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BEST FIRE HEARTH & PATIO

Fireplaces, Gas Logs, Heating and Air Conditioning,

About us

For Over 38 Years, Hearth Experts Specializing in the Design, Installation, and Service of Fireplaces, Stoves, and Inserts that burn Gas, Wood Pellets, or Cord Wood. Come summer we offer high quality, long lasting Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Kitchens, Grills, Umbrellas, Awnings and More.... Albany-Colonie Showroom 1760 Central Ave. Albany, NY 12205 (518)869-9600 Troy-Brunswick Showroom: 720 Hoosick Road Troy, NY 12180 (518) 273-9300 WAREHOUSE/PARTS & SERVICE/INSTALLATION 70 COHOES AVE GREEN ISLAND NY 12186 SERVICE@BESTFIRE.COM (518) 687-2388 MON-FRI 7:30-4:00

Business highlights

47 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

SALES, INSTALLATION, AND REPAIR SERVICE-PARTS & ADVICE FOR THE FOLLOWING: GAS STOVES, PELLET STOVES, WOOD STOVES, GAS FIREPLACES, PELLET FIREPLACES, WOOD FIREPLACE, GAS INSERTS, PELLET INSERTS, WOOD INSERTS OUTDOOR FURNITURE, PATIO FURNITURE, OUTDOOR SHADE, UMBRELLAS, AWNINGS HEARTH ACCESSORIES, OUTDOOR FIREPLACES, FIRE PITS, FIREPITS, CUSTOM OUTDOOR KITCHES, GAS GRILLS, CHARCOAL GRILLS, BIG GREEN EGG, SMOKERS, PIZZA OVENS AND more

Services we don't offer

FIREWOOD SUPPLY


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.841 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
2%
3
2%
2
7%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 41 reviews

Jean B.
05/2019
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Excellent!! Looks like new! Would recommend to anyone.
Description of Work: Cleaning and repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$268

Eileen M.
11/2018
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Sales and installation were very professional. I am very happy with the product.
Description of Work: Purchased a gas fireplace insert and had it installed in an existing log burning fireplace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,800

Cathy D.
10/2017
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Arrived on time. Put down drop cloths, showed me pictures of the inside of my chimney and all the soot they got out. Have used in the past and will use again.
Description of Work: Cleaned my Chimney

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$258.12

Timothy W.
05/2017
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
Wow! Craig performed the work. He is everything you would want in a service provider. • He put down a pad in front of the fireplace so nothing got on our rug • He was very knowledgeable and allowed me to ask as many questions as I wanted • The cleaning was meticulous • He went through and tested everything to ensure it worked properly • When he found a problem, he explained the situation and my options, then let me decide I highly recommend Best Fire.
Description of Work: Full tune up on a propane fireplace. Also replaced the pilot assembly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$372

Thomas T.
02/2017
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Jeremey was punctual and very professional. He was very neat no boots in the house, drop cloth and left the house the way he found it, We needed a new igniter which he had with him. He was familiar with our 16 year old fire place at first glance. Pleasant and informative, Would definitely use again.
Description of Work: Cleaning and repair of gas fireplace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robert M.
01/2017
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
We were very pleased with the quality and neatness of the work performed by the technician, A.J. He thoroughly answered all of our questions.
Description of Work: Cleaning and diagnostics - gas fireplace

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$170

Sarah S.
12/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Lucas was able to answer my many questions regarding the pellet stove and guided me and my husband to make a good purchase for our home. We were replacing a pellet stove that was in our home when we purchased the house two years ago that broke last year. The installers were careful to keep my carpets clean, kept me updated on their progress and reviewed use of the stove fully before they left.
Description of Work: I purchased a pellet stove, which was also installed by Best Fire

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,600

Mike T.
11/2016
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Excellent, service people very neat and installation job was perfect. System works great and we love it.
Description of Work: Purschased and installed a gas fireplace

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Janet K.
01/2016
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
They were on time and put down drop cloths on floor and covered all the furniture. Both Matt and John were very efficient and friendly. It was a complete installation including chimney pipes, gas line and power line. They insulated all of the old fireplace vents to keep house warmer. They were very neat and cleaned up completely We are very happy with the installation.
Description of Work: Replace wood burning fireplace with gas insert

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Rebecca M.
11/2015
2.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
If you are not a current customer, do not bother calling. We had used Best Fire for a previous home, but when I called for service for a gas fireplace that needs service I was told right up front they do not provide service for anyone but existing customers this time of year. (the time of year one would actually use their fireplace). The gentleman on the phone was polite but offered no resolution even after I mentioned I had used them for a previous home. Guess the moral of the story is you should fire up your gas fireplace in July to make sure it will work in November. Clearly Best Fire does not want new customers. I think most people service or purchase product during the season you use it. Very disappointed in this experience after seeing they had an A rating on Angie's List.
Description of Work: I called for service for a gas fireplace that needs service since the starter clicks but never produces a full flame (it was fine at end of last season). We thought of replacing the fireplace original to the home, but probably not this month.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from BEST FIRE HEARTH & PATIO
Yes it is true that sometimes we do have to turn people down for service because we do not have access to parts for a manufacture or because we have to make our current customers a priority. We do want to service everyone that we can but we have to make those people who have purchased a product with us a priority. Knowing that we have to turn people down from time to time is not easy and we do review our process all of the time. I encourage you to call us again because you will not be disappointed with the service we can provide.

Scott S.
07/2015
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Outstanding! Sales person at the home show as well as at the showroom was knowledgable and listened to our needs (wants). Delivery was scheduled at my convenience and was quick and painless. We certainly recommend.
Description of Work: We purchased a fire table from Best Fire after seeing one at a local home show. It included free delivery and assembly as well as training on how to use.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200

Stephen B.
07/2015
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
It did take at least a month for Best Fire to get the specific logs I ordered, but I learned that this is unfortunately typical in the industry. The Service department was patient with my questions and kept me informed. Things in life sometimes don't go smoothly, but (from my experience) Best Fire is a company and staff you can trust.
Description of Work: Best Fire replaced all of my Gas Fireplace Logs which were ruined by owner, thoroughly checked my entire system for safety, and carefully instructed me how to perform various tasks such as removing the glass to clean, and how to turn off the pilot light if necessary and how to re-ignite it. Very friendly, very professional. The service representative also gave "realistic" advice - for instance, leaving your pilot light on will obviously cost you a bit more, but it will keep bird nests and critters out of your venting system that could result in a somewhat expensive service call. I was so impressed, I gave a very decent tip!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Deborah S.
07/2015
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
It was several years ago so I don't remember too many details. They did a fine job and, as far as I remember, they came when they said they would. I love the fireplace - it really brings a bit of warmth to cold winter days. I hired them back in fall 2014 to clean the fireplace, and that was also a very positive experience.
Description of Work: Installed a gas fireplace in my living room

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Mia M.
05/2015
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
Best Fire arrived exactly when they said they would, and immediately got to work. It was a pretty in depth job that required about 3-4 hours of work. Both employees were extremely professional. I was incredibly impressed by both their efficiency and also their cleanliness. They cut into sheet rock, wood, etc. and took the time to make sure they cleaned as they worked, as well as after the job was completed. We were extremely satisfied with their work and also their work ethic.
Description of Work: Installed a gas fireplace, and all require equipment (venting) to make it functional.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Deborah B.
04/2015
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Nothing was done. Just shopping, very helpful and nice.
Description of Work: Just talked and looked over options

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Linda F.
01/2015
5.0
fireplaces, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
We replaced an Enviro Insert with the Harmon Accentra Pellet Insert. My husband and I visited the Albany showroom and were shown the Harmon Accentra Insert pellet stove on display . The salesman Tim, sat with us an explained how the stove worked, he was very knowledgeable and took his time answering all our questions. We signed all paperwork that day in november. The scheduler for installation called to let us know the stove would be installed Dec 19th. The installers showed up dec 19th at 8:30am but the fire box was too large for our opening, we were told the wrong fire box was shipped in error and they would reorder the correct fire box and call us to reschedule another appointment for installation. That saturday we received a call from Best Hearth & Patio apologizing for the mixup and gave us a 1/2 ton of pellets for our inconvienience. The scheduler called on friday Dec 26th to let us know the installers would be coming on Dec 29th. Sure enough on dec 29th the installers arrived at 8:30 and were very professional and spent the entire day installing our new Accentra Insert. They did an excellant job and spent time showing my husband how to operate our new stove. We love our new Accentra, it works just as we were told it would and would recommend Best Fire Hearth & Patio to anyone looking for a company that goes above and beyond what most other companies do.
Description of Work: Installed Accentra Insert Pellet Stove.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,200

John C.
03/2014
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Job was completed in one day and we are very satisfied with the installation.
Description of Work: Removed existing zero clearance wood fireplace and installed a new gas fired fireplace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Andrew J.
10/2013
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
The crew was very professional and helpful, laid down tarps to prevent tracking ashes around the house. They were very informative with suggestions without pressuring me to purchase extra services. I would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: Best Fire inspected my wood stove and ended up sweeping the chimney for not much more than the original exstimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Lisa H.
09/2013
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
I called about my pellet stove. I was looking for information on how to maintain during operation and what type of yearly service I needed to do. They customer reps that I talked to went out of their way to get my the information I needed, even though they do not handle the stove type I have. If I need to buy anything stove/fireplace related, I will defintiely go back to Best Fire for my purchases based on customer service alone.
Description of Work: Provided information on service and maintenance of pellet stove.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lisa A.
07/2013
3.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
When I did get the estimate, which was fairly soon after my visit to the showroom, the price was actually quite competitive, and the person that contacted me was quite pleasant. However, I brought my business to a competitor as customer service is important to me.
Description of Work: I requested an estimate to restore my wood burning place as opposed to a gas insert. This service cost $150.00. I did not receive a written estimate, or any communication, despite a phone call on my part. I eventually stopped into the showroom, 2 weeks later to inquire. The salesman informed me he was quite busy as this is the season for the sale of gas grills. He eventually looked up my estimate on the computer (which was not complete) and told me someone would be in touch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


David S.
02/2013
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Salesman gave us a quote and we put down a deposit. Salesman then came to our house to verify required components. Install team came a few weeks later to install the unit.
Description of Work: Gas Fireplace insert installed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

Michael P.
01/2013
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Left a message on 1/29/2013. Returned promptly and scheduled service for the next day. Called when promised and arrived as scheduled. Craig was extremely professional and efficient. He assessed the situation, worked quickly, cleaned everything as he went along and made sure every aspect of the fireplace was safe and working properly. He clearly knew what he was doing and did a great job.
Description of Work: Service to gas fireplace - replace thermal coupler and thermal pile.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

James L.
04/2011
4.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
We were extremely pleased by our initial contact with Bob Smith at the Brunswick store. He went over options with us and came to our house for measuring and planning purposes. We agreed that the pellet stove installation should take place on the same day as the fireplace screen installation, so there was a delay in waiting for the special order of the Stoll screen. We were notified of the process that we had to go through, including getting a building permit from the local building inspector. The installation actually took place sooner than we expected due to early arrival of custom parts. The day of installation went as planned except they were able to relocate the outside vent and not use a part that we had paid for. This was taken off our final bill, so the job actually cost less than the estimate. After the installation we noticed some loose insulation in the fireplace screen and soot had formed on the glass of the stove. The loose insulation was removed and the screen caulked in place, and the issue with soot formation was described as "typical". When we discussed the soot issue at the Albany store, we were pretty much blown off by the salesman there, so we called the Brunswick store to complain. Later there was a problem with the auger on the woodstove that meant the stove was inoperable on New Year's Eve. We called and got an appointment, and a technician (Maurice) came and tightened a set screw so the auger would turn properly. Maurice also went over the stove and how to clean every nook and cranny, so now we konw how to use it and what to do if the auger doesn't turn. We were very please with Bob Smith and Maurice, but some of the other workers do not deserve an "A" or "B" rating. We were also disappointed by how long it took to get somebody out to look at the stove when it wasn't working in the middle of the winter. Bob Smith was concerned about our problems, but the person scheduling the appointment was not and did not call back so we had to call a second time. Overall, the experience was positive, quality seems to be good, and appearance is great.
Description of Work: New installation of a Harmon pellet stove in Florida room and installation of Stoll fireplace screen into existing fireplace in the family room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,150

susan S.
05/2009
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Excellent process. Person who came to the house to give an estimate was prompt and explained everything. Installation team showed up ontime and did an amazing job. They also explained how to use my new fireplace.
Description of Work: Removed my old wood burning fireplace as well as the mantle and brick work. Put in a new gas fireplace, ran the gas lines, built a new rise and removed and disposed of all old materials. Vacuumed carpet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Mary Alice S.
10/2008
2.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Best Fire is the only dealer that sells Stoll Fireplace doors so I had to order through them. They are custom doors. The owner is not honest and overcharges in many instances. If you work with him, you need to watch your estimate and final bill etc. He charges for every little item. He over charged me a few times. He is very pushy and controlling, quite tough to work with. After negotiating a lesser price he increased the charge of the FP doors and gave credits and said he was charging less but was in fact charging more.
Description of Work: The measurement went fine as the owner came out to check out the job and he charged for the measure and we really didn't need him to do that service for us since we have a contractor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$4,500
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Contact information

1760 CENTRAL AVE, Albany, NY 12205

www.bestfire.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Fireplaces,
Gas Logs,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Furniture - Sales,
Stone and Gravel,
Outdoor Kitchens

FAQ

BEST FIRE HEARTH & PATIO is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

BEST FIRE HEARTH & PATIO accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, BEST FIRE HEARTH & PATIO does not offer free project estimates.
No, BEST FIRE HEARTH & PATIO does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, BEST FIRE HEARTH & PATIO does not offer a senior discount.
No, BEST FIRE HEARTH & PATIO does not offer emergency services.
No, BEST FIRE HEARTH & PATIO does not offer warranties.
BEST FIRE HEARTH & PATIO offers the following services: SALES, INSTALLATION, AND REPAIR SERVICE-PARTS & ADVICE FOR THE FOLLOWING: GAS STOVES, PELLET STOVES, WOOD STOVES, GAS FIREPLACES, PELLET FIREPLACES, WOOD FIREPLACE, GAS INSERTS, PELLET INSERTS, WOOD INSERTS OUTDOOR FURNITURE, PATIO FURNITURE, OUTDOOR SHADE, UMBRELLAS, AWNINGS HEARTH ACCESSORIES, OUTDOOR FIREPLACES, FIRE PITS, FIREPITS, CUSTOM OUTDOOR KITCHES, GAS GRILLS, CHARCOAL GRILLS, BIG GREEN EGG, SMOKERS, PIZZA OVENS AND more
FIREWOOD SUPPLY

Contact information

1760 CENTRAL AVE, Albany, NY 12205

www.bestfire.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM