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The previous system was to light the fire in the middle of the floor, usually on a large flat stone for the purpose, There was a hole in the roof to allow the smoke to escape.
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How energy efficient are electric fireplaces?
Very little of the energy that goes to the electric fireplaces is wasted. However, as a heat source there are better, more efficient sources of heat.
What kind of reviews are seen when comparing wood fireplaces to gas fireplaces?
Wood fireplaces tend to get higher reviews. They are a lot more effecient when it comes to actually providing heat.
How do Gas Fireplaces work to heat homes?
In additional to radiating heat into the room many gas fireplaces have a heat exchanger- cool air is drawn into the shell around the firebox, and warmed air comes out of the vents at the top.
How does a fireplace heat a room and why do only the people directly in front of the fireplace feel the warmth of the fire?
Fireplaces have mostly radiant heat- infrared light. All light travels in a straight line- that whey the people in front feel the heat.
Heat given off by fireplaces is an example of?
convection to heat the room conduction to heat the metal work and brick work
Why are bricks used near fireplaces?
They are resistant to the intense heat that fires can produce
What is the cost for Dimplex Fireplaces?
Dimplex Fireplaces can cost anywhere between $100 and $3500. This exact cost will depend on the styling and amount of heat you need the fireplace to put out.
How are electric heaters and fireplaces different?
One causes heat by fire & the other light?
How did tudors heat their houses?
With open fireplaces and in the kitchen, with the stove. Bedrooms were usually unheated.
How was the house heated in Middle Ages?
Houses were heated by fireplaces located in the kitchens or main rooms. Other rooms generally didn't have heat unless the home was owned by a wealthy person who could afford fireplaces in rooms for heat. As well, some farmhouses were built to corral farm animals on the main floor at night, and the people lived upstairs, benefiting from the natural rising heat provided by the animals.
How does a fireplace lose heat?
it depends on the fire place. traditional fireplaces loose most of their heat via the chimney. ventless fireplaces loose 99.9 percent of their heat out of the front of the fireplace and into the home
Why were colonial fireplaces ineffiecent?
because a large amount of the heat just went out the chimney, with the smoke.
