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Is this an insert into a previous wood burning fireplace? Direct vent or vent free? BTUs?
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Is the fireplace vent supposed to be closed when the fireplace is on I open it and it doesn't warm the room as much as when the vent is closed?
It is important that you KEEP THE FIREPLACE VENT DAMPER OPEN when you are using it. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN LEAD TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND DEATH.
How do you know if a fireplace vent is open or closed?
just look
Is it best to burn red gum wood or sugar gum wood in an open fireplace?
Yes
When you burn wood in your fireplace why does the smoke come in the house?
When you burn wood in your fireplace, smoke might enter your house due to several reasons: The damper isn’t open: The damper controls the flow of air and smoke through the chimney. If it’s closed, smoke can’t escape and will come back into the house. Burning the wrong type of wood: Some types of wood produce more smoke than others. Also, wet or unseasoned wood can cause excessive smoke. The fireplace has not been used in a while: If a fireplace hasn’t been used for a long time, there could be blockages in the chimney that prevent smoke from escaping. Fire is too big: A fire that’s too large can produce more smoke than the chimney can handle, causing some of it to spill back into the room. Flue blockage: Birds’ nests, leaves, or other debris can block the flue, preventing smoke from exiting. Cracked chimney or gaps in your chimney flue: These can allow smoke to leak into your home. Backdraft problem due to multiple flues: If you have multiple fireplaces and they share a chimney, using one fireplace could cause a backdraft in another, bringing smoke into the house. Your house is too airtight: Modern homes are often very well insulated and airtight, which can prevent the necessary airflow for the smoke to draw up the chimney. It’s important to identify and address these issues to ensure the smoke properly vents outside and doesn’t enter your living space. If you’re unsure, it’s best to consult with a professional.
What is the vent to outside near your fireplace and how does it work?
IF you have a woodburning fireplace, and there is a small door- about 6 inches square on the outside of the house, check for a flip open door on the floor of your fireplace. If that is what you have, this is not a vent, but an ash clean-out. Shovel ashes thru the door on the floor of the fireplace, and you can remove them from the outside door without making a mess in the house. But not a vent. If that is not what you have, please post gain with a more detailed description.
Do I open the flue for a gas fireplace?
When burning the firplace, flue must be open to avoid death/ illness from carbon monoxide.
How does a fireplace lose heat?
it depends on the fire place. traditional fireplaces loose most of their heat via the chimney. ventless fireplaces loose 99.9 percent of their heat out of the front of the fireplace and into the home
How do you know which way is open and closed for a chimney flue?
The open position for a chimney flue is typically when it is fully vertical or parallel to the ground, allowing smoke and gases to escape. The closed position is usually when the flue damper is in a horizontal or perpendicular position, blocking off the chimney to prevent drafts and heat loss when the fireplace is not in use.
Should you close your flue when using a gas fireplace?
No. The flue must be open to allow the carbon monoxide to escape from the house.
When is a Fireplace flue open?
When the fire is burning, until the ashes are cold. The damper should be open at these times.
Should you close flue when gas fireplace not in use?
Yes- but open before use.
How do you make a sentence making the word flue?
At the beginning of fall, before you build a fire in your fireplace make sure to open the chimney's flue.
Can I buy an automatic fireplace flue damper that would open and close by itself when we want a fire?
Yes, there are automatic fireplace flue dampers available for sale on the internet. Check out www.fluesentinel.com and www.actionair.co.uk or fireplace showrooms near you for more detailed information.
The Importance of a Fireplace Flue Damper?
It's important that an indoor fireplace flue damper be opened before igniting anything in a fireplace. The damper looks similar to a trap door and is located at the bottom of the chimney. When it's open, it provides an opening for smoke from the fireplace to escape. If it is closed while a fire is lit, smoke will enter the room rather than leave via the chimney with possible deadly consequences. If nothing is burning in the fireplace, keep the flue damper closed. This saves money on energy by preventing heat or air conditioning loss up through the chimney.
What should the fireplace flue's position be when the fire is lit?
It needs to be open when lighting a fire. Close it when not in use. If you have any doubt which is which, look up the flue with a flashlight.
Should fireplace flue be opened all the way?
When there is a fire in the fireplace, the flue should be all the way open. Otherwise, some smoke and unhealthful gases will come out into the room. The damper should be all the way closed to keep out wind or cold air when there is no fire in the fireplace.
What do you do after discovering your gas fireplace flue was closed during use?
I would have a gas applaince service rep examine the fireplace, and insure that no parts were damaged due to high heat- and leave a note for self to remember to open damper next time.
