considering the overall specifics of each rated category. She obviously took the time to truly consider her ratings and that is appreciated. I apologize for the blower warranty process taking as long as it did. It seemed like every time I tried to follow up on the warranty claim, either Lennox or the Lennox distribution point had no record of the claim. After the 3rd time, I finally received confirmation of the order. Then it only took another 2 months to get it. I don't know if it was a stock issue or not but it was definitely not an acceptable amount of time. The Lightening Nuggets that I gave to her should cure her drafting issues. Starting fires with paper in high efficiency wood inserts creates the opportunity for smoke to build up in the room while the draft is still being established. The Nuggets provide the heat to establish the draft without all of the heavy smoke that paper creates."

Sandy H.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
I purchased a Hearthstone Wood Stove from Embers as part of a home remodeling project. I had no idea there was so much involved with purchasing a wood stove. The differences between cast iron, steel, and soapstone stoves were overwhelming at first but the owner of Embers was extremely helpful with making the decision on the right one for our home. He was genuinely interested in selling us the right product for our home, not just "the deal of the month". I was so grateful for the help we received on providing the proper stove pipe, pulling permits, and what kind of wood to use in the stove. The installers were extremely professional and fun to talk to. They were very careful to take their shoes off in the house and they cleaned up after themselves when the job was done. This was a terrific experience and I look forward to using our beautiful soapstone stove for years to come. I never thought I would be excited for the cold weather!
Response from Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products
"It was a pleasure to work with the customer. We thank them for their purchase and look forward to serving them for years to come in supporting their beautiful Hearthstone stove."

Kathy C.
Nov 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400
I had a very positive painless experience with them. The owner is very knowledge about his product, and helpful in selecting doors to compliment the existing fireplace. He was very tolerant in us and our uncertainties. The instillation was very professional and I did not have to do any clean up. They cleaned up the existing gas logs and re-positioned the gratein the logs and put down new sand embers and rock.
Response from Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products
"It was a pleasure to work with this customer. I am thankful that they trusted Embers with this major special order purchase. Having a great product line and a firm understanding of the different models helps to ensure the job exceeds the customer's expectations."

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FAQ

Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products does not offer free project estimates.

No, Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products does not offer a senior discount.

No, Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products does not offer emergency services.

No, Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas Products does not offer warranties.