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Learn About Wood Burning Fireplace Inserts
When you need fireplace parts, you need them fast. You also need the correct part that will fit your fireplace. We know all about the parts and which ones you need. That is why we are the experts. This is the article on wood burning fireplace inserts, that you are looking for:You have a beautiful rock fireplace that you wouldn't part with for anything. They just don't get any more romantic. Trouble is that it's old and is definitely isn't energy efficient. Not to worry. Check out wood burning fireplace inserts and you'll have the best of both worlds. So what exactly is an insert? An insert is a best compared as being a wood stove but it is designed specifically to fit inside an existing fireplace. Just like a wood stove must be EPA certified so must your fireplace insert. This means it must be highly efficient and clean burning. Inserts are usually made from either cast iron or plate steel and then they have glass doors that let you see the flames. The insert can go either protrude onto your hearth or it can go directly into the fireplace opening. Into the hearth is the most efficient method because you get additional heat from the top, bottom, and sides. Often the inserts will have blower which really increase the efficiency. These blowers can be mounted along the side of the insert or on the front and they can either be regulated by a thermostat or controlled manually. In past years inserts were put into the fireplace with no chimney connection. Trouble is this sometimes allowed creosote to build up in the fireplace and present a serious fire hazard so the National Fire Protection Association now requires fireplace inserts to hook directly into the chimney. This reduces the risk. New installs must connect into the flue liner which sends the gases and smoke up the chimney reducing the creosote build in the fireplace.
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