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Q&A: How Much Heat Does A Gas Fireplace Emit?
Whether you own a gas fireplace or you are looking to buy one, the heat of the fireplace is the most crucial part of the entire unit. So, it’s essential to look into the inner workings of your gas fireplace so you can understand just how much heat it provides and how that heat will spread throughout the house. When armed with this information, you’ll be able to choose the…
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Zone Heat Your Home
Why is Zone Heating Important? By targeting specific areas in your home that you frequent the most, you ensure getting the perfect blend of radiant and convective warmth – where you want it, when you want it. Zone heating with a Valor gas fireplace requires no ducting or forced air, providing economical and efficient heating in the long run. How Can it Save on Central Heating Costs? An efficient Valor…
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Understanding BTU’s
So what exactly is a BTU? A BTU, otherwise know as a “British Thermal Unit” is the amount of heat required to raise 1 pound of water 1 degree Fahrenheit. All Gas appliances are rated in BTU’s/hr input. Depending on the design and efficiency of the fireplace, a certain proportion of the heat generated from burning ends up as useful heat in the room (Heat Output), while some portion is…
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Understanding Fireplace Terminology
The fireplace industry is full of unfamiliar terms, so we want to supply an understanding of the words or phrases which are frequently associated with Valor fireplaces or the fireplace industry itself. We use a large portion of these terms throughout our website and print material so if you see something you aren’t familiar with, check this page for the answer! B VENT – Listed, factory-built, double wall metal pipe…
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Understanding Adjustable Heat
Every Valor fireplace is designed with variable heat controls that allow you to turn down very low if required. Some of the competition can only be turned down a small amount, or sometimes not at all! Valor’s wide operating range and ease of adjustment allows you to match the Heat Output to the heat required providing maximum use and enjoyment If you were to have a fireplace with a large…
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Featured Product: Windsor Arch
Combining modern technology & timeless beauty, the Valor Portrait Windsor Arch is the perfect fireplace for a traditional home. Before we all sat in front of the TV, we enjoyed a beautiful fire with the whole family gathered around. The Windsor Arch evokes this timeless era, providing bold craftsmanship a subtle hint of distinction, and elegance from a time once forgotten. With Victorian castings accompanying highlighted chrome, flames within radiate…
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