installed fireplace doors for safety in longmount coFireplaces are a fun, convenient and inexpensive way to heat your home in the winter. But unfortunately, most fireplaces are operating inefficiently and are losing much of the heat they generate, thus significantly increasing energy costs. Also, an open fireplace can create dangerous downdrafts that force smoke and ash into your living space. Fortunately, there are things you can do to increase the heating efficiency of your gas or wood-burning fireplace like installing glass fireplace doors.

Safety and protection

While many homeowners favor an open fireplace with a protective screen to keep sparks at bay, it is not as effective as a glass fireplace door for maintaining a safe and efficient fireplace.  The temperature inside a wood-burning fireplace can reach over 1,100°F. A glass fireplace door provides a safety barrier shielding children, pets and others from accidental exposure to the burning flames, smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning.

Avoid excessive heat loss

Fireplaces are not an efficient source of heating when most of the heated air actually escapes through the chimney.  But with a glass fireplace door the hot air is trapped in the firebox and radiates through the room. In other words, your fireplace will act more like a space heater and less like an oven keeping your home warm and toasty for hours. And you will notice a nice reduction in heating costs too.

Improve indoor air quality

It may be soothing to hear the sounds of winter crackling in an open hearth, but the smoke, soot and ash that spills into your room can affect the air quality of your home making it difficult for sensitive individuals with allergies and respiratory issues to breathe. It will also get into your clothes, flooring and furniture too. Installing glass fireplace doors is a great way to keep these byproducts of combustion out of your living space and maintain a clean environment.

Beauty and elegance

In addition to providing an extra layer of safety and increasing heating efficiency, glass fireplace doors also enhance the appearance of your hearth. Fireplace door sets are available in a variety of styles, designs and finishes including brass, nickel and copper.  And custom fireplace doors are a great way to create a fresh fireplace appearance that is uniquely yours. To avoid any unnecessary heat loss, it is recommended that glass fireplace doors be professionally installed according to the precise measurements of your fireplace.

boulder co fireplace door installationProfessional installation

Glass fireplace doors are an inexpensive accessory that provides a number of safety and money-saving benefits. FyrePro is locally owned and operated and has been a Ft. Collins favorite since 2002. So, stop by our store or give us a call and you will receive personalized service from one of our local experts who will help you select the best glass fireplace doors for your fireplace.