Heatilator Reviews

March 27, 2024 Post a Comment

Heatilator reviews

For decades homebuilders have put their trust in Heatilator fireplaces, making Heatilator the household name for fireplaces all across America. Builders install Heatilator fireplaces because they know it's the best fireplace brand, assuring their customers many years of comfort and reliability at a reasonable price.

Are Heatilator fireplaces efficient?

Instead of pushing air through the firebox, Heatilator fireplaces route air around the firebox and allow it to heat, without any of the drawbacks associated with traditional fireplaces. This turns your fireplace into an 85% efficient heating source.

Can you burn wood in a Heatilator fireplace?

An example is the Heatilator Constitution wood-burning fireplace. This attractive clean-burning unit can provide heat for up to 10 hours on just one full load of wood.

Where is Heatilator manufactured?

The manufacturing facility relocates to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. The Heatilator Mark 123 is introduced. It goes on to become the biggest selling masonry form in the industry.

Is Heatilator still in business?

Established in 1927, Heatilator has built a long standing reputation for providing quality, dependable hearth products at unbeatable values. Today, Heatilator remains the most preferred, recommended and installed fireplace brand among building professionals.

Will Heatilator work without electricity?

No Power? You can still use your Heatilator Fireplace.

Is it OK to run gas fireplace all day?

You can run a vented gas fireplace all day with little concern for anything other than gas usage.

What is the most heat efficient fireplace?

Ventless gas fireplaces emit the highest amount of heat with 100% efficiency and are eco-friendly. They have the look and feel of a traditional fireplace, but don't require a chimney. Instead, heated air is recirculated around the room and back into the fireplace keeping the space warm and cozy.

Is it cheaper to turn heat on or use gas fireplace?

Zone Heating with Gas Fireplaces Operating a furnace for one hour at 75,000 -100,000 Btu cost a homeowner $1.12 - $1.49 based on last month's national average natural gas rate. By comparison, a natural gas fireplace running at 30,000 Btu per hour cost only 45 cents.

What should you never burn in your fireplace?

7 Items You Should Never Burn In Your Fireplace

1- Paper Or Cardboard.
2- Processed Wood. ...
3- Dryer Lint. ...
4- Polypropylenes & Polystyrenes. ...
5- Fire Accelerants. ...
6- Coal Or Charcoal. ...
7- Evergreens. ...
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Does a Heatilator fireplace have a blower?

Blower - Old-Style Heatilator Fireplaces utilize a blower to circulate warm air throughout the room. A blower increases fireplace efficiency by evenly distributing warm air throughout the home which maximizes the performance of your fireplace thereby ensuring that it increases the amount of heat it gives off.

What should not be burned in a fireplace?

10 Things You Should Never Burn in Your Fireplace or Woodstove

Wet wood. Wet, or unseasoned, firewood can contain up to 45 percent water.
Christmas trees. ...
Painted or treated lumber. ...
Any type of paper with colored print. ...
Plywood, particle board, or chipboard. ...
Fire accelerants or fire starters. ...
Plastics. ...
Dyer lint.

Do gas fireplaces need yearly maintenance?

Gas fireplaces are easy and convenient. So much so, that it's easy to forget that even a gas fireplace needs upkeep every once in a while. To keep your gas fireplace operating safely and in tip-top shape, it's recommended to perform annual maintenance.

Who makes Heatilator?

Heatilator® is a member of the Hearth & Home Technologies (HHT) family of brands. HHT is the world's leading developer, producer and installer of hearth products.

Does a Heatilator have a fan?

Our GFK4B - FK4 - GFK4 Replacement Blower Fan is designed for Heatilator and other fireplace inserts to circulate air around the firebox and enhance heat output.

Can you manually light a Heatilator fireplace?

Locate the control knob, push it in, and rotate so “pilot” is at the hash mark. While still pushing on the knob, press the igniter several times until it fires. Continue pushing in on the knob for about 30 seconds to ensure it stays lit. If it doesn't light, wait five minutes and retry.

Do Heatilator fireplaces have dampers?

A damper clamp will come standard with your gas log set and MUST be installed to maintain a small opening at all times.

How does the Heatilator work?

Heatilator is a brand name (and the household name) for what can be more generically called a heat-circulating fireplace. Heatilator fireplaces work by circulating air around a firebox and back into the room, so that the warmth of the fire will be dispersed throughout the home.

Can I use my Heatilator gas fireplace during a power outage?

Fireplaces with a standing pilot can be manually lit to activate the pilot and flames. Many Heatilator gas fireplaces have IntelliFire™ intermittent pilot ignition systems with battery backup systems for lighting the pilot and flames during power outages.