Wood stoves and pellet stoves are common in lake region properties — as primary heat in seasonal camps, as backup heat in year-round homes with generator dependence, and as supplemental heat in properties where central systems are undersized for Maine winters.

Alternative Heat Source in Naples is the most locally positioned provider for the lake region — on Roosevelt Trail at the center of the region. For sales, showroom visits, and installation consultations, Frost & Flame in Gorham and Embers in South Portland are the closest full-service hearth showrooms. Both carry a broad range of wood, pellet, and gas appliances and have factory-trained installation crews.

Stove installation in Maine requires proper clearances, appropriate venting, and in most cases a building permit. A permit is typically required when adding a new solid-fuel appliance. Your town's code enforcement office can confirm local requirements. Installers should be familiar with NFPA 211 (Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents) and local building codes. Ask any installer about their certification and permitting process before scheduling.

Pellet stoves require a reliable electricity supply to run the auger and blower — they will not function during a power outage unless connected to a generator. For seasonal properties with generator dependence, a wood stove may be a more reliable heat source than a pellet stove when the grid goes down. This is a practical consideration for lake region camps that experience extended outages in winter storms.

For chimney sweep and annual service on an existing wood, gas, or pellet stove, see the Chimney Sweep & Cleaning Inspection page. Dirty Bristles Chimney Sweep, a paid listing on this index, services all brands of wood, gas, and pellet stoves throughout the lake region.

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Alternative Heat Source Inc.

1754 Roosevelt Trail, Naples, ME — on-site in the lake region

Phone: (207) 693-4020

Website: altheatsource.com

Gas and pellet stove certified specialist based directly on Roosevelt Trail in Naples — the most locally positioned hearth provider for the lake region. Sales, installation, and service of gas and pellet appliances. Certified by the gas and pellet industry. Contact for current inventory and installation availability.

Embers Stoves & Fireplaces

581 Main St, South Portland, ME — serving Southern Maine

Phone: (207) 221-8242

Website: embersstoveshop.com

Hours: Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM  ·  Fri 9 AM–4 PM  ·  Sat–Sun Closed

Hearth showroom in South Portland carrying Jøtul, Kozy Heat, Mendota, and more. Gas fireplaces, wood stoves, and fire pits for sale. Installation team handles the full process from purchase through installation. Owner always in store. Weekdays only.

Frechette Chimney Sweeping

Sanford, ME — serving Windham and Southern Maine

Phone: (207) 608-0564

Website: bobfrechettechimneysweep.com

Wood stove installation specialist serving Southern Maine including Windham. Over 40 years of experience. Handles stove selection, installation, floor protection, wall shields, and venting. Also provides chimney sweeping and fireplace insert installation. Contact for service area confirmation for specific lake region towns.

Frost & Flame

621 Main St, Gorham, ME — serving Southern and Western Maine since 1976

Phone: (207) 856-1000

Website: frostandflame.com

Hours: Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM  ·  Sat 10 AM–3 PM

Established 1976. The closest full-service hearth showroom to the lake region. Gas, wood, and electric fireplaces, inserts, and stoves from top brands — all installed by factory-trained crews. Serves Southern and Western Maine. Every project starts with a showroom consultation. Gorham location is accessible from Windham, Standish, Raymond, and Sebago.

For chimney sweep and annual stove service, see the Chimney Sweep & Cleaning Inspection page. Stove installation typically requires a permit — confirm with your town's code enforcement office before scheduling installation work.

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Krainin Real Estate Sales & Rentals

Raymond, ME  ·  207-655-3811  ·  krainin.com

Serving the Sebago Lakes region since 1976. Nearly 200 waterfront properties and a team of local brokers who know every camp and cottage on the lake.

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Chalmers Insurance Group

Fryeburg, ME  ·  800-360-3000  ·  chalmersinsurancegroup.com

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This is a public resource directory. Providers listed are independent businesses — verify service area, certification, installation scope, and permitting requirements directly. Stove installation typically requires a building permit — confirm with your town's code enforcement office. Listings do not reflect recommendations or endorsements. No providers on this page are currently paid listings. We do not employ, recommend, verify, or guarantee any provider. Index last updated: May 2026.