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I have an existing normal household fireplace that burns logs, it has no door or cover, we just have a screen we sit in front of it ... is there a cover or door that you can buy that will fit into the opening or over it and also blow the arm air into the room more? Where can i get one? Will I neeed electric to plug it into for the fan?
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Find a fireplace shop. Take some pics of your fireplace and measurements. They sell various types of inserts, doors, screens. Be prepared to tell hem about the chimney and flue also. Some fireplace shoppes have trained personnel that make house calls.
Gas fired log sets are actually very inefficient and pull heat from the house. Inserts actually ADD heat and pull outside air for combustion, i.e. more efficient
Find a fireplace shop. Take some pics of your fireplace and measurements. They sell various types of inserts, doors, screens. Be prepared to tell hem about the chimney and flue also. Some fireplace shoppes have trained personnel that make house calls.
Gas fired log sets are actually very inefficient and pull heat from the house. Inserts actually ADD heat and pull outside air for combustion, i.e. more efficient
Would it pay to put a propane fireplace insert in my home?
My home is 4 yrs old. It is heated by oil (hot water), I have an existing wood burning fireplace. Would it be economical to put in a propane fireplace log insert, too compliment the oil heat? The house seems to heat really hard. The house is 1800 sq ft. We seem to fill up with oil (half tanks 130 gallons) every month in the winter. Any help is appreciated.
Answer
Propane is not a whole lot cheaper than oil. You may want to get an electric radiant heat heater instead. They make wood burning inserts that you can install in your fireplace. Some models have a heat chamber with a fan to force the heat into the room. Most wood burning fireplaces (without the insert) just shoot most of the heat up the chimney. With an insert you can better regulate the fire for a slower burn. You use less wood and stop the heat that is in the room from going up the chimney. Between the insert and a radiant heater used in the rooms your are in most, you should cut down on your oil consumption.
Good luck, stay warm and be safe !
Propane is not a whole lot cheaper than oil. You may want to get an electric radiant heat heater instead. They make wood burning inserts that you can install in your fireplace. Some models have a heat chamber with a fan to force the heat into the room. Most wood burning fireplaces (without the insert) just shoot most of the heat up the chimney. With an insert you can better regulate the fire for a slower burn. You use less wood and stop the heat that is in the room from going up the chimney. Between the insert and a radiant heater used in the rooms your are in most, you should cut down on your oil consumption.
Good luck, stay warm and be safe !
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