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Monty
1. Are the unvented ones as safe as vented ones?
2. Can you light them if the electric power has gone out?
3. Are there any other safety concerns I should know about?
Also, do the tops of the vented ones get really hot? If my cat jumped on it, would she burn her paws?
Answer
Unvented gas fireplaces are as safe as any other style but you should use a heating log set which burns extremely efficiently. I've used this style for over 15 yrs. Also you must install a carbon monoxide detector in the room where the fireplace is located to be on the safe side. They can be burned without electric power and we have heated our entire house with them during power outages resulting from ice storms. Unless the top of any heating device is very well insulated it will get very hot when in use, and if your cat were to jump on top it while in use it would be a very warm pussy.
Unvented gas fireplaces are as safe as any other style but you should use a heating log set which burns extremely efficiently. I've used this style for over 15 yrs. Also you must install a carbon monoxide detector in the room where the fireplace is located to be on the safe side. They can be burned without electric power and we have heated our entire house with them during power outages resulting from ice storms. Unless the top of any heating device is very well insulated it will get very hot when in use, and if your cat were to jump on top it while in use it would be a very warm pussy.
I'm interested in what you would consider to be the least expensive tricks to saving energy?
Jim Robles
I'd love to get a comprehensive list together. What do you think?
Answer
Hi! I'm not sure how you're compiling the list, but I'll just copy and paste the same response I gave in the Green Living section.
â¢Caulk windows, doors and anywhere air leaks in or out. Do not caulk around water heater and furnace exhaust pipes.
â¢Weather-strip around windows and doors.
â¢Wrap heating and cooling ducts with duct wrap, or use mastic sealant.
â¢Install energy-saver shower heads.
â¢Set the furnace thermostat at 68 degrees or lower, and the air-conditioner thermostat at 78 degrees or higher, health permitting. 3 percent to 5 percent more energy is used for each degree the furnace is set above 68 degrees and for each degree the air conditioner is set below 78 degrees.
â¢Use compact fluorescent lamps. You can lower your lighting bill by converting to energy-efficient low-wattage compact fluorescent lighting and fixtures.
â¢Clean or replace furnace and air-conditioner filters regularly, following manufacturer's instructions.
â¢Set the water heater thermostat at 140 degrees or "normal." If you have a dishwasher. Otherwise, set it at 120 degrees or "low." Check your dishwasher to see if you can use 120 degree water. Follow the manufacturer's direction on yearly maintenance to extend the life of your unit.
â¢Fix defective plumbing or dripping faucets. A single dripping hot water faucet can waste 212 gallons of water a month. That not only increases water bills, but also increases the gas or electric bill for heating the water.
â¢Wash only full loads in a dishwasher and use the shortest cycle that will get your dishes clean. If operating instructions allow, turn off the dishwasher before the drying cycle, open the door and let the dishes dry naturally.
â¢Defrost refrigerators and freezers before ice buildup becomes 1/4-inch thick.
â¢Install shades, awnings or sunscreens on windows facing south and/or west to block summer light. In winter, open shades on sunny days to help warm rooms.
â¢Close the damper when the fireplace is not being used. Try not to use the fireplace and central heating system at the same time.
In cold Weather:
â¢Close your curtains and shades at night; open them during the day.
â¢Keep windows on the south side of your house clean to let in the winter sun.
In warm weather:
â¢Install white window shades, drapes, or blinds to reflect heat away from the house.
â¢Close curtains on south- and west-facing windows during the day.
Hi! I'm not sure how you're compiling the list, but I'll just copy and paste the same response I gave in the Green Living section.
â¢Caulk windows, doors and anywhere air leaks in or out. Do not caulk around water heater and furnace exhaust pipes.
â¢Weather-strip around windows and doors.
â¢Wrap heating and cooling ducts with duct wrap, or use mastic sealant.
â¢Install energy-saver shower heads.
â¢Set the furnace thermostat at 68 degrees or lower, and the air-conditioner thermostat at 78 degrees or higher, health permitting. 3 percent to 5 percent more energy is used for each degree the furnace is set above 68 degrees and for each degree the air conditioner is set below 78 degrees.
â¢Use compact fluorescent lamps. You can lower your lighting bill by converting to energy-efficient low-wattage compact fluorescent lighting and fixtures.
â¢Clean or replace furnace and air-conditioner filters regularly, following manufacturer's instructions.
â¢Set the water heater thermostat at 140 degrees or "normal." If you have a dishwasher. Otherwise, set it at 120 degrees or "low." Check your dishwasher to see if you can use 120 degree water. Follow the manufacturer's direction on yearly maintenance to extend the life of your unit.
â¢Fix defective plumbing or dripping faucets. A single dripping hot water faucet can waste 212 gallons of water a month. That not only increases water bills, but also increases the gas or electric bill for heating the water.
â¢Wash only full loads in a dishwasher and use the shortest cycle that will get your dishes clean. If operating instructions allow, turn off the dishwasher before the drying cycle, open the door and let the dishes dry naturally.
â¢Defrost refrigerators and freezers before ice buildup becomes 1/4-inch thick.
â¢Install shades, awnings or sunscreens on windows facing south and/or west to block summer light. In winter, open shades on sunny days to help warm rooms.
â¢Close the damper when the fireplace is not being used. Try not to use the fireplace and central heating system at the same time.
In cold Weather:
â¢Close your curtains and shades at night; open them during the day.
â¢Keep windows on the south side of your house clean to let in the winter sun.
In warm weather:
â¢Install white window shades, drapes, or blinds to reflect heat away from the house.
â¢Close curtains on south- and west-facing windows during the day.
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