GET THE FACTS
FACT NUMBER ONE:
If you have a fireplace in your home, you ARE ALREADY PAYING FOR A FIREPLACE COVER! The only unanswered question is where is the money that is attributed to an unprotected fireplace going i.e., in your pocket - or in the pockets of your utility company!
As much as 900/0 of the heat goes up the chimney instead of warming your home, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Fortunately, there are a few things homeowners can do to enjoy the warmth of a cozy fireplace and reduce energy costs too.
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FAQ
Most electric fireplaces draw about 1,500 watts and can
heat spaces up to 400 square feet. There are larger
models available that consume more energy and heat
larger spaces, but since electric fireplaces are only for
zone heating, the standard 1,500-watt models work for
most homeowners.
Over 75% of heat produced by wood goes up the
chimney and you never feel the effects of it, in fact, it is
estimated that between 80-90% of heat is lost. This
means that the money you are spending on firewood is
basically wasted, as it goes up in smoke, literally.
Feature a shallow box design that reflects more heat into
the room. Good performance and high energy-effciency
ratings. Designed to pull in outdoor air for combustion,
and circulate room air around the firebox to extract as
much useable heat as possible.
High efficiency gas fires can boast an effciency rating of
as much as 90%. This means that of all the gas that is fed
into the fire, of it is converted into heat for your living
room. That means only 10% of the gas energy is 'wasted
