A Cozy Fireplace Warrenville

These terms refer to how a gas appliance takes in the air it needs to burn gas. A B Vent unit draws air from inside the home, through ports in the firebox itself. A Direct Vent unit draws air through a pipe from outside the home into a sealed firebox. Direct Vent models are more efficient and safer for today’s airtight homes since they do not use inside air to cause a conflict with range hoods and bathroom fans circulating the same air. B Vent units are generally less expensive to install, but are more sensitive to airflow inside the home.

A BTU refers to the heating power of a gas appliance as measured by the amount of energy it produces within an hour. On average, a 10,000 BTU component can heat up approximately 500 square feet, depending on floor plan.

No. Gas models are specifically designed to burn gas.

You could install a rear vent stove, which vents directly out of the back of the stove. If you are unable to vent out the rear of the unit you can minimize the amount of visible pipe with a 2′ or 4′ snorkel cap horizontal termination kit for direct vent stoves.

Steady state efficiency means only the efficiency of the fireplace when its burning is tested. AFUE, or Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency, means that the on and off cycle are calculated by the rating. A more accurate yearly cost is estimated if the off cycle is included.

Your fireplace should be inspected annually by a technician.

Running the pilot light year-round will extend the lifespan of the generator by not allowing condensation and corrosion to build up.

Open the lower grill and locate the black on/off pilot knob. Turn the knob to the pilot position, push in the black knob all the way and hold it in. Then, press the red button that is to the right-hand side; the pilot will light after you push this button on two times. Continue to hold the black knob in for at least 20 seconds after the pilot has been lighted. Release the black knob and the pilot will remain lit. Turn the black knob all the way counter-clockwise to the on position.

Your family room, living room, or wherever your family spends a lot of time is generally a good idea. Your stove should be near a properly wired outlet and must adhere to proper venting requirements.

The floor must be protected according to manufacturer instruction. Choices of suitable materials typically require professional assistance, unless a suitanle hearth is available.

Daily checks, emptying the ash drawer, cleaning the glass and heat exchanger, and checking the hopper regularly are routine checks you could be doing.

We will take care of a handful of services for you. We will empty ash traps, clean fans and motors, clean the hopper, clean the heat exchanger system, clean exhaust pipes, verify and adjust the stove settings, and repair and replace components if needed.

An EPA certified appliance complies with strict emissions and efficiency regulations designed to reduce pollution and control energy costs. The EPA certification is your guarantee that the stove you are buying will burn cleanly and efficiently, reducing your heating costs and protecting the air we breathe.

A catalytic converter is a device through which wood smoke is channeled. It lowers the combustion temperature of the gases, allowing them to be consumed at lower firing. Secondary combustion mixes air with the exhaust gases, causing them to reignite and burn before going up the chimney.

Most models are designed so air is forced in front of the glass to keep flames and exhaust away. This will keep your door clean longer, however you may need to do some cleaning after a period of time.

A blower is a good way to spread the heat around your house quickly but it does not affect the combustion rate of fire. We would recommend a blower if you are trying to heat a large room or several rooms.

No. Wood stoves are meant to only burn wood.