Anyone remember the "Heatilator" prefab steel inserts many fireplaces were built around in the late seventies and early eighties? Some had heat vents out the side that would circulate heat from the insert. I wonder how safe they were? I would think they would risk carbon monoxide poisoning if there were leaks or cracked welds in the insert.
@danielstover3029
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I'm sure that back when that firebox and chimney were built someone spent good money only to receive poor crapmanship. What a shame and what a lack of pride in their craft. What you can see may look OK but beware of what can't be seen. Truly disgusting and now you have to put lipstick on a pig. I wish they would have had you completely demo the entire unit and let you do it right so that it would be safe with or without an insert. Oh the joys! Thanks for sharing! 😁👍👍👍👍👍
@kurtvonfricken6829
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Don’t most non-Rumford fireplaces built in the 1900s actually cool a house when used due to poor design and in this case obviously poor construction?
@chadvaillancourt
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When the power goes out a lot of people are really thankful to heat their houses with poorly built fireplaces. Compared to modern heating, coupled with really good insulation, they are considered inefficient. However, they are very effective when modern heating doesn’t work.
@kurtvonfricken6829
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The geniuses that run NY state want to ban natural gas hookups in new houses starting in 2026. I believe that is an insanely dangerous thing to do because of power outages which strangely occur during blizzards! Perhaps masonry fireplaces and firewood will make a comeback if the courts allow such insanity. I’m thinking of installing natural gas accent lights ( which are typically left on all day as well as night) to stick it to our governor.
@AWSmith1955
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Despite most of the heat going up the flue, and the draft then pulling cold air in via drafty windows and doors, There is still the radiant factor heating people and furniture it radiates to.
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