If you’re thinking of adding a gas fireplace to your home, you’ll want to read this first. Below, Chimney Champions will discuss the dos and don’ts of owning a gas fireplace. We’ll cover everything from installation to maintenance, so you can make an informed decision about whether or not this is the right choice for your home.
Chimney Champions is a CSIA-certified chimney service company based in Jacksonville, FL, serving homeowners who use wood-burning fireplaces. This post addresses a common question: do you need a fireplace screen, and what does it actually do? A fireplace screen is a barrier placed in front of a firebox opening to contain sparks, limit radiant heat loss, and reduce access hazards for children and pets. Every wood-burning fireplace benefits from one. Do you need a fireplace screen? A fireplace screen serves five distinct functions: it captures and redistributes heat, blocks sparks and embers, creates a physical barrier for children and pets, supports better airflow to slow creosote buildup, and adds a finished look to the firebox opening. 1. Does a fireplace screen help heat your home? A fireplace screen helps distribute radiant heat more evenly into the room by slowing the escape of warm air through the firebox opening. Without a … Continued
Chimney Champions is a Jacksonville, FL chimney service company staffed by CSIA certified technicians and a National Chimney Sweep Guild member. The company inspects, sweeps, and repairs chimneys for homeowners throughout the Jacksonville area. The guidance below covers what every homeowner should know before operating a gas fireplace. What should I read before using my gas fireplace? Reading the owner’s manual before lighting a gas fireplace is the single most important first step a homeowner can take. Each model has specific ignition, venting, and maintenance instructions. Following manufacturer directions reduces the risk of dangerous carbon monoxide buildup. The manual also contains troubleshooting guidance and maintenance schedules specific to that unit. Why do I need to test my CO detector before using a gas fireplace? Testing a carbon monoxide detector before operating a gas fireplace confirms that the device will alert you if combustion byproducts accumulate indoors. Carbon monoxide is colorless … Continued
Having a fireplace in your home requires responsibility and safety precautions, especially if kids are in the house. While your fireplace isn’t dangerous when used correctly, it does have the potential to be deadly. Yearly inspections from Chimney Champions can help prevent most fireplace accidents and issues, but there’s still more you can do. To help keep you, your family, and your home safe, pass along these three fireplace safety tips to your kids.
