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Posted in Indoor & Outdoor Fireplaces on 11/23/2009 10:44 pm by admin
Building a fire in indoor fireplace?
I’m new at this, we just bought a house with a wood burning fireplace and i’m looking for some pointers. When am I supposed to close the flu? Do I keep the glass doors shut or leave them open and keep the screen shut? I guess I just need an overall lesson in maintaining an indoor fire. Thanks for your help.
When ever the fireplace is cold and not in use close the flue. Else house heat will go up the chimmey and cost you.
Remember to open the flue BEFORE lighting the fire, as this allows a draft to flow up – help the fireto light.
If you are trying to warm the room – open the glass doors ALL the way, close for just the fire effect. NEVER partial open / close the glass doors, they can burst from radiant heat. (generally if they are older)
Clean the fireplace grate and floor every 2 to 3 burnings and remember ash is hot for a long time and can burn anything but a metal container.
If you use the fireplace a lot clean or have it cleaned every two to three years.
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