Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Premium Fireplaces & Stoves in Bellingham
Innovations for Quality Living has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1972, specializing in premium hearth products and home comfort solutions. Our family-owned business, led by Jerry and Kathy Thramer for over three decades, focuses on delivering high-quality fireplaces, stoves, spas, grills, and central vacuum systems. With a dedicated Bellingham showroom featuring live product displays, we combine expert technical knowledge with personalized service to help customers transform their homes into relaxing retreats. Our team provides comprehensive support for installation, venting options, and interior design integration, ensuring tailored solutions for every client. As authorized dealers for brands like Lopi, FPX, and Amantii, we maintain rigorous quality standards across all products.Our commitment to customer satisfaction extends to flexible communication channels, including phone, email, and detailed product brochures. With decades of industry experience, we offer specialized expertise in both traditional wood-burning and modern gas/electric fireplace technologies. Our showroom features the largest grill selection in the Northwest, including Big Green Egg models. We prioritize environmental responsibility through energy-efficient product offerings and compliance with EPA regulations. Our dedication to quality extends to every aspect of our business, from product curation to after-sales support.
Services
Gas Fireplaces
Wood Stoves
Sundance Spas
BBQ Grills
Central Vacuums
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined experience in hearth product expertise
- Our Bellingham showroom features live product demonstrations
- We provide specialized installation guidance for all heating systems
- We maintain EPA-certified wood stove compliance expertise
- Our team includes factory-trained specialists for major brands
Associations and certifications
- United Fireplace & Stove Institute
Services
Gas Fireplaces
Our gas fireplaces combine efficiency with aesthetic appeal, offering controlled heat output and customizable design options. Professional staff assist with selection, venting solutions, and installation for both new construction and remodeling projects. We feature premium brands like FPX and Montigo that meet strict safety and performance standards.
Wood Stoves
Modern wood stoves provide renewable heating solutions with advanced combustion technology for maximum efficiency. Our EPA-certified experts ensure compliance with Washington state regulations while helping customers choose between traditional and push-button ignition models. Showroom displays demonstrate real-world performance.
Sundance Spas
Transform your outdoor space with Sundance Spas featuring advanced hydrotherapy systems and energy-efficient designs. Our showroom includes operational models for hands-on testing, with expert guidance on installation requirements and maintenance best practices for year-round enjoyment.
BBQ Grills
We offer the Pacific Northwest's largest selection of premium grills including Big Green Egg models. From compact patio units to commercial-grade systems, our specialists help customers choose the perfect outdoor cooking solution with matching accessories and installation support.
Central Vacuums
Cyclovac central vacuum systems provide powerful, quiet cleaning solutions with permanent installation benefits. Our team demonstrates system advantages over portable units and provides complete installation services for new or upgraded whole-house cleaning systems.
People
Jerry Thramer
Co-Owner
With over 30 years leading Innovations for Quality Living, Jerry Thramer brings deep product knowledge and business leadership to our family-owned operation. His expertise spans all offered product lines.
Kathy Thramer
Co-Owner
Kathy Thramer co-owns Innovations for Quality Living with Jerry, contributing three decades of customer service experience and operational management expertise to our Bellingham-based business.
Questions
What fireplace options do you offer?
We carry gas, wood, pellet, and electric fireplaces with various designs including built-in, freestanding, and insert models to suit different home styles.
Do you have operational product displays?
Yes, our Bellingham showroom features live demonstrations of fireplaces, stoves, and spas with several units operating daily for hands-on evaluation.
Are your wood stoves EPA certified?
All wood stoves we sell meet current EPA efficiency standards and Washington state environmental requirements, with compliance documentation available.
Do you provide installation support?
Our specialists offer comprehensive installation guidance including venting solutions, code compliance checks, and design integration assistance for all product categories.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, debit cards, Visa, and MasterCard for both in-store purchases and project installations.
