Fireplace News and Info
If you haven’t already jumped on the home energy-efficiency bandwagon, the good news is that several federal energy tax credits originally slated to end in 2010 were extended through December 31, 2011; but the not-so-good news is that these credits are worth significantly less and are more restrictive than before. All is not lost, however, since several additional credits (outlined below) remain in effect through 2016.
You can convert your old wood burning fireplace to gas by selecting from gas fireplace inserts which will fit into the current opening. You can choose to keep your existing chimney and run a chimney pipe to vent the gas fireplace, or you can close off the chimney and use a direct vent gas insert. You can find a variety of different models, as well as accessories and other hearth products when you shop New Energy Distributing.
Adding a fireplace to your home allows you to add an alternative heating method which can be enjoyed by the entire family. Gas fireplaces are available which require only a direct vent to the outside and do not require that you install a chimney. These direct vent gas fireplace units are easy to install because you need a single vent to the outside.
There are different types of fireplace inserts available for existing fireplaces.
Older homes often were built with a fireplace to provide a way to make heat during the cold winter months.
One advantage a direct vent fireplace, like the ones available at New Energy Distributing, has over other types of fireplaces which require chimneys is that it can be placed just about anywhere in the home. The only requirement you have to consider is that the direct vent unit has to be placed along an exterior wall of the home and can include a corner as long as one section is part of the exterior wall.
There are two basic designs of fireplaces available for homes, those which burn wood or use gas. You can choose between fireplaces which require a chimney and those that are direct vent. When you do not have the space needed to run a chimney or do not want the expense, you can choose a direct vent fireplace instead, which uses a single vent out of an exterior wall of the home.
A natural gas fireplace is like a magnet in most homes - they encourage people to gather because they are warm and comforting. This is especially true when the temperatures begin to drop outside. Be aware of the potential so that the entire family can spend time together safely.
Never use your natural gas fireplace if the glass panel is removed, cracked or broken. Don't try to replace the panel by yourself, hire a licensed technician instead.
When the weather outside is frightful, you want the fire in your fireplace to be delightful. That means getting the fireplace ready for the season.
For many homeowners, fireplaces have become the nice china of home features: dusted off only for special occasions.