Fireplaces, Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys - Gas fireplace insulation
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Hoggman
03-12-07, 01:49 PM
Just bought a new home and noticed that on the drop down vent cover on the bottom of the gas enclosed fireplace (where the pilot light and controls are) there seems to be a lot of cold air flow blowing into the room. Obviously this should be insulated but how do I do this? Do I simply shove some insulation into the area behind the controls? The area does not get too hot due that there are controls and lines for the gas here, however I don't want to start a fire. Any suggestions?
Hoggman
Hoggman
twelvepole
03-29-07, 05:03 PM
If you have the make and model information, you can contact the manufacturer. Do not stuff anything into the opening. You can get someone from a local hearth store to inspect the stove to see that it is properly installed and vented. Make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector.
In airtight houses the house draws in makeup air that it needs. Try opening a window to see if the amount of air flow reduces or stops. This design of fireplace can cause backdrafting. If a kitchen or bathroom fan is pulling air out of the home, gases can be pulled back into the home instead of exhausting outdoors.
In airtight houses the house draws in makeup air that it needs. Try opening a window to see if the amount of air flow reduces or stops. This design of fireplace can cause backdrafting. If a kitchen or bathroom fan is pulling air out of the home, gases can be pulled back into the home instead of exhausting outdoors.