Steve Scully Fireplace Repair, LLC

10/19/2020

We get several calls in the winter concerning cold air coming in from direct-vent fireplaces. The illustration below from HeatnGlo demonstrates how convection air intake (in the bottom of the picture) heats up when the fireplace is running by circulating around the firebox. The warm air then flows out the top vents as convective heat. HOWEVER when the fireplace is off, the air coming from outside of house still flows into the heat box which is COLD! The same air intake happens, except this time it is cold air flowing out into your room. Often, keeping your pilot lit keeps the air warm enough that this does not happen. However when it is extremely cold, the best remedy is to use your fireplace! Adding a remote control with a thermostat feature will allow you to operate the fireplace periodically throughout the day and night to warm the firebox and stop it from cooling your home.

08/07/2020

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11/03/2017

E.D. Fireplace project

11/03/2017

J & K D fireplace project

06/08/2016

01/19/2016

Getting cold air blowing out the bottom of your sealed gas fireplace? When air temperatures are colder, the metal fireplace pipe and metal firebox become as cold as the structure it's sitting in. The inside of the firebox can become extremely cold and even have some ice. Although it feels as if cold air is coming in from outside, direct vent fireplaces are sealed. You are experiencing cold air convection. The heavy, cold air that circulates around your cold fireplace falls to the floor and blows out the bottom. Using your fireplace will heat the same air, which is felt exiting from the top (hot air rises). Check the area where the gas line and electrical are brought through for insulation and keep your pilot on. Adding a remote control with thermostat option would allow the fireplace to cycle on/off to the temperature you desire and keep your room from chilling

01/07/2016

11/11/2015

There is still time to get your fireplace working before Christmas, but don't wait too long to call!

09/16/2015

DIRECT-VENT OR B-VENT FIREPLACE SERVICE: Clean the glass (both sides), remove the logs and burner and clean, clean the pilot assembly, add new embers, remove debris below and above the fireplace, inspect the fittings, check the readings on the thermocouple and thermopile, adjust air shutter as needed.

09/16/2015