What does a heatilator do? Heatilator is a brand name (and the household name) for what can be more generically called a heat-circulating fireplace. Heatilator fireplaces work by
circulating air around a firebox and back into the room, so that the warmth of the fire will be dispersed throughout the home
.
How do Heatilator fireplaces work?
Blower – Old-Style Heatilator Fireplaces
utilize a blower to circulate warm air throughout the room
. A blower increases fireplace efficiency by evenly distributing warm air throughout the home which maximizes the performance of your fireplace thereby ensuring that it increases the amount of heat it gives off.
How efficient is a Heatilator fireplace?
What are Heatilator vents?
Does a Heatilator fireplace have a blower?
Can you burn wood in a heatilator?
An example is the
Heatilator Constitution wood-burning fireplace
. This attractive clean-burning unit can provide heat for up to 10 hours on just one full load of wood. Advancements in combustion technology have made today’s EPA-certified units like this considerably more efficient than dated models.
Will a Heatilator fireplace work without electricity?
How much gas does a heatilator use?
For instance, the popular Heatilator Novus nXt costs a mere
. 32 cents per hour
* to operate.
Do fireplaces really heat a house?
Can a Fireplace Really Heat Your Home?
Absolutely!
And many houses already have a fireplace. It’s just a matter of using it to bring some much-desired warmth into your home.
Is heatilator zero clearance?
All of our fireplaces are classified as zero clearance
, meaning they do not need special footings.
When should I close my fireplace vents?
You should close the damper on your fireplace
once the fire and embers have all burned out
. This prevents warm air in your house from escaping out the chimney. You should open the damper before lighting a fire and close it once the fire is done burning.
Can you cover heatilator vents?
You cannot block those air ducts
. You have soot tracks indicating significant heat/ smoke movement outside of the firebox. I stronly suggest you get a qualified hearth professional to inspect the fireplace and open the walls to ascertain if there is any fire damage first.
What is the vent on the outside of my fireplace for?
Direct-Vent
One
draws fresh outdoor air into the sealed firebox for combustion
, while another expels the fire’s combustion exhaust, gases, and by-products outside.
How do you use a Heatilator gas fireplace?
How do you start a fire in a Heatilator fireplace?
Can you put gas logs in a Heatilator fireplace?
Boisterous flames paired with our authentic-looking logs make
Heatilator gas log sets the perfect, cost-effective upgrade for any existing wood-burning fireplace
. Maintenance free and easy to install, our gas fireplace log sets make it possible to enjoy old, outdated fireplaces as if they were brand new.
Can you put a insert in a Heatilator fireplace?
What is a Heatilator gas fireplace?
Why does my brick fireplace have vents?
Will a gas fireplace stay on if the power goes out?
Gas & wood fireplaces will continue to work safely during a power outage
. These fireplaces do not require electricity for venting and can be used safely during a power outage.
Do gas fireplaces produce carbon monoxide?
Does pilot light go out when power goes out?
Gas appliances tend to use a thermocouple (which is a self-powering device) to keep the gas valve to the pilot light open. This means that
the light will not go out when you turn off the breaker
.
Is it cheaper to run a gas fireplace or the heat?
Is it expensive to run your gas fireplace?
A standard 20,000 BTU gas fireplace will use about 20 cubic feet of natural gas per hour. Given that price of natural gas is about $1.09 per 100 cubic feet, running a standard-sized gas fireplace will cost about $0.22/hour at 100% heating output. In short:
Gas fireplaces are quite inexpensive to run
.
How do you turn off a heatilator in a gas fireplace?
Remember to shut the gas supply valve off (picture #1). If it remains lit,
press the valve knob in slightly and rotate counter-clockwise until the word “ON” is in the 6 o’clock position
. STEP 8: Finally, turn the unit’s ON/OFF switch (or wall switch or remote control) to the “ON” position to start your fire.
Do fireplaces make the house colder?
The standard fireplace is among the most inefficient heating devices you can operate. In fact,
it can be so inefficient that in some cases it actually makes your house colder
.
What type of fireplace gives the most heat?
Why does my fireplace not heat the room?
Use the Damper to Turn Up the Heat
Make sure to fully open the damper when starting the fire. When you have a great fire going, slightly close the damper to prevent excess heat from escaping. If the room still isn’t warm enough, close the damper a little bit more. This will enhance your heating output.
How do you tell if I have a zero clearance fireplace?
Does a zero clearance fireplace need a chimney?
What is the difference between a zero clearance fireplace and a masonry fireplace?
While brick and ceramic are the most common materials used for the internal, or working, components of a masonry fireplace, the face material can also include stone, marble, granite, travertine and tile.
Zero Clearance (or ZC) fireplaces are pre-manufactured metal fireboxes with coinciding metal flue pipe
.
Is it OK to leave the flue open overnight?
Should the damper be open or closed?
You need to
open the damper when you start a fire to allow for proper airflow and let the smoke out
. A closed damper can restrict airflow and become a safety issue since smoke would fill your house.
Should fireplace damper be open or closed in summer?
Even if you have a chimney cap,
it is a good idea to keep the damper closed in the summer
. Chimney caps can become damaged creating a pathway for rainwater or pests to get into your chimney. Closing the damper will ensure that they can’t get into your home through the fireplace.
Why is there a hole in the bottom of my fireplace?
An ash pit is a hole in your firebox in which old ashes can be placed
. Its convenient location allows you to sweep in any ashes and embers, then seal them in by closing a small door. Ash pits are designed to withstand the heat from your fireplace while being easily accessible for the homeowner.
What is the lever on the bottom of my fireplace?
in your home are turned off when burning your fire. Also,
some wood burning fireplaces have a lever to open or close the outside air vent to the fireplace
. If your fireplace has this lever (usually located on the left inside panel) make sure the outside air vent is in the open (or up) position.
