Indoor Fireplaces

Having a fireplace in your home adds a cozy feeling and creates an inviting space where you can look forward to unwinding from the day and relaxing. Even if you have limited space in your home or a limited budget, you can still have a gas fireplace --- even without an existing chimney.

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NFI is an abbreviation for the National Fireplace Institute. The National Fireplace Institute is an accredited government entity that is responsible for testing and certifying installation and service professionals in three appliance categories- Gas Burning Appliances, Wood Burning Appliances, and Pellet Burning Appliances.

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There are several different types of fireplaces and several types of fireplace inserts. The primary difference is that a fireplace insert is an appliance that can be installed into an existing wood burning fireplace to make it more efficient. A built in fireplace is new installation into a home where you do not already have a fireplace. There are inserts that burn wood, gas with a direct vent system, and gas inserts that do not require a vent.

All safety tested gas appliances use a series of switches, sensors, valves etc. to both ignite the fire as well as provide a safety system in case a part fails. There are two common types of ignition systems used in the fireplace and outdoor industries. Standing Pilot Millivolt Ignition systems and Intermittent Pilot Ignition Systems. There are variations of both of these systems from different manufacturers but the information below will lay out how each works and keeps you safe.

Direct-Vent Technology describes a gas burning appliance and how it uses two pipes, often one smaller pipe within another larger pipe, to both exhaust the appliances flue gases and bring in fresh air that it uses for combustion. They are one of the safest, most convenient, and most popular ways of adding a gas fireplace to your home. The area where the fire takes place, often called the combustion chamber, is sealed with a glass panel and gaskets that are protected by a safety barrier screen. This allows you to enjoy the view of the fire, prevents fumes from coming into the home, and prevents already heated room air from escaping out the chimney.

When shopping for gas logs it is important to know what to expect from an Unvented Gas Log Set VS. a Vented Gas Log Set. Each is different visually, different amounts of gas are consumed, there are different installation requirements, and the heat output will be different.

To find the perfect home heating solution you need to consider all your options. While gas and electric heating systems have become more popular in recent years, wood stoves still provide some significant advantages and could be the ideal choice for your home. Modern wood stoves burn cleanly and efficiently and discovering the unique advantages of small wood stoves and wood pellet stoves could help you to make the right decision for your family.

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Why to Use Inserts for Energy-Efficient Fireplaces

If you want the aesthetic of a classic fireplace with the efficiency of a modern HVAC unit, an energy-efficient fireplace insert is an excellent home heating option. This device is placed into an existing fireplace and used to generate heat in place of the ordinary brick-and-mortar fireplace.

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Open fireplaces are falling out of favor in modern homes. While many people love the warmth and sense of comfort that can be provided by a real live fireplace, there’s simply no getting around the fact that they’re inefficient, inconvenient to maintain, and inherently dangerous.

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HVACDirect.com features affordable electric fireplaces for all new and existing homes. With a full range of brands, we are committed to meeting all your indoor electric fireplace and heater needs. Whether for the home or office, these units effectively heat rooms better and faster than traditional wood-burning fireplaces, by preventing warmth from rising to the top of ceilings like regular fireplaces or HVAC heating systems. With efficient heaters and fireplaces, you can save money without losing heat – and keep your properties nice and toasty during those frigid, icy winter months.

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