You can save money and help the environment by using less electricity, gas or oil by turning your fireplace into an energy efficient, heating source with a fireplace insert. By using a fireplace inserts you will not only save money on your heating costs by cutting down your utility bill, you will add a classy, warm and cozy look to your home. Everyone with older wood burning fireplaces can benefit from the installation of a fireplace insert. Generally, older fireplaces have efficiency ratings of just five to ten percent. This low efficiency is due to the open combustion design that allows an abundance of heated room air to be drawn into the fire, causing the fire to burn too fast and wasting energy. In contrast, a fireplace insert is an insulated, closed-door system that slows the fire down and increases the temperature of the fire to facilitate more complete combustion. This closed combustion system can assist in generating efficiencies of above 65 percent in many cases which can translate into more heat output. And, when it comes to burning wood, an EPA-certified wood burning fireplace insert can also reduce, emissions from wood burning down to zero.
Fireplace inserts come in a variety of sizes to fit all types of fireplaces. They also come in many styles, shapes, colors, and features to suit all tastes and styles. You can find an insert that will compliment basically any type of décor. Many manufacturers also augment the operation of fireplace inserts by offering state-of-the-art features such as fans and thermostatic controls. High quality and efficiency allows you to maximize your heat output with less need for wood. You want to choose models that are equipped with a sturdy pan to collect the ash and which are constructed with state of the art cast iron. Most models have a longer over night burning duration, and you want to make sure yours does if you want your house to be heated through the night without having to kick on the heat. You also want to have accessible controls that are designed on the unit and a thermostat to control the fan for desired heating levels.
The installation is fairly easy. Once the insert is installed it looks like a custom designed unit. Fireplace inserts are made from cast iron or steel and have self-cleaning glass doors that allow the dancing flames of the fire to be viewed while the insulated doors remain closed, making the fire more efficient.
If you have a fireplace and want to become energy efficient, environmentally friendly, add an amazing, breathtaking view to your home, and most importantly cut the costs of your current heating bills, then fireplace inserts will be the solution for you and your family.
Keep Going Green,
Jay
