Before buying a gas fireplace, it’s smart to ask just that question. All heating units – furnaces, heaters, and fireplaces – burn natural gas, propane or electricity to generate heating output. We will look into how much does it cost to run a gas fireplace per hour, per day, and pe...
You should also make sure you have agas log burnerfor your wood-burning fireplace when you buy new gas logs. Some wood-burning fireplaces have log lighters. These aren't meant for gas logs. These are meant to be used to start a wood-burning fire without kindling. That doesn't mean log...
All the advantages that apply to your gas fireplace are also true for an outdoor fire pit, including convenience. No need to split wood and kindling and keep dry, no more storing wadded newspaper or cleaning up ashes. With a gas fire pit, all you need to do is grab your favorite bever...
Are they adequate for the size of the house? Do they work as intended (temperature permitting)? Do any fuel-burning stoves or fireplaces, fireplace inserts, chimneys and vents appear to be in good working order? Is the electrical system in good shape and working correctly? Inspectors check ...
Also included in the book is limited coverage of metal fireplace inserts, masonry stoves, gas log lighters, and outdoor barbecues. Although traditional fireplaces are not nearly as efficient as masonry stoves, which are built with baffles to absorb heat from the flue, the technical details and ...
radiant heat to warm up the room & home. During a power outage all wood and direct vent gas fireplaces, Inserts and stoves will continue to work safely producing radiant heat without the need for a fan. With Regency products you and your family can stay warm and worry-free during winter ...
These variables are the main reason that manufacturers make equipment that is versatile and easy to use. For instance, adjustable gas valves and remote controls for fireplaces, inserts and stoves. These controls easily vary the amount of natural or LP gas that’s burned, or the energy in BTU...
Keep in mind that direct vented gas fireplaces have a sealed piece of glass with a decorative front. Some fronts are fairly plain, others quite fancy. These fronts may or may not have “cosmetic” doors incorporated with them to give the look of a real wood burning fireplace. On the other...
There is a lot of confusion around the concept of burn times for wood burning fireplaces, stoves, and inserts. While the idea seems straightforward, in reality, it is anything but. A burn time refers to the maximum amount of time a wood unit will burn from a single load of wood. This...
Closed fireplaces and indoor fireplace inserts; Energy performance diagnosis, when not mandatory (1 per dwelling per 5 year period); Thermal insulation materials (excluding windows or doors); Removal of an oil tank; Installation of a double-flow ventilation system; Electric vehicle charging sys...