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Many people today are becoming concerned with a ‘greener way of living”.  Now, modern comforts are something that many people rely on those comforts such as electricity and our cars, but many things can now be done to ensure that all of our products of comfort, running more efficiently, with less damage to the environment.  This is true for fireplaces as well.  Choosing to heat your home with a wood burning fireplace or stove, will save on the electricity bill, but some people may be concerned about the smoke from the chimney, and the effects that it may have on the environment.  During the 1990’s, the Environmental Protection Agency became concerned with this as well.

Many of the wood burning stoves are now EPA certified, these are models that through technological advances are not only more efficient, but they burn cleaner as well.  One way you can make certain that yours is most efficient is by the installation of a fireplace insert. What this is is simply the installation of a stove, into your pre-existing fireplace.  They are constructed using cast iron or steel, and many are fitted with glass doors.  The cast iron will hold the heat, just as in the free standing gas stoves of old, and will continue to heat your house long after your fire has gone out.

There are many design options for inserts, some of them will extend out onto the hearth, which is not only interesting in looks, but will further increase the efficiency and the heating capabilities of your fireplace.  A fan blower can be mounted on the top or on the side, which will force the heat further throughout the house.  Many of the blowers are fitted with a thermostat, giving you more control over the temperature of your home.  Not only is this a great way to utilize your fireplace to the fullest, it will serve to lower your heating and electric bills throughout the winter months.

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