Fireplace Safety Tips
Before we begin we should note that fireplace surfaces, in particular, the glass viewing window, are extremely hot during operation and will remain hot for a period of time after the fireplace is turned off. Please ensure your fireplace has cooled before inspecting the unit. Barrier Screens – Included with Every Purchase Included with your purchase, a Valor Barrier Screen is recommended at all times. Install an approved aftermarket safety…
How To Prepare Your Home For Fall
Well, as we enjoy the last bit of our Summer holiday’s and soak up the sun, that can only mean one thing: Fall is right around the corner. In fact, according to our calendars the first day of Fall arrives on September 22nd, which means we need to get our homes ready for the upcoming cooler months. This is a great time to tackle some projects and to do list…
3 Ways To Keep Your Pet Safe Around The Fireplace
Pet safety around the fireplace may not be your first thought, as most times we just assume that our cat or dog will know better. But most pets will let the curiosity get the best of them and check out the flickering flames of a fireplace. Now, if you plan to purchase or already own a Valor Fireplace, you may already know about the safety barrier that is included with every…
Home Safety Tips
Valor wants to ensure that all of our customers remain safe when operating their gas fireplaces, and to help we have developed a list of home safety tips. First and foremost, it’s important to remember that fireplace surfaces such as the glass window are extremely hot during operation (over 500°F at full capacity!). When you turn your fireplace off, that glass window and surrounding areas will remain hot for a…
Barrier Screens
Valor Barrier screens, included with the purchase of any Valor fireplace, have been factory equipped since January 2013 – complying with the CSA standards a full 2 years in advance of requirements. Valor did not want to sit back and wait, we wanted to show that safety is just as, if not more important than the glowing flames within each fireplace. Will the screen affect the flames & heat performance?…
Maintaining Your Valor Fireplace
With each Valor gas fireplace comes an important step of routine maintenance for things like glass cleaning. We want to ensure that each fireplace user is fully aware of all of the features and maintenance required to maximize the service life of your fireplace. By scheduling routine maintenance, you ensure a safer and more efficient fireplace for your family for years to come! Maintaining Your Fireplace A fireplace surface, especially…
No Power, No Problem: Keeping Warm With A Valor
If you are already a Valor Fireplace owner, you might have heard of the phrase “No Power, No Problem” before! One of the key features included with each Valor unit is the ability to run and heat your fireplace even when the power goes out. Over the last few years in North America, storms have appeared in all shapes and sizes taking out the electricity and heat down as it…
3 Ways To Prep Before The Power Goes Out
There is nothing worse than being unprepared for a power outage when a storm or bad weather hits. Usually, a storm will sneak up on us and before we know it the lights are out and the heat is close behind. In fact, just last week in Calgary, Alberta almost 18,0000 homes were left without power. If you are a Valor owner you already know that your Valor Fireplace is prepared…
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