Convert your decorative gas
fireplace into a high
efficiency heat pumper!
Do you have one of those "builder special" fireplaces with opening
doors or no glass doors at all? The kind that hardly gives off any
heat as the gas meter keeps on spinning?
Adding a fan to an inefficient
unit will waste about $250
to blow around some lukewarm air. This is
because units without heat exchangers have no way of robbing
heat from the exhaust, so all your money still goes up the chimney.
If you look carefully at your fireplace, you will likely see a sticker
indicating that it is a "decorative appliance only" and should
not be used as a heat source (with or without a fan).
Are you in a strata property which includes gas charges but not electricity?
Many people have found that using an efficient gas fireplace
for heat instead of electrical baseboards can reduce heating costs
significantly.
Now is the time to update your energy waster!
The Valor Retrofire has been the most popular
choice for customers who
are unable to replace their existing b-vent stack with a direct vent option. Often
this is the case with people who live in strata properties.
The Retrofire
with a zero clearance kit can be installed in most applications without
requiring
alterations to surrounding tile, framing or mantle. This installation can
usually
be completed in a few hours.
The Retrofire offers superb radiant heat without
relying on a fan. This means
it is quiet and will operate at peak heating efficiency even during a power
failure. It comes with a programmable, digital
remote control thermostat
and a modulating valve to adjust the flame height according to the room
temperature.
Retrofire by
Miles specifications
Photo
gallery of inefficient to efficient conversions
You can see what conversions look like in our online fireplace
photo gallery. Try to find out the make and model number
of your existing fireplace or bring in a picture and we can
explore your high efficiency options. We will give you
a detailed quote specific to your needs, and we can come
out for a measure-up as required. Then let our expert installers
impress you as they convert your fireplace into a high efficiency heat
pumper this season.
