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Five Reasons Your Home Needs A Valor Gas Fireplace
When you’re considering buying and installing a gas fireplace for your home, the decision process can be overwhelming with all the different options and models that are now available. Between shape, size, look and accessories, you have a lot to choose from, and sometimes it can be hard to find the perfect fit for your space. That’s why Valor tries to make the decision process easier by offering several different models…
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How To Keep Warm This Winter
Winter is in full swing now, and whether you’re dealing with snow or freezing temperatures, it’s important to keep warm inside your home. There are a few key things you can do to keep the warmth in this winter, and it won’t include wearing three pairs of socks or a parka while you’re in your home. Utilize Your Valor Fireplace One of the most important ways to stay warm this…
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A Look Back At 2020: Fireplace Q&A’s
This year we introduced a new post series on the Valor blog: Q&As that cover all of your burning questions about gas fireplaces and our homes. So, as the year slowly comes to a close this week, we want to highlight some of the best Q&A posts from the year to ensure that you haven’t missed any of this informational and exciting content before we roll into 2021. Q&A: What…
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Q&A: How Can I Heat My Home In A Power Outage?
When the wind blows and winter weather hits, we can usually expect a few power outages throughout the year and it’s important to be prepared. This is especially true when it comes to the heating in the home because you want to make sure the whole family stays warm even in the worst of times. Can My Gas Fireplace Heat My Home During A Power Outage? While not all gas…
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Why You Should Consider A Valor This Fall
Knowing we’re soon heading into a new season, this is a great time to consider adding in some upgrades to your home before the cold hits. One upgrade that can make the Winter and colder months a lot easier is a Valor Radiant Gas Fireplace, as it will provide comfort and warmth to your home with just a click of a button. Keep reading to find out why you should consider…
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Q&A: What Is The Best Fireplace For My New Home?
When you’re building a home from scratch or moving into a pre-existing house, it can be an overwhelming process while you decide on every last detail before move-in day arrives! But one decision that shouldn’t be overwhelming is, researching and buying a gas fireplace for your home. The questions below can help you decide what fireplace is best for your home. Q: Should I consider the square feet of my…
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Q&A: Is My Fireplace Eco Friendly?
When it comes to large appliances or home purchases, it can be really important to consider how your purchase will affect the environment and what kind of impact it will make. So, this usually means we need to do some in-depth research to see what pros and cons come with our purchase. In this case, when you think of buying a Valor Gas Fireplace, you may be wondering how efficient…
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Q&A: Why choose a gas fireplace for your home?
When deciding on the right fireplace for your home and your family, you may find yourself browsing between a number of different options. Customers may consider gas, electric, wood, or even coal fireplaces during their search. While all of these options can provide warmth, a radiant gas fireplace will provide steady, even heat–creating a comfortable ambiance in the room. Discover why you should consider a gas fireplace in your home,…
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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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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…