The History Of Valor Fireplaces & Miles Industries
Have you ever looked at your Valor Fireplace and wondered where it all began? The cozy warmth of your fireplace comes with an exciting and strong Canadian story. Miles Industries was created in 1977 in North Vancouver, British Columbia by Gary and Martin Miles. The Miles family created a strong connection with a major British fireplace manufacturer, Valor Heating, and from there, they decided to create an unstoppable plan that…
Valor’s Green Initiative
When trying to be ecologically friendly and live a green, clean lifestyle it’s important to consider every detail in your home and life including your fireplace. Luckily, you can rest easy knowing your Valor Fireplace has you covered when you begin to make changes that will help your home run more efficiently. When we look closer at how your Valor Fireplace is running, it can be seen that with a…
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…
3 Ways To Reuse Glass Jars
Glass jars are rather common around a typical household whether they happen to be jam jars or pickle jars, but once empty these glass containers can be super helpful around the house for storage, organization, and decoration! You’ll need a few glass jars for these projects, but the result will leave you with a recycled yet beautiful look. Flower Vase When you don’t have a vase on hand or you…
3 Easy Ways To Save Energy At Home
When you think about making changes around the home, you may want to consider your energy consumption as an easy change to make. With a few simple steps, you can save energy around the home and potentially lower your monthly bill which can really add up over the year. Keep reading to learn how to save energy at home: Use Power Bar: Using an electric power bar to allow for…
When The Power Fails, Your Valor Won’t
Our products provide efficient warmth, designed to heat your home without a fan or power supply. Engineered to circulate air through natural convection, Valor fireplaces are highly efficient without a fan – providing reliable heat, even during a power failure. The “Polar Vortex” storms of 2014 were an extreme weather event extending from December 2013 to April 2014 and caused significant power outages and damage throughout North America. Record breaking…
5 Ways To Prepare For A Power Outage
Power outages can happen at any time and can be quite surprising if you aren’t prepared. So, the best thing you can do is gather a few supplies and prepare yourself for the next outage before it happens. Consider the size of your family when preparing supplies and make sure to keep an emergency kit in a convenient, easy to reach location. Keep reading for 5 ways to prepare for a…
5 Ways To Prep Your Backyard For Winter
While we would love to ignore the fact that Winter is on the way, it’s a great time to start preparing our outdoor space for the colder season. Fall yard work can actually be pretty enjoyable with the cool but comfortable temperature and the tasks aren’t too labour intensive. Check out the list below for 5 ways to prep your backyard for Winter: Rake & Clean: While the leaves are beautiful as…
Preparing for Colder Temperatures
When The Power Fails, Your Valor Won’t With cooler temperatures on the horizon and the prospect of a very cold Winter, we wanted to remind our customers that Valor fireplaces provide efficient warmth, designed to heat your home without a fan or power supply. Valor’s are engineered to circulate air through natural convection, providing reliable heat, even during a power failure. Don’t Get Caught in the Cold Extreme weather patterns…
Introducing the LX2 Corner Engines
Introducing the LX2 Corner Left & Right Engines Valor’s multi-sided linear fireplace now offers two engine styles to choose from. The 3-Sided engine is designed for 180 degree enjoyment, while the Corner engines offers design flexibility. The LX2 provides outstanding radiant heat performance that will heat any living space. Media Options Available with Splitwood, Driftwood, Rock & Shale, and two types of glass fire beds, the LX2 will suit homeowners…
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