Dreaming of a fireplace in the house? Do's and don'ts Israel today

Is there a fireplace in the house?

There is heat in the house.

The winter season is the warm (literally) season of fireplaces.

Manufacturers report a 50 percent increase in sales during this period, and in some models demand jumps to 80 percent, compared to other seasons.

The demand for a product that has become synonymous with a warm winter is understandable because it really is a great invention - which upgrades the look of the living room and spreads a soft and velvety heat - but it is important to understand that it is not without flaws and safety hazards.

In this article we will deal with the main recommendations for anyone who buys a fireplace, what is the right thing to do and what should be avoided.

What to do

• The most important thing is to observe the safety instructions that come with the fireplace.

In general it can be said that a fireplace is a very safe product to use, but provided of course that you follow the manufacturer's instructions.

This is also true in case you want to exercise the warranty.

If you look closely at the document you received at the time of purchase you will see that incorrect operation of the fireplace voids the warranty.

• Purchase wood of high quality and moisture level not exceeding 20%.

Poor quality wood causes high soot levels and blackens the window of the fireplace.

• Be sure to keep the chimney clean and free - when operating the fireplace and also after it.

At least twice a year it is important to thoroughly clean the chimney.

If you do not get along with cleaning the chimney you can hire a professional to clean.

The cost: NIS 500-750.

• It is important to store the logs in a ventilated and dry place.

If there is moisture in the wood, burning it may damage the quality of the air you breathe.

For this purpose it is highly recommended to use a thermometer and a moisture meter that can be obtained at any housewares store.

Using an oven fan can greatly improve heating efficiency, save money and reduce pollution.

What not to do

Once we understand what to do to improve the performance of the fireplace we will move on to what should not be done in any way.

• Size does not matter - even if you dream big, make sure you do not buy a fireplace that is too large in relation to the area of ​​the room you want to heat.

The result will be an unnecessary waste in buying the fireplace, a waste of energy and at the end of the day poor enjoyment of the fireplace.

• Under no circumstances should you hire the services of an unqualified installer.

No matter how much money you invest in the product itself - if the installation is not professional you may find a significant decrease in the user experience, or according to the required image "the money burns for free".

• Do not use large logs.

They tend to decompose more slowly than small and medium-sized trees and they take up large storage space for no good reason.

The desired size of the trees is 150-100 mm in diameter.

• If your health is important to you, do not put plastic waste or processed wood waste in the fireplace.

The toxins released from the plastic can cause irreversible damage to your eyesight.

Finally, a good fireplace will keep you going throughout the winter, but only on condition that you keep it throughout the year.