My husband and I were planning a bedroom remodel, which included taking out a wood burning fireplace and installing a gas insert. After looking through many reviews online, we decided to go check out Max Heat showroom (Crown Hill area). Max was great. Knowledgeable and patient. He answered all the questions we had and helped guide us in the right direction! He supplied us with a few brochures, and we went on our way. He sent us a few quotes based on the inserts we were looking at in the shop. We landed on the Solas 48. Since we were taking care of the build out ourselves, I had a lot of questions on how to do so correctly. Max was so helpful in helping us with the schematics and how to build the platform for the insert to sit on. We had to build it perfectly so the fireplace window was centered in the facade. We paid a 50% deposit for the insert, and it was ordered. He kept us in the loop on order status, and was able to schedule the install once he had a firm delivery date. The day Max and his wife came out to do the install, it was one of the hottest days of the summer (go figure!) I had the AC cranked up for them so they were comfortable during the install! They did a wonderful job! Very efficient, friendly and professional! They showed me how to work the controls and recommend I run the fireplace for 3 hours to do the burn off. (This didn't happen until fall!) We love our fireplace! It turned out beautifully! (We outsourced slabs of porcelain for the surround.) We highly recommend Max Heat for any fireplace needs! They are amazing at what they do!! read more

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My gas fireplace suddenly went dead and would not re-light. I called Max Heat and he came out within 2 days and quickly fixed it. He is friendly, professional, and reasonably priced. I will definitely call him next time I have an issue with my fireplace. read more

Had them install a wood burning insert. Very happy with the service and communication along the way. There was a minor issue with the door hard to close. They came and fixed it on a day when there were power outages everywhere. read more

We had a gas fireplace installed by Max Heat (https://www.maxheatfire.com/info/) and are so happy with the experience and result! We wanted to keep the profile of our original 1929 tile fireplace and they were able to have a surround fabricated with minimal overlap. The owner, Max, is friendly, communicative, and works to a high standard. read more

Max Heat - Fireplace with custom surround. - Fireplace Services Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I couldn't be happier after working with Max Heat. The entire process was streamlined and they even actively saved me hundreds of dollars by taking unnecessary items off of the invoice. 10/10, would highly recommend. read more

Max Heat - Fireplace Services Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Max totally crushed it. I'd been wanting a gas fireplace for a couple years and have had a couple of quotes over the years. I found Max via a yelp search and glad I contacted him. He got back to me right away, which I believe was over a weekend. I'm not a proponent of people working weekends or evenings but sole proprietors who do so impress upon me commitment to their business and a high level of customer service. Max came out for the estimate and gave me some good options of product to consider and he was very knowledgeable about the install, procedure and products themselves. The install was schedule and went flawlessly. Perhaps the thing that impressed me most was a particular issue native to my fireplace. It's irregular masonry and the opening was not a perfect rectangle with straight lines. Max did a "jigsaw" style cut in the metal work so it fit perfectly into my fireplace's masonry. check out the photos. Additionally, his quote was about $500 cheaper that my next cheapist quote. I had also demo'd part of my chimney and had the masonry sitting in my driveway. Max volunteered to haul it away for me. I've been using the fireplace for 2 days now and love it. It puts out a lot of heat and is totally adjustable. I've been able to lower my thermostat and use the fireplace as a primary heating source which i expect will save on my gas bill. 5 stars for Max! read more

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I cannot recommend Max enough. We had an ancient gas insert that was barely hanging on. We sent him a photo and some info as to what we're looking for and he quoted a couple options, one of which was exactly what we were looking for. He needed to order parts and do a custom faceplate, so we waited about a month after the initial visit for installation, which was far faster than we were expecting. The install was done in a morning in just a few hours. The new gas insert is exactly what we were hoping for, and is a huge improvement over the one that was replaced. He also brought an electrician to run an exterior line on our brick house, and the installation is extremely clean and professional. If you're looking for a gas insert, look no further. read more

Max installed a gas insert for our fireplace back in June, and we could not be more pleased! When we asked to set up an inspection for an estimate, they were able to come later that day! They were able to get our insert installed very quickly, and they were also able to out-compete the other quotes we had. Max had all the answers for helping us narrow-in on the right choice of insert model, and the metal frame they made for it looks really great. read more

Was so excited to find this business. We had been hitting dead ends with trying to get a gas fireplace installed. Max was super responsive and helpful to get what we needed ordered. Highly recommend this business! And can't wait until our fireplace comes in! Thank you for all your help Max! read more

Max personally came out to do the quote and make recommendations. Then him and his crew came out and did an excellent job installing our gas fireplace insert. Not only did he take care of the aesthetics, he made sure the design/selection was functional for our needs and house. They installed the gas insert with new electrical, and a raised base that takes into consideration the size of the fireplace. It is an aesthetic detail recommended by Max We really enjoyed working with Max and his team. read more

Max Heat - Gas insert + electrical. - Fireplace Services Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Max is awesome and he does great work. You should hire him. (Continue below for details but the first part says what you need to hear.) He talked with us and gave us an estimate without coming into the house, which is huge given the COVID circumstances. When he did come to check things out, he looked at what we had and guided us through our options without being pushy, salesy or overwhelming at all, which can be difficult when you don't know exactly what you want. In fact, he made some incredible suggestions that were also more affordable than what we'd planned for originally. He fielded my annoying questions (which he assured me were not stupid but I know they were) and he did a beautiful job. He was both friendly and professional. We love our new gas fireplace, and so do our cats! read more

After getting a few quotes, MaxHeat was definitely the best choice! Max was very responsive and easy to work with to get the estimate and to schedule the install. They were very professional and efficient on the install date and we are so happy with our new fireplace. They were also such a better deal than some of the other full-service fireplace/install places and that paired with the great communication and quality install we would definitely recommend them! read more

Max Heat - Fireplace Services Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We got a freestanding fireplace in our house and Max was very helpful coming over to look at the area and helping us find the right stove. Max was great at communicating costs and scheduling of installation. Him and his father brought everything in and he did the full installation in5 hours with everything working, looking great and cleaned up. While everyone else said it was take at least 2 months to install he did it on a week. read more

Max Heat - Fireplace Services Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Max is awesome & super helpful. I called to see if I could schedule a cleaning because my gas fireplace pilot light wouldn't start after one season. But Max said "I can help you with that over the phone". And just like that he explained & gave me an important tip to getting this to light. And it worked. No cleaning necessary. He ended up saving me well over $200. Thanks MAX!!!!! read more

Max was absolutely great! Our fireplace was beautiful. But the best thing was we actually have a town house without a lot of space and most inserts will have a significant amount of depth 14 to 18 inches, which we did not have room for in our living room. The other fireplace companies all said sorry, get electric, until Max was like nope heres a beautiful gas fireplace I can put in. He was very responsive and communicated great with our contractor. Then after the tile people came to install the surround of the fireplace and damaged the crap out of it, he was there to fix the whole thing! The end result was this beautiful focal piece of our home! read more

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I can't express how wonderful our experience was with Max Heat. The communication from the quote to final invoice was fantastic. Our Malm fireplace took a few months to ship but Max kept us updated along the way. Installation was smooth and he and Zach were a delight to spend the day with as they put it in. Thoroughly impressed by the professionalism and quality of work. I would recommend a 1,000x over and will be having them come install our next gas fireplace in a few months. read more

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Max is reliable, communicative, honest and thorough! We were looking for companies that specialize in converting wood burning fireplaces to gas and came across Max Heat. Out of all of the companies we reached out to, Max was the most responsive and had competitive pricing. Max gave us an estimate without coming into the house, which is great during these COVID times. Once we decided to move forward with Max, he scheduled time to inspect the area and discuss options. He also gave us some advice on how to remove our old raised fireplace hearth--so helpful! Ultimately, once we scheduled the installation date, the project was completed within 5-6 hours--no dirt or mess left behind. We are so happy with our new gas fireplace :) We would recommend him hands down to anyone that is interested in adding a gas fireplace to their home. read more

Max made our dream of gas fireplace and an insert happen with no hiccups. Other companies didn't come through for us, but Max did. A pleasure to work with, on-time, communicative, beautiful work. Thank you! read more

Max Heat - fireplace insert - Fireplace Services Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After getting a complete run-around by another large, well-known fireplace company in Seattle, we reached out to Max and the experience was night and day. Max was super responsive, helped us with some problem solving, and ultimately recommended an insert that maximized viewing area for our fireplace opening. The model he suggested was not the most expensive, it was the best option for our needs. No 'upsell'. Installation was quick with no fuss once the parts were in town. It's hard to describe how helpful Max was compared to his competitors, would recommend giving him a call before anyone else. read more

Excellent service. Highly recommend - I looked at multiple firms, Max was great. Competitive pricing and very responsive.

While exploring the idea of getting a new fireplace, I was lucky enough to come across Max Heat. He was quick to respond and very knowledgeable. He came out and looked at where I'd want the fireplace, and while my home isn't properly suited for it, he was kind enough to explain why. I wish I could get one though, the guy knows his stuff. read more