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Q&A: How Can I Prepare My Fireplace For Spring?
If you can believe it, we are less than a month away from Spring which means lighter evenings and warm temperatures. Spring also brings up a great time to clean and prepare your home for the warmer months ahead and this includes your Valor gas fireplace. With a few simple steps, you’ll be able to ensure your fireplace is working well and running as efficiently as possible as we head…
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Q&A: What Are The Benefits Of An Outdoor Gas Fireplace?
As we head into the warmer part of the year, it’s vital to start planning and considering what you want from your outdoor space. Whether you are looking for a comfortable space to unwind at the end of the day, or maybe a place to enjoy dinner with the family, all the details matter. One detail that should be considered is outdoor heating, or more specifically an outdoor gas fireplace,…
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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 Decorate With Wood Crates
Rustic home decor has made a big statement over the last few years, and it looks like it’s here to stay. Vintage wooden crates are a big part of this trend and have proven to be beautiful and very useful. Usually, they come with faded writing or printing from their previous owner, but that often gives them character and a bit of a story. On the flip side if you…
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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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4 DIY Garden Projects
Gardening season has finally arrived which means this is the perfect time to tackle a few do-it-yourself projects and add a custom touch to your outdoor space. These projects are great for the weekend and can be modified to fit your style or design which really adds a personal twist to the project. DIY Pallet Herb Garden This creative pallet garden DIY project uses vertical space that typically goes unused…
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Spring Clean your Valor Fireplace
Scheduling a regular maintenance check with your local authorized dealer helps to ensure safe and efficient use as well as maximizing the service life of your Valor gas fireplace. We have developed a list of guidelines that will help you maintain and maximize the performance of your fireplace for Spring 2018: Fireplace surfaces, in particular the glass viewing window, are extremely hot during operation and will remain hot for a…
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How To Prepare Your Home For Spring
Even though it may not feel like Spring just yet, it’s a great time to get ready for a warmer season and prepare your home. You can do a few things that will help prepare and by completing those tasks you will be feeling your home is not only ready for the Spring season but also the Summer season. Keep on reading to find out how you can prepare your…
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Why is my Fireplace Manual Important?
While instruction manuals might be something you usually just throw in the nearest drawer, your Valor fireplace’s manual contains important safety, servicing, and future reference material. We would highly suggest reading your manual before the initial operation to learn about the many benefits and features associated with your Valor fireplace. What can I learn from my manual? Fireplace safety information – barrier screens, viewing glass & more Lighting instructions Fireplace…
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Adjusting Flame Heights
Adjusting Flame Heights to Low & High Using your Valor remote control simply press the large flame button to turn your fireplace to high. To set your fire to low, press the small flame button until the desired flame height is met. If you are using the Valor wall switch, simply use the UP & DOWN buttons to adjust your flame height until you find the perfect balance. Turning Down…