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Fireplace

Your fireplace can be a pleasurable addition to your home and an excellent way to create a warm,

cozy atmosphere. However, it was not intended to be the sole heat source in the home. If used

improperly, it can easily result in much heat loss and many dollars wasted. To help prevent that,

consider a number of facts and suggestions.

Using the fireplace should be looked upon as a luxury, adding much to the atmosphere and just a

little to the heat in a home. Only about 15% of the heat produced by a fire is radiated into the house,

so 85% goes up the chimney! In addition, the fire draws warm air from the house for combustion.

Another big heat loss can come from leaving the damper open. We recommend closing the damper

(if applicable) when you are finished enjoying it. At the very least, use glass doors to prevent heated

air from being drawn up the chimney until the damper can be closed. However, do not close the glass

doors over a roaring fire, especially if you are burning hardwood, such as oak or hickory because the

heat could break the glass. Also, when closing the doors over a burning fire, open the mesh screens

first. This prevents excessive heat transfer from the mesh to the glass, which might become warped

or discolored.

Before using the fireplace, equip it with a grate and check to be sure the damper is open and it draws

properly. To do this, light a newspaper on the grate and see if the smoke is carried up the chimney.

This will warm the air in the flue, creating a better draft to start a fire.

Do not build a fire directly on the fireplace brick or surface – use a grate. Do not burn trash or rubbish

in the fireplace. Also, do not overheat your fireplace, since that could cause cracking or scorching of

materials surrounding the opening.

Never start a fire unless the damper is open. Use either a grate or andirons to hold the logs. Use a

well fitted screen. NEVER USE GASOLINE, KEROSENE OR CHARCOAL (Charcoal emits carbon

monoxide and is deadly) TO START A FIRE. DO NOT USE GREEN OR WET WOOD.

Gas Fireplace

If your home has a gas (non-wood burning) fireplace use the switch, normally installed on the wall to

the side of the unit, to ignite it. Most gas units are equipped with a pilot igniter, normally behind a grill

located at the bottom of the unit. These are similar to use as pilot igniters on a gas grill. Remember to

turn the pilot to the off position if you have gas service interrupted or if you plan on not using the

fireplace for an extended period of time.

Some units such as the vent-less fireplace emit carbon monoxide so use of these units must be

closely monitored.

Gas fireplaces must never be used to burn wood or trash. Only manufacturer approved and supplied

faux logs/rocks can be burned.

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