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How To Prepare Your Home For Fall
Well, as we enjoy the last bit of our Summer holidays 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 colder months. This is a great time to tackle some projects and to-do list items…
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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…
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How To Keep Your Pet Safe Around The Fireplace
Pet safety around the fireplace may not be your first thought, as most times, we 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, which means we have to ensure their safety. Now, if you plan to purchase or already own aΒ Valor Fireplace, you may already know about theΒ safety…
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3 Ways To Prepare Before The Power Goes Out
Storms and power outages can be quite common depending on where you live and what’s worse is when bad weather hits you know the lights are going to go out and the heat will be close behind. If you happen to be the owner of a Valor Radiant Gas Fireplace you already know that your Valor is prepared for any storm no matter the size as your fireplace unit will…
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Cleaning Your Gas Fireplace For Fall
The Fall season is almost officially here and Winter won’t be far behind which means it’s time to get your home ready for the upcoming change in weather. One way to prepare yourself for the cold part of the year is to give your gas fireplace a deep clean inside and out, ideally, your gas fireplace would be cleaned at the start and end of each season. Cleaning your fireplace…
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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…
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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 500Β°F at full capacity!). When you turn your fireplace off, that glass window and surrounding areas will remain hot for a…
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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…
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