Trekker Pellet Insert
Overview
The new Trekker pellet insert with Efficient Energy (E2) technology is the most powerful and efficient insert ever designed by Quadra-Fire. E2 technology helps achieve 83.2% efficiency—saving money by burning less fuel. The standard 7-day wireless programmable thermostat, 52 lb hopper and easy-clean cast iron firepot ensure this pellet insert is easy to operate. And these efficient pellet-burning inserts are the only inserts available with cast iron construction on all major components—proving it’s built to last.
Quick Specs
- BTUs: Up to 51,000 Input
- Heating Capacity: Up to 2,900 sq ft
| BTU | 16,400 - 51,000 Input |
|---|---|
| Width | 32 in. |
| Height | 29-3/4 in. |
| Depth | 28-1/8 in. |
| Weight | 425 lbs. |
| Heating Capacity | 1,300 - 2,900 sq ft. |
| Hopper Capacity | 52 lbs. |
| Glass Type | Ceramic |
| Efficiency | 83.0% |
| EPA Certified | Yes |
Hearth Blog Posts
Choosing the Right Fireplace for a Mountain Home
A fireplace is the heart of a mountain home — but mountain living brings cold, outages, high altitude, and big open rooms. Here's how to choose between wood, gas, pellet, and electric, and get the heat, safety, and scale right.
Can a Fireplace Actually Heat My Home?
A fireplace won't replace your furnace — but it can meaningfully heat the spaces where you actually spend your time, reduce your furnace run time by 20–40%, and keep your family warm during a power outage. This guide explains how zone heating works, compares BTU output and efficiency across gas, wood, and electric fireplaces (with specific models from Valor, Kozy Heat, Heatilator, Heat & Glo, and Stûv), walks through three real-world Idaho heating scenarios, and shows you why a fireplace BTU feels warmer than a furnace BTU.
Wood-Burning vs. Gas Fireplace: Total Cost of Ownership in Idaho
Most people compare wood and gas fireplaces by sticker price and stop there — but the purchase price is only part of the story. The real question is total cost of ownership: what you'll spend over the years to buy, fuel, and maintain it, plus the value of things that never show up on a receipt, like ambiance and heat during a power outage. This guide breaks down the true 10-year cost of each in Idaho using real local numbers — the cheapest natural gas in the country (~$0.50/therm) and affordable firewood (~$200/cord) — across upfront, fuel, and maintenance. Spoiler: gas usually wins on cost, but wood wins on the intangibles. Here's how to decide which is right for your home.
