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EFFICIENT
FIREPLACE USE
A fireplace is a valuable asset when it comes to selling a home. However, in recent years, it has been taking it on the chin as a great heat waster.
When used improperly, the Fireplace deserves all its bad press. In normal use, the fireplace draws out about 20% per hour of expensively heated air in the room in which it’s located. However, the fireplace can be made more efficient. You can buy a hollow tube grate which bends around the logs and recirculates the heated air back into the room. Some grates are equipped with electric blowers. It is claimed that these beauties return heated air 5 to 1 for any heated air lost.
A second alternative is to install an energy-efficient door on the fireplace. The glass door prevents heat loss, radiates heat back into the room and allows you to enjoy watching the fire.
Be sure that the damper is closed when the fireplace is not in use and only bum seasoned hard woods.
If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate, please phone or drop in at EILEEN M. DAY, Realtor, The Clopton House, Washington, VA. 22747. Phone: 6753400. We’re here to help.
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